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

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.

By Tallahassee Sun | Jan 20, 2025

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Tallahassee realtor convicted for failing to file income tax returns

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.

By Tallahassee Sun | Dec 16, 2024

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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.

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Florida man sentenced to ten years for drug possession with intent to distribute

By Tallahassee Sun | Jul 31, 2024

Shaun Edward McBay, 51, of Freeport, Florida, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Pensacola tax preparer sentenced for filing nearly 2,000 false returns

By Tallahassee Sun | Jul 31, 2024

Wesner Jean-Pierre, 33, of Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 26 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges of preparing false tax returns. The sentence was handed down by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Tallahassee man sentenced to ten years for drug offense

By Tallahassee Sun | Jul 17, 2024

Adam Joseph King, 42, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison following his guilty plea for the distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Georgia man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking offense

By Tallahassee Sun | Jul 3, 2024

Frederick Anthony Forbes, 52, of McDonough, Georgia, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison after being found guilty by a federal jury for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Georgia man sentenced for federal drug trafficking offense

By Tallahassee Sun | Jul 3, 2024

Jeru-Ahmad Jibad Shakur, 49, of Hampton, Georgia, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Leon County man sentenced for attempted coercion & enticement; possession charges

By Tallahassee Sun | Jun 27, 2024

Shawn Lei Burge, 50, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual activity and possession of child pornography. The sentencing was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Pensacola man sentenced to over 12 years for drug possession

By Tallahassee Sun | Jun 26, 2024

Darnell Devaughn Burnett, 40, of Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to 150 months in federal prison following his guilty plea for possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the sentence.

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Former Panama City doctor settles FCA/CSA lawsuit with $550K consent judgment

By Tallahassee Sun | Jun 25, 2024

Dr. Mustafa A. Hammad, M.D., a neurologist and pain management physician formerly practicing at the NeuroMedical Institute in Panama City, Florida, has agreed to a $550,000 consent judgment and settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by the United States under the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Congressman Dunn Introduces Bill to Ensure Access to Mental Health Services for Children on Medicaid

By Tallahassee Sun | Apr 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02), alongside Congresswoman Angie Craig (Minnesota-02), has introduced the Improving CARE for Youth Act, a bill aimed at improving access to mental health services for children on Medicaid. The bill focuses on addressing the barriers that hinder children from receiving timely mental health care within the Medicaid system.Congressman Dunn emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Our youth’s mental health is worse than it’s ever been, especially following the destructive COVID-19 lockdowns. Protecting the...

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Congressman Dunn: “We Must Support Israel!”

By Tallahassee Sun | Apr 13, 2024

PANAMA CITY, FL – Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (Florida-02) released a statement today condemning Iran's recent attack on Israel. In his address, Congressman Dunn emphasized the importance of supporting Israel in the face of aggression.Congressman Dunn stated, “We Must Support Israel!” and went on to express his concerns about the Biden Administration's approach towards Iran. He remarked, “The Biden Administration’s appeasement of Iran has emboldened Iran to directly attack Israel after months of green-lighting attacks on US service members. Iran’s leadership is pure evil....