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Several possible jurors were excused during the fraud trial of the man known as "Pharma Bro" after telling the judge the could not be impartial toward the former pharmaceutical CEO who raised the cost of a life-saving drug 5,000 percent.
A thief took a heck of a lot more than "12 steps" after leaving an AA meeting with a stolen wallet in hand to go on a shopping spree at Target.
A Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy accused of using his official position to aid an identity theft scheme has withdrawn his guilty plea in the case.
Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown was found guilty on Thursday of taking money from a charity that was purported to be giving scholarships to poor students.
A prominent Florida eye doctor accused of political corruption was convicted of Medicare fraud Friday, making it more likely the feds could pressure him into testifying against New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
The owner of a nursing home that housed 60 residents which had to be rescued after food ran out and trash piled up has pleaded guilty to stealing $667,000 from Medicaid then spending it on strippers and gambling among other things.
An Uber driver got caught up in an old school scam that nearly cost her a day's earnings.
The FBI is looking for a Florida man wanted for his alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme in parts of the state.
A Ft. Lauderdale woman wants to be excluded from a proposed settlement with President Donald Trump over fraud allegations at his now-defunct Trump University so that she can sue in the future.
A Broward woman who ran several companies which claimed they would help their customers reduce their student loan debt has settled with the state.
The CEO of a Delray Beach rehab center is accused of paying more than $325,000 in kickbacks to sober home operators to bring in patients for treatment.
A young couple put on a real 'dog and pony show' at a boutique pet shop in Parkland before taking the store for more than a thousand dollars.
The use of chip-based credit cards in the U.S. was supposed to cut down on fraud and identity theft.
Two Hollywood residents who claimed to own millions of dollars in property in New York and Florida are facing a number of fraud charges.
In an effort to avoid paying the less than $2 tolls along Florida highways, an Apopka man could be facing a rather pricey punishment.
Police are looking for two men who assaulted and robbed a woman of thousands of dollars in a lottery scam.
A new scam making the rounds may have popped up in your email concerning a traffic citation.
As you rush to finish your holiday shopping, you may want to avoid using your debit card if you can.
It's hard not to notice when a $5 cream promises to make you look 15 years younger.
An old scam is making a comeback. It's called the 'overpayment scam' in which the criminals promise the victims money but end up ripping them off.
A former South Florida concert promoter who staged tours for major acts such as Elton John, the Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith is facing prison for what prosecutors say was a $200 million fraud scheme.
A federal jury has found that the City of Miami defrauded bond investors in 2009 by making the investments appear to be a better deal than they actually were.
A South Florida Man faces up to ten years in prison when he's sentenced later this year for his part in a $36 million affordable housing fraud.
A tip to Crime Stoppers led Miami-Dade police to a home where found thousands of counterfeit credit and gift cards.
New charges of grand theft and fraud have been filed against a Palm Beach teen who was arrested earlier this year for reportedly pretending to be a doctor and stealing money from an 86-year-old patient.
MDSO Asst. Chief Eric Garcia said that the deputy underwent surgery and he currently remains at the hospital.
When deputies took him into custody, he was revealed not to have a valid boarding pass or baggage claim tags, the arrest documents said.
Bright blue skies and lots of sunshine will push temperatures into the low 80s across both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
A woman's body was found on the sand on Hollywood Beach early Friday morning, Hollywood police say.
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
MDSO Asst. Chief Eric Garcia said that the deputy underwent surgery and he currently remains at the hospital.
When deputies took him into custody, he was revealed not to have a valid boarding pass or baggage claim tags, the arrest documents said.
Bright blue skies and lots of sunshine will push temperatures into the low 80s across both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
A woman's body was found on the sand on Hollywood Beach early Friday morning, Hollywood police say.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
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.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
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.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.