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James Uthmeier public records

243 captured recordsFebruary 19, 2025–July 30, 2026

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Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Canadian Citizen for Illegally Voting in Multiple Florida Elections
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against Giorgio Dominique Mucelli, 66, of Melbourne, for Voting by a Non-Citizen Elector and False Affirmation. An arrest warrant was issued after an investigation revealed that Mucelli, a lawful permanent resident and Canadian citizen, illegally voted in seven General Elections over two decades, including the 2024 General Election.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Canadian Citizen for Illegally Voting in Multiple Florida Elections
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against Giorgio Dominique Mucelli, 66, of Melbourne, for Voting by a Non-Citizen Elector and False Affirmation. An arrest warrant was issued after an investigation revealed that Mucelli, a lawful permanent resident and Canadian citizen, illegally voted in seven General Elections over two decades, including the 2024 General Election.
“Florida will not allow non-citizens to steal the vote of Americans at the ballot box,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “This individual knowingly registered and voted while ineligible, lied about it when confronted, and undermined the integrity of our elections. Thanks to the outstanding investigative work of FDLE’s Election Crime Unit and our Statewide Prosecutors, he is being held accountable.”
July 30, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Charges Against Dozens of Defendants in Multi-Agency Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution, in conjunction with the State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, has charged dozens of defendants stemming from a multi-agency investigation into fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine drug trafficking organizations operating in Volusia, Flagler, Saint Johns, Marion, and Orange Counties.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Charges Against Dozens of Defendants in Multi-Agency Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution, in conjunction with the State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, has charged dozens of defendants stemming from a multi-agency investigation into fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine drug trafficking organizations operating in Volusia, Flagler, Saint Johns, Marion, and Orange Counties.
“This joint investigation dismantled a criminal organization that pumped deadly fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into Florida communities,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Through the tireless work of Florida’s law enforcement, state attorneys, and our statewide prosecutors, we have arrested 49 traffickers and disrupted these networks. Florida families deserve safe streets free of dangerous drugs, and we will continue holding every member of this organization fully accountable.”
July 23, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Returns Record $710,000 to Crypto-Fraud Victim
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit delivered its largest single reimbursement to date—a check for $710,000—to a Florida victim of a highly sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Returns Record $710,000 to Crypto-Fraud Victim
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit delivered its largest single reimbursement to date—a check for $710,000—to a Florida victim of a highly sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
“Instead of setting records, we prefer to prevent fraud, but are proud to deliver justice and make this victim whole,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Through our collaboration with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the dedication of Chief Assistant Statewide Prosecutor John Paul, we have recovered these funds from transnational criminals and returned them to their rightful owner.”
July 16, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrests, Charges of Four Defendants in Interstate Cocaine Trafficking Operation
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrests of four defendants charged in connection with an interstate cocaine trafficking conspiracy that transported approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine from El Paso, Texas, into the Tampa Bay area.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrests, Charges of Four Defendants in Interstate Cocaine Trafficking Operation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrests of four defendants charged in connection with an interstate cocaine trafficking conspiracy that transported approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine from El Paso, Texas, into the Tampa Bay area.
“This operation dismantled a dangerous cartel pipeline flooding Florida communities with cocaine,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Thanks to the outstanding work of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, FDLE, and our Statewide Prosecutors, we have removed 60 kilograms of poison from our streets and are holding these traffickers fully accountable.”
July 15, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Potassium Bromate in Florida’s Food Supply Chain
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a civil subpoena to General Mills, Inc. and General Mills Operations, LLC, as part of an investigation under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act into the supply chain of products containing potassium bromate sold in Florida.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Potassium Bromate in Florida’s Food Supply Chain
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a civil subpoena to General Mills, Inc. and General Mills Operations, LLC, as part of an investigation under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act into the supply chain of products containing potassium bromate sold in Florida.
“This investigation is about protecting Florida families and providing transparency to our consumers,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Floridians have a right to know what is in the food they buy and feed their children. We are investigating the supply chain for the presence of potassium bromate in products sold across our state, including any disclosures made to purchasers and research on its potential health effects.”
July 13, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Conviction of Georgia Woman on Racketeering Charges in Retail Fraud Scheme
