Ex-Plantation Official on Probation After ‘Misusing Position’
Weighing the stage-three colon cancer diagnosis of a 50-year-old man accused of falsifying government documents for personal gain, a Broward County judge on Monday decided against the recommended two years in jail and instead sentenced him to 364 days in jail and 10 years of probation. In December 2023, prosecutors...
Full-Service Kosher Dining Expands to Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, FL — Chef Aviad Ballaish has officially opened the second location of Kosher Chobee at 21077 Powerline Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433, bringing his globally inspired kosher menu to a new neighborhood. The restaurant is now operating following a soft opening period, with a grand opening held this week, Ballaish...
Woman airlifted to hospital after shooting in Tamarac
TAMARAC, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews took a woman to the hospital after she came under fire in Tamarac, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Tamarac Fire Rescue units responded to a report of a shooting near North Pine Island Road and Northwest 61st Street, just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Suspect told Boca employee he would ‘hunt you down’ and ‘kill you’ over subscription
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Texas man was arrested after Boca Raton police say he threatened to bomb an aromatherapy company’s store and kill one of its employees during a series of profanity laced phone calls captured on recorded customer service lines, according to a newly released probable cause affidavit.
Suspect, victims identified in deadly Greenacres double shooting
GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — The suspect in a deadly double shooting in Greenacres on Monday has been identified, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the two victims who were killed. PBSO identified the suspect as Juan Estevez-Mesa, 60. Authorities said he shot...
Florida Eatery Offering American Comfort Food With a Breezy Beach Setting
Craving classic American comfort food with the Atlantic as your backdrop Grab a seat at Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier, where sea breeze, sunshine, and a polished dining room create the perfect coastal escape. With 4.6 stars from thousands of reviews, this beloved spot delivers elevated flavors without losing the...
‘Never heard of it’: Man arrested under HALO Law speaks out after viral video
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — More than a year after Florida enacted its HALO Law, several Palm Beach County men have been arrested under the statute—including a case that Palm Beach Police say is a departmental first. According to investigators, 35-year-old Nicholas Foster pulled up behind a...
Boca Raton Women Charged With Coordinating Thefts From Lowe’s Store
A pair of Boca Raton women are facing charges after allegedly coordinating several thefts from the Lowe’s Home Improvement store on U.S. 441 (SR-7). Mary Lou Bole, 60, and Barbara Denise Shortt, 49, were both charged this week with felony larceny. Shortt was facing additional charges since she was already on felony...
Heavy police response on Dixie Hwy after train crash and shooting
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A person caused a heavy law enforcement presence afterthey crashed into a Brightline train and later shot himself on Tuesday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says. CBS12 obtained a photo showing the front of a car completely smashed, and video footage shows...
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Second Small-Format Market
BJ’s Wholesale Club is set to open its second BJ’s Market location on Jan. 30, marking the expansion of the retailer’s small-format concept designed to offer warehouse club value in smaller, more convenient locations. The 55,000-square-foot store – at 14595 South Military Trail in Delray Beach, Florida...

















