Sheriff: 4 arrested for running fraudulent immigration law office
Four people have been arrested in Florida for allegedly operating a fake immigration law firm and promising to help people with their various immigration claims. Instead, the sheriff's office said, the business collected some $20 million from helpless victims who ultimately were no closer to citizenship than when they started. Vagner Soares De Almeida, his wife Juliana Colucci, and alleged associates Ronaldo Decampos and Lucas Filipe Trindade Silva were arrested on charges of racketeering, organized fraud, extortion, and unauthorized practice of law. The sheriff's office said the victims -- primarily Brazilian nationals -- were found in Florida, South Carolina, Connecticut, and New Jersey, and lost between $2,500 and $26,000 dollars.
Four people have been arrested in Florida for allegedly operating a fake immigration law firm and promising to help people with their various immigration claims. Instead, the sheriff's office said, the business collected some $20 million from helpless victims who ultimately were no closer to citizenship than when they started. Vagner Soares De Almeida, his wife Juliana Colucci, and alleged associates Ronaldo Decampos and Lucas Filipe Trindade Silva were arrested on charges of racketeering, organized fraud, extortion, and unauthorized practice of law. The sheriff's office said the victims -- primarily Brazilian nationals -- were found in Florida, South Carolina, Connecticut, and New Jersey, and lost between $2,500 and $26,000 dollars.
Prosecutors seek death penalty in murder of 3-year-old Florida girl
Prosecutors have filed two notices seeking the death penalty against Jeroen Coombs, a 32-year-old man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, according to court records.
Prosecutors have filed two notices seeking the death penalty against Jeroen Coombs, a 32-year-old man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter, according to court records.
Watch: Rockslide incredibly interrupts wedding in Mojave Desert
A couple eloping in the Mojave Desert experienced a dramatic twist during their ceremony when a sudden rockslide tumbled down behind them.
A couple eloping in the Mojave Desert experienced a dramatic twist during their ceremony when a sudden rockslide tumbled down behind them.
Memphis Police: Remains of 3 children found in drainage area
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, say they have recovered the remains of three children between 3 and 7 years old after a caller reported a possible human skull in a wooded area.
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, say they have recovered the remains of three children between 3 and 7 years old after a caller reported a possible human skull in a wooded area.
Chemical leak at West Virginia plant kills 2, hospitalizes dozens
A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday.
A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday.
'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets dies at 67: Report
Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.
Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.
Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
Parent plunges more than 70 feet during family’s spring break hike in Utah
A family’s spring break trip near Moab turned tragic April 10 when a parent fell more than 70 feet while hiking near Pritchett Canyon, suffering critical injuries.
A family’s spring break trip near Moab turned tragic April 10 when a parent fell more than 70 feet while hiking near Pritchett Canyon, suffering critical injuries.
California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
California claims Amazon pressured sellers to boost prices on their sites
California is accusing Amazon of conducting a price-fixing scheme to avoid being undercut by its competitors.
California is accusing Amazon of conducting a price-fixing scheme to avoid being undercut by its competitors.
Gun used in Shreveport shooting was stolen from truck, court documents say
A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.
A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.
Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.
Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as next CEO, Corie Barry to step down in October
Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.
Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.
Man accused of impersonating firefighter at Ocoee fire scene
A man accused of impersonating a firefighter at the scene of a fire in Ocoee was arrested on Wednesday, according to police.
A man accused of impersonating a firefighter at the scene of a fire in Ocoee was arrested on Wednesday, according to police.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Where are NASA's new spacesuits?
NASA needs new spacesuits, but the current plan to develop them isn't working, according to a new reporter from the Inspector General. The contractor working on the suits is behind and the delay could jeopardize future moon missions.
NASA needs new spacesuits, but the current plan to develop them isn't working, according to a new reporter from the Inspector General. The contractor working on the suits is behind and the delay could jeopardize future moon missions.
Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.
Kissimmee mayor, commissioner face investigation after ethics complaints
Kissimmee city commissioners moved forward with a formal request for an independent investigation into Mayor Jackie Espinosa and Commissioner Janette Martinez after ethics complaints were filed.
Kissimmee city commissioners moved forward with a formal request for an independent investigation into Mayor Jackie Espinosa and Commissioner Janette Martinez after ethics complaints were filed.
$800 utility bill stuns Orange County homeowner: 'I don't have a water park'
An Orange County homeowner was shocked when her latest statement from Orlando Utilities Commission was an $800 bill.
An Orange County homeowner was shocked when her latest statement from Orlando Utilities Commission was an $800 bill.
Man accused of killing child faces new charges
Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, who was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County, is now facing additional charges.
Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, who was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County, is now facing additional charges.