101-Year-Old WWII veteran honored with tribute, event hall at American Legion Post
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — A special tribute and birthday celebration was held Sunday for a 101-year-old World War II veteran. Robert “Woody” Woodbury, who also served in the Korean War, has led an extraordinary life spanning a century of American history. After his military service, he transitioned...
Without deal, Memorial Healthcare System becomes out-of-network provider for Florida Blue members
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Without a deal, the Memorial Healthcare System in Broward County was set to become an out-of-network provider for Florida Blue members starting early Monday morning. Florida Blue, an insurance company with 31,000 members in Florida, released a statement “providing advance notice of the possibility...
Former Fort Pierce officer arrested for kidnapping, battery
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A former officer with the Fort Pierce Police Department was booked on counts of kidnapping and battery on Saturday. According to jail records, 30-year-old Justice Feeley-Carim was arrested in Palm Beach County for an incident that dated back to March. Feeley-Carim joined the...
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Outrageous Bargains At This Discount Store
In the heart of Wilton Manors lies a treasure trove that defies the glitzy, tourist-trap reputation Florida sometimes can’t shake – The Poverello Center Thrift Store, where bargain hunting transforms from mundane shopping into an exhilarating treasure hunt that would make Indiana Jones consider a career change. You...
AAA offers free “Tow to Go” rides over Labor Day Weekend through Tuesday morning
It's free and available to AAA members and non-members.
YNW Melly Moves to Replace Legal Team in Murder Case
YNW Melly is asking a Broward County judge for permission to change lawyers for his double murder retrial . The 26-year-old Florida-based rapper claims prosecutors left him no choice by investigating one of his defense attorneys, per the Sun Sentinel . COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere....
Local high school band invited to perform in London, needs community support
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A local high school band has been given the chance to travel internationally and perform on one of the world's biggest stages, but to turn that dream into reality, they’ll need help from the community. Students at Palm Beach Lakes High School are hoping supporters will step in to...
Plantation 10-year-old starts business teaching kids how to ride their bikes
PLANTATION, Fla. — A South Florida 10-year-old has turned his passion for bike riding to a business. Young Spencer is a hit in his Plantation neighborhood, and on the Nextdoor app, with his new venture. “I think it’s fun because I like riding, going really fast, and it’s really...
Florida man sentenced to 25 years for plotting attacks on Jewish, Black Americans
MARGATE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Margate man was sentenced to 25 years for planning targeted attacks on Jewish and Black Americans. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), 41-year-old John Kevin Lapinski Jr. previously pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a person subject to a...
Convicted rapist arrested after trying to meet 14-year-old boy in Boynton Beach: Police
An Orlando man accused of trying to meet a 14-year-old boy in Boynton Beach was arrested on Saturday, police said. Phillip J. Smith, 49, is facing several charges, including solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct. According to Boynton Beach Police, on Tuesday, Smith made contact with an...
