Manafort Jury Reaches Guilty Verdict On 8 Counts, Can't Reach Consensus On 10 Counts
The jury in the financial fraud trial of former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort reached a verdict on Tuesday.
Tax Fraud
Prosecution Dives Into Manafort's Alleged Bank & Tax Fraud
Paul Manafort's tax preparer told jurors Friday that the former Trump campaign chairman did not disclose his financial stake in foreign companies and repeatedly told his account he did not have bank accounts in foreign countries.
Rapper DMX Busted On Tax Fraud Charges
Rapper DMX has been arrested in New York on federal tax fraud charges.
Florida Man Ordered To Turn Over $950K For Fraudulent Tax Returns
A central Florida man who owned a tax preparation business with locations in several states must turn over nearly $950,000 he received from preparing improper and fraudulent returns.
Five Face Prison For $100 Million Tax Fraud Scheme
Five men who ran a $100 million tax fraud scam out of a Miramar home will be sentenced today in Ft. Lauderdale federal court.
Broward High School Band Director Charged In ID Theft, Fraud
A 27-year-old school band director is facing federal charges in what prosecutors say was an identity theft and tax fraud scheme involving some stolen student records.
Postal Inspectors Seek Info In Armed Robberies Of Mail Carriers
Postal inspectors are going door-to-door Monday handing out flyers, offering a reward for anyone who can help put a stop to criminals targeting mail carriers.
Miami-Dade Property Appraisers Office Warns About New Scam
The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office is warning residents about a new form of tax fraud.
One Convicted, Two Sentenced In Fla. Tax Frauds
It's well known that Miami, and South Florida in general, is a hot bed for income tax fraud and identity theft.
IRS Employee Accused Of Tax Fraud
A West Palm Beach man employed by the Internal Revenue Service has been charged with wire fraud. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 36-year old Charles Corbitt prepared fraudulent tax returns which claimed Residential Energy Credits on Form 5695 and inflated Itemized Deductions on Schedule A that the individual was not entitled to.
Hollywood Man Pleads Guilty To Tax Refund Scam
A Hollywood man has pled guilty to his part of a million dollar fraudulent tax refund scam. Judes Celestin, 36, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
Jury Finds Ex-Hialeah Mayor & Wife Not Guilty Of Tax Evasion
A Miami jury has found former Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and his wife Raiza not guilty on charges of tax evasion and filing fraudulent tax returns.
Closing Arguments In Ex-Hialeah Mayor's Tax Evasion Trial
Closing arguments got underway Monday in the tax evasion trial of former Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and his wife.
Broward Tax Prep Firm's Executives Sentenced For Fraud
The former president and vice president of the Broward tax preparation firm Luxury Tax Inc. have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a $2 million tax fraud and identity theft operation.
Tax Fraud Scheme Lands Brothers In Federal Prison
It will be federal prison time for two South Florida brothers who started a scheme that netted them $1.6 million in fraudulent tax refunds.
IRS Warning: Watch Out For Tax Scams
It's that time of year again. Tax forms from employers and banks are in the mail and identity thieves will be doing what they can to cash in, fraudulently, on Uncle Sam.
Lauderdale Lakes Man Pleads Guilty To ID Theft Tax Scheme
A Lauderdale Lakes man will be sentenced this April for his part in an identity theft tax scheme that netted him and his co-defendants more than $200,000.
Florida Leads Nation In Identity Theft
When it comes thieves stealing personal information, Florida tops the list. Florida has the highest rate of identity theft in the nation, according to Miami U.S. Attorney Wifredo Ferrer.
45 Charged After Sweep For ID Theft & Tax Fraud
A week long sweep in South Florida targeting identity theft and tax fraud resulted in charges against nearly four dozen people.
Former Dade Corrections Guard Pleads Guilty To ID Theft
A former corrections officer at a South Florida state prison is facing up to a dozen years behind bars for stealing inmates' identification information for the purposes of tax fraud.
Two Miami Officers Accused Of Tax Refund Fraud
A new federal complaint obtained by CBS4 shows some disturbing details in the case against 27-year-old Miami Police Officer Malinsky Bazile.
Man Sentenced For Stealing 23,000 SSNs, Selling Them To Gang
A federal judge unleashed the maximum sentence on a man who sold prisoners' Social Security numbers to a gang member who then allegedly filed phony tax-refund claims in their names.
Eleven Indicted In $34M Tax Fraud, ID Theft Plot
$34 million and the identities of thousands of dead people were at risk in a large-scale tax fraud scheme for which 11 people were indicted Friday.
Identity Theft Exploding Across South Florida
The acting head of the IRS announced a massive national crackdown is underway to prevent billions of dollars in taxpayer refunds from being stolen nationwide.
Lauderdale Woman Found Guilty In IRS Tax Refund Scam
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Miami-Dade's Monkeypox cases surpass Broward case count
Since the Monkeypox outbreak was detected in Florida, Broward County led the case count in the State.
Hialeah Police: Child grazed by bullet under investigation
Hialeah police detectives are investigating a shooting in which a child was grazed by a bullet at the child's home.
Several families likely displaced by fire at Miami apartment complex
Firefighters from the City of Miami put out an apartment fire on Saturday afternoon, that will likely displace several families.
Coast Guard: Vessel carrying dozens of migrants intercepted off Key Largo
The US Coast Guard intercepted a large vessel carrying dozens of migrants Saturday off Key Largo.
