Florida man sentenced to nine years for $11.4 million Medicare fraud scheme
MIAMI, Florida - A Florida nursing assistant has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud conspiracy, according to the Department of Justice. Christian "Chris" Cruz, a 45-year-old from Pompano Beach, Florida, was also ordered to pay $3,712,345.70 in restitution and $724,871 in forfeiture, following his conviction for orchestrating a scheme that defrauded Medicare...
Friend says Boca Raton victim died ‘doing what he believed was right’
A friend of Arman Motiwalla, who was shot and killed in a Boca Raton parking lot last week, released a statement honoring his life and legacy.
Man accused of throwing drink on woman, attacking men with Grey Goose bottle
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Michigan man has been arrested after he allegedly threw a drink on a woman in the Downtown Entertainment district in Fort Lauderdale and then attacked several men who tried to defend her with a Grey Goose bottle, authorities said. According to an arrest warrant,...
Hollywood woman cops say was set ablaze by roommate faces long recovery: ‘I don’t...
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A Hollywood woman who police say was set on fire by her roommate is sharing her story publicly for the first time. “It still hasn’t hit me, to be honest,” she said. Price tells Local 10 News that her life has dramatically changed. She...
Man accused of firing gun at Hollywood gas station
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A man was arrested over the weekend on accusations that he fired a gun at a gas station in Hollywood. According to an arrest report obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News, the incident occurred Sunday at a Shell gas station located at 2414 N. Federal Highway.
Nova Southeastern pulls Davie dorm plan after resident concerns raised
Plans for a 7-story, 600-bed student housing facility near NSU's sports complex are pulled following pushback from nearby residents.
Teen who received first remote donation kidney transplant released from hospital with big sendoff
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida teen who had a successful surgery for a kidney transplant has now been released from the hospital. Eighteen-year-old Arianna Crockett was given a special send off on Monday evening that included music, gift and lots of hugs at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Broward Commissioners Look Into Taking Control Of Fire Rescue From Sheriff
The commission is voting on whether or not to hire a consultant to look into taking control of fire rescue from the sheriff.
The Strokes Announce South Florida Show
We’re aiming to raise $7,500 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Following an impressive showcase at Coachella that helped launch their newest era and album rollout, the Strokes...
South Florida woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 victims
COOPER CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — Hundreds of people, including a single mother of three and an elderly woman, have been identified as victims in an alleged fraud scheme involving stolen food stamp benefits, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the scheme involved theft of Supplemental...
