Advertising Executive, Gary Smith Sentenced to 40 Years for Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich today sentenced Gary Todd Smith (49, Fayetteville, North Carolina) to 40 years in federal prison for wire fraud and More...
‘Manche Boy Mafia’ Member, Reginald Black Convicted of 30 Counts of Fraud
U.S. District Judge James D. Whittemore has found Reginald Lee Black, Jr. (26, Tampa) guilty of 30 counts of fraud, including 1 count of conspiracy, 27 counts of credit card fraud, and 2 counts of aggravated identity More...
‘On Your Feet’ Coming to Sarasota in December
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is pleased to announce that the Sarasota engagement of the hit Broadway musical ON YOUR FEET! – based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY®-winning international superstar Gloria More...
‘Something Rotten!’ Coming to Sarasota January 7 and 8
With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, the Sarasota premiere of the completely original new musical, Something Rotten!, opens at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, January More...
Eighteen ‘Bird Gang’ Members Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the culmination of a long-term investigation of a violent and drug trafficking organization known as the “Bird Gang,” operating primarily in Tampa. As a result, More...
Washington University Official, Barbara Skudrzyk Admits to Embezzling from Medical School
Barbara “Basia” Skudrzyk, a/k/a Barbara “Basia” Najarro, 38, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty to three counts of mail fraud. Skudrzyk was employed as the Business Director for the Division of Medical Education More...
Bible App: Most Popular Verse of 2018 was Isaiah 41:10, God’s assurance of help and strength
Isaiah 41:10 is the most popular Bible verse of 2018, according to the YouVersion Bible App. photo John per wikimedia commons YouVersion says the verse was the most shared, bookmarked and highlighted among its More...
Army Sergeant, Maliek Kearney Sentenced to Life for Domestic Violence and Murder
U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Army Sergeant Maliek Kearney, age 37, of San Antonio, Texas, today to life in federal prison, without the possibility of parole, for traveling to Maryland from More...
‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical’ Coming to Sarasota December 22
Following four successful years of touring and more than 350 performances, the “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special will fly into Sarasota at the More...
Real Estate Broker, Geo Geovanni Guilty of Bank Fraud in Orlando Mortgage Scheme
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that a federal jury has found Geo Geovanni (49, Moultrie, Georgia) guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and three counts of bank fraud. He faces More...
‘I Believe in Miracles’ Banquet and Concert for the Homeless December 16
Paulette Rolle-Alesnik and University Area CDC are hosting an ‘I Believe in Miracles’ Banquet and Concert for the Homeless. Event will take place on Sunday, December 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More...
Maestro’s Restaurant Announces Latin Night January 10
Maestro’s Restaurant at the Straz Center is host Latin Night on January 10, 2019 from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Maestro’s Restaurant transforms into a Latin supper club, featuring a live salsa band, dancing, tapas More...
‘New Works Recital’ Coming to Patel Conservatory January 22
Straz Center’s Patel Conservatory presents ‘New Works Recital’ on Tuesday, January 22. Show is located at the TECO Theater at the Straz Center at 7:00 PM. Patel Conservatory music faculty will be More...
Haitian Political Candidate, Vincent Casseus Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking
On November 20, 2018, Vincent Casseus, a former political candidate in Haiti, pled guilty in South Florida to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney More...
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘The King and I’ Premieres December 4 and 5
NETworks Presentations announces that the national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I, based on the 2015 Tony Award®–winning Lincoln Center Theater More...
Attorney General-Elect Ashley Moody Announces Inaugural Committee Leaders
Attorney General-Elect Ashley Moody today announced the leadership of her Inaugural Committee. Senator Wilton Simpson (R-Tribly), Representative Chris Sprowls (R-Clearwater) and Michael Corcoran will serve as More...
Orlando mother Leslie McKinley murders son, Kody Larue, then herself
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the deaths of Leslie McKinley and her 14-year-old son, Kody Larue, as a murder suicide after being found dead in their Azalea Park home Monday afternoon. Sheriff’s More...
Florida man, Artem Eydelman arrested for traumatic beating death of 7-week-old Gwendolyn Eydelman
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office detectives in Florida have arrested a Largo man Monday for the beating death of the seven-week-old baby, Gwendolyn Eydelman. Artem Eydelman initially lied to officers about More...
49ers’ linebacker Reuben Foster arrested in Tampa after another altercation with Elissa Ennis
A San Francisco 49ers player was arrested Saturday night in Tampa and charged with domestic violence. Reuben Foster reportedly was taken into custody after an altercation with his former girlfriend. Reuben Foster More...
Why Lawyers Charge What They Charge
It is easy for most to conclude that legal fees are too expensive. However, knowing the true nature of why lawyers charge what they charge will very likely make you rethink your opinion on the matter. Lawyers from More...
