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Florida CEO sentenced for multimillion-dollar health insurance fraud scheme
EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. (CBS12) — A Florida man was sentenced to prison after selling indemnity health insurance to consumers under false or deceptive practices. According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Steven Dorfman, of Fort Lauderdale, was the CEO of a South Florida Telemarketing company known as Simple Health. In February, Dorfman was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, four counts of mail fraud, and eight counts of wire fraud in connection with his running Simple Health. He will now spend 25 years in prison.
Body found floating in Miami River
MIAMI – Police investigated after a body was found floating in the Miami River Thursday morning. According to Miami Fire Rescue officials, the U.S. Coast Guard recovered the body near the Fifth Street Bridge, near the Little Havana and Overtown neighborhoods. Video from Sky 10 taken just before 10...
Key Clubhouse Of South FL Opens New Kendall Facility To Serve People With Mental Illness
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Key Clubhouse of South Florida will open its second facility in Miami-Dade County to assist people whose lives have been disrupted by such mental illnesses as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression. The new 1,600 square foot facility, located at 9000 S.W. 137 Avenue in Kendall, is scheduled to open on August 15th.
Powersoft provides superior sonic experience at iconic LGBTQ+ venue
Powersoft X4, Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifiers are behind the new and improved sound system in the famous Palace Bar in Miami, Florida. Located in the heart of famed Ocean Drive in Miami’s South Beach, Florida, the Palace Bar, renowned for its iconic status within the LGBTQ+ community, has been providing dining experiences for more than three decades. The Palace Bar recently went through a complete overhaul of its sound system throughout the whole venue, adding more power to its shows courtesy of 14 Powersoft amplifiers.
The CaneSport On3: Miami Hurricanes players under the most pressure as season approaches
With the season around the corner, we identify nine players that have the pressure on that Miami needs to have perform to their capabilities. The post The CaneSport On3: Miami Hurricanes players under the most pressure as season approaches appeared first on On3.
Dr. Enid Pinkney, Black history preservation pioneer dies at 92
Miami – Dr. Enid Pinkney, a South Florida historian who stood before bulldozers to prevent the destruction of the historic Hampton House in Brownsville, has died. Pinkney died at a South Florida Hospital on July 18, according to reports. Pinkney refused to back down from the bulldozers and led...
Francisco Mauigoa explains how playing QB helped him at LB
Francisco Mauigoa told the media at ACC Kickoff on Wednesday his experience playing quarterback in high school helped him as a linebacker in college. Per his Miami bio Mauigoa was 79-of-135 for 1,113 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed for 475 yards and four touchdowns at Aquanis High School in San Bernardino, California as a junior.
Here’s how a Miami company’s burger wrapper could help stem microplastic threat
MIAMI – Under a blazing sun in the mangrove roots of Coconut Grove’s Kennedy Park, volunteers from the Miami Waterkeeper organization came together to tackle plastic pollution. On this day, the nonprofit’s efforts went beyond the obvious eyesores and instead focused on microplastics, a pervasive and growing threat...
New research initiative to aid in Biscayne Bay preservation
An “environmental DNA” research initiative seeks to answer complex questions about the health of Biscayne Bay. Rising water temperatures, pollution and development impact marine life, but identifying impacts on specific areas of the bay or specific species, especially elusive or nocturnal ones, can be difficult. FIU Biological Sciences Professor Jose Eirin-Lopez says the pilot study using environmental DNA can track changes in the diversity of organisms living in the water.
What happened to Gordo? Owners cry foul after dog dies while they were on vacation
MIAMI - Nathalia Ramos and her boyfriend Jean O'Reillys took their first vacation ever, two weeks ago, to celebrate their five-year anniversary and left their beloved, three-year-old English Bulldog, Gordo, with a family friend who trains and boards dogs.Little did they know, when they dropped Gordo off to her on Friday, July 12, that would be the last time they would see him."He's not here with me anymore because some so-called trainer neglected my dog and visibly saw him barking, asking for help outside while she refused to help and took herself to sleep for, I don't know how long,"...
Westlake Produce Company's Brian Cook Discusses Recent Company Expansions and Team Growth
DOWNEY, CA - It is an exciting time for the folks at Westlake Produce Company, which is accelerating its growth in terms of both volume and industry talent. As the company welcomes some of its newest sales leaders and celebrates new shipping locations in Texas, New Jersey, and Florida, I touched base with Brian Cook, Managing Director, to learn more about this period of rapid company growth.
Eric Carpenter Appointed Miami Beach City Manager
— The veteran public servant has held multiple roles in the city since 2013 — Miami Beach, FL – Longtime public servant Eric T. Carpenter has been appointed city manager of Miami Beach. Carpenter, who has held multiple high-level positions in the city over the past decade, replaces Alina T. Hudak, who resigned in March after becoming the first woman to serve as city manager.
Miami Hurricanes pursuit of local 4-star WR committed to Florida continues: “At the end of the day, they know I haven’t signed any papers”
Pembroke Pines (Fla.) West Broward wide receiver Joshua Moore talks the Miami Hurricanes and where things stand The post Miami Hurricanes pursuit of local 4-star WR committed to Florida continues: “At the end of the day, they know I haven’t signed any papers” appeared first on On3.
Man pleads guilty to 1 felony, 2 misdemeanors in Miami-Dade road rage case
MIAMI – A 41-year-old man pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection with a 2023 road rage incident in far northwest Miami-Dade. Court records show William Angelo Puig pleaded guilty to one count of felony criminal mischief and two misdemeanor counts of battery and leaving the scene of a crash causing damage. Puig will receive probation.
FIU medical student earns prestigious otolaryngology research fellowship
Third-year FIU medical student Hani Samarah has been selected for a prestigious year-long Otolaryngology Research Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University. The fellowship is an invaluable opportunity for a future ENT doctor, allowing Samarah to conduct research, coordinate clinical trials, and gain hands-on experience rotating on the otolaryngology service. He sees it as a “bridge” towards realizing his dream of becoming an academic otolaryngologist.
Miami Heat's Josh Christopher Positioned To Go From Doghouse To Penthouse In Months
Josh Christopher has gone from being a first-round selection of the Houston Rockets, to playing in the G League. He now has a chance to push for a roster spot with the Miami Heat when training camp opens in Oct.
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