TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging three members of an organized crime ring with multiple felony counts for stealing from retailers in South Florida. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office investigation, Ariel McFarlane, Lequentin Butler and Eddy Etienne committed more than 35 thefts in Palm Beach and Broward counties in a four-month period. The group targeted major retailers and stole items from laundry detergent to fragrances and expensive clothing.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “All the laundry detergent and perfume in the state of Florida couldn’t cover up the stench of guilt emanating from these organized retail thieves. They committed more than 35 thefts from multiple retailers in South Florida, stealing more than $15,000 worth of laundry detergent, fragrances and expensive clothing. Now, my statewide prosecutors will make sure they pay for this four-month crime spree spanning multiple counties.” Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a tax preparer with multiple felony counts for scheming to defraud Floridians, many of whom are seniors. The Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested Ricardo Karns for using his tax preparation business to defraud at least 21 unsuspecting victims — 19 of whom are seniors. Karns operated Karns Taxes & Investments and obtained the personal identification information of nonclients and fraudulently used the information to open credit card accounts in the victims’ names. Once obtaining the fraudulent credit cards, Karns used the cards at Karns Taxes & Investments, making it appear that the victims purchased the tax preparation service.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “This tax preparer stole personal information to defraud Florida seniors. He tried to launder his ill-gotten gains, funneling the stolen funds through his tax business — where he spent countless hours executing his illegal scheme. Now, my Statewide Prosecutors will make sure he pays for his crimes with an extended stay at a taxpayer-funded facility.” Continue reading
Waste-misuse of funds or resources through excessive or nonessential expenditures. Illegal! (Jail Time!)
Waste involves the taxpayers not receiving a reasonable value for money in connection with any government-funded activities due to an inappropriate act. Paying or not paying.
Fraud-an attempt to obtain something valuable through intentional misinterpretation.
If you suspect fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds, FraudNet can help report your allegations to the right people. (Jail Time!)
Fraud is defined as the wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. (jail Time!)
At least 20 homes with Trump signs or flags were skipped from the end of October and into November due to the FEMA guidance. (Jail Time!) Fraud on the people by government agency! (Need to be Fired!) Continue reading
ROME, Italy—Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to grow the relationship between Italy and Florida. Both share common bonds, values, industry, and trade, and many Italian Americans call Florida home. Both are peninsulas with historic significance and uniquely beautiful natural landscapes.
ROME, Italy—On the first day of Florida’s trade and business development mission to Italy, Governor Ron DeSantis announces new partnerships to benefit Florida. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Sapienza University of Rome have entered into a partnership to share research and increase academic cooperation as Florida continues to grow its aerospace industry.
Space Florida invited Italian aerospace companies to plant their roots in the state at the Space Life Sciences Lab to take advantage of the proximity to Florida’s commercially driven spaceport system, talented workforce, and extensive commerce ecosystem. Space Florida president and CEO Rob Long also championed the recently designated Florida University Space Research Consortium, which could open innovative research opportunities for Italian companies and universities, which can shape the future of the global aerospace economy with Florida at the center.
In Memory of CPL Lewis B Alston – Born in Glassboro, NJ, on May 23, 1951, Lewis lived in Lancaster, PA most of his life before moving to Ocala, FL in 2016. Lewis served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a Purple Heart recipient. Lewis was an integral member of the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Florida Honor Guard and the World Veteran’s Club.
Lewis could always be found volunteering his help to Veterans and their families in the community, as well as volunteering as a crossing guard in Lancaster City. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, was an avid scuba diver and loved spending quality time with his family and friends.
Lewis passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Once one later, his presence stands firm within the ranks of the Marion Count Memorial Honor Guard. Photos by CK Johnson
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“I will never surrender our mission keep America Great!”
Caption: Speaker Johnson, Rep. Cammack, and Rep. Dunn speak to members of the local, state, and national media about their visit.
GAINESVILLE, FL — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) joined Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and Congressman Neal Dunn (R-FL-02) for a visit to the areas in North Central Florida devastated by Hurricane Helene.
The group took an aerial tour of the damage, viewing Cedar Key, Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, and Steinhatchee from above. Hurricane Helene made landfall last Thursday evening, dumping heavy rain that generated 18 feet of storm surge along the coastal areas in Florida’s Big Bend region.
The congressional leaders stopped in Steinhatchee to view the damage on the ground and to visit with local leaders who have been working around the clock to aid in initial cleanup efforts. The lawmakers also spoke with members of local, state, and national media, sharing important updates about recovery efforts and what more Congress can and should do to help the communities devastated by the storm.
Speaker Mike Johnson told members of local, state, and national press during a stop in Steinhatchee: “I think this has been an extraordinary effort by Florida, the state and local officials. It’s just really inspiring to see how well it’s been covered and how much the community is rolling up its sleeves and working together. Here in this community, it would inspire the entire country to see how they’re really banded together. They’re undeterred. This is a very resilient community of people. That’s the best of America. We have this disaster now that’s around the country. We have people in North Carolina still stranded in their homes in the mountains, and people in Georgia and a number of other states that have been terribly affected by this storm. So, Congress is on the ground, the representatives who represent all those districts are there with their constituents, with their people trying to help, and we will do what’s necessary to make sure that Americans are taken care of.”
By TomL
All through the eyes of Kamala Harris’s and through the brain where she does not use common sense to fix problems. She also is mistaken about almost everything she says. She makes up story’s and then thinks their true after a while. She is the danger to our country! She adopts issues that she to talk’s about and when she finds it is not popular she changes her stance. Immigration, Abortion, Nato and Ukraine aid, Israel – Gaza War, Taxes, Healthcare, Crime, Climate Change, Fracking, Gun Laws, everything she says or pretends to do is done wrong.
China prefers Kamala to Donald Trump because she is more predictable and more MANAGEABLE! Wow that is the way the Democratic party feels! Manageable China says. Donald Trump says America first! Trump says if the Chinese want to sell product cheap in our country they will have to pay for it with a import tax or Terrif! Continue reading
The Lady Lake Chamber of commerce had it’s monthly networking luncheon at the Glenview Champions Country Club. The restaurant was full the food was good as usual. The luncheons are held so that businesses can network, maybe do business or set up appointments.
It has been very successful. Pictures on the center fold of this paper are a sample of people attending. Lots of door prizes were won. A fun day was had by all.
