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A Fort Lauderdale man pleaded guilty Nov. 14 to charges stemming from a years-long scheme that defrauded international investors, mostly Venezuelan nationals, of more than $94 million. According to court documents, Andrew Hamilton Jacobus, 64, misrepresented himself as a seasoned financial advisor managing legitimate investment portfolios, diverting investors’ funds for personal use and paying profits to early investors in a classic pyramid scheme. From 2004 to 2023, Jacobus raised funds through affiliated entities such as Kronos Financial Corporation and Fincer International Corporation, promising access to safe investment products and high-yield returns. In reality, Jacobus falsified account statements, forged documents, and…

A Fort Walton Beach man was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and unlawful possession of a machine gun, federal prosecutors announced. Louis Terrell Jones, 42, was sentenced by a federal judge following his guilty plea. The announcement was made by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. “Thanks to outstanding investigative work by our state law enforcement partners, with assistance from ATF, this violent felon was removed from our city,” Heakin said. “My office will continue to aggressively prosecute these…

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Question: Many bougainvilleas in our neighborhood are in full bloom, but our bougainvilleas are green and just a few flowers dotted around the plant. How can I make more flowers bloom? Answer: The reason your bougainvillea won’t bloom is probably because you take too much care of it. Plants may seem to enjoy the luxury of plenty of fertilizer and water, but this often results in slow growth or failure to bloom. Some of the most attractive bougainvilleas are found in old residential areas with little or no maintenance. The best way to get your bougainvillea to bloom is through…

Toy manufacturer Mattel is planning to build the first retractable-roof water park in Orlando, with themes such as Barbie, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Hot Wheels. Creative and operational work is underway, led by Orlando-based Martin Aquatic. “This is an opportunity to work with one of the cornerstone brands of Americana,” said Josh Martin, president and creative director. “For the Mattel Wonder Project, we are the creative leaders for all design and layout of the storytelling, as well as the aquatic engineers of record responsible for the mechanical, electrical and structural aspects.” Mattel announced this week that it intends to…

Below is an official statement from the office of Florida Attorney General James Usmayer. Attorney General James Usmayer announced today that he is convening a Retail Theft Investigations Task Force to aggressively combat organized retail theft in Florida. “Instead of locking toothpaste behind plexiglass like California and New York do, we will take decisive action to combat organized retail theft,” said Attorney General James Usmayer. “Shoppers suffer when retail theft drives up prices. This partnership between law enforcement and the Florida Retail Federation will help keep prices down and criminals behind bars.” “Anyone who chooses to commit a crime in…

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is adding a live stage show featuring Jim Henson’s characters. “Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure” is scheduled to debut at the attraction on Dec. 22. The show will feature a fully costumed “walk-around” version of the Fraggles and a puppet version of Doozer made by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Brevard County Attractions says it will be a “musical and comedic exploration.” The storyline follows Gobo, Red, and Uncle Traveling Matt arriving at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and meeting with members of the Exploration Ground System crew. They learn about NASA’s Artemis mission…

Whether by land or by sea, Disney has a way of bringing its signature magic to its guests — and the experience on board the Disney Destiny is no different. Passengers sailing on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship can step into the story of heroes and villains through immersive entertainment throughout the voyage. It starts immediately upon embarkation when guests arrive inside the Black Panther-themed Great Hall and find Minnie Mouse wearing her new hero outfit, waving from a balcony. It’s this same space that hosts regular stage shows and character interactions, transforming with colors (like Maleficent green) and lights…

College football fans and local Florida foodies alike are looking for something to do around town as the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl approaches. Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) has partnered with a number of local favorites to create limited edition food and beverage products commemorating the 80th running of this legendary gridiron championship, available now through game day, December 31st. Cross-pollination is valuable, says Jordan Eichenblatt, creative director at HIFIVE, a local advertising agency that works with FCS on many projects. “We reached out to different places that we thought would bring something unique to the table, not just for FCS members…

Reinhardt had eight points (4G, 5A) during the point streak. “It was very quick,” Maurice said of the goal. “I think his shot is actually underrated.” In the second period, the Panthers controlled most of the play. At 5-on-5, they led 25-11 in shot attempts, 11-5 in shots on goal and 8-4 in scoring opportunities. But despite attacking the Devils in waves, the Devils were unable to extend their lead as Allen towered between the pipes. Tested on special teams, the Panthers killed nearly four minutes of Devils power play time and finished the middle frame with just two shots…