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Former Goliath Ventures CEO agrees to plead guilty in $250 million crypto Ponzi scheme: Court filings

Former Goliath Ventures CEO agrees to plead guilty in $250 million crypto Ponzi scheme: Court filings

Former Goliath Ventures CEO agrees to plead guilty in $250 million crypto Ponzi scheme: Court filings

The former CEO of a Central Florida cryptocurrency investment company has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges and repay hundreds of millions of dollars after prosecutors accused him of operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 investors.

June 23, 2026 11:00pm EDT

Police officers remove ball python from Florida apartment: 'Always ready to help'

Police officers remove ball python from Florida apartment: 'Always ready to help'

Police officers remove ball python from Florida apartment: 'Always ready to help'

June 23, 2026 10:41pm EDT

Thieves targeting Florida boats, stealing expensive navigation systems

Thieves targeting Florida boats, stealing expensive navigation systems

Thieves targeting Florida boats, stealing expensive navigation systems

June 23, 2026 7:04pm EDT

Florida launches investigation into CVS Caremark over pharmacy competition concerns

Florida launches investigation into CVS Caremark over pharmacy competition concerns

Florida launches investigation into CVS Caremark over pharmacy competition concerns

June 23, 2026 4:46pm EDT

Florida man repeatedly caught driving with suspended license arrested again: FCSO

Florida man repeatedly caught driving with suspended license arrested again: FCSO

Florida man repeatedly caught driving with suspended license arrested again: FCSO

June 23, 2026 4:00pm EDT

13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop

13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop

13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop

June 23, 2026 2:07pm EDT

Hernando County detectives, FBI search for bodies linked to serial killer Billy Mansfield

Hernando County detectives, FBI search for bodies linked to serial killer Billy Mansfield

Hernando County detectives, FBI search for bodies linked to serial killer Billy Mansfield

June 23, 2026 1:00pm EDT

July 4 fireworks in Florida: What you need to know

July 4 fireworks in Florida: What you need to know

July 4 fireworks in Florida: What you need to know

June 23, 2026 12:05pm EDT

Teen charged with murder ruled incompetent to stand trial in Cocoa shooting

Teen charged with murder ruled incompetent to stand trial in Cocoa shooting

Teen charged with murder ruled incompetent to stand trial in Cocoa shooting

June 22, 2026 10:22pm EDT

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Myths Vs. Reality on Filing taxes during tax season

Myths Vs. Reality on Filing taxes during tax season

Myths Vs. Reality on Filing taxes during tax season

As today is Tax Day, we're breaking down and debunking some myths on filing your taxes. Plus everything you need to know about filing in 2026. FOX35's Reina Nieves spoke with IRS spokesperson, Alejandra Castro ahead of the filing deadline.

April 15, 2026 1:24pm EDT

PCSO gives updates on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother

PCSO gives updates on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother

PCSO gives updates on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother

February 2, 2026 11:48am EST

Tax season quickly approaching: Do's and Don'ts

Tax season quickly approaching: Do's and Don'ts

Tax season quickly approaching: Do's and Don'ts

January 27, 2026 4:21pm EST

Large crowds gather as ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

Large crowds gather as ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

Large crowds gather as ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

January 11, 2026 1:30pm EST

Orlando officials react: ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

Orlando officials react: ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

Orlando officials react: ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando

January 11, 2026 1:11pm EST

Local Florida Professor weighs in on context of ICE protests

Local Florida Professor weighs in on context of ICE protests

Local Florida Professor weighs in on context of ICE protests

January 11, 2026 1:01pm EST

Money

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns

Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns

Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

Entertainment

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.

June 5, 2026 5:41pm EDT

Kyle Busch's wife opens up after NASCAR legend's death: 'Our hearts are absolutely shattered'

Kyle Busch's wife opens up after NASCAR legend's death: 'Our hearts are absolutely shattered'

Kyle Busch's wife opens up after NASCAR legend's death: 'Our hearts are absolutely shattered'

June 5, 2026 3:14pm EDT

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding location will be in Midtown Manhattan: Report

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding location will be in Midtown Manhattan: Report

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding location will be in Midtown Manhattan: Report

June 5, 2026 2:08pm EDT

Rick Scott urges Tampa officials to review Kanye concerts over rapper’s antisemitic remarks

Rick Scott urges Tampa officials to review Kanye concerts over rapper’s antisemitic remarks

Rick Scott urges Tampa officials to review Kanye concerts over rapper’s antisemitic remarks

June 5, 2026 6:05am EDT

John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut

John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut

John Travolta teams up with University of Tampa professor for directorial debut

May 27, 2026 5:09pm EDT

Memorial Day 2026: What’s happening in Central Florida for the holiday weekend

Memorial Day 2026: What’s happening in Central Florida for the holiday weekend

Memorial Day 2026: What’s happening in Central Florida for the holiday weekend

May 22, 2026 7:24pm EDT

Viral Stories

Texas homeowner finds gator on porch, instead of delivery

Texas homeowner finds gator on porch, instead of delivery

Texas homeowner finds gator on porch, instead of delivery

VIDEO: Florida teens drive lawn mower into Target for social media stunt

VIDEO: Florida teens drive lawn mower into Target for social media stunt

VIDEO: Florida teens drive lawn mower into Target for social media stunt

Wrestling coach becomes athlete's legal guardian

Wrestling coach becomes athlete's legal guardian

Wrestling coach becomes athlete's legal guardian

DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes

DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes

DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes

Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'

Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'

Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'

50 Years of Disney Magic: Meet Aunt Elaine

50 Years of Disney Magic: Meet Aunt Elaine

50 Years of Disney Magic: Meet Aunt Elaine