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Crime

    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 21, 2026
Tampa OnlyFans creator gets one year in prison for tax fraud

Kylie Perez earned more than $5.4 million through social media accounts but failed to pay at least $1.5 million in federal taxes, prosecutors said.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 14, 2026
North Manatee Soccer Club's ex-treasurer charged in $146K fraud scheme

The treasurer of the youth soccer club was removed from her position following her arrest, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 3, 2026
Former Sarasota private jet service CEO seeks new trial, cites clerk misconduct

Patrick Britton-Harr seeks to toss a jury's guilty verdict after it was learned a deputy court clerk in Baltimore may have violated rules.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • July 31, 2026
SEC accuses Port Richey real estate investment trust of $152M fraud scheme

Federal regulators allege RAD Diversified REIT misled more than 5,500 investors about its finances while its founders diverted nearly $5 million for personal expenses, including private jets and luxury purchases.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 8, 2026
Georgia woman in Lee County prison for racketeering in retail fraud scheme

The woman pleaded no contest for taking part in a ring that defrauded the retail parent of T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 7, 2026
Naples man who swindled elderly couple sentenced to 4 years

The man posed as a contractor following Hurricane Ian and collected money from the couple for repairs even after their house was sold and the woman moved into assisted living.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 7, 2026
Sarasota Little League treasurer sentenced to 1 year in $175K theft case

The 35-year-old woman was ordered to make lump-sum payment then monthly payments totaling $176,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 6, 2026
Manatee County man gets prison for $2.4 million tax evasion scheme

A federal judge has sentenced the man to two years in prison, supervised release and ordered him to repay money owed to IRS.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 26, 2026
Over $126M in Tampa Bay health fraud alleged amid federal crackdown

The alleged schemes involve Sarasota, Ellenton, Apollo Beach, Tampa, Bradenton and Pasco residents now charged in connection with fraud.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 11, 2026
August sentencing date set for convicted Sarasota private jet service founder

Patrick Britton-Harr, who is facing 120 years in federal prison, is free as he awaits a judge's judgement and a second trial.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 8, 2026
Former Oakes Farms exec’s sentencing delayed again

Steven A. Veneziano Jr., who is facing decades in federal prison, is also involved in a lawsuit where he claims to have committed crimes on behalf of Naples’ businessman and right-wing gadfly Alfie Oakes.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 5, 2026
The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • June 5, 2026
Pennsylvania man convicted of threatening to behead Tampa General CEO

Lawrence Brunn faces up to five years in federal prison for making death threats against Tampa General Hospital CEO John Couris.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota private jet service founder convicted of $15M fraud

A Baltimore jury convicted AeroVanti founder Patrick Britton-Harr on six counts of wire fraud that defrauded investors of $15 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 4, 2026
Illegal gambling raids net 334 slot machines in Sarasota-Manatee

Five arcades were raided recently by state and local authorities investigating illegal gambling activity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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