Mother of Hollywood cop killer asks judge, jury to spare her son’s life
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Wednesday marked another emotional day in court in the penalty phase for the man who pleaded guilty to killing a Hollywood police officer over four years ago. A pre-recorded video was played in court of his mother’s emotional testimony, pleading with the judge and jury...
Worker hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after carbon monoxide exposure
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A possible hazmat situation led to a heavy law enforcement presence in downtown West Palm Beach on Tuesday evening. A fire rescue personnel told to CBS12 News that a person was working inside a vacant store at 528 Clematis Street when they were suddenly overcome by carbon monoxide.
Parkland Crime Blotter: Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Boyfriend During Breakup Dispute
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between December 2 and December 8, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement. Incidents. Battery – Road Rage (Dec. 2) An adult female reported a head injury following...
Possible ‘stand your ground’ investigation underway after man shot in Fort Lauderdale: Police
A man was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after he was shot in Fort Lauderdale during a possible "stand you ground" incident, police said. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, officers received reports of a shooting at the 1100 block of Northeast 15th Street. As officers were heading to the...
New York woman accused of disturbance, officer assault at Palm Beach Polo Lounge
PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A New York woman is accused of causing a disturbance and assaulting an officer on Sunday at the Palm Beach Polo Lounge. Officers with the Palm Beach Police Department (PSLPD) say they responded to the newly opened restaurant at the 100 block of Sunrise Ave. just before 10 p.m. for reports...
Boca Raton unidentified remains featured on PBC Crime Stoppers deck
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County has launched an innovative initiative to solve cold cases by transforming them into a deck of playing cards. The deck features 52 unsolved cases, each card displaying a victim's photo, a brief case summary, and a tip line for new information.
Postal worker accused of involvement in $600K credit card theft scheme in South Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is behind bars after he was accused of being involved in a South Florida credit card theft operation that caused over $600,000 in losses, according to CBS12's News partners South Florida Sun Sentinel. Sajay Cole, whom the South Florida Sun Sentinel...
Broward man tried to kill his mother with a frying pan over health, police...
A Broward man is behind bars after admitting to trying to kill his mother with a frying pan due to her declining health, according to police. On Sunday, Keith Evan Woodward, 53, hit his mother in the head with a frying pan several times — and attempted to smother her with pillows — at a Coral Springs home, according...
Community advocates document what they call ‘city-wide raid’
Residents and local organizations tell WPTV they spent hours recording and tracking what they describe as a "city-wide raid," involving several agencies.
Boca Raton Man, Wanted for Reckless Driving, Accused of Fleeing Cops in Delray Beach
A Boca Raton man who was wanted by police in his hometown for reckless driving showed up near a busy Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach and fled from officers, causing them temporarily disengage in order to avoid a danger to the public, court documents said. Nicholas Maida, 39, was spotted by a Delray Beach police […]
