Before hiring a contractor, ask to see their state-issued license. Then verify it. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com Are you looking for a contractor? Whether you want to remodel your home or ...

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

ORLANDO, Fla. — Census data shows a lot more people are moving to Central Florida, and if you're looking to spruce up the home you just bought, there are some simple tips to make sure you don't get ...

The Florida Homeowners' Contractor Recovery Fund seemed like a potential lifeline for area residents who allege they have been scammed out of thousands of dollars by former Pensacola contractor Matt ...

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 ...

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 ...