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Sarasota man facing charges in $3 million construction fraud scheme
—Seth Bloom of Sarasota is facing charges connected to orchestrating a multi-county construction fraud scheme that defrauded at least 13 victims across seven Florida counties, resulting in more than $3 million in losses. The charges were filed by the Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution. During Bloom’s arrest and the execution of a search warrant, investigators also uncovered a large cache of firearms and ammunition—despite Mr. Bloom being a convicted felon.
31 Suspects In 3 Nations Nabbed In $50 Million Diamond Heist
The brazen robbery at Brussels' main airport on Feb. 18 was one of the biggest diamond heists ever. Authorities say some of the stones turned up in Switzerland. Suspects have been taken into custody there and in both France and Belgium.
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Sheetz Convenience Store Chain Gives Workers $3 Hourly Raise
It's one of the most aggressive moves yet by companies that are boosting pay to retain, attract and motivate employees.
Universal to Add 3,500 Jobs, as Florida Enjoys Record Tourism
Universal is constructing the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. It's also adding a new hotel and expanding its CityWalk entertainment…
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Colorado City Employee Donates Stimulus Check To 3 Local Charities
Scott Severs and his wife Julie Bartlett have been able to pay their mortgage and they have a healthy emergency fund. So he donated his federal rescue check, though he acknowledges not everyone can.
The 10th Republican Debate In 100 Words (And 3 Videos)
The debate was a free-for-all brawl. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz took turns lashing at Donald Trump, trying to portray him as a man with many insults but little substance.
The winning Powerball ticket worth $1.3 billion was sold in Oregon
A Powerball player in Portland, Ore., has won a $1.3 billion jackpot, ending a winless streak that stretched more than three months.
3-D Printers Are Changing The Way People Think About Manufacturing
At the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, the future of manufacturing is taking shape. At the lab, 3D printers offer some unique design opportunities as well as interesting challenges.
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State Wants 3 New Nursing Homes for Aging Veteran Population
The governor wants to build three new, state-run nursing homes just for veterans.Florida already operates six veterans’ homes with a total of 720 beds,…
Song of the Day for February 3: "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly and the Crickets
Choices and fate combined on February 3, 1959, ending the lives of three talented singers. Our Song of the Day features "Peggy Sue," co-written by Buddy Holly, who along with "The Big Bopper" and Ritchie Valens died in a plane crash on this day in 1959.
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