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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
November 25, 2025

James Uthmeier Wants Illegal Gambling Penalties Raised From a Misdemeanor to a Felony

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling on the Legislature to increase penalties for illegal gambling operations from a misdemeanor to a felony, saying the punishment wasn't sending the "right message" in stopping illegal acts in the state. READ MORE.

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AG James Uthmeier, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, CFO Blaise Ingoglia
AG James Uthmeier, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, CFO Blaise Ingoglia

 

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FPL

 

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Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida

 

James Uthmeier Wants Illegal Gambling Penalties Raised from a Misdemeanor to a Felony β€” By The Floridian's Michael Costeines β€” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling on the Legislature to increase penalties for illegal gambling operations from a misdemeanor to a felony, saying the punishment wasn't sending the "right message" in stopping illegal acts in the state.

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Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.

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