Coral Springs Man Arrested After Firing Gun at Tow Truck Driver
A Coral Springs tow-truck driver narrowly escaped injury after police say a man fired a handgun as the driver attempted to tow his illegally parked car. According to a Coral Springs Police Department arrest report, Maurice Dixon, 27, of Coral Springs, is accused of firing a gun at the driver as he was towing his car...
Brown University shooting suspect had Miami address, investigators say
Officials say an address in Northeast Miami-Dade County is connected to the Brown University shooting suspect.
Detectives say dog daycare owner admitted to employees to punching poodle
WPTV is learning more about an incident of severe animal abuse involving the owner of a dog daycare center in Delray Beach.
Rodents in Little Caesars pizza dough among the worst South Florida inspections
Rodents with dramatic deaths and active bowels dot this week’s list of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach restaurants that failed state inspection. What we call The Sick and Shut Down List comes from routine and complaint inspections by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. To file a complaint...
Argument at Riviera Beach store ends in gunfire, suspect apprehended nearby
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — An argument at a Riviera Beach convenience store led to several shots being fired on Thursday, says the Riviera Beach Police Department. According to the Riviera Beach Police spokesperson Mike Jachles, the shooting occurred at about 3:30 p.m. at the Jiffy Food Market on the corner of...
Cops: Boca Raton Man Returned to Woman’s House With Gun After Date Gone Bad
A dinner date escalated from a disappointment at a restaurant to the alleged brandishing of a firearm in Boca Raton this week, landing one city man behind bars, charged with battery. Derek Hurwitch, 41, remained lodged in the Palm Beach County Jail following his arrest Wednesday, after a woman with whom he went on a...
Florida police forced to apologize after man jailed over license plate frame on rental...
Amanda Plasencia of NBC 6 South Florida says a routine traffic stop near the Hard Rock Casino turned into something much uglier for Demarquize Dawson.
FAU student accused of trafficking Fentanyl on campus
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A 19-year-old Florida Atlantic University student was arrested for allegedly trafficking fentanyl on campus. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, deputies received tips in August regarding Alexander Zheleznyak's drug activities. On October 8, undercover deputies reported...
Elderly driver crashes car into Mattress Firm store in Margate: Police
An elderly driver crashed into a Mattress Firm store in Margate on Thursday, officials said. The incident happened at the store at 5620 W. Sample Road. Margate Police said it appeared the driver accidentially accelerated her vehicle into the building. Thankfully there were no injuries. Aerial video from Chopper 6...
Florida homeowners could see savings under sweeping property tax proposal
A proposed constitutional amendment would eliminate homestead property taxes while leaving police and schools untouched.
