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Florida 'Squatter On Steroids' Convicted After Only 35 Minutes
newsweek.com ^ | Jul 15, 2024 | Suzanne Blake

Posted on 07/17/2024 7:24:21 AM PDT by V_TWIN

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U.S. Squatters Florida Crime Real Estate Police Ron DeSantis Florida 'Squatter On Steroids' Convicted After Only 35 Minutes Published Jul 15, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT Updated Jul 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM EDT

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By Suzanne Blake Reporter, Consumer & Social Trends FOLLOW 15 Aserial squatter was recently convicted in Florida after it only took jurors 35 minutes to decide his fate following a new state law that was passed to crack down on crime.

Florida resident Olandis Hobbs, 37, was found guilty on Tuesday of using fake documents to take over a $700,000 condo near Panama City Beach and now faces prison time. He was charged with grand theft of more than $100,000 as well as fraudulent use of personal identification information. On top of those charges, he was convicted of unlawful filing of false documents against real property and forgery, according toThe Panama City News Herald.

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To: Carry_Okie

You would think that would be normal without a law. My fricking credit card company with whom I spend a few hundred dollars annually does that. They probably make less than $20 a year off commissions since I pay the bill every month.


21 posted on 07/17/2024 8:01:33 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

One year we passed out Christmas presents in the mess hall after the inmates finished the evening meal.....all I saw was pasta and bread...carbs carbs carbs.

The highlight of the week I learned was Tuesday “chicken on the bone” as the inmates would say.

Anybody that thinks it’s a vacation is certainly mistaken.


22 posted on 07/17/2024 8:04:22 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: Red Badger

I learned that if their crime falls into a certain nonviolent category and they stay out of trouble they can request a transfer to a different facility......usually to get closer to family in another part of the state. Saw that on several occasions.


23 posted on 07/17/2024 8:08:55 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: Vigilanteman
You would think that would be normal without a law.

One would think, but it isn't. I'm looking to have our local County Board of Supervisors handle it with an Ordinance. One would think they would have the power to direct the Records Office to do so.

24 posted on 07/17/2024 8:09:52 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: V_TWIN

“”Florida resident””???

There should be a better classification for this dirtbag. Fraudster, convict, conman, creepozoid.


25 posted on 07/17/2024 8:21:34 AM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try)
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To: Carry_Okie

My county assessor used to have a notification that you could sign up for that would notify you if there were changes to the status of your property but they did away with it for some reason.


26 posted on 07/17/2024 8:55:22 AM PDT by Mean Daddy (Every time Hillary lies, a demon gets its wings. - Windflier)
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To: V_TWIN

I had a buddy who worked at county & that’s mostly people on hold for short amount of time, waiting on trial etc. and he would tell you stories that would curl your hair. He’d say, imagine what the penitentiary is like when you have people who have nothing to lose.

PMITA time.


27 posted on 07/17/2024 8:58:46 AM PDT by Mean Daddy (Every time Hillary lies, a demon gets its wings. - Windflier)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus III

“There should be a better classification for this dirtbag. Fraudster, convict, conman, creepozoid.”

“Florida state inmate #6745378......how’s that for a classification? ‘Cause that’s what it’s gonna be. LOL!


28 posted on 07/17/2024 9:13:40 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: Mean Daddy

I saw a few things when inside, which I won’t share specifics about.

A few times prison ministry guys (myself included) have gotten locked down while inside due to some security issue....that was a little freaky. 😏


29 posted on 07/17/2024 9:17:56 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: V_TWIN

Well, now he has a place of his own to live.

Hopefully for a good long time.

And someone will even cook his meals for him.


30 posted on 07/17/2024 9:24:00 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: V_TWIN
Squatting in Florida is fast becoming a thing of the past......why are other states not adopting this model? 🤷

It certainly should be in any state with l lot of vacation rentals or second home properties -- both coasts, Colorado, etc.

31 posted on 07/17/2024 9:37:14 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
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To: metmom; Red Badger

“And someone will even cook his meals for him”

And when he hits the state prison system he’s gonna get a free haircut!


32 posted on 07/17/2024 9:38:49 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave!)
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To: V_TWIN

What’s bad is you need a law.


33 posted on 07/17/2024 9:46:37 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: V_TWIN

Where will all the dem voters live until November 6th?????????


34 posted on 07/17/2024 9:47:28 AM PDT by Hambone 1934 (Dems love playing Nazis.....The republicans love helping them)
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To: NorthMountain

Much too lenient. Make a real example of him.


35 posted on 07/17/2024 12:51:05 PM PDT by Socon-Econ (adi)
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To: V_TWIN
UP NEXT Squatter's Plea Deal Rejected After Judge Sees New Photos U.S. Squatters Florida Crime Real Estate Police Ron DeSantis Florida 'Squatter On Steroids' Convicted After Only 35 Minutes Published Jul 15, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT Updated Jul 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM EDT CONTINUE Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 1:07 Quality Fullscreen By Suzanne Blake Reporter, Consumer & Social Trends FOLLOW 15

Thanks, but your post is an example of how not to post an article. Sorry. See https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3932222/posts

36 posted on 07/18/2024 5:03:43 AM PDT by daniel1212 (Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
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