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Santina Green a/k/a Santina Hill, of Decatur, Georgia, entered an open plea of no contest to racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and fraud charges in connection with her central role in an organized scheme that defrauded TJX Companies Inc. stores—including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods—of more than $50,000 in Florida and up to $300,000 overall through repeated fraudulent refunds. Sophisticated.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Conviction of Georgia Woman on Racketeering Charges in Retail Fraud Scheme
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Santina Green a/k/a Santina Hill, of Decatur, Georgia, entered an open plea of no contest to racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and fraud charges in connection with her central role in an organized scheme that defrauded TJX Companies Inc. stores—including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods—of more than $50,000 in Florida and up to $300,000 overall through repeated fraudulent refunds. Sophisticated.
“This conviction holds a fraudster accountable for leading a sophisticated racketeering scheme that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars across multiple states,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Thanks to FDLE and our statewide prosecutors, this organized fraud ring has been stopped. We will continue our fight against retail fraud to protect Florida businesses and keep prices down for families.”
July 7, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Conviction of Yet Another Snapchat Predator
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that a Collier County jury has convicted Chandler Christian Jones, 30, of Naples on dozens of felony counts, including multiple counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), soliciting a child or person believed to be a child for unlawful sexual conduct using computer services or devices, and transmission of child pornography by electronic device or equipment.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Conviction of Yet Another Snapchat Predator
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that a Collier County jury has convicted Chandler Christian Jones, 30, of Naples on dozens of felony counts, including multiple counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), soliciting a child or person believed to be a child for unlawful sexual conduct using computer services or devices, and transmission of child pornography by electronic device or equipment.
“Snap continues to fight us in court over their dangerous app while we keep arresting and prosecuting predators who use Snapchat to trade in vile material,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “I want to thank the proactive policing by FDLE and Deputy Statewide Prosecutor Julie Chaikin and Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Agnieszka Thomas who built this strong case and secured justice. It’s past time for Snap to fix its dangerous app, protect kids, and pay for these unconscionable harms!”
July 1, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Issues Civil Subpoena to FICO for Alleged Anticompetitive Practices Harming Florida Consumers
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), the company behind the dominant FICO Score, commanding the production of comprehensive documents and answers to questions to determine whether FICO has engaged in anticompetitive conduct in violation of the Florida Antitrust Act.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Issues Civil Subpoena to FICO for Alleged Anticompetitive Practices Harming Florida Consumers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), the company behind the dominant FICO Score, commanding the production of comprehensive documents and answers to questions to determine whether FICO has engaged in anticompetitive conduct in violation of the Florida Antitrust Act.
“Floridians deserve fair access to credit—not a system controlled by one company that repeatedly jacks up prices and blocks competition,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “These skyrocketing costs are passed directly to consumers, making it harder for families to buy homes, finance cars, and secure essential services. My office will not tolerate monopoly abuse that harms Florida families.”
July 1, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Five Defendants, Two Illegal Aliens in Organized Scheme to Defraud Florida’s EBT Program
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced today that five individuals have been charged in connection with an organized scheme to defraud Florida’s public assistance program by misusing stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) information and personal identification information (PII).
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Five Defendants, Two Illegal Aliens in Organized Scheme to Defraud Florida’s EBT Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced today that five individuals have been charged in connection with an organized scheme to defraud Florida’s public assistance program by misusing stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) information and personal identification information (PII).
“Florida is not going to tolerate organized schemes that steal taxpayer-funded benefits intended for Florida families,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “We will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to identify every individual connected to this scheme and hold them accountable.”
June 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Autopen Accountability—Arrests Drug Trafficker Previously Released by Biden White House Autopen
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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Hollywood, Fla.–Attorney General James Uthmeier and FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced the arrest of James Howard Dobbs, Jr., a/k/a “Red,” a convicted felon and repeat drug trafficker whose federal sentence was commuted by autopen in the final days of the Biden Administration after he served only 20 months of a 7-year federal prison term. Dobbs will now face state charges under Florida criminal law.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Autopen Accountability—Arrests Drug Trafficker Previously Released by Biden White House Autopen
Hollywood, Fla.–Attorney General James Uthmeier and FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced the arrest of James Howard Dobbs, Jr., a/k/a “Red,” a convicted felon and repeat drug trafficker whose federal sentence was commuted by autopen in the final days of the Biden Administration after he served only 20 months of a 7-year federal prison term. Dobbs will now face state charges under Florida criminal law.
