Scammers pose as officers, demand money in South Florida, police say
The Plantation Police Department issued an alert to residents after scammers used the department’s phone number to impersonate officers and prey on victims. Officials said the scammers are “spoofing” the phone number, making the call appear to come from the police department’s official line. But they’re...
Cruise ship worker accused of rape at sea
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a cruise ship worker at Port Everglades on Sunday after they said he raped a fellow crew member while at sea. Wigawa Putu Janu, 36, of Jembrana, Indonesia, is now facing a sexual battery charge in South Florida. According...
Cardi B’s ex Offset shot outside Florida casino with his current condition unknown
Cardi B's ex-husband and chart-topping rapper, Offset, has reportedly been shot outside a Florida hotel and casino on Monday night.
Woman arrested in Palm Beach County for serial package thefts
LAKE WORTH (WSVN) – Palm Beach County authorities arrested a woman on April 3, 2026, following an investigation into a series of package thefts from local residences. Tamika McGlashan was taken into custody after law enforcement executed a search warrant at a home in Lake Worth. The investigation into...
“Wells Fargo Investigator” Phone Scam Leads to Arrest of Coral Springs Woman
Coral Springs police arrested a woman accused of involvement in a Wells Fargo investigator scam that led to a victim losing nearly $20,000. According to a Coral Springs Police Department investigation, Samarah Sydene Comrie, 26, was taken into custody on March 28 and charged with felony grand theft. The case...
Greenacres man accused of firing AR-15 inches from brother-in-law’s face in dispute
GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A Greenacres man is accused of murder after he allegedly fired an AR-15 rifle inches from his brother-in-law’s face during a domestic dispute. Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office say that at 11:38 a.m. on Saturday, they responded to a home in Greenacres for reports of a shooting.
Auto Dealer Arrested for Keeping $154K in Sales Tax Collected from Customers
A Coconut Creek auto dealer was arrested after investigators say he kept more than $154,000 in sales tax collected from customers, leading to a first-degree felony charge. According to a Coconut Creek Police Department investigation report, Berman Jose Sanchez Thumas, 31, was arrested on March 31 at his home near the 5200 block of Northwest 55th Boulevard. Investigators allege that while operating Evo Auto Sales LLC in...
BSO: Deputies respond after man allegedly goes berserk at Renaissance Festival
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — A wild scene played out at the Renaissance Festival, but this was not a medieval performance. Broward sheriff’s deputies responded last month after calls “regarding an intoxicated male subject described as shirtless, bald and with tattoos all over his body, who was yelling at and making threats towards patrons.”
Rise & Dine: New Cafés and Bakeries Arrive in Boca Raton
Four new breakfast destinations are slated to open around Boca Raton this year, adding fresh flavors and all-day options to the local dining scene. Bringing a taste of New Orleans to South Florida, Beignets & Brew is coming soon to Boca Raton. The café pairs specialty coffees — like the Biscoff Cookie Butter Latte and Honey Cinna-Lavender — with its signature beignets. The pillowy pastries...
Victim identified, killing shuts Dixie Highway for 4 hours as deputies search for suspect
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The sheriff's office has identified a man found fatally shot in the roadway early Sunday morning in Pompano Beach. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said its deputies were called around 2 a.m. April 5, near 1600 North Dixie Highway, after reports of an injured man lying in the street. Deputies found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 40-year-old Rayon...
