Boynton Beach police say two women used disguises, stole wallets from elderly shoppers, and then used stolen credit cards at nearby stores before detectives tracked them down and arrested them.
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives say a Deerfield Beach woman stole more than $1.2 million from a local business over several months in 2025, then used the money for high-end jewelry, private travel, and luxury rentals.
A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale convicted Christian “Chris” Cruz, 45, of Pompano Beach, in an $11.4 million Medicare fraud conspiracy tied to medically unnecessary orthotic braces shipped to beneficiaries nationwide.
Palm Beach County officials are urging property owners to sign up for free email alerts that notify residents when documents are recorded under their name, address, or parcel number as local property fraud cases climb.
A Tamarac man is facing felony charges in Palm Beach County after state investigators say he tried to redeem a $115,733 Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket that was reported stolen.