“Joe Biden’s autopen freed dangerous criminals and put Florida families at risk, but with FBI Director Patel’s and Deputy Director Bailey’s leadership, we are entering a new era of cooperation between federal and state law enforcement.” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Thanks to our strong partnership, we are correcting another egregious wrong. If you are a felon in Florida whose sentence was erased by autopen, our prosecutors make sure you face the accountability you earned.”
June 26, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Roku Announce Resolution of Digital Privacy Enforcement Action
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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Tallahassee, Fla—Attorney General James Uthmeier and Roku, Inc. announced a negotiated resolution of Florida’s enforcement action filed under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights. Under the agreement, Roku will enhance its child protection features by offering parents greater control over their children’s streaming experience. This resolution does not include any finding of wrongdoing or civil fine.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Roku Announce Resolution of Digital Privacy Enforcement Action
Tallahassee, Fla—Attorney General James Uthmeier and Roku, Inc. announced a negotiated resolution of Florida’s enforcement action filed under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights. Under the agreement, Roku will enhance its child protection features by offering parents greater control over their children’s streaming experience. This resolution does not include any finding of wrongdoing or civil fine.
“This resolution ensures that meaningful safeguards will be implemented to protect the privacy and personal data for all children,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “We appreciate Roku’s cooperation in working toward a solution that provides tools for parents to decide how their children’s data are used.”
June 26, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of Fort Lauderdale Woman Accused of Running Large-Scale Proxy Cheating Operation for Florida Teacher Certification Exams
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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Tallahassee, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Kashaundra Knowles, 37, of Fort Lauderdale, for allegedly operating a sophisticated proxy-testing scheme in which she impersonated multiple individuals to secretly take the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) and other exams on their behalf.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of Fort Lauderdale Woman Accused of Running Large-Scale Proxy Cheating Operation for Florida Teacher Certification Exams
Tallahassee, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of Kashaundra Knowles, 37, of Fort Lauderdale, for allegedly operating a sophisticated proxy-testing scheme in which she impersonated multiple individuals to secretly take the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) and other exams on their behalf.
“Today, we are sending a clear and unmistakable message: if you try to cheat your way into Florida’s classrooms, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will hold you accountable,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “This scheme undermines the very foundation of our education system by placing under-prepared…
June 25, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrests, Charges in Multi-Circuit Elder and Disabled Adult Abuse Case
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla—Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution filed felony charges against Ronald Keith Pack, 60, and Marie Carenan, 56, for an alleged years-long scheme in which they operated eight unlicensed assisted living facilities, systematically defrauded and exploited elderly and disabled adults, and subjected them to abuse and neglect.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrests, Charges in Multi-Circuit Elder and Disabled Adult Abuse Case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla—Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution filed felony charges against Ronald Keith Pack, 60, and Marie Carenan, 56, for an alleged years-long scheme in which they operated eight unlicensed assisted living facilities, systematically defrauded and exploited elderly and disabled adults, and subjected them to abuse and neglect.
“Florida will not stand by while predators pose as caregivers and prey on the elderly and disabled,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “These defendants are accused of turning homes into prisons, stealing benefits, denying food and medicine, and subjecting victims to shocking conditions. I thank the members of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and our state agencies who took part in this operation.”
June 25, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena to CVS Health Corporation and Caremark for Alleged Anticompetitive Practices Harming Florida Families
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier today issued a Civil Investigative Demand to CVS Health Corporation, owner of both the Caremark pharmacy benefit manager and hundreds of CVS retail pharmacies in Florida.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena to CVS Health Corporation and Caremark for Alleged Anticompetitive Practices Harming Florida Families
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier today issued a Civil Investigative Demand to CVS Health Corporation, owner of both the Caremark pharmacy benefit manager and hundreds of CVS retail pharmacies in Florida.
“Florida families and seniors deserve access to affordable medication and real pharmacy choices—not a system rigged by one giant corporation that may favor its own stores and squeeze out competitors,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “This investigation will uncover the truth and protect fair competition for all Floridians.”
June 23, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Signs Emergency Rule Immediately Scheduling Dangerous 7-OH and Related Compounds as Schedule I Controlled Substances
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier today signed an emergency rule to control highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and several related chemical products being sold across Florida, which took effect immediately.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Signs Emergency Rule Immediately Scheduling Dangerous 7-OH and Related Compounds as Schedule I Controlled Substances
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier today signed an emergency rule to control highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and several related chemical products being sold across Florida, which took effect immediately.
