A prominent Tampa defense attorney has been appointed to temporarily serve as Central Florida’s top federal prosecutor, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Gregory W. Kehoe, who previously served more than 20 years as a DOJ prosecutor, was appointed as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the department said. He will serve in the role until President Donald Trump appoints a permanent U.S. Attorney to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate — which could be Kehoe.
When reached by phone Tuesday, Kehoe said he was proud and honored to serve the Middle District…