South FloridaNov 15, 2024SEC agrees to settle fraud lawsuit against Rishi KapoorUnder proposed deal, disgraced Location Ventures founder is prohibited from denying wrongdoing
South FloridaMay 8, 2024“I take every opportunity to gloat”: Francis Suarez talks Miami’s growth, challenges at The Real Deal’s New York Forum He again hinted at drone travel, underground tunnels to solve traffic issues
South FloridaMay 6, 2024Miami Mayor Francis Suarez testifies in SEC case against Rishi KapoorHe allegedly discussed his consultant role with embattled developer accused of misappropriating $93M from investors
South FloridaMar 14, 2024Florida ethics board clears Francis Suarez in VIP tickets probeInvestigation concluded Miami mayor repaid billionaire Ken Griffin for access to Miami Grand Prix soiree
South FloridaOct 5, 2023Ken Griffin’s spokesperson wrote Miami mayor’s quote supporting move of historic villa Billionaire’s communications director provided the statement to the mayor’s office, which then presented it word-for-word as coming from Francis Suarez
South FloridaAug 30, 2023Francis Suarez got rich from Location Ventures gig and other side hustlesMiami mayor’s presidential candidate federal disclosure statement shows he made millions from law practice, Rishi Kapoor’s former company, cryptocurrency firms and a bank
South FloridaAug 29, 2023Francis Suarez suspends presidential campaignMiami mayor failed to make the cut for first presidential debate, and didn’t generate much traction in longshot White House bid
South FloridaAug 22, 2023Francis Suarez faces ethics probe over F1, World Cup VIP invitesMiami mayor hung out with hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin at Miami Grand Prix
South FloridaAug 3, 2023Spilling the tea: Rishi Kapoor’s ex-CFO drops bombshells in depositionGreg Brooks testified that in addition to the FBI and SEC, the IRS is investigating disgraced developer’s management of Location Ventures
South FloridaJul 28, 2023These South Florida’s mayors have close ties to real estate Many local mayors have side hustles to make ends meet
South FloridaJul 23, 2023The Weekly Dirt: Rishi Kapoor’s downfallAn analysis of South Florida's top real estate news by TRD’s Katherine Kallergis.
South FloridaJul 19, 2023Rishi Kapoor steps down, Location Ventures to cease operationsCascade of scandals and lawsuits led to developer’s departure
South FloridaJul 14, 2023Francis Suarez leans on Lionel Messi to boost presidential campaign donationsMiami mayor is offering free tickets to soccer star’s debut game with Inter Miami CF
South FloridaJul 13, 2023Ken Griffin gave Francis Suarez tickets for Miami Grand Prix weekend valued at $30KMayor’s spokesperson and Citadel say Suarez paid for the tickets after inquiry
South FloridaJul 6, 2023Francis Suarez’s financial statement missing Rishi Kapoor side gigMiami mayor omits monthly consulting fee with developer’s Coral Gables firm
South FloridaJun 30, 2023Rishi Kapoor enlisted Francis Suarez to draft unsuccessful co-living lawDeveloper sought Miami mayor to write legislation that would have benefitted his Coconut Grove mixed-use project
South FloridaJun 15, 2023As Francis Suarez seeks presidency, these developers fund his PACMiami’s top bro is embarking on a longshot bid for the Republican nomination
South FloridaJun 6, 2023Political real estate scandals mark “latest generation” of alleged South Florida corruptionBreaking down recent elected officials’ alleged shenanigans
South FloridaJun 5, 2023Not me: Other developers deny putting Miami mayor on the payrollCity’s most visible elected official is facing ethics and state attorney inquiries over alleged six-figure payments from Rishi Kapoor
South FloridaMay 24, 2023Rishi Kapoor’s Urbin allegedly paid Miami Mayor Francis Suarez $170K Payments allegedly tied to securing permits for Coconut Grove co-living project