Department Of Justice
Scandal Tainting Bal Harbour’s Image
Bal Harbour, best-known for its designer stores, fancy cars, boats and expensive hotels, is drawing focus of a different sort now.
DOJ Asks: Is Fla. Unnecessarily Placing Disabled Kids In Nursing Homes?
Officials from state agencies and the U.S. Department of Justice met Thursday to discuss whether that’s the case, which would be a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Bal Harbour Promising Investigation Into Vice Squad’s Actions
There were verbal fireworks Thursday morning at the normally subdued Bal Harbour Village Council meeting as outraged residents demanded answers after the village’s police department was banned from a federal forfeiture program by the Department of Justice and told to turn over more than $4 million in seized drug money.
Election Law Challenge Withdrawn
A challenge to Florida’s new election rules has been withdrawn by a Democratic state senator and two nonpartisan groups.
Some Counties Planning On Even Fewer Hours Of Early Voting
More than 30 counties in the state of Florida will not hold the maximum amount of early voting hours, according to Secretary of State Kent Detzner. But, those counties not taking part in full voting hours will not include Broward, Palm Beach, or Miami-Dade.
Justice Dept. Approves Fla.’s Early Voting Plan
After months of legal battles, the Obama administration has agreed to a proposal that will cut the number of early voting days in five Florida counties covered by the federal Voting Rights Act.
Wife Of Jailed Ponzi Schemer Pleads Not Guilty
Dressed simply and not wearing any jewelry, Kimberly Rothstein, wife of convicted Ponzi scam artist Scott Rothstein, pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of money laundering, witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
Kim Rothstein Charged With Money Laundering, Obstruction Of Justice
The wife of convicted Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein has been arrested and charged for their role in an alleged plot to conceal and dispose of assets in connection to the case.
DOJ Drops Objection To Fla. Early Voting Restrictions
After months of planning and legal battles, the state of Florida has succeeded in cutting the early voting hours in all of the counties in the state.
Opinion: Voter ID: A Good Idea
It has been argued that “granny” might not be able to vote if they make her have a voter ID. But seriously, why all the concern about taking the extra measure of a voter ID to make sure that every vote cast in a United States election is a legally qualified vote, including “granny’s”?
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
