Family accuses Wawa clerk of racial profiling at Lauderhill store
Two teenage brothers claim a store clerk singled them out and warned them to shop quickly or risk being watched, stating they resembled individuals who had recently stolen goods.
Joseph Alu Jr., former Plantation police officer severely burned in tragic 1995 explosion, dies...
A former Plantation police officer who became well-known after he was badly burned during a 1995 house explosion died on Dec. 24, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Joseph Alu Jr., 69, worked for decades at the Plantation Police Department. He later served in Palm Beach County from October 2017...
Broward chorus teacher arrested, accused of inappropriate relationship with student
PLANTATION, Fla. — Police arrested a chorus teacher at a Broward County high school on Thursday on a charge related to inappropriate conduct with a student. Christopher Santanelli, 42, has been reassigned from his role at South Plantation High School ― away from students ― pending the outcome of the investigation, a...
‘NC’ on licenses for non-U.S. citizens? Florida bill sparks debate
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — As Florida lawmakers prepare for the upcoming legislative session, a wave of proposals focused on immigration and voter eligibility is already taking shape — including one bill that would add a new marking to some driver licenses. House Bill 985 would require...
‘Outraged’: Local groups protest fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Groups are standing in solidarity following Wednesday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis, involving ICE agents and a 37-year-old woman.
Palm Beach County deputies crack down on speeders with Friday enforcement operation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Speedsters should watch out on Friday. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says on January 9 deputies will be conducting a Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Operation. This operation aims to enforce Florida’s speeding and aggressive driving laws while educating the public...
Manatee spotted at boat ramp in Boynton Beach, Florida police urge boaters to slow...
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida manatee made a surprise appearance near the docks at Harvey E. Oyer Boat Ramp on Wednesday morning, prompting the Boynton Beach Police Department to remind boaters to watch their speed and stay alert on the water. In a Jan. 7 Facebook post,...
‘They Were Just Calling His Name’: ER Doctor Who Was Recognized for His Work...
A Florida community was left shaken after a SWAT team responded to a domestic disturbance in which an emergency room doctor fatally shot his live-in […] ‘They Were Just Calling His Name’: ER Doctor Who Was Recognized for His Work During Pandemic, Kills Girlfriend Before Taking Own Life After Standoff
Missing 6-year-old boy in Boynton Beach found safe after shooting
Mikwon Brockington, 6, was located and is safe, Boynton Beach police told WPTV just before 11 a.m. Thursday.
Coconut Creek Crime Blotter: Domestic Battery by Strangulation Leads to Arrest
Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from December 30 to January 5, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period. Incidents. Aggravated Battery (Domestic Battery by Strangulation) Police investigated an aggravated battery involving a restricted...

















