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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Robert Crimo III captured after six killed in shooting at Highland Park July 4 parade
Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neil said the shooting happened around 10:15 a.m. during the parade
Drone tech keeping those at Biltmore Hotel's July 4th celebration safe
The department teams up with Bond to utilize this high-tech equipment.
This Fourth of July is packing summer heat
There's so much excitement it's easy to get carried away, and that's where problems can arise.
Increase in shark patrols after a number of recent attacks
One incident is going to cost a Florida teenager her leg.
Former CBS4 News Anchor Robb Hanrahan has passed away
He was 60 years old.
"Hammerin' Hank" Goldberg dies at 82
The CBS Sports HQ and SportsLine prognosticator died on his 82nd birthday in Las Vegas.
Florida teen bitten by shark, rescued by brother, will have leg amputated
Addison Bethea plans to get back into the ocean after she's healed.
July 4th fireworks at Bayfront Park is a family tradition for some
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Miami is a tradition for some of the families at the park.
A look at the science behind fireworks
"You're seeing chemistry in action," said Paul Smith, president of the Pyrotechnics Guild International.
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Robert Crimo III captured after six killed in shooting at Highland Park July 4 parade
Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neil said the shooting happened around 10:15 a.m. during the parade
Drone tech keeping those at Biltmore Hotel's July 4th celebration safe
The department teams up with Bond to utilize this high-tech equipment.
This Fourth of July is packing summer heat
There's so much excitement it's easy to get carried away, and that's where problems can arise.
Increase in shark patrols after a number of recent attacks
One incident is going to cost a Florida teenager her leg.
Former CBS4 News Anchor Robb Hanrahan has passed away
He was 60 years old.
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Flamethrower used to torch Pan-African flag flying on pole
St. Petersburg police said they are investigating the fire and are working to identify a suspect.
Florida tops 74,000 COVID-19 cases last week
Florida has topped 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in each of the past five weeks, a report released Friday by the state Department of Health shows.
Florida says Ben & Jerry's change 'step in right direction'
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis praised Ben & Jerry's parent company for a decision that will allow sales of ice cream in Israel.
Florida nursing home owner to pay $1.75M in vaccine probe
The owner of a West Palm Beach nursing home will pay $1.75 million to settle claims that it improperly diverted doses of COVID-19 vaccine to members of its board of directors and donors.
Florida officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
A teenage girl was seriously injured when a shark attacked her off Florida's Gulf Coast, authorities said.
Politics
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Americans taking to the streets over hot-button issues as nation is about to celebrate birthday
CBS4's Karli Barnett has more on the political division.
Gavin Newsom targets GOP in Florida ad: "Join us in California"
The ad scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday takes shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies.
Biden vows to protect abortion pill in governors meeting
President Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors on efforts to protect women's abortion access.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban to be temporarily blocked
Judge John C. Cooper made the oral ruling from the bench but his decision will not go into effect until he signs a written order, which Cooper said would likely happen next week.
Taddeo poll claims dead heat with Salazar
A poll released by Annette Taddeo's campaign shows Taddeo in a virtual tie with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
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CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida ice cream company
Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
July 4th food inflation has some shoppers looking for holiday deals
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports food costs were up, on average, 10.8 percent for a year period ending April 2022.
Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out
The delay indicates that Spirit lacks support to approve the Frontier merger.
Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
"When I go back to Washington, we can look at thing a little differently," she told CBS4's Hank Tester.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
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CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida ice cream company
Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
Largest study to date reveals how COVID vaccines work with people of different sizes
"The first key outcome is that vaccines are highly effective across all body weights and that is great news."
Judge's decision to block Florida's 15-week abortion ban puts law in legal limbo
The decision came days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
The age of your at-home COVID test is key to its accuracy
Dr. Aileen Marty explains when it's time to toss a kit in the can and grab a newer one.
CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida
The CDC said a specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of a listeria outbreak.
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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.
Facing South Florida
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1-on-1 with Jacqueline Charles
Among other things, they discussed the worsening crisis in Haiti.
1-on-1 with Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen
He's running for the congressional seat being vacated by Ted Deutch.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Nikki Fried
The two discussed her gubernatorial bid.
Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Annette Taddeo 1
State Sen. Annette Taddeo shook up the Florida gubernatorial race this week.
Facing South Florida: Condo Safety Concerns
Jim DeFede's guest for Sunday's show was Eric Glazer, one of the state's leading condo attorneys who has been pushing for years to make condos safer.
Entertainment
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Andy Garcia pairs up with Gloria Estefan in all-new 'Father of the Bride'
This all-new "Father of the Bride" features a predominantly Latino cast.
Miami chefs make history after receiving Michelin Stars
CBS4's resident foodie Lisa Petrillo caught up with two of the newly awarded chefs about what this honor means.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
City Theatre's Summer Shorts program features new 10-minute plays, old favorites
The festival, starting June 2nd at the Arsht Center's Carnival Studio Theater features new 10-minute plays as well as fresh revivals of past festival favorites, written by the country's best playwrights.
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years.