Owner of Long-Delayed Mandarin Oriental Property in Boca Raton Files for Bankruptcy
The owner of the Mandarin Oriental hotel and residences property in downtown Boca Raton has filed for bankruptcy protection, placing the status of the long-delayed and uncompleted development in deeper limbo. The ownership firm, Via Mizner Owner II LLC, filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for...
Boca Raton Man Charged With Returning to Dunkin’ Donuts That Fired Him, Attempting to...
A Boca Raton man is facing numerous charges after allegedly repeatedly returning to the Dunkin’ Donuts store where he had previously worked, going behind the counter to make drinks for himself, and finally trying to grab money from the cash register. James Maiello, 23, was reported to have shown up at the Dunkin’...
West Boca Man Arrested for Trying to Grab Officer’s Gun After DUI Crash Arrest
A West Boca man is alleged to have fought with police officers, at one point grabbing onto an officer’s weapon, while being medically cleared to be taken to jail following a head-on collision police say was caused while he was driving drunk. Matthew Pierce, 57, was first arrested following a head-on collision that...
Missing man found dead Sunday in Margate lake, police say
A missing person was found dead Sunday afternoon in a Margate lake, according to police. Lucas Hobandy Carmelo-Rios had been missing since about 11 p.m. Saturday, police said. His body was found in the lake near 471 Banks Rd. in the area he was reported missing. His friends last saw him leaving on foot, and he had...
Florida men allegedly tamper with gas pumps to steal diesel in Palm Beach County
SOUTH BAY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two Florida men are accused of tampering with gas pumps to steal diesel fuel, causing $1,000 in damage, and attempting to get away with gallons of windshield fluid using a “five-finger discount.”. According to an arrest affidavit from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's...
Boater charged with felonies after fleeing scene of serious crash near Woolbright Bridge
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A serious boating crash near the Woolbright Bridge in Boynton Beach has led to felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators say the operator fled the scene, leaving behind an injured passenger and damaged property. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,...
Woman accused of posing as caregiver to steal thousands from seniors
Jamisha Shamari Sylvain is accused of impersonating a professional caregiver and gaining access into victims' apartments, where she allegedly stole their debit cards.
Man charged after putting officer in chokehold in Hallandale Beach: Cops
New details were released on Monday after two officers were left injured during an altercation with a suspect in Hallandale Beach over the weekend. The incident began on Sunday when an officer responded to the 400 block of Northwest 7th Street for a crash report, Hallandale Beach Police officials said.
Neighbors sound alarm after coyotes spotted in Coconut Creek
FWC will respond to reports of aggressive coyotes, but otherwise does not relocate them
Life After Lockup’s Zeruiah Jones Was Arrested For Aggravated Assault And Battery
Zeruiah Jones from WEtv‘s Life After Lockup was arrested Saturday morning. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the 33-year-old is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, a felony, and misdemeanor battery. Zeruiah is being held on $2,000 bond. Details...

















