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Business

Twitter Shadow Bans Internet Accountability Project’s Will Chamberlain

George McGregor Nov 21, 2021

A query on the website shadowban.eu, a Shadowban Tester tool for Twitter, confirmed that Chamberlain was subject to a “search suggestion ban,” which places artificial limits on the extent to which accounts populate search results.…

Crime

FEDS: Former Miami-Dade County Employee Sentenced to 6 Month Federal Prison Term for COVID-19 Relief…

George McGregor Nov 21, 2021

According to authorities, Willie Curry, of Miami-Dade County, was sentenced to six months imprisonment, to be followed by one year of supervised release, with the first six months of supervised release to be served in home confinement. A…

Crime

FEDS: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Distributing Opioids at His Pain Management Clinic

George McGregor Nov 17, 2021

According to court documents, Habib Geagea Palacios, 40, of Miami, owned a cash-only pain management clinic in Miami, Florida named General Care Center, Inc. Five doctors who worked at General Care Center have already pleaded guilty in…

Business

Internet Accountability Project (IAP) Releases Statement On Cotton-Klobuchar Big Tech Merger…

George McGregor Nov 5, 2021

The Internet Accountability Project issued a statement on The Platform Competition and Opportunity Act, bipartisan Big Tech merger legislation introduced today by Sens. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). File photo: Ascannio,…

Crime

FEDS: South Florida Addiction Treatment Facility Operators Convicted in $112 Million Addiction…

George McGregor Nov 5, 2021

According to federal authorities, two brothers from Bal Harbour, conspired and unlawfully billed for addiction treatment services that were never rendered and/or were medically unnecessary, and that were procured through illegal kickbacks,…

Health

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

George McGregor Nov 4, 2021

Becky Hamilton, a caregiver who recently lost her mother, shared her experience with Community Hospice & Palliative Care. JACKSONVILLE, FL - November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and hospices across the country…

Crime

FEDS: Past President of Broward County Democratic Black Caucus Guilty of Defrauding Covid-19 Relief…

George McGregor Nov 4, 2021

According to federal authorities, Fort Lauderdale resident Damara Holness, 28, pled guilty to one-count of lying on a coronavirus relief loan application and fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars intended to help small…

Business

Dream Finders Homes Teams Up With Jacksonville Jaguars For 2021-2022 Fundraising Supporting Local…

George McGregor Nov 4, 2021

As the official homebuilder of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dream Finders Homes is helping the Jaguars Foundation raise funds and awareness for special needs in the community, and they will match up to $5,000 raised by the end of the Jaguars’…

Business

Ormond Beach Girl Donates $1,000 To Volusia Sheriff and Sheriff’s Foundation for Recovering…

George McGregor Nov 4, 2021

From left: K-9 Deputy A.J. Davis and Ax, Sheriff Chitwood, Peyton Lilly, and K-9 Deputy Brett Whitson with Endo. Photo: Volusia Sheriff's Office. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - This week an enterprising 12-year-old presented Sheriff Mike Chitwood…

Business

Urban Land Institute North Florida Honors Project Winners At 2021 Awards For Excellence

George McGregor Nov 3, 2021

The ULI North Florida District Council presented the 2021 Visionary Leader Award to Ed Burr, President and Chief Executive Officer of GreenPointe Holdings, LLC, a diversified holding company headquartered in Jacksonville that brings…

Crime

FEDS: Home Invasion Robberies, Murders, Other Violent Crimes Lead to Federal Charges Against Alleged…

George McGregor Nov 2, 2021

Eric Hunter (aka “E” or “Onsight Eno”), 28, and Derrick Slade (aka “D” or “Solja”), 27, were arraigned in federal magistrate court in Ft. Lauderdale on Friday, October 29, 2021. Broward's Sheriff's Office MIAMI, FL - In a 15-count…

Business

PulteGroup Announces New Northeast Florida Division Office; Nation’s Leading Home Builder Expanding…

George McGregor Nov 2, 2021

“This is an important step in the development of our Northeast Florida Division,” said Tony Nason, Division President of PulteGroup’s Northeast Florida Division. “By relocating our team into one building, we will provide our employees a…

Crime

Florida Sheriffs Research Institute Releases Report on Police Response to Resistance

George McGregor Nov 2, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Research Institute released their latest report entitled, Police Response to Resistance: How Florida’s Sheriffs React to Violent Encounters. Many Americans falsely believe…

Education

Nonprofit ‘Necessities For Children’ Announces Program for Garfield to Teach Online…

George McGregor Nov 1, 2021

These one-day events ensure public elementary school children receive vital skills to become responsible digital citizens with the help of Garfield and friends. We encourage elementary schools in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade…

Business

Israel Reopens To International Travelers; Vaccinated Welcome To Enter Israel, Explore Country’s…

George McGregor Nov 1, 2021

Central Beach and Marina in Eilat, a popular resort and recreation city in Israel. File photo: ShutterStock.com, licensed. NEW YORK, NY – The Israel Ministry of Tourism announced that as of today, vaccinated tourists from the…

Crime

FEDS: Honduran National Charged with Transnational Cocaine Trafficking and Money Laundering…

