Ocala Olympian offers commencement speech fresh off retirement from legendary skating career
American speed skating icon and Ocala native Brittany Bowe, who officially announced her retirement following her final performance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, just gave the commencement address at Florida Atlantic University, a few weeks after closing out one of the most decorated and influential caree
Tamarac Crime Blotter: Woman Reports $20K Check Fraud After Mail Theft Allegation
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents from May 5 to May 11, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period. Aggravated Battery. A man was arrested after deputies investigated a physical altercation involving...
Man accused of killing wife, fleeing to El Salvador extradited to Palm Beach County
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man accused of killing his wife and leaving her body in a vehicle at a Tri-Rail station in Lake Worth Beach in 2023 is being extradited to Palm Beach County after his arrest in El Salvador. Jose Castellon Jimenez was located in...
Student caught with box cutter at Broward school: BCPS
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A student reported a classmate had a weapon on Tuesday at Silver Lakes Middle School in North Lauderdale, according to Broward County Public Schools. The school resource officer reported finding a student with a box cutter at the school at 7600 Tam Oshanter Boulevard, according...
Parkland Crime Blotter: Teen Arrested After Mother Says Gaming Equipment Fight Turned Physical
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between May 5 and May 11, 2026. The following is a summary of criminal activity and police incidents reported by the Broward Sheriff’s Office in Parkland from May 5-11, 2026. A threat assessment report was completed May...
Police search for missing 15-year-old girl last seen at Plantation High School
PLANTATION, Fla. — Authorities in Plantation are searching for a 15-year-old girl who they say was reported missing. Officers with the Plantation Police Department said Kayla Anthonique Simpson was last seen on May 6 at Plantation High School, located at 6901 NW 16th St. Police said Simpson is 5...
Boca Raton man in viral Lotus e-bike confrontation now facing felony charge
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Boca Raton man accused in a viral confrontation involving a 13-year-old boy riding an e-bike inside the gated Lotus community is now facing a felony charge, according to newly filed court records. Mitchell Schuman, 62, was booked Tuesday into the Palm Beach County...
Mystery Dig As Broward Deputies Tear Up Little Haiti Yard
On Tuesday evening, deputies from the Broward Sheriff's Office and officers with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department turned a quiet Little Haiti block into the scene of a full-on dig, sifting through piles of dirt in the yard of a home near Northeast First Court and 76th Street. Crews methodically worked the property
From Groceries To Millions: Florida Man Turns Publix Trip Into $2 Million Jackpot
DOUBLE DIAMOND CASHWORD Scratch-Off game A Florida man’s routine trip to the grocery store just became...
2 local residents win $2M Florida Lottery prizes
The Florida Lottery announced on Wednesday that two Palm Beach County residents won big prizes earlier this year playing scratch-off games.

















