Arson-For-Profit Ring In Florida Targeted Renters Insurance

Tenants accused of torching homes across Florida are now behind bars. Investigators say they hit SWFL homes too. Two homes associated with the group went up in flames in 2009 and 2014 near Golden Gate, and one in Cape Coral in 2010. The flames caused about $90,000 in damage to the properties. Six accused members of the arson-for-profit ring were arrested Friday and now face charges for intentionally setting fire the rental homes across SWFL and making over $180,000 as a result. Officials say the group would put clothing and furniture inside the homes to make it look like someone was living there, and then set it on fire.