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Violent South American Thieves are Stealing Millions in Precious Gemsnew

For years, South Florida has been one of the worst areas in the nation for jewelry theft. Now the South American Theft Group Intelligence Network wants to join law enforcement agencies in taking on gangs of illegal Colombian immigrants terrorizing jewelers across the US with near-impunity.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Brantley Hargrove  |  09-03-2008  |  Economy

You May Already Be a Losernew

David Lee Edwards won the Powerball lottery -- then his number came up.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Amy Guthrie  |  08-21-2007  |  Economy

Hooray for Hollywoodnew

Even with a housing bust and bad court verdicts, the show goes on.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Thomas Francis  |  11-21-2006  |  Economy

A New Saintnew

Living like a pauper himself, a young man from Florida spends every nickel and dime to save Haiti's children.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Eric Alan Barton  |  07-25-2005  |  Economy

Homeless Find Sanctuary in Sherwood Forestnew

A bucolic homeless camp has been up and running in Fort Lauderdale's Sherwood Forest for two decades. Hard living has taken a toll on its denizens.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Jeff Stratton  |  12-27-2004  |  Economy

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