George McGregor Oct 29, 2021

According to federal authorities, Fredy Donaldo Marmol Vallejo (Marmol), 40, was extradited from Honduras, his country of origin to a federal court in Miami, Florida Thursday, October 28, 2021. Photo: Canal 6 Honduras, YouTube. MIAMI,…

Crime

FEDS: Two South Florida Divers Convicted of Attempting to Illegally Export Controlled Items to Libya

George McGregor Oct 26, 2021

According to authorities, Peter Sotis, 57, of Delray Beach, and Emilie Voissem, 45, of Sunrise, were both convicted of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), attempted violation of the IEEPA and…

Crime

FEDS: Connecticut Man Guilty of Sex-Trafficking During Miami Super Bowl; Faces Sentence Of Life In…

George McGregor Oct 25, 2021

The jury found Edward Walker, 48, of New Haven, Connecticut, guilty of sex trafficking by force and coercion, sex trafficking of a minor and by force and coercion, and transporting a person for sexual activity. He faces a sentence of up…

Business

FEDS: Husband and Wife Both Convicted In $31 Million Coupon Fraud Scheme; Sold To Large Group Of…

George McGregor Oct 25, 2021

During a search of Lori Ann Talens' home, agents found thousands of counterfeit coupons, rolls of coupon paper, and coupon designs for more than 13,000 products on her computer. Photo: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - The…

Business

Charlotte County Sheriff Receives National Recognition as Board Member of the Year by Coalition of…

George McGregor Oct 22, 2021

Coalition of Residential Excellence Executive Director Don Forrester recognized Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell as the Catherine Hershey Board Member of the Year. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Bill Frye (left), Sheriff Prummell…

Business

GreenPointe Welcomes Garrison Burr, CPA As Financial Analyst; Supporting Company’s Expansion In…

George McGregor Oct 20, 2021

Garrison Burr, CPA, brings five years of finance experience to GreenPointe, having worked as a financial analyst for ClubCorp Holdings in Dallas, Texas, and as a senior audit associate at KPMG in Jacksonville. He also has experience in…

FEDS: Colombian Businessman Charged with Money Laundering Extradited to the United States from Cabo…

George McGregor Oct 19, 2021

Alex Nain Saab Moran (Saab), 49, a Colombian citizen, is charged in an indictment with laundering the proceeds of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in connection with a scheme to pay bribes to take advantage of…

Crime

FEDS: South Florida Resident Sentenced to 70 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation

George McGregor Oct 18, 2021

According to court documents, on September 10, 2020, Nikolas Cook, 23, of Stuart, Florida, was sentenced to 840 months in prison and lifetime supervised release for producing, distributing, and possessing child pornography. MIAMI, FL…

Crime

FEDS: Jupiter Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Child Pornography and Online Threats to…

George McGregor Oct 18, 2021

According to court documents, Coltin Plummer, 29, of Jupiter, Florida, was sentenced on October 13, 2021 to 600 months in prison after being convicted of production and distribution of child pornography. MIAMI, FL - On Wednesday,…

Business

M/I Homes Has Plans for 400+ Homes in Master-Planned Winter Garden Community Near Disney World

George McGregor Oct 14, 2021

The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Wekiva C features a rear alley-loaded 2-car garage. Take a virtual tour. WINTER GARDEN, FL - M/I Homes has purchased the 277-acre lakeside subdivision of Gem Groves and plans to market…

Local

Poll: 61.4% Of Likely Voters Believe Election Integrity Issues Affected Outcome Of 2020 U.S.…

George McGregor Oct 14, 2021

This represents a 4.1 percentage point increase from last month and the highest increase since beginning the poll. File photo: Trevor Bexon, Shutter Stock, licensed. SARASOTA, FL - Since April 2021, skepticism has continued to grow …

Business

Internet Accountability Project Releases Statement on Amazon’s Market Manipulation in India

George McGregor Oct 13, 2021

As big tech CEOs such as Jeff Bezos faced Congress last year among the toughest questions for Amazon involved accusations that they used their dominant platform for anticompetitive behavior to get an unfair edge. Photo YouTube. …

Crime

FEDS: West Palm Beach Investment Fraudster Pleads Guilty To Running Two Investment Fraud Schemes;…

George McGregor Oct 13, 2021

Salvatore Renaldi, 44, of West Palm Beach, was the founder and CEO of The Sanctum Group of Companies, Inc., Sanctum Publishing and Marketing, Ltd., and Sanctum Media Group, Inc. (the “Sanctum companies”). During the change of plea hearing…

Business

Ed Burr Of GreenPointe Holdings Receives Hearthstone Builder Humanitarian Award

George McGregor Oct 13, 2021

From left, Lynn Layton, President and CEO, Monique Burr Foundation for Children and Ed Burr, President and CEO, GreenPointe Holdings JACKSONVILLE, FL - GreenPointe Holdings, LLC proudly announces President and CEO Ed…

Crime

FEDS: Man Who Shot Firearm Inside West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal…

George McGregor Oct 12, 2021

According to authorities, Larry Ray Bon, 62, pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal employees, and one count of possession of a firearm in a federal facility with intent to commit a crime. Photo:…

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