Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Mar. 9 the rearrest of Devon Huart, 20, of Leesburg, and the sentencing of Michael Ambrosio, 52, of New Port Richey, both on multiple counts related to possession of child pornography.
The announcement highlights ongoing efforts by Florida authorities to address crimes involving child sexual abuse materials shared through social media platforms. The Florida State Executive Attorney General extends its services statewide in Florida, according to its official website.
Uthmeier said, “Time and again, our office is prosecuting child predators who use social media platforms to share disgusting content and groom children. Protecting kids is my number one priority, and today’s takedown of two more predators makes a record 1400 in a year. They’ll face long sentences behind bars or the death penalty where eligible.”
FDLE Assistant Commissioner Mike Williams added, “FDLE remains committed to protecting our children, families and communities and will continue to work alongside our partners to make sure these types of dangerous criminals are put away and pay for their crimes. Our agents work hard to remove these criminals who commit such heinous acts and target our children. You can rest assured that we will find them and bring them to justice.”
Since Uthmeier’s appointment in February 2025, the Office of Statewide Prosecution has been associated with over 1,400 child predator takedowns and participated in more than 1,500 investigations into child exploitation.
The investigation into Huart began after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led authorities to his residence on Jan. 30. After initially denying involvement but later admitting possession during an interview with investigators, Huart was rearrested when additional files were found. He is currently held at Lake County jail with bond set at $100,000; if convicted on all charges he faces up to 165 years in prison.
Ambrosio was identified during an undercover operation targeting peer-to-peer software users distributing illegal materials. Authorities executed a search warrant at his home on Jan. 17, 2024; he later pleaded guilty to all charges and received a sentence of 25 years in state prison.
The Florida State Executive Attorney General contributes to community safety by providing resources for seniors and military members as well as focusing on protecting Floridians from fraud via educational efforts and consumer resources according to its official website. The office also collaborates with law enforcement through initiatives like the Back the Blue Campaign and offers programs such as consumer alerts on scams as noted on its official website.
The broader implications reflect continued collaboration between law enforcement agencies across Florida in combating online exploitation crimes—a public service role emphasized by the Attorney General’s focus on consumer protection according to its official website.
