Federal grand jury indicts former Miami Congressman David Rivera
David Rivera is accused of lobbying government officials to get a Venezuelan businessman removed from the U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions list.
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David Rivera is accused of lobbying government officials to get a Venezuelan businessman removed from the U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions list.
David Rivera is accused of acting as an unregistered agent for the businessman and money laundering.
The United States on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of Nicolás Maduro and his representatives.
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.
A Venezuelan national has been sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on that South American nation.
Senator Marco Rubio's potential rise to secretary of state has energized people in South Florida.
Marco Rubio's tough approach toward Venezuela could influence U.S. policy as Trump's secretary of state.
Taskin Torlak, 37, faces charges of conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and attempting to return to Turkey at the time of his arrest.
In recent years, a quarter of Venezuela's population has fled the country's economic devastation and political repression. Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in July's election, despite evidence he lost, has only made matters worse.
In Venezuela's July election, independent experts approved opposition tally sheets showing Nicolás Maduro's defeat.
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
The U.S. government has responded to Venezuela's disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicolás Maduro.
Numerous nations, including the United States, have refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is vowing to keep the pressure on President Nicolás Maduro to leave office in January.
Police said new evidence shows a Venezuelan former political prisoner ran a red light, causing a fatal crash on Monday morning.
A U.S. official said the sailor is being held by the Venezuelan intelligence agency SEBIN.
The Navy sailor was visiting the country on personal travel, three U.S. officials said.
A former Venezuelan political prisoner Miami police said ran from the scene of a deadly crash early Monday morning appeared before a judge on Tuesday.
On Monday, US officials seized Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and flew it to South Florida. Venezuelans, living in South Florida, reacted positively to the news.
A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for the opposition's former presidential candidate Edmundo González.
The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws.
The U.S. has seized a luxury jet used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro that officials say was illegally purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States in violation of sanctions and export control laws.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
New evidence suggests a new exodus from Venezuela could soon happen.
A few showers are possible early in the afternoon.
Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves on Wednesday night.
Oren and Alon Alexander remain in jail, co-defendant Ohad Fisherman may bond out of jail Thursday.
The Broward County Public School Board has approved the adoption of wearable panic button technology.
Advocates and immigrants in South Florida request Biden administration to redesignate TPS for Nicaraguans, shielding many from deportation and enabling legal work in the U.S.
A few showers are possible early in the afternoon.
Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves on Wednesday night.
Oren and Alon Alexander remain in jail, co-defendant Ohad Fisherman may bond out of jail Thursday.
The Broward County Public School Board has approved the adoption of wearable panic button technology.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
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 American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
David Rivera is accused of acting as an unregistered agent for the businessman and money laundering.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.