PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — John P. Heekin has been sworn in as the 42nd United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. “I am deeply honored to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the ...

Two South Florida shark divers convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman’s longline several miles from shore have been pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Florida-based diver Tanner Mansell, who was convicted of illegally freeing 19 sharks off the Sunshine State's coast, was left 'speechless' after receiving surprise pardon from President Trump.

John P. “Jack” Heekin took the oath of office this morning from Chief District Judge Mark E. Walker to become the 42nd U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

John P. Heekin has been sworn in as the 42nd United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.