21 arrested in $5.5 million Miami-Dade auto fraud scheme, sheriff says
Twenty-one people were arrested in a Miami-Dade fraud scheme where suspects used fake documents to illegally buy 100 cars worth $5.5 million, authorities said.
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Twenty-one people were arrested in a Miami-Dade fraud scheme where suspects used fake documents to illegally buy 100 cars worth $5.5 million, authorities said.
Here's why one Chevrolet model is the most-stolen type of car, according to a new report.
Oscar Guerra lead a theft ring that stole trailers, RVs, boats, campers and other large vehicles.
Gregory Sean Yearty Jr., 24, was taken into custody on April 21 by Miami Beach police.
In a flash — a crook could steal your car — while you're standing right there.
A police pursuit in Southwest Miami-Dade ended with one person in custody on Friday afternoon.
A stolen white Ford pickup truck was recovered and a suspect was taken into custody Friday afternoon in Southwest Miami-Dade, thanks to a tracking device inside the vehicle.
A Westchester man said he chased alleged thieves for 14 miles to recover his stolen SUV.
Miami-Dade police are looking for a man they say drove off with a 2019 Infinity from Prado Auto Sales during a test drive.
Justin Bellinzoni recalls in anger when he found out his tractor, a race trailer and four Porsche race cars were stolen from outside his business.
The Miami-Dade Police Department's Auto Theft Unit said if a thief knows what they're doing and has the right equipment, it takes seconds.
A delivery service dropped off the high-priced ride to a person who they thought was the owner
Miccosukee police are looking for one of two suspects who fled from police Wednesday morning.
Police are investigating after two suspects are wanted in a catalytic converter theft in northwest Miami-Dade.
Authorities in Alachua were surprised to discover a 10-year-old behind the wheel when they pulled over the vehicle.
Thieves are stealing more than a million cars a year from American drivers, and some of these cars are being trafficked abroad for profit or to use in criminal activities.
Authorities said a Miami-Dade police officer discharged his weapon early Friday morning while investigating a report of a stolen vehicle.
The story is way too familiar, with security video capturing catalytic converters in the act.
A cold weather shelter is being opened in Broward County due to the cold temperatures moving into South Florida.
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
Temperatures are about to tumble across South Florida as we close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
South Florida's Miami Stingrays have been helping to turn dreams into reality for young female softball players.
Three teenagers were injured in a fiery crash in Kendale Lakes early Tuesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
A cold weather shelter is being opened in Broward County due to the cold temperatures moving into South Florida.
Temperatures are about to tumble across South Florida as we close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
South Florida's Miami Stingrays have been helping to turn dreams into reality for young female softball players.
Three teenagers were injured in a fiery crash in Kendale Lakes early Tuesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence after a federal judge agreed to delay her arraignment until Jan. 20.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.