Florida man sentenced to six years for role in transnational bank fraud scheme
LOS ANGELES, California - A 44-year-old man from Hollywood, Florida, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded millions from American consumers' bank accounts, the Justice Department announced. Michael Young was sentenced by United States District Judge Mark C....
Suspects in man’s murder at boat ramp brought to Broward after arrest in Texas
Two suspects arrested in Texas in connection with the murder of a man at a Broward boat ramp have been extradited to South Florida, records showed. Jayden DeJesus, 19, and Trevon Quinones, 18, were booked into Broward's main jail on Monday on charges of first-degree murder with a firearm and tampering with or...
Fort Lauderdale Police aim to dispel rumors of possible serial killer after man arrested...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Nearly a week after a woman was found dead in Fort Lauderdale, police are trying to ease residents’ concerns over potential threats to the community as the family is speaking out on the tragedy. Investigators held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to dispel...
‘We do not have a serial killer’: Fort Lauderdale Police dispel social media rumors
Fort Lauderdale Police held a news conference Tuesday to dispel false internet rumors about a possible serial killer in the city. "I know there's some stuff circulating on social media, so we're here to dispel any rumors or concerns," Fort Lauderdale Police Homicide Sgt. Don Geiger told reporters. "I'll start off by...
Over 60 ants on food; also unsafe food, unwashed hands at Miami pancake place
A Kendall pancake place dished up stacks of violations, including workers “washing” hands without soap, when a state inspector dropped by last week. The Original Pancake House, 11510 SW 72nd St., recovered in time to pass re-inspection on Thursday, limiting its timeout time to a single day. But, Wednesday’s routine...
Surveillance video shows Atlanta-based rapper shot inside Miami business following argument; 3 in custody,...
MIAMI (WSVN) - A nightmare unfolded on camera after an argument involving an Atlanta-based rapper led to shots fired inside of a Miami clothing store. Surveillance video from inside of the Supreme store in Miami’s Design District captured customers running for cover after shots rang out, Jan. 3. Authorities...
From a Snickers bar to a solar panel: Miami-Dade Amazon driver accused of swiping...
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested an Amazon delivery driver they said was stealing items meant for customers. Andy Manuel Garcia Machado, 29, of southwest Miami-Dade, was taken into custody on a grand theft charge Monday at the Amazon warehouse at 13320 SW 132nd Ave., near Miami...
Sebring Speedster Nabbed After Miami Street Takeovers, Deputies Say He Rammed Patrol Car
A late-night street takeover scene in northwest Miami-Dade has now led detectives more than 100 miles away to Highlands County, where they say the man behind the wheel of a bright yellow Chevrolet Camaro was finally picked up. According to a press release from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Lucio...
Coral Springs Teen Charged With Hate Crime After Targeting Jewish Man in Miami Beach,...
A 19-year-old Coral Springs man is facing a hate crime charge after Miami Beach police say he and another teen targeted a visibly Jewish man in Miami Beach and sprayed him and others with liquid from a water gun simply because they were Jews. Michael Dean Emerson, 19, of Coral...
Fort Lauderdale Boater Busted Off Haulover With Secret Drug Stash, Feds Say
A Fort Lauderdale man is facing federal drug-trafficking charges after what started as a routine Coast Guard boarding turned into a big bust at sea. Agents say they uncovered a hidden stash of cocaine and marijuana tucked beneath the cabin floor of a 45-foot pleasure boat, with more than 70 kilograms of cocaine and...
