Police: Reported kidnapping leads to police chase that ended in Miami Gardens
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A police chase involving a U-Haul van came to an end Monday morning in Miami Gardens, police confirmed to Local 10 News. According to Miami Gardens police, officers received a report at about 8:35 a.m. that a female had been forcibly pulled into a U-Haul van.
Was Florida man arrested for feeding homeless? Claim explained as viral post sparks outrage
Social media is rife with misinformation, where unverified stories frequently go viral. One such Instagram post by @positivamindsets about a Florida man went viral with a false claim. The account asserted that a 90-year-old person was arrested for feeding the homeless a second time within a week. The Instagrammer...
South Florida law enforcement adjusts policies after open carry ban ruled unconstitutional
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Law enforcement agencies across South Florida are adjusting their policies following a recent court ruling that struck down Florida’s longstanding ban on openly carrying firearms. Open carry refers to the legal ability to carry a firearm in public where it's visible —...
Local companies prioritize veteran hires, helping combat PTSD through meaningful work
PALM BEACH & MARTIN COUNTIES, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast companies are making it a priority to hire local veterans and give them a new sense of purpose. Florida is home to nearly 1.5 million veterans, the third largest veteran population in the country, according...
Brother of man killed by officer at Aventura salon jailed after harassing workers there,...
AVENTURA, Fla. — The brother of a man killed in a police shooting at an Aventura salon in July was arrested Friday after he went to the salon to harass workers, according to an arrest report. According to an arrest report, Travis Cannata, 36, of Delray Beach, had been...
Sunrise Police officer gifts boy new PlayStation 5 after burglars stole his console
SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) - Sunrise Police officers are making a young boy’s birthday extra special by gifting him a new PlayStation 5 after burglars took off with his previous console. The burglary happened at the child’s home, but with his birthday just days away, responding officers collectively decided to...
Florida’s Tiniest Deli With the Most Unforgettable Pastrami You’ll Ever Taste
Florida isn’t exactly known for deli culture. Sunshine, yes. Citrus groves, sure. But pastrami that could make a grizzled New Yorker stop mid-rant and just… nod? That’s rarer than snow in Miami. And yet, tucked into strip malls, side streets, and converted gas stations are hole-in-the-wall delis where the bread is...
Live and dead rodents found! 14 South Florida restaurant kitchens ordered shut last week
Fourteen South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week by state inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, five of which were dealing with rodent problems. Berries in Coconut Grove was cited for droppings throughout a dry storage area, while La Fourchette in Miami had a...
New Chabad of Margate Launches in Time for High Holy Day Services
Margate has a new Chabad rabbi — and a new Chabad center — with plans to broaden the Jewish community’s opportunities for worship, study, and connection. Rabbi Mendel Denburg and his wife, Chaya, recently moved to the city from Brooklyn, New York, to establish the Chabad Jewish Community Center of Margate.
Coral Springs’ Beloved TGI Fridays Shuts Down After 40 Years Of Business
Here in Coral Springs, we have a plethora of popular restaurants. We have Chili’s, Red Lobster, Bonefish Grill, Big Bear Brewing Company, TGI Fridays, Cheesecake Factory, and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Many of these restaurants have been open for a year or even decades. One of the restaurants...