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Man with 60 kilos of meth at Tampa International Airport faces up to life

TAMPA, Fla. — A man found with 60 kilograms of methamphetamine in his luggage after arriving at Tampa International Airport…

1 year ago

Former CEO Of Latitude 360 pleads guilty to payroll tax fraud

FLORIDA — The former CEO of Latitude 360 has pleaded guilty to payroll tax fraud, said the US Attorney’s Office…

1 year ago

Real estate broker pleads guilty to bank fraud in mortgage scheme

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Kissimmee real estate broker has pleaded guilty to committing bank fraud, said the U.S. Attorney’s Office…

1 year ago

Man pleads guilty to smuggling cocaine into Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — A man from New York has pleaded guilty to his role in smuggling cocaine into Florida. Egbert…

1 year ago

Hillsborough County Jail inmates, nurse plead guilty to smuggling narcotics

FLORIDA – Hillsborough County Jail inmates, an inmate’s sister, and a nurse have pleaded guilty to smuggling narcotics into jail,…

1 year ago

Felon with 29 convictions admits shooting down police drone “harassing” him

FLORIDA – A Florida man with a history of 29 felony convictions has admitted guilt for unlawfully possessing a firearm…

1 year ago

Illegal after-hours narcotic sales could cost Florida pharmacist 20 years in prison

FLORIDA – A Florida pharmacist has pleaded guilty to distributing a variety of opioids and benzodiazepines without a prescription. Basil…

1 year ago

Miami man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in fatal boating accident

FLORIDA – A Miami man has admitted responsibility for a fatal boating accident that killed two people. Last week, Josbel…

1 year ago

Florida contractor pleads guilty to failing to pay IRS payroll taxes withheld from pay

FLORIDA -- A contractor in St. Augustine could go to prison for up to five years because he didn't pay…

1 year ago

Florida man pleads guilty to defrauding clients of his financial services firm

FLORIDA -- The former CEO of a Florida financial services company admitted guilt last week to a $150 million investment…

1 year ago

Ocala woman faces up to 20 years for fraud related to COVID-19 relief

FLORIDA -- An Ocala woman has pleaded guilty to fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds she received in 2021. Passion…

1 year ago

Florida man pleads guilty to $1.15 million tax fraud caper

FLORIDA -- A Florida man has admitted to conspiring to defraud the United States, submitting a fake tax return, and…

1 year ago

Orlando man pleads guilty to Hard Rock Casino carjacking

FLORIDA – An Orlando man has pleaded guilty to an armed carjacking in Tampa. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg…

1 year ago

Florida doctor admits to role in limiting cancer patients’ options for life-saving care

FLORIDA -- A cancer doctor has admitted guilt for his part in an antitrust conspiracy that limited the options for…

2 years ago

Men facing life following verdict for stalking, near-fatal shooting of Miami resident

MIAMI, Fla. -- Two men have been convicted of stalking and almost killing a Miami resident. On August 24, 2023,…

2 years ago

Jacksonville man facing up to 20 years after deleting cell phone record

FLORIDA – A Jacksonville man has pleaded guilty to destroying evidence related to a terrorism investigation involving an alleged threat…

2 years ago

Armed Florida man’s armored truck heist ends with high-speed chase, prison

FLORIDA – An Orlando man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for the armed robbery of an…

2 years ago

Former town attorney pleads guilty in $7 million investment scheme

FLORIDA – A former Florida town attorney has pleaded guilty to wire fraud related to an investment scheme, said the…

2 years ago

Former pharmacy CEO faces up to five years for lying to federal investigators

FLORIDA – A former South Florida pharmacy CEO has pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators, said the U.S. Attorney’s…

2 years ago

Romance scheme could land Clay County woman in prison for 20 years

FLORIDA – A Clay County woman has pleaded guilty to a fraud charge related to her role in an online…

2 years ago