‘My parents are very shaken’: 2 siblings miles apart have similar experiences day of...
A Palm Beach County family faced a terrifying ordeal as gunfire erupted on the Florida State University (FSU) campus while a safety threat prompted Wellington High School to go into lockdown on Thursday. Natalia Figueroa, a freshman at FSU, said she and her younger brother experienced the chaos simultaneously but...
‘Tell us what happened’: Parents question how bullets got into Wellington High School
We're listening to parents who tell us they have more questions after two students were arrested Thursday at Wellington Community High School. Parents told WPTV that the lack of communication has fueled speculation about how the bullets got on campus. "I don't exactly know what happened yesterday. I have no...
Several vehicles burn in fire at Oakland Park dealership
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – Six vehicles were damaged by a fire at an Oakland Park dealership on Saturday. It happened overnight at NexCar at 2980 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Crews were forced to close the road while they battled the blaze. Authorities said they were still investigating the cause...
Delray Beach officer arrested, accused of stealing $1,500 from police department
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Delray Beach Police officer was arrested for grand theft on Friday. According to the Delray Beach Police Department (DBPD), Officer Cusson is accused of stealing $1,500 in investigative funds from the Vice Intelligence Unit. The missing money was found by a supervisor, who immediately...
Divers find missing teen swimmer’s body in water at Fort Lauderdale Beach
A teen's body was found in the water after reports of a missing swimmer at Fort Lauderdale Beach, police said. A missing swimmer was reported at around 4:42 p.m. in the ocean near the 800 block of Seabreeze Boulevard, according to Fort Lauderdale Police. FLPD's dive team and several boats...
Alligator’s Day Out: The Unusual Visitor of Hillsboro Beach, Florida
Welcome to ‘Alligator’s Day Out: The Unusual Visitor of Hillsboro Beach, Florida’. An unexpected guest on Hillsboro Beach, Florida has made headlines. On a seemingly ordinary Monday, the peaceful atmosphere was interrupted by the presence of a 6-foot-long alligator, taking a leisurely swim near the shoreline. This...
Who’s donating to Hope Florida? Big state contractors, utility company make the list
An ethics expert said recent reporting by the Herald/Times on the foundation raises “deeply troubling issues of pay-to-play conflicts of interest, fiduciary negligence, regulatory noncompliance, and even possible fraud and criminal misconduct.”
South Florida churches offering Easter deals to get parishioners into the pews
South Florida churches are pulling out all the stops to lure parishioners back into their pews. Easter is the one time of year most believers attend church in person and leaders are hoping to impress them so much, they'll make it part of their weekly routine. “There’s a lot to...
Boy drowns along Florida coastline during high threat for rip currents
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department reported finding the body of a missing 12-year-old on Friday evening. According to first responders, the boy was in the ocean with a group when the group became distressed due to the rough ocean currents.
Hurricane Milton Roars Towards Florida: A Looming Catastrophe
As Hurricane Milton barrels across the Gulf of Mexico, its rapid escalation to a Category 5 storm has stunned meteorologists and terrified residents along Florida’s Gulf Coast. What began as a relatively modest storm morphed within hours into a ferocious hurricane, now packing winds of up to 180 mph.