Dozens hurt, at least 17 missing as oil tank fire rages in Cuba
A fire set off by a lightning strike at an oil storage facility raged uncontrolled Saturday in the city of Matanzas, where four explosions and flames injured nearly 80 people and left at least 17 firefighters missing, Cuban authorities said.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Sunday is last day to take advantage of "back-to-school" sales tax holiday
Many parents and teachers have been taking advantage of the state's sales tax holiday for school supplies which ends Sunday.
Miami man faces charges after drugs, guns, undersized lobster found in Keys
A search warrant at a Key Largo residence yielded more than four pounds of marijuana, guns, other drugs and resulted in the arrests of two men.
Back to School: Parents should talk to their children about safety
CDC survey found one in five high school students reported being bullied on school property
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Miami-Dade's Monkeypox cases surpass Broward case count
Since the Monkeypox outbreak was detected in Florida, Broward County led the case count in the State.
Hialeah Police: Child grazed by bullet under investigation
Hialeah police detectives are investigating a shooting in which a child was grazed by a bullet at the child's home.
Several families likely displaced by fire at Miami apartment complex
Firefighters from the City of Miami put out an apartment fire on Saturday afternoon, that will likely displace several families.
Coast Guard: Vessel carrying dozens of migrants intercepted off Key Largo
The US Coast Guard intercepted a large vessel carrying dozens of migrants Saturday off Key Largo.
Dozens hurt, at least 17 missing as oil tank fire rages in Cuba
A fire set off by a lightning strike at an oil storage facility raged uncontrolled Saturday in the city of Matanzas, where four explosions and flames injured nearly 80 people and left at least 17 firefighters missing, Cuban authorities said.
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Weekly Roundup: Florida Gov. DeSantis prosecutes war on 'woke'
About six hours after he was suspended Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Warren insisted he was still Hillsborough County's top prosecutor — and that the governor was trying to "overthrow" democracy.
Probation for Florida woman who wiped up blood after killing spouse
A Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her husband, a prominent official at the University of Central Florida, was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for tampering with evidence.
Less smoking hits tobacco settlement revenues
Florida likely will see lower-than-expected revenues from a landmark settlement with the tobacco industry because fewer people are smoking or smokers are cutting back.
Florida surgeons seek changes in 'Brazilian butt lift' restrictions
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
Vice President Harris to discuss climate change in Miami
Vice President Kamala Harris and other federal officials will travel Monday to Miami to discuss issues related to climate change, the White House said Friday.
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Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Indiana lawmakers approve abortion ban
Indiana is the first state in the nation to pass such legislation since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
A look at Democratic primary candidates for Attorney General
Three candidates are in the race: Aramis Ayala, Jim Lewis, and Daniel Uhlfelder
15 states, Washington D.C. oppose Florida education law
Florida law that restricts instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools
Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum's trial moved to April
A trial that could determine whether former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is convicted of federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges has been delayed until April, according to an order issued by a federal judge on Thursday.
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Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
Florida's average gas price slip below $4 a gallon
In Miami on Monday, the average was $4.03 a gallon and Fort Lauderdale's average was $4.04
Coral Gables woman out more than $3,000 after scammers trick her using Zelle
Laura Hernandez says this all started when she received a text message from scammers.
South Florida farmers pushed to breaking point
John Alger, of Alger Farms, said it's been a struggle to break even for the last 10 years
Stuck in reverse? Florida gas prices slide lower
Gas prices dropped an average of 17 cents per gallon last week
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FIU's Dr. Marty on monkeypox: "This is not a disease you want to get"
With monkeypox cases rising across the U.S., Florida International University's Dr. Aileen Marty says "this is not a disease you want to get." She added that stopping the spread is critical.
Royal Caribbean revises testing requirements for most US sailings
Royal Caribbean announced Thursday that starting with August 8 departures, "we will revise our testing requirement for most U.S. sailings."
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Monkeypox a growing concern for parents with new school year around the corner
"Just the number spike alone is making me more anxious," Jaime Lyn-Kee-Chow said.
CDC expected to ease COVID-19 recommendations, including for schools
The updated recommendations are expected to ease quarantine recommendations for people exposed to the virus.
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CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Viewers Help Family Left Homeless After Fire
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors and a viewer are stepping up to help a family for the holiday after a blaze ripped through their apartment.
December 13 Deadline To Adopt A Family For The Holidays Is Fast Approaching
Time is running out for you to open your heart and help a family in need this holiday season. Only 16 families left before Monday's deadline for the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family for the Holidays program.
More Than $2,000 Raised, So Far, For Family Burned Out Of Miami Home
A South Florida family who lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami home, is thankful for the generous support of the South Florida community in an effort to get them back on their feet.
'Need Our Community To Come Together': Neighbors 4 Neighbors Assisting Family Burned Out Of Miami Apartment
Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
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Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 2
State Senator Annette Taddeo is running against Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell.
Facing South Florida: U.S. Congressional District 27 Democratic Primary - Pt. 1
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for U.S. Congress District 27
Facing South Florida: Interview with Florida Senator Lauren Book
Jim DeFede went one on one with Democratic State Senator Lauren Book
Facing South Florida: Interview with Jared Moskowitz
Jim DeFede went one on one with Jared Moskowitz
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Janelle Perez
Jim DeFede went one-on-one with State Senate Candidate Janelle Perez
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Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
Celebrities we've lost this year.
Taste of the Town: Timeless Italian family recipes with a twist at Luca Osteria
Award-winning Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's motto is clear "Good pasta, Good people"
State agency targets Wynwood restaurant over drag shows
"Having kids involved in this is wrong," said Gov.DeSantis
Rolling Loud announces 2023 Miami dates
Rolling Loud Miami 2023 will officially return to Hard Rock Stadium from July 21 to July 23.