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Florida Jumbotron Hacker, Prolific Child Molester Sentenced

A 53-year-old Florida jumbotron hacker and prolific child molester has been sentenced.

Florida Food Security Grant Applications Now Open

Applications for Florida Blue Foundation 2024 Food Security Grant program to improve access to affordable, healthy, and nutritional foods are now open.

Florida Leads Multistate Probe into MSCI Embracing Anti-Israel BDS Movement

Florida leads probe into whether large investment company MSCI, Inc. is embracing the boycott, divestment and sanctions, or BDS, movement against Israel.

Florida AG’s Statewide Prosecutors Secure Sentence for Human Trafficker

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured sentence for a human trafficker who trafficked women from New York to Florida.

Attorney General Moody Helps Floridians Avoid Falling for Fraudulent Tax Schemes

Attorney General Ashley Moody is launching the 2024 Tax Season Scam Series to help Floridians avoid falling prey to fraudulent schemes.

Florida Powerball Ticket Wins $1 Million, Jackpot Grows to $800 Million

Despite there being no jackpot winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing, a Florida ticket won a $1 million prize for matching all five white balls.

K9s For Warriors: 1,000 Veterans Paired with Life-Saving Service Dogs

K9s For Warriors, provider of trained Service Dogs for Veterans with invisible wounds of war, announced a milestone in mission to end Veteran suicide.

Florida AG Charges Organized Theft Ringleader Stealing from Home Depot

Florida Attorney General charges leader of an organized theft ring for stealing nearly half a million dollars in heavy equipment from Home Depot stores.

Mercedes-Benz Places in Miami Announced

Mercedes-Benz Places in Miami, a 67-story, mixed-use residential project, has been announced.

JETSET Pilates Ramps up Expansion in Home Market of Florida

Miami-based JETSET Pilates, the modern Reformer Pilates franchise, combining curated music and fitness, is rapidly expanding in Florida.

South Florida Man Got Millions from COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement Fraud

A South Florida resident received millions from fraudulent COVID-19 testing reimbursement claims, which he used to buy several properties.

Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Not Paying Employment Taxes

A Florida man was sentenced to prison for failing to pay over taxes that he withheld from his employees’ paychecks.

$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Florida

In the recent Mega Millions drawing, four tickets matched the five white balls to win $1 million, including a ticket sold in Florida.

Florida Powerball Ticket Wins $2 Million as Jackpot Continues to Grow

A Powerball ticket in Florida matched all five white balls and increased the $1 million prize to $2 million by including Power Play.

Florida Highway Patrol Takes Home Trooper of the Year Award

The International Association of Chiefs of Police recently held its annual ceremony to select and honor its Trooper of the Year.

Coast Guard Rescues Man 185 Miles Offshore Fort Myers

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued a man after his 40-foot sailing vessel took on water 185 miles west of Fort Myers.

Florida AG’s Prosecutors Charge Couple Operating Massive Human Trafficking Ring

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution charges Florida couple for operating a massive trafficking ring.

Coast Guard Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Station in Fort Myers Beach

The Coast Guard recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the official opening of the new Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach facility. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Rear Adm. Amy Grable, assistant commandant, Engineering and Logistics, presided over the ceremony. Station Fort Myers Beach and Coast Guard...

Two New Industrial Buildings Added at Imeson Landing Business Park

Construction at Imeson Landing Business Park in Jacksonville added 128,400 square feet of space across two new flex/light industrial buildings.

Cannabis Industry Moguls Meet in South Florida

More than 100 CEOs and 200 investors confirmed for Cannabis Investment & Branding Conference in Hollywood, South Florida.

Combatting Overdoses: The SPOT’s Mission to Prevent Spring Break Deaths

As spring break continues, Care Resource's Special Purpose Outreach Team (The SPOT) gears up for a renewed effort to ensure the safety of beachgoers.

Florida Prisoner Indicted for Threatening to Kill Federal Judge

A state prisoner in Florida has been indicted for threatening to kill a federal judge.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars Employee Embezzled $22 Million

A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee was sentenced to federal prison for embezzling in excess of $22 million.

How Much Money Does Florida Lottery Generate in Education Funding?

The Florida Lottery is celebrating a significant milestone in its unwavering support for education.

Mississippi Speaker’s Son, College QB Arrested on Spring Break in Florida

An underage Spring Breaker who was arrested in Florida is the Mississippi House Speaker's son and a college quarterback.

Governor Deploys Personnel, Assets to Florida Keys to Stop Potential Invasion

Saying that Florida "faces the possibility of invasion," Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered additional state assets to the Keys and waters of South Florida.

Florida Lottery Joins Industry Leaders to Recognize Problem Gambling Awareness

This month, the Florida Lottery joined the National Council on Problem Gambling to acknowledge the significance of problem gambling.

Florida Powerball Ticket Wins $1 Million Prize

One Powerball ticket sold in Florida matched all five white balls to win $1 million prize.

Another Young Guns Defendant Indicted on First-Degree Murder

Another Young Guns defendant has been indicted on first-degree murder in Florida.

Florida AG Acts Against Charity Not Directing Funds to Cancer Patients as Promised

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action in federal court against a charity that claimed to raise funds for cancer patients.