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You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Palmetto Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon 02/11/2026 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida – Markis Maxwell (41, Palmetto) was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Daniel L. Hovland today to seven years in federal prison for possession of a firearm or ammunition as a convicted felon. The sentence will run consecutive to the state prison sentence that Maxwell is currently serving for the sale of controlled substances and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer. The court also ordered Maxwell to forfeit the firearm and ammunition used in the commission of the offense. Maxwell pleaded guilty on October 24, 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. Retired U.S. Army Officer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Disclosing Classified National Defense Information 02/11/2026 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida – Kevin Charles Luke (62, Tampa) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge James Moody, Jr. to 24 months in federal prison for the disclosure of classified information relating to the national defense of the United States. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

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