Thousands of Florida homeowners lose money to contractor scams every year, especially after hurricane season creates urgent ...

TAMPA, Fla. — His company received millions of dollars of taxpayer money to help hurricane victims replace or rebuild their homes. DSW Homes owner Paul Judson faced allegations of fraud and improper ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida pool company owner was sentenced to 18 years in prison after prosecutors said he defrauded nearly 100 homeowners. According to Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Contractor fraud is a widespread issue in Florida, from pools to custom home builds and roofing fraud. It can be a disappointing and costly mistake for homeowners. Christopher ...

Before hiring a contractor, ask to see their state-issued license. Then verify it. MATIAS J. OCNER [email protected] Are you looking for a contractor? Whether you want to remodel your home or ...

A Florida contractor accused of targeting older people after Hurricane Milton spent their money at casinos instead of ...

An unlicensed contractor from Bradenton, located on the Manatee River on the Gulf Coast of Florida, has been accused of ...

EXCLUSIVE. THE OWNER OF A LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IS NOW THE SUBJECT OF A LAWSUIT. A STATE INVESTIGATION AND A CRIMINAL CHARGE. THREE OF HIS CENTRAL FLORIDA CUSTOMERS CLAIM THAT HE OWES THEM MORE ...

The subcontractor on a South Florida Water Management project owed workers $171,998 in cash and benefits after paying some employees only 67% of what they should have been paid, the U.S. Department of ...

Sued for wrongful termination, the South Florida Water Management District filed a countersuit May 30 in a southern Florida federal court, refuting claims brought by a Lane Construction Corp.-Webuild ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for operating a multimillion-dollar contracting scheme, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced. Pinellas Park driver had ...

EL PASO — María traveled more than 2,800 miles from Venezuela to reach the United States in early May. Once crossing the border, however, she made it only four blocks, to a shelter at Sacred Heart ...