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Tipoffs for Jacksonville, Florida (Federal Agencies) Newsletter for Thursday October 03, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Fla. U.S. Attorney: Jacksonville Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison After High-Speed Chase
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger today sentenced Sedrick Williams, Jr. (25, Jacksonville) to 8 years and 4 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine. Williams entered a guilty plea on June 25, 2024. According to court documents, detectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (J  more

Fla. U.S. Attorney: Jacksonville Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Senior U.S. District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger today sentenced Trenton Knight (49, Jacksonville) to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances. The court also ordered Knight to forfeit a revolver, assorted ammunition, and $25,000. Knight entered a guilt  more

Honoring 50 Years of Service With the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: It's rare to find individuals whose careers are marked by longevity and unwavering dedication. Yet, some professionals stand as pillars of stability and commitment. Vernon Boyd is one of those individuals, he recently celebrated a remarkable milestone--50 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In celebrating Vernon Boyd's 50 years of service, the A  more

Jacksonville District Awards Three New Contracts to Restore America's Everglades as Part of $1.1B Investment Through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), in its partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), awarded three contracts to increase the momentum towards restoring, preserving and protecting America's iconic Everglades. The goal of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is to improve the health of 2.4 million acres  more

Jacksonville District, City of St. Augustine Host Third St. Augustine Back Bay Feasibility Study Public Workshop
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, in coordination with the City of St. Augustine, will host the third in a series of semi-annual workshops, Wednesday, October 23, at The Alcazar Room at City Hall, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32085 at 6 p.m. The event will be devoted to the St. Augustine, Florida, Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility S  more

U.S. Attorney for D.C.: Florida Man Found Guilty of Felony Destruction of Property and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A Florida man was found guilty of felony destruction of government property and other charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. A federal jury in the District  more