Florida man convicted of posing as flight attendant to get over 100 free flights
A South Florida man was convicted of wire fraud after spending six years posing as a flight attendant to book over 120 free flights.
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A South Florida man was convicted of wire fraud after spending six years posing as a flight attendant to book over 120 free flights.
Sergio Velazquez served as police chief from 2012 until his suspension in 2021.
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
Publishers Clearing House will pay $18.5 million to nearly 282,000 customers who regulators say were deceived by the sweepstakes company.
Two Ukrainian women living in South Florida on temporary visas were charged with illegally voting in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, federal prosecutors say.
Authorities say the two submitted false PPP loan applications using fraudulent tax documents.
Police believe there may be more people involved and ask residents to monitor the banking activity of elderly family members.
In his first term, President Trump granted pardons or clemency to more than 60 convicted fraudsters, including some involved in health care schemes with astonishing costs.
Prosecutors accused the pair of running a scheme in which they obtained high-end items without paying for them.
Charlie Javice, the founder of a college financial aid startup company, has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million.
Rather than using the cash for necessities, he spent it on luxury items, including the diamond-studded teeth jewelry known as "grills."
Kingston and his mother are accused of defrauding victims out of high-end cars, jewelry and other goods, according to court documents.
Beatriz Toledo, 61, was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns.
MDSO arrested the two on organized fraud charges for allegedly extorting money from over 15 family businesses.
A South Florida woman said she is out more than a thousand dollars after the private chef she hired never showed up.
A woman is facing criminal charges after authorities said she defrauded a disabled Miami-Dade man, took ownership of his Southwest Miami-Dade home and abandoned him miles away in Gainesville.
Following this week's arrest, Miami Police believe that their case against the man will stick.
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in his room during Super Bowl week.
Attorneys general from 14 states are challenging the authority of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
Federal prosecutors have charged a prominent Miami defense lawyer with orchestrating a $100,000 bribery conspiracy involving two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors who leaked confidential DEA information.
A Broward County jury found Junior Simon guilty after an investigation that uncovered forged documents.
A federal judge in New York City says two luxury real estate brokers and their brother accused of raping dozens of women over more than a decade will remain in jail to await their trial on sex trafficking charges.
Terry Hubbard was one of 20 people accused by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials in 2022 of registering and voting when they were ineligible.
Karlton Odell Johnson allegedly claimed he was "a reserve deputy and that he was Shaquille O'Neal's cousin."
Police said the death happened on Christmas Day last year.
After a cold start to the day, South Florida will see cool and breezy conditions on Friday afternoon.
James McCrery, once President Trump's handpicked architect for the White House ballroom, has been appointed to serve on a commission that will review the project he once led.
Chef Tally's isn't your typical restaurant, and you can almost always expect a line.
An 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot and texted with their father.
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
After a cold start to the day, South Florida will see cool and breezy conditions on Friday afternoon.
James McCrery, once President Trump's handpicked architect for the White House ballroom, has been appointed to serve on a commission that will review the project he once led.
Chef Tally's isn't your typical restaurant, and you can almost always expect a line.
An 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot and texted with their father.
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
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.
James McCrery, once President Trump's handpicked architect for the White House ballroom, has been appointed to serve on a commission that will review the project he once led.
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
Council member Rafael Pineyro, who introduced the measure following Machado's Nobel Prize win, said the vote sent a powerful message.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
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.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
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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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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