‘SPEAK UP’: Residents press leaders on PBSO’s cooperation with ICE
Residents are urging city leaders in Lake Worth Beach to take a clear stance on the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office's cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Construction crew discovers human remains in Lake Worth
A construction crew discovered human remains while working at a site Monday afternoon, said the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO).
King tides swamp South Florida streets, leaving drivers and residents frustrated
On Ocean Drive in Hollywood, motorists faced ankle-deep water pooling in low-lying areas and side streets.
$10K grant finally arrives after WPTV steps in
Jennifer Gilli said her grant was approved last year for a new roof on her Boca Raton home, but it wasn't until WPTV stepped in that she received it.
Multiple people detained after shots fired in Plantation neighborhood
Multiple people were detained Tuesday after shots were fired in a Plantation neighborhood, police said. Plantation Police officers responded before 6 p.m. to the 12000 block of Northwest 6th Street, north of Broward Boulevard. There were no reports of any injuries. Officials have not released further information on...
Florida Man’s Remains Found in a Boca Raton Pond 10 Years After He Went...
A Florida man’s remains were found in a pond 10 years after he was reported missing. The skeletal remains of Steven MacKrell were found on October 2 at 7:20 p.m, according to a statement from Sunshine State Sonar. According to the private company’s website, they provide specialized underwater services to find missing...
Broward cops investigate shooting between Mercedes, Tesla. Multiple people detained
Several people were handcuffed Tuesday after dispatch calls indicate a shooting between two cars, a Mercedes and a Tesla, ended with a SWAT team possibly converging to the scene. Around 4 p.m., Plantation Police officers responded to reports of the Mercedes and a Tesla shooting at each other, according to emergency...
Brightline gets $42M for safety upgrades as Boca ridership grows
Daily train travel is on the rise in Boca Raton, proof that the demand for rail service across Florida is growing. Brightline says new federal funding will finally bring long-delayed safety upgrades
2 Men, 6-Year-Old Boy Attacked Outside Miami Gardens McDonald’s, Police Say
A 37-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after police said he attacked two men and a 6-year-old boy outside a McDonald’s in Miami Gardens. According to an arrest report from the Miami Gardens Police Department, Javarus Therone Howard, of Miami Gardens, was arrested Saturday on charges of burglary of an...
Troubled youth in ‘Murder Gardens’: Where does it really start?
In Miami Gardens, a cruel nickname lingers: “Murder Gardens.” It’s a label that reduces an entire community to tragedy, when in reality, the streets are full of families who love their children and are doing everything they can to give them a shot at something better. Behind every statistic is a story, and too often,...
