Sunrise PD: Robbery suspects crash car into Parkland canal
SUNRISE, Fla. — One person is in custody following a robbery in Sunrise that led to a car crash early Friday morning in Parkland, authorities said. According to Sunrise police, officers were called to the 3800 block of North University Drive at 2:19 a.m. in reference to an armed robbery involving a gun.
Former Broward Catholic school principal gets probation after fraud conviction
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A former Catholic school principal in Pompano Beach was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years of probation after a Broward judge declined prosecutors’ request to send her to prison for stealing from St. Coleman Catholic School. Lori Ann St. Thomas, 62, also was ordered to pay about $121,000 in restitution.
Victim of VIN swapping scam lost purchased car, money spent on vehicle
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A South Florida man thought he was getting a good deal on a sleek SUV only for police to confiscate his new car days later. It turns out the car he bought was stolen. It was fall of last year when Adrian Blejdea was in the...
Afternoon Gunfire Shatters Coral Springs Plaza Calm, Woman Shot Multiple Times
An ordinary afternoon shopping run in Coral Springs turned violent Thursday when a woman was shot multiple times at a busy plaza and rushed to the hospital in serious condition. Police quickly detained a person of interest as detectives tried to sort out a chaotic scene that also included a two-car crash behind the businesses.
Fort Lauderdale parks worker threw vodka in woman’s face in unprovoked attack, cops say
A City of Fort Lauderdale employee is accused of throwing vodka in a woman's face in an unprovoked attack at a park, police said. Adrienne Michelle James, 50, was arrested after the incident at Holiday Park on 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive, Fort Lauderdale Police officials said. City officials said...
Suspect arrested after FedEx employee shot dead
A 34-year-old FedEx worker is dead after a Thursday night shooting at a Riviera Beach facility, according to police.
Teen jailed after ‘pleasuring himself’ in public and assaulting woman: deputies
More than a week after Broward deputies began the hunt for a person who was “pleasuring himself” before attacking a woman from behind, they’ve apprehended a 17-year-old who they say was behind the crime. The teenager, whose name is being withheld due to his age, was charged on Friday with one count of attempted sexual battery. The Broward Sheriff’s Office said it...
A Dining Note: Southwest sizzle
On lively Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, a new arrival is already making serious noise. Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill isn’t just a new dining choice—it’s a full-sensory transport to the American Southwest. On a recent Wednesday night, the restaurant was buzzing—tables full and the tequila...
🐶 Playful & Loving Dogs Ready for Adoption in Boca Raton
Looking for a loyal companion in Boca Raton? These wonderful dogs are ready to find their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give. Shelter: For Adoption By Private Owner (Boca Raton, FL)
Warmer weekend followed by Monday cool front
Onshore flow will bring some morning showers to South Florida with partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Afternoon highs reach the lower 80s. Meanwhile, warmer temperatures are expected during the weekend along with partly cloudy/partly sunny skies. Our next weather maker, a cold front, is currently taking shape over the Northern...
