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Leon County: Residents received $389.1 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Leon County, providing an average of $1,309 per capita to residents.

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 26, 2025

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In 2022, Liberty County ranks 55th among Florida counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,702

In 2022, residents of Liberty County received an average of $10,702 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Florida.

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 24, 2025

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Liberty County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.3% of income in 2022

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.3% of income in Liberty County, providing an average of $1,405 per capita to residents.

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Jefferson County: Residents received $18.24 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $1,212 per capita to residents.

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Jefferson County residents received $13,415 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 28th in Florida

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $13,415 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th highest in Florida.

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Wakulla County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2% in 2022

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Wakulla County, providing an average of $958 per capita to residents.

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Gadsden County ranks 19th highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $14,296 in 2022

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Gadsden County received an average of $14,296 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in Florida.

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Gadsden County: Income Maintenance made up 4.7% of total income in 2022

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.7% of income in Gadsden County, providing an average of $2,091 per capita to residents.

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Leon County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

By Tallahassee Sun | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Leon County, providing an average of $1,038 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Florida Secretary of State - Elections Division Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025

By Tallahassee Sun | Feb 6, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Florida Secretary of State - Elections Division on February 6, 2025.

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EDA awards $319,618 in grants for economic development projects in Leon County in 2023

By Tallahassee Sun | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $319,618 in grants for economic development projects in Leon County, Florida.

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Tallahassee realtor convicted for failing to file income tax returns

By Tallahassee Sun | Dec 16, 2024

Sedita Charles Cayson, a 59-year-old real estate agent from Panacea, Florida, has been found guilty of willfully failing to file his income tax returns over a five-year period.

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Ohio man sentenced to 30 years for threats against judge

By Tallahassee Sun | Dec 11, 2024

Wayne Andrew Miller, a 41-year-old inmate from Lucasville, Ohio, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.

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FOIA Request Sent to Florida State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Tallahassee Sun | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Florida State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to State University System of Florida Regarding Employee Salaries for 2023 on November 15, 2024

By Tallahassee Sun | Nov 15, 2024

FOIA Request to the State University System of Florida Regarding Employee Salaries for 2023 was sent on November 15, 2024.

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Pensacola man sentenced to 22 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

By Tallahassee Sun | Sep 30, 2024

Willie Frank Gordon, 42, of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to twenty-two years in federal prison. This follows his conviction for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and federal supervised release violations. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Former coach sentenced to 480 months for production of child pornography

By Tallahassee Sun | Sep 23, 2024

Billy McCall, Jr., 41, of Gainesville, Florida, has been sentenced to 480 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of production of child pornography. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Gadsden County tax preparer sentenced for preparing false tax returns

By Tallahassee Sun | Sep 20, 2024

Cedrick Campbell, 49, of Quincy, Florida, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to eleven counts of aiding in preparing false tax returns. He was also ordered to pay $378,041 in restitution. The sentencing was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Panama City Beach man sentenced for possession of over 21K child pornographic files

By Tallahassee Sun | Aug 9, 2024

Cosme Martin Hernandez, Jr., 34, of Panama City Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Escambia County settles FCA lawsuit with $3.5 million payment

By Tallahassee Sun | Aug 1, 2024

Escambia County, Florida, has paid the United States $3.5 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by falsely billing government healthcare programs for emergency medical services and transportation. The settlement was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.