Jacksonville Jaguars stadium ranks low in stadium survey by The Athletic
The Athletic recently released its ranking of the 30 stadiums in the NFL and the Jacksonville Jaguars’ EverBank Stadium did not fare well in this survey. The Athletic had its NFL writers rank their top five and bottom five stadiums in order. EverBank Stadium finished next to last (29th) in the ranking. The Washington Commanders’ FedEx Field ranked 30th.
Read full storyFlorida contractor pleads guilty to failing to pay IRS payroll taxes withheld from employee pay
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that John M. Williams, 63, has pleaded guilty to failing to account for, and pay over to the Internal Revenue Service, income taxes, Medicare taxes, and Social Security taxes (also known as payroll taxes) that had been withheld from employees’ pay.
Read full storyJacksonville woman dies in crash on I-295
A 29-year-old Jacksonville woman died when she lost control of her vehicle on Interstate 295 about midnight Wednesday, Florida Highway Patrol reported. A car was traveling north on Interstate 295, north of State Road 9B on the mainline, when the driver failed to maintain control of her vehicle.
Read full story2 Florida businessmen sentenced to prison for evading $1.13 million in income taxes
Two Florida businessmen, David Aaron and Russell Ultes, were sentenced Monday to 18 months and nine months in prison, respectively, for a scheme to evade over $1.1 million in income taxes.
Read full storyTampa man sentenced for armed robberies of auto parts stores
U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Steve Jackson (41, Tampa) to 13 years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
Read full storyMotorcycle crash kills 40-year-old Jacksonville man
A 40-year-old Jacksonville man was killed Tuesday when his motocycle was involved in a collision with a van, Florida Highway Patrol reported. The accident occurred about noon at the intersection of Beaver Street and Ednalee Avenue in Jacksonville.
Read full storyFlorida man pleads guilty to defrauding foreclosure prevention program
MIAMI, FL -- Maron Moss, Jr., 49, pleaded guilty Monday in Superior Court to one count of first-degree fraud for a scheme in which he stole more than $31,920 from a foreclosure prevention program funded by the Department of Treasury.
Read full storyRodent activity temporarily closes 3 Pinellas County restaurants
Three Pinellas County restaurants were temporarily closed earlier this month after state inspections. State inspectors found high priority violations at the restaurants, including rodent activity. High priority violations are considered the most severe. All the restaurants have resumed operations.
Read full storyState inspection finds violations at John’s Pass restaurant
Caddy’s John’s Pass was temporarily closed earlier this month after a state inspection, records show. An inspection on Sept. 1 at the restaurant, 190 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach (Pinellas County), found nine violations including two high priority. A followup inspection was conducted on Sept. 2 and the restaurant met inspection standards. The temporary closure (Emergency Order of Suspension of License) was vacated and operations resumed.
Read full storyFlorida resident charged with illegally receiving misbranded erectile dysfunction pills
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Reginald Odell Kincer, 77, of The Villages, has been charged by information with receipt of misbranded drugs in interstate commerce.
Read full storyFormer Florida resident found guilty of filing 2,200 false claims on damaged postal packages
FORT MYERS, FL – U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a federal jury has found Devin Ryan Maresca, 33, Newcastle, PA., guilty of 10 counts of mail fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.Maresca faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for each mail fraud count and a minimum of two years in federal prison on the aggravated identity theft count.
Read full storyTampa gang member sentenced to prison for possessing loaded pistol
U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Demetrius Lamar Rahmings, 28, of Tampa to 10 years in federal prison for possessing a loaded firearm as a convicted felon.
Read full storyFormer federal correctional officer in Tallahassee abused inmate; gets prison sentence
A former federal correctional officer was sentenced to three months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release – the first three months of supervised release will be on home detention – for sexual abuse of an inmate in federal custody.
Read full storyFlorida couple indicted on multiple firearms violations; guns found at crime scenes
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the return of a 39-count indictment charging Kingsley Wilson, 35, of Kissimmee and Viviana Rodriguez, 41, of Kissimmee, with dealing in firearms without a license, making a materially false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer, and causing a firearms dealer to maintain false information in official records.
Read full storyMiami health aide, daughter found guilty of identity theft against elderly residents
A South Florida jury has found Aisladys Diaz, 45, and her daughter Ailensy Buron Diaz, 29, both of Miami, guilty of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, use of an unauthorized access device, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and wire fraud.
Read full storyWant a $4 movie ticket? It’s National Cinema Day at theaters on Sunday
National Cinema Day is coming to a theater near you this Sunday, Aug. 27, the Cinema Foundation announced in a press release.. This is the second year of National Cinema Day as discounted admissions for all movies at participating U.S. theaters in all formats will be no more than $4.
Read full storyWant a $4 movie ticket? It’s National Cinema Day at Jacksonville theaters on Sunday
National Cinema Day is coming to a theater near you this Sunday, Aug. 27, the Cinema Foundation announced in a press release.. This is the second year of National Cinema Day as discounted admissions for all movies at participating U.S. theaters in all formats will be no more than $4.
Read full storyClay County man pleads guilty to selling meth out of Orange Park hotel room
Shawntae Jamell Clark, 44, of Clay County has pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced Wednesday.
Read full storyJacksonville man pleads guilty to obstructing federal investigation into New Jersey synagogue threats
Christopher Raymond Joseph, 19, of Jacksonville has pleaded guilty to destroying records with the intent to impede or obstruct a federal investigation, U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced Tuesday.
Read full storyOrlando man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining COVID relief money, unemployment benefits
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Brian A. Blake, 31, of Orlando to nine years and eight months in federal prison for access device fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possession of a firearm by convicted felon.
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