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A Boynton Beach woman called WPTV after she allegedly lost $50,000 to a check-washing scheme. Earlier this year, WPTV spoke with several business owners who were victims of check fraud.

So-called "self-help evictions" are illegal and involve landlords trying to get tenants to move out by shutting off their utilities or changing the locks on their doors.

A woman visiting Florida was the victim of a mix-up that said her driving privileges may be revoked, suspended, canceled or refused in Florida.

A disabled, blind woman called Contact 5 after dealing with a rent increase and a death in the family that is now leading to a possible eviction.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating after burglars allegedly broke into a Latin grocery store on Thanksgiving and stole cash and valuables.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of an uptick in mail theft, specifically stolen checks. 

Car parts — especially catalytic converters — are disappearing all over the country. A Palm Beach County man is out $65,000 because of a recent theft, and a local auto shop is offering a solution for consumers.

A new lawsuit has now been filed in Broward County, revealing more than 30 exotic cars that disappeared from an auto group in Boca Raton are now with the group's landlord, who claims he owns the cars and the group never had the right to sell them. 

Dozens are homeowners who can't get ahold of their pool builder are out thousands of dollars and are left with a giant hole in their backyards.

Riviera Beach’s new interim police chief admits he has his work cut out for him less than a week after his predecessor’s sudden resignation.