“Today I signed an emergency rule because these dangerous concentrated 7-OH products present an imminent hazard to the public safety of Floridians—especially our children and teens,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “By expanding the rule to include new 7-OH related compounds to Schedule I, we are removing these addictive poisons from store shelves, protecting families, and holding manufacturers and sellers accountable.”
June 22, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Major League Baseball for Alleged Religious Discrimination; Issues Subpoena Demanding Records on Selective Enforcement
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to MLB, launching a formal probe into whether the league is engaging in religious discrimination by selectively enforcing its uniform rules—punishing Christian players for displaying Bible verses while routinely permitting and even encouraging secular, “social justice,” and ideological messages.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Major League Baseball for Alleged Religious Discrimination; Issues Subpoena Demanding Records on Selective Enforcement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to MLB, launching a formal probe into whether the league is engaging in religious discrimination by selectively enforcing its uniform rules—punishing Christian players for displaying Bible verses while routinely permitting and even encouraging secular, “social justice,” and ideological messages.
“Major League Baseball claims it does not tolerate discrimination based on religion, yet its actions tell a different story,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “If MLB applauds ideological messages it prefers while reprimanding expressions of Christian faith, that is not neutral rule enforcement—it is religious discrimination that cannot stand in Florida.”
June 19, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Stands with Businesses and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement in United Front to Combat Human Trafficking
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier joined community leaders and law enforcement partners in South Florida to reinforce joint prevention efforts against human trafficking. This comes as Miami anticipates an increased risk of trafficking activity while hosting the FIFA World Cup and several other large-scale global events.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Stands with Businesses and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement in United Front to Combat Human Trafficking
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier joined community leaders and law enforcement partners in South Florida to reinforce joint prevention efforts against human trafficking. This comes as Miami anticipates an increased risk of trafficking activity while hosting the FIFA World Cup and several other large-scale global events.
“We are taking a proactive approach and joining forces across government and private industry to combat human trafficking,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Large-scale global events bring an increase in trafficking activity and crimes of exploitation, which is why we are standing together to get ahead of the bad guys. With six more World Cup matches in Miami, South Florida will see record-breaking tourism, but we will not let that devolve into record-breaking crime.”
June 16, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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AG James Uthmeier Launches Lawsuit Against TikTok for Deceiving Parents about the Safety of its Platform; Failure to Comply with HB3
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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“TikTok’s success hinges on its ability to addict children and teenagers to the platform,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “TikTok knowingly deceives parents and allows children to be exposed to harmful and inappropriate content in direct violation of Florida law. We have zero tolerance for companies that prioritize profit over children’s safety. TikTok should expect to be held accountable.”
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AG James Uthmeier Launches Lawsuit Against TikTok for Deceiving Parents about the Safety of its Platform; Failure to Comply with HB3
“TikTok’s success hinges on its ability to addict children and teenagers to the platform,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “TikTok knowingly deceives parents and allows children to be exposed to harmful and inappropriate content in direct violation of Florida law. We have zero tolerance for companies that prioritize profit over children’s safety. TikTok should expect to be held accountable.”
June 15, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Six Defendants in Multi-County Drug Trafficking Enterprise
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Isaac Lakeith Bruton, Wayne Morgan Brutton Jr., Wayne Morgan Brutton Sr., Omar Dwayne Cooper, Rene Danger Jr., and Cleon Fabian Reid have all been charged in connection with their participation in a drug trafficking ring in Broward County and surrounding areas of South Florida.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Six Defendants in Multi-County Drug Trafficking Enterprise
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Isaac Lakeith Bruton, Wayne Morgan Brutton Jr., Wayne Morgan Brutton Sr., Omar Dwayne Cooper, Rene Danger Jr., and Cleon Fabian Reid have all been charged in connection with their participation in a drug trafficking ring in Broward County and surrounding areas of South Florida.
“This joint investigation dismantled a criminal enterprise that pumped dangerous drugs into Florida communities,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Through the tireless work of the Office of Statewide Prosecution and our great law enforcement partners, we are taking on more criminal prosecutions than ever before.”
June 12, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of 58 Child Predators in Marion County Sting Operation
Florida Office of the Attorney General press release · Published by the official office
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of 58 child predators in a five-day statewide sting operation. The operation was led by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Taskforce, Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigations,…
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of 58 Child Predators in Marion County Sting Operation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of 58 child predators in a five-day statewide sting operation. The operation was led by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Taskforce, Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigations,…
