Mortgage Fraud Chief Gets 27 Years In Prison
After a group of mortgage frauds schemed several banks out of close to $50 million, the man who lead it all is facing 27 years thanks to a Miami federal judge.
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After a group of mortgage frauds schemed several banks out of close to $50 million, the man who lead it all is facing 27 years thanks to a Miami federal judge.
Florida State starting defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr. and backup running back Mario Pender will sit out Saturday against North Carolina State after suffering concussions last week against Clemson.
Prosecutors announced Wednesday that a grand jury had decided against bringing criminal charges against three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart in the August death of a driver at a sprint car race in upstate New York.
A computer virus may have compromised credit and debit card information for customers of the The UPS Store.
A possible case of arson at a well-known classic car dealership has caused nearly a million dollars in damages.
Hurricane Arthur's was a category two hurricane when it hit North Carolina Thursday night but has since downgraded to a category one.
Rapper Rick Ross has been released after his arrest following a North Carolina concert.
Nestle USA has recalled 10,000 cartons of Haagen-Dazs chocolate peanut butter ice cream because the packages are mislabeled.
Golfers and fans of the sport who attend PGA events can visit some of the best golf courses in America.
A South Florida-based car dealer plans to auction a car that was once owned by Reichsmarshall Hermann Göring, head of the German Air Force during the Third Reich, on eBay.
A jet airliner nearly collided with an airborne drone over Tallahassee, Florida, according to federal officials.
For the Detroit Lions, Eric Ebron's talent was too dynamic to pass up.
Stonyfield is recalling a small portion its YoBaby cups. The recall is voluntary because of concerns about possible coliform bacteria contamination.
The Broward Sheriff's Office says 2 1/2 year old twin sisters escaped unnoticed from the Tivoli Park apartment they share with their mother in Deerfield Beach late Tuesday afternoon, got into a nearby pool and drowned.
DeAndre Kane drove for the game-winning layup with 1.6 seconds left and No. 3 seed Iowa State beat North Carolina 85-83 on Sunday, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000.
James Michael McAdoo sank two free throws in the final 3.5 seconds, and No. 6 seed North Carolina rallied to beat 11th-seeded Providence 79-77 Friday night.
In the major conferences, Florida completed an undefeated regular season in the SEC and Cincinnati and Louisville tied atop the American.
A North Carolina man was convicted by a South Florida jury of operating fraudulent precious metals investment businesses that took $25 million from investors.
Roy Williams earned his 300th win at North Carolina with an 81-75 win against Florida State as the Tar Heels rallied from a 15-point first-half deficit to record its seventh consecutive victory.
Adrienne Motley scored a career-high 27 points as Miami upset No. 6 North Carolina 83-80 on Sunday.
A Key Largo man was arrested in North Carolina for allegedly raping a teenager and threatening her life on multiple occasions.
Pet lovers beware, there's an online scam targeting people nationwide, using adorable pictures of puppies to steal money from victims.
Reggie Lewis scored 19 points — including half of Florida A&M's final 16 points — to fuel a late rally and push the Rattlers into a 63-60 comeback over North Carolina Central on Saturday night.
The Miami Hurricanes continued to give teams from North Carolina fits Tuesday night when the team used a zone defense to knock off the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, 63-57.
A woman is dead and a man was seriously injured after their car was struck by an Amtrak train heading to New York From Miami.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
James Boyard is the cabinet director of Haiti's Defense Ministry and also serves as inspector general of Haiti's police.
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking a hot and humid day across South Florida.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
James Boyard is the cabinet director of Haiti's Defense Ministry and also serves as inspector general of Haiti's police.
George Pino is facing manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after the boat crash near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport.
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.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.