A Gainesville man is heading to federal prison for nearly 15 years after robbing two Kay Jewelers stores and a Value Pawn shop across North Central Florida.
Michael Woulard, 50, was sentenced to 14 years and 10 months in federal prison for robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime. Woulard pleaded guilty March 16, 2026.
Three robberies in four months
Court documents show Woulard carried out three armed robberies between October 2023 and February 2024.
On Oct. 10, 2023, Woulard robbed a Value Pawn shop in Jacksonville, stealing goods valued at approximately $45,945…