“With nearly 1,700 predators arrested since I took office, we are just getting started,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “58 more child predators are behind bars and away from our kids because Florida has the best sheriffs in the nation who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to keep our kids safe.”
June 11, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Plan to Take Down "Teen Takeovers”
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a statewide initiative to dismantle the organized networks behind dangerous "teen takeover" events across Florida. Earlier this month., the Attorney General directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution (OSP) to provide local police departments and sheriffs' offices with the tools and legal backing necessary to move beyond the spur-of-the-moment” crimes to investigation the organizers of the events in an effort to bring successful prosecutions.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Plan to Take Down "Teen Takeovers”
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a statewide initiative to dismantle the organized networks behind dangerous "teen takeover" events across Florida. Earlier this month., the Attorney General directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution (OSP) to provide local police departments and sheriffs' offices with the tools and legal backing necessary to move beyond the spur-of-the-moment” crimes to investigation the organizers of the events in an effort to bring successful prosecutions.
“Our prosecutors are stepping into the fight with expertise on organized crime to prevent our streets and businesses from being hijacked by coordinated chaos,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier.
June 11, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Illegal Gaming Enforcement Operation Results; Setting Pace for Record Year
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a multi-day operation targeting illegal gaming operations. The operation spanned Lee and Collier counties and resulted in the seizure of 479 illegal machines and $294,150 in illicit proceeds, along with 11 arrests.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Illegal Gaming Enforcement Operation Results; Setting Pace for Record Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a multi-day operation targeting illegal gaming operations. The operation spanned Lee and Collier counties and resulted in the seizure of 479 illegal machines and $294,150 in illicit proceeds, along with 11 arrests.
“Illegal gambling operations pose a threat to public safety and undermine our compact with the Seminole Tribe, which provides billions of dollars to the state to protect our environmental resources,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “These illegal casinos fuel larger criminal enterprises that contribute to drug and human trafficking. We will continue working with our law enforcement partners to shut down all illegal gaming operations across the state.”
June 10, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Historic Human Trafficking Enforcement Efforts; Highlights Statewide Criminal Crackdown
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced record-breaking human trafficking enforcement efforts across Florida, highlighting historic increases in investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and prison sentences.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Historic Human Trafficking Enforcement Efforts; Highlights Statewide Criminal Crackdown
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced record-breaking human trafficking enforcement efforts across Florida, highlighting historic increases in investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and prison sentences.
“With over 1,600 child predators and human traffickers arrested since February of last year, we are setting records that should keep the bad guys up at night,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “It’s an honor to partner with law enforcement, prosecutors, and private-sector businesses across Florida to educate the public, rescue and provide services to victims, and ensure that predators and traffickers are behind bars for as long as possible.”
June 2, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Files First-in-the-Nation State-Led Lawsuit Against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman for Deceptive Practices and Harms to Floridians
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced legal action against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public—including to children—while concealing serious risks, suppressing internal safety warnings, and deceiving Floridians about the true nature and dangers of the product.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Files First-in-the-Nation State-Led Lawsuit Against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman for Deceptive Practices and Harms to Floridians
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced legal action against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public—including to children—while concealing serious risks, suppressing internal safety warnings, and deceiving Floridians about the true nature and dangers of the product.
“Today, we announced the first-in-the-nation state-led lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “OpenAI and Altman ignored internal and external safety warnings, put children at great risk, and allowed a dangerous product to reach millions of Floridians.”
June 1, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Returns $229,000 to Victims of Cryptocurrency Scams
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit (CFEU) recovered and returned $229,096 in cryptocurrency forfeitures to victims of cyber scams over the past week.
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Returns $229,000 to Victims of Cryptocurrency Scams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit (CFEU) recovered and returned $229,096 in cryptocurrency forfeitures to victims of cyber scams over the past week.
“Cyber criminals are often targeting our most vulnerable populations, including seniors,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “My Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit is setting the standard for cryptocurrency fraud recovery nationwide. We continue to partner with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to maximize all available resources, recover stolen funds, and return as much as possible to the victims.”
May 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗

