A former teachers union leader got 2 years for stealing $1M. Some say she deserved more, ex-prosecutor defends sentence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two former leaders of Duval Teachers United will spend time in federal prison after pleading…
Former Duval teachers union president sentenced to 2+ years in prison for million-dollar fraud scheme; VP gets 1 year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two former leaders of the Duval County teachers union were sentenced Monday in federal court—after…
Six arrested in $1.7 million Florida taxpayer property damage fraud scheme, CFO announces
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Six people were arrested for defrauding Florida taxpayers in a scheme involving property damage claims…
Five more arrested, including former state employees, in $1.7M fraud scheme
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Five more people are charged in connection to a million dollar fraud scheme, Florida…
Trump administration can’t withhold funds from 5 Democratic states yet, judge says
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must keep funds flowing to child care subsidies…
Federal prosecutors call for 3-year prison sentence for former DTU president
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Calling her a “corrupt union boss” in court documents, federal prosecutors are asking a judge…
Florida paramedic sentenced to 10 years after raping unconscious patient in back of ambulance
A former Florida paramedic found guilty of raping an unconscious female patient inside an ambulance will be imprisoned for…
Woman who claims she dated Jacksonville Navy sailor accused of marriage fraud scheme speaks out
NEWS Two local Navy sailors are facing federal charges in a marriage fraud scheme, according to court documents…
Miami-Dade cracks down on fraudulent handicap parking permits
People getting handicap parking permits without a disability are in hot water. Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Darial Fernandez…
TPD arrest Illinois man in $2.35 million fraud scheme targeting city funds
Tallahassee police arrest Illinois man in $2.35 million fraud scheme targeting city funds UPDATED: $1.4 million taxpayer dollars…
Miami woman posed as immigration attorney, stole money from woman seeking help, police say
A Miami woman was arrested after police said she posed as an immigration attorney and stole money from…
Florida nursing assistant convicted in $11.4 million Medicare fraud scheme
A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale has convicted Christian “Chris” Cruz, 45, a nursing assistant from Pompano Beach,…