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State of Florida v. Logan Edward Bangart

Press Release | August 19, 2025

The Putnam County Grand Jury heard the case of Logan Bangart today. The defendant is accused of sexually abusing a child vic…

State of Florida v. James Simmons III

Press Release | August 15, 2025

Volusia County Defendant Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder…

State of Florida vs. Walter Francis Russell

Press Release | July 31, 2025

During a hearing this morning, defendant Walter Russell was sentenced to 50 years in prison. He pleaded no contest in March …

State of Florida v. John Yural Hudson

Press Release | July 24, 2025

After a three-day trial, a Putnam County jury found defendant John Hudson guilty as charged of three counts of Sexual Batter…

State of Florida v. Joshua Charles Blackwelder

Press Release | July 22, 2025

After a two-day trial, a St. Johns County jury found defendant Joshua Blackwelder guilty as charged of Soliciting a Child or…

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St. Augustine Managing ASA Appointed Judge, New Leader Assigned

Managing Assistant State Attorney Benjamin Rich was appointed St. Johns County Judge by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday.

State of Florida v. David Alan Armstrong

During a hearing this morning, defendant David Armstrong entered a guilty plea to Second-Degree Murder and Crimina

State of Florida v. Juan Antonio Huertas Figueroa

The Volusia County Grand Jury heard the case of Juan Antonio Huertas Figueroa this week. The defendant is accused of shootin

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𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: State Attorney R.J. Larizza shared a powerful message at the Volusia-Flagler Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Thursday.

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐬 achieves major goal since its launch in 2022 to address the increase in violent gun crime among juveniles and young adults.

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