VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Lowndes Co. I-75 traffic stop leads to firearm…
Release: On Thursday, August 12, 2021, deputies with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement team conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle north bound on I-75 for traffic infractions. Contact was made with…
Amazon expansion will create 1,000 jobs in Tallahassee
Release: Amazon has announced an expansion in Florida that includes a new 630,000 square-foot fulfillment center in Tallahassee. Due in late 2022, the facility will create more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs. For more information click on…
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center celebrates 40th Anniversary
Release: Spectra Venue Management and Florida State University are gearing up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first event held at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. To commemorate the milestone, the venue will…
Florida DCF accused of violating False Claims Act
Release: Florida Department of Children and Families Agrees to Pay $17.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability in Connection with SNAP Quality Control The Florida Department of Children and Families (FDCF) has agreed to…
FDC offers $1K hiring incentive for new officers
Release: FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses https://youtu.be/85wFFaGoTSs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is providing $1,000 bonuses for newly certified correctional officers at select institutions across the state. No experience is necessary to apply,…
Over 20 arrested for dogfighting ring and drug…
Release: Drug Trafficking And DogFighting RingLeader Sentenced To Thirty Years In Prison TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jermaine Hadley, 32, of Quincy, Florida was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on Friday, June 4, 2021. Hadley headed…
Atlanta man sentenced to 57 months in prison…
Release: A federal district court in Cincinnati, Ohio, sentenced an Atlanta, Georgia, man to 57 months in prison recently for tax evasion. This sentence included an enhancement for failing to report income from drug trafficking.…
Convict caught operating drug trafficking from prison
Release: Convicted murderer, gang member who led drug trafficking organization from inside state prison is sentenced to federal term Former Savannah resident led drug ring from inside state facilities SAVANNAH, GA: A former Savannah resident…