$20 argument gets a Suncoast man 25 to life as a third timer

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

State Attorney’s Office 12th Judicial Circuit

State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Everett Arnold White was convicted after a jury trial of Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm While Armed with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The crimes were committed on January 18, 2025, and investigated by the Sarasota Police Department. The trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse August 19-21, 2026.

Assistant State Attorney William Greiner, who prosecuted the case, charged White under Florida’s 10-20-Life law. Under 10-20-Life, White faces a minimum prison sentence of 25 years and up to life in prison for the charge of Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm While Armed with a Firearm, and up to an additional 15 years for the charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

The crimes were perpetrated against a longtime friend of the defendant following a minor argument over $20. After the argument, White retrieved a firearm and shot the victim in the torso. The victim suffered significant injuries and required months of hospitalization.

White previously served more than 13 years in prison for committing two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder in 1997.

Assistant State Attorney William Greiner stated, “This is the second time White has nearly killed someone with a firearm and the State of Florida will do everything in our power to make sure he doesn’t have a third opportunity.”
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Assistant State Attorney William Greiner in the Sarasota County office at 941-861-4400