Colombian man accused of leading $66 milllion Ponzi scheme
Efrain Betancourt Jr. was arrested upon entering the United States.
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Efrain Betancourt Jr. was arrested upon entering the United States.
The sister of infamous Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff was killed in an apparent murder-suicide.
Johanna Garcia, a Broward County woman who owns MJ Capital Funding, is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bernard Madoff, whose name will forever be linked to financial fraud, died while serving a 150-year sentence in federal prison. He was 82 years old.
A Fort Lauderdale woman is out $50,000 after buying in to what she thought was a solid investment.
Authorities have arrested Eddy Marin, a former associate of Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein.
A West Palm Beach church and its two pastors should be prepared to return $2 million in donations they received from a parishioner who stole the money in a Ponzi scheme, a federal judge ruled.
A Palm Beach Church and its pastors caught up in a Ponzi scheme are refusing to turn over near $2 million that federal regulators say belongs to people caught up in the scam.
Miami Police have arrested one of their own - an officer accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
For some people, being a professional athlete making millions of dollars just isn't enough.
One of the biggest behind-the-scenes names in pop culture of the late 20th century has passed away.
It's 20 years in prison for a Palm Beach County man who bilked investors out of $80 million in a virtual concierge business.
The federal trial of a former Miami concert promoter, who is accused of running a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, has been pushed back.
An ex-banker is facing prison time after pleading guilty in connection to his role in ex-lawyer Scott Rothstein's $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme.
It was sentencing day for an investment adviser involved in the $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme run by disbarred attorney Scott Rothstein.
A former bank executive faces up to five years in prison for his role in the billion dollar Ponzi scheme masterminded by one-time Ft. Lauderdale attorney, Scott Rothstein.
An ex-banker in Florida is set to plead guilty for his role in a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme run by ex-lawyer Scott Rothstein.
Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Allen is facing quite a bit of jail time after being indicted on 23 federal felonies.
A former South Florida concert promoter accused of operating a $300 million fraud scheme is scheduled to go on trial at the end of this year.
A 71-year-old adviser to a major investor in the $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme operated by Scott Rothstein is going to federal prison for more than three years.
A pair of Central Florida men who bilked investors out of almost $19 million have each been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
A judge sentenced an attorney to 18 months for his role in a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme run by disbarred South Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein.
A federal judge in Miami has refused to grant bail for a former music promoter who is accused of defrauding more than 3,000 investors out of nearly $300 million.
The Miami-Dade County ethics commission charged Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez Wednesday with lying about loans he made to a convicted Ponzi schemer.
A former top-name music promoter accused of operating his company as a $300 million Ponzi scheme is set to appear in front of a South Florida judge on Friday.
Efrain Betancourt Jr. was arrested upon entering the United States.
Charles Larocco, 67, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
Allison Seecoomore was making a routine gas stop when she noticed Luis Sanchez Mendia "didn't seem like himself."
Efrain Betancourt Jr. was arrested upon entering the United States.
Charles Larocco, 67, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.