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Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Canadian Citizen for Illegally Voting in Multiple Florida Elections

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Charges Against Dozens of Defendants in Multi-Agency Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation

Attorney General James Uthmeier Returns Record $710,000 to Crypto-Fraud Victim

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrests, Charges of Four Defendants in Interstate Cocaine Trafficking Operation

Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Potassium Bromate in Florida’s Food Supply Chain

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Conviction of Georgia Woman on Racketeering Charges in Retail Fraud Scheme

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Conviction of Yet Another Snapchat Predator

Attorney General James Uthmeier Issues Civil Subpoena to FICO for Alleged Anticompetitive Practices Harming Florida Consumers

Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Five Defendants, Two Illegal Aliens in Organized Scheme to Defraud Florida’s EBT Program

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Autopen Accountability—Arrests Drug Trafficker Previously Released by Biden White House Autopen

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Roku Announce Resolution of Digital Privacy Enforcement Action

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of Fort Lauderdale Woman Accused of Running Large-Scale Proxy Cheating Operation for Florida Teacher Certification Exams

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrests, Charges in Multi-Circuit Elder and Disabled Adult Abuse Case

Attorney General James Uthmeier Issues Subpoena to CVS Health Corporation and Caremark for Alleged Anticompetitive Practices Harming Florida Families

Attorney General James Uthmeier Signs Emergency Rule Immediately Scheduling Dangerous 7-OH and Related Compounds as Schedule I Controlled Substances

Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Major League Baseball for Alleged Religious Discrimination; Issues Subpoena Demanding Records on Selective Enforcement

Attorney General James Uthmeier Stands with Businesses and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement in United Front to Combat Human Trafficking

AG James Uthmeier Launches Lawsuit Against TikTok for Deceiving Parents about the Safety of its Platform; Failure to Comply with HB3

Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Six Defendants in Multi-County Drug Trafficking Enterprise

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of 58 Child Predators in Marion County Sting Operation

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Plan to Take Down "Teen Takeovers”

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Illegal Gaming Enforcement Operation Results; Setting Pace for Record Year

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Historic Human Trafficking Enforcement Efforts; Highlights Statewide Criminal Crackdown

Attorney General James Uthmeier Files First-in-the-Nation State-Led Lawsuit Against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman for Deceptive Practices and Harms to Floridians

Attorney General James Uthmeier Returns $229,000 to Victims of Cryptocurrency Scams