HOMETOWN HERO: Boca teen starts nonprofit to provide basic necessities to kids in need
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — At just 16 years old, this week’s ‘Hometown Hero’ is making sure other kids in our community who are less fortunate have the basic necessities they need to succeed. She’s also bringing hands-on educational programs to students in the Bahamas. It’s all happening through her nonprofit...
This Stunning Restaurant on Pompano Beach Pier Serves Seafood With Oceanfront Views
There is a restaurant on the Florida coast where the Atlantic Ocean stretches endlessly in front of you, the breeze carries a hint of salt, and the food on your plate is fresh enough to make you close your eyes on the first bite. It sits right on a pier, which means the water is not just a backdrop but practically...
Inspector spots 40+ live roaches inside oven at Sports Grill
“Observed 40+ live roaches inside of oven on cook line in kitchen area.”. That was among the violations documented by state inspectors last week as several South Florida restaurant kitchens were ordered shut following inspections by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. No restaurant...
Palm Beach County, FL, sandwich spot – The Lunchbox – cited for 8 violations...
A routine food safety inspection at The Lunchbox in Palm Beach County ended with a warning and a required follow-up visit after inspectors uncovered eight violations on March 10, 2026. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation conducted the review at the casual eatery and sandwich shop located at...
This Beloved Pompano Beach Restaurant Is a Go-To for Ribs, Seafood, and Cold Drinks
There is a spot on the east side of Pompano Beach where the parking lot is almost always full, the smell of slow-cooked ribs drifts out the front door, and the sound of a game playing on TV greets you before you even sit down. This place has been feeding locals and visitors for decades, and the loyalty it commands is...
Coral Springs’ priciest home has a whopping 18 bathrooms. Guess how many bedrooms
Take a look at the most expensive home in Coral Springs, according to the Broward County Property Appraiser.
South Florida 96-year-old targeted in Publishers Clearing House scam
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A 96-year-old South Florida man thought he had just won nearly $2 million. Instead, the letter he received in the mail turned out to be part of a scam using the name of the well-known sweepstakes company, Publishers Clearing House. The man, Al...
Sunrise police: Woman attacks 79-year-old woman at Walmart
SUNRISE, Fla. — A 34-year-old woman said she was defending herself and her baby from a 79-year-old woman while at a Walmart in Broward County, but surveillance video showed her as the attacker, according to deputies. Keri Estep pushed, punched, and kicked the victim, and an Allied Universal security...
Lotus Mansion owners appeal $45,000 in Coral Springs fines. Here’s what to know
The fines stem from five separate violations in November and December.
Delray Beach monthly market suspended after dog bites teen’s face
A monthly market at Old School Square in Delray Beach is shut down until June after a dog at the event bit a teenage girl’s face. Coco Market has featured “artisan goods, wellness offerings, healthy foods and sustainable fashion” on the first Sunday of each month at the complex along North Swinton Avenue, according...

















