5 States Where Getting Divorced Is the Worst
Getting a divorce is stressful no matter where you do it, but there are some states in the US where the process would be even more difficult. California: Too Expensive You need to have a lot of money to even afford More...
Tampa’s UACDC sets Eighth Annual Gala: A Masquerade Affair for November 2
The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) will hold its eighth annual gala: A Masquerade Affair, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the University Area Community Center at 14013 N. 22nd More...
Tampa: Free Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat event details
Image/OpenClipart-Vectors Fun and safe trick or treating for all ages. Participants are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes and visit car trunk to car trunk to collect yummy candy and fun treats. Additional More...
2 Advantages of a Security Camera Surveillance System
If you are looking for the most advantageous of security camera surveillance system then you also need to plan your budget accordingly. This is because your need for a system should be in line with your budget. More...
South Florida Resident, Jorge Garrido Sentenced to 70 months for Investment Fraud
Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, George L. Piro, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, and the Florida Office of Financial More...
South Florida Resident, Jack Kachkar Sentenced to 30 Years for International Fraud Scheme
A Key Biscayne, Florida, resident and the former CEO and Chairman of a now-bankrupt multinational pharmaceutical company was sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release yesterday More...
South Florida Pill Mill Owner, Scott Novick Sentenced for $2.2 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
The owner of a pain clinic and a pharmacy in South Florida was sentenced today to 78 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a $2.2 million Medicare fraud scheme. Assistant More...
Sergei Nkorina and Justin Boccio Indicted for connection with Torture and Kidnapping Plot
Two men accused of kidnapping a victim at gunpoint and torturing him with a blowtorch were indicted. One man is currently being detained in South Florida, and the second was arrested and is currently being detained More...
South Florida Patient Recruiter, Yamilet Diaz Sentenced for role in $1.6 Million Kickback Scheme
A South Florida patient recruiter was sentenced to 87 months in prison today for her role in a scheme involving approximately $1.6 million in Medicare claims for home health care services that were procured through More...
Tampa: University Area CDC offering free Wellness classes for women, deal with stress, goal setting, self-care
University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) is offering free classes in topics like stress management, coping and mindfulness to women in the University Area, starting May 2. photo/ Pete Linforth “Our More...
Health Care Facility Owner, Philip Esformes Convicted for Role in Largest Health Care Fraud Scheme
A federal jury found a South Florida health care facility owner guilty today for his role in the largest health care fraud scheme ever charged by the Justice Department, involving over $1.3 billion in fraudulent More...
Three South Florida Residents Arrested on Federal Healthcare Fraud Charges
Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, George L. Piro, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office and Shimon R. Richmond, Special Agent More...
South Florida Securities Lawyer Sentenced to 7 Years for Securities Fraud Scheme
A Boca Raton attorney was sentenced today to 84 months’ imprisonment and ordered to pay restitution of $19.7 million to 2,156 investors, after previously being convicted by a federal jury of 33 counts of conspiracy, More...
Chinese National, Zhao Qianli Sentenced for Illegal Photography of U.S. Naval Installation in Key West, Florida
A People’s Republic of China (PRC) foreign national was sentenced to prison today for illegal photography of the U.S. Naval Air Station Key West, Joint Interagency Task Force, South (JIATF-South). Ariana Fajardo More...
Haitian Political Candidate, Vincent Casseus Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking
On November 20, 2018, Vincent Casseus, a former political candidate in Haiti, pled guilty in South Florida to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney More...
University Area CDC Presenting 20th Anniversary Gala: A Masquerade Affair
The University Area CDC will hold its 20th Anniversary Gala: A Masquerade Affair, presented by Florida Hospital Tampa, on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. Katie McCall, WTSP-TV 10 anchor, will serve as host. A More...
Tampa murder suicide: Juan Hernandez kills stepdad Michael Kurz, then self
Hillsborough County Sheriff are investigating a murder-suicide at an apartment complex in Tampa, identifying the victims as Juan Luis Hernandez and Michael Edward Kurz. “Today we are saddened to report another More...
Florida: Port Charlotte Dr John Janick sentenced in audit obstruction case
U.S. District Judge Steven Merrday has sentenced Dr. John Janick (73, Port Charlotte) to five months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for obstructing a Medicare audit. As part of his sentence, More...
South Florida Pharmacist Stephen Chalker Convicted Fraud over $5 Million Pharmacy Scheme
Image/mohamed_hassan via pixabay A federal jury found a South Florida pharmacist guilty today of health care fraud for his role in a $5 million compounding pharmacy scheme. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski More...
RIP Burt Reynolds: A charismatic, classy actors – Best Films List
I met Burt Reynolds briefly during the Cop and a Half production, filming in Tampa. I was working at USF’s prop shop in the theater building and had a chance to be thanked for our contribution. I was struck More...
