Fla. Businessman Gets 12+ Years For 50M Fraud
A South Florida businessman, after defrauding investors out of millions of dollars, was sentenced Wednesday to more than 12 years in federal prison.
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A South Florida businessman, after defrauding investors out of millions of dollars, was sentenced Wednesday to more than 12 years in federal prison.
A church van loaded with passengers from the Ft. Lauderdale area crashed on Interstate 75 in Lee County Saturday morning.
Fort Lauderdale Police are trying to solve the murder of a 22-year-old woman who was shot dead outside her home while she sat in her car.
Miami Heat forward Shane Battier helped children in Ft. Lauderdale's St. Mark's Episcopal School kick off the new school year.
The third annual Tunnel to Towers Fort Lauderdale 5K Run and Walk too place early Saturday morning along East Las Olas Boulevard.
Steak 954 at the W Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale is a hip 240 seat modern steakhouse that first opened its doors in 2009—and has now become a favorite for locals and tourists alike.
Each year, in the U.S., there are an estimated 32,000 rape-related pregnancies.
Broward County police agencies are looking for a few good men and women to fill vacancies.
The Fort Lauderdale game between former Cuban baseball players was rained out Saturday.
A suburban Ft. Lauderdale family narrowly escaped injury after three hooded men unleashed a barrage of bullets at the their house early Tuesday morning.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect responsible for murdering a 26-year-old man in Fort Lauderdale earlier in August.
Clutching her pink stuffed animals, every breath is a struggle for 17 month old Julia Salas.
he jury has been selected in the trial of two men accused in the gangland slaying of Miami Subs founder and SunCruz casino boat operator Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis.
Fort Lauderdale Police say they busted a pair of pillowcase thieves in a neighborhood targeted by burglars.
Two young brothers walked a mile alone from their dad's home where police say they were left alone by their father for a weekend. A driver on his way to work passed by the boys and took the scared and hungry brothers to police.
Jury seats are still empty in the of two men accused in mob-related killing of the founder of Miami Subs and casino ship operator Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis.
A suspected killer is in custody after a deadly shooting near Ft. Lauderdale Sunday evening.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office has taken one person in custody following a shooting near Fort Lauderdale.
Police in Fort Lauderdale are looking for the gunman who shot and killed a man Friday night.
Seven people were taken to the hospital after a collision involving a Broward transit bus and pick up truck.
All southbound lanes were blocked on Interstate 95 Monday night after a four vehicle crash.
Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating two separate accident scenes on a major South Florida roadway that left two people injured, one fatally.
A man on the run for five years was taken into custody and booked at the Broward County jail for armed sexual battery.
School is almost back in session and while parents are gathering supplies, Fort Lauderdale firefighters are hoping they'll be able to help out a lot kids who are less fortunate as well.
A woman fought off a man who tried to steal her gold necklace, the whole incident was caught on camera.
Twelve years after their 10-year-old son was killed during a nail salon robbery, the Vu family faced his killer in court, sharing their grief and forgiveness.
Air Canada halts service to Cuba as the island faces a severe fuel crisis, disrupting travel plans for thousands.
With water levels at historic lows and little rain in sight, Miami-Dade officials ask nearly 3 million residents to cut back on usage as possible mandatory restrictions approach.
Miami Beach announced it plans to fast-track restaurant and live entertainment openings by easing regulations and raising occupancy limits.
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz reflects on her historic first year, touting major crime drops and greater transparency, while honoring the memory of a fallen deputy.
Twelve years after their 10-year-old son was killed during a nail salon robbery, the Vu family faced his killer in court, sharing their grief and forgiveness.
Air Canada halts service to Cuba as the island faces a severe fuel crisis, disrupting travel plans for thousands.
With water levels at historic lows and little rain in sight, Miami-Dade officials ask nearly 3 million residents to cut back on usage as possible mandatory restrictions approach.
Miami Beach announced it plans to fast-track restaurant and live entertainment openings by easing regulations and raising occupancy limits.
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz reflects on her historic first year, touting major crime drops and greater transparency, while honoring the memory of a fallen deputy.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Haitian American advocates, like Miami Dade County Commissioner Marlene Bastien, say the move is both cruel and creates a sense of fear in the community.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
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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.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.