Five Arrested in Rankin County ATM Fraud Scheme
Five individuals from Florida have been arrested in Rankin County after authorities uncovered an ATM fraud operation involving stolen debit and credit card information. At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a suspicious individual reportedly using...
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting outside Florida restaurant, police say
LAKELAND, Fla. – Citing preliminary information, investigators say it appears a man who shot two other people Thursday in Lakeland, killing one of them, was acting in defense. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen along Ariana Street, the Lakeland Police Department said in a...
Palm Beach Gardens man sentenced for $20M IRS fraud, buys 27 Ferraris and more
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A Palm Beach Gardens man will spend more than four years behind bars for defrauding the IRS of more than $20 million in taxes while collecting luxury goods, including 27 Ferraris. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that Matthew Brown...
Walmart Announces Multiple South Florida Locations Remodels
Walmart shoppers in South Florida can expect a noticeably upgraded in-store experience later this year as the retail giant launches a major wave of store renovations across the region.
Funeral services set for 10-year-old Connecticut native who died after abuse in Florida
"Your smile lives on in the light of every new day," the funeral notice for 10-year-old Xavier Williams said.
$2,700 IRS Stimulus for Families in Florida – Claim Yours Now!
Families in Florida have a fresh reason to celebrate, as a new round of IRS stimulus worth $2,700 is making its way to qualifying households. Designed to provide a financial cushion amid rising living costs, this payment aims to ease the burden for low- to moderate-income families across the Sunshine State.
Hope Florida witness says lawmaker investigating program coerced her into sharing info
“She’s obviously frustrated that this information has come to light, but I categorically deny pressuring or threatening her in any way,” Rep. Alex Andrade said.
Growing Population, Dwindling Resource: Many Floridians Unaware Of Vital Irrigation Rules
As Florida’s population surges towards a projected 33 million by 2070, pressure on the state’s precious water resources is intensifying. With approximately 22 million residents already tapping into the same source, largely the Floridan aquifer, to irrigate their lawns, the need for conservation has never been more...
First ICE-local law enforcement operation launches in Florida with goal of 800 arrests
In the first coordinated operation between U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local law enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security launched a large-scale operation in Florida to find and detain about 800 undocumented immigrants, according to a report from the Tampa Bay Times /Miami Herald . The...
13 Rude Things Floridians Do at Winn-Dixie
The folks working at Winn-Dixie aren’t the reason your coupon didn’t scan or your favorite ice cream flavor is out of stock. But you wouldn’t know that by how some customers behave. Whether they’re barking at the cashier, abandoning carts in obscure places, or yelling into their...