Space heater may have sparked blaze in century-old WPB home, no injuries reported
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A space heater may have ignited the blaze that drew police and firefighters to a century-old West Palm Beach home this Sunday. According to officers with the West Palm Beach Police Department, the fire happened along the 900 block of 19th Street around 10 a.m.
Residents share reactions after first weekend without open alcohol containers
The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.
Suspect facing homicide charge in Broward arrested after chase ends in Miami-Dade
A driver accused of leading deputies on a chase from Southwest Miami-Dade to Doral on Sunday was arrested, authorities said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the incident happened just after 1 a.m. after deputies matched a vehicle that had a Be On the Lookout description in the area of Southwest 264th...
Man Accused of Premeditated Attempted Murder of Childhood Friend’s Mother
A wanted man accused of attempted premeditated murder stemming from a November shooting of a woman has been arrested following a weeks-long investigation and manhunt by Lauderhill police. According to Lauderhill Police Department records, Marcus Roach, 29, of Lauderhill, was taken into custody on January 30 and...
South Florida Eateries Temporarily Closed for Health Violations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach Counties
Recent inspection reports from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation identified multiple food safety violations at restaurants across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Some establishments were temporarily closed due to the severity of the violations. As reported by CBS12, in Palm...
Former ‘Kids for Cash’ attorney sentenced to 4 years in prison for tax evasion
A former Luzerne County attorney has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for evading millions of dollars in taxes tied to lucrative legal fees, federal authorities stated. Robert J. Powell, 65, of Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release...
Young Florida Dog Turns Away From The World As Being Overlooked Takes Its Toll
Carlie, a one-year-old German Shepherd mix, arrived at the Humane Society of Broward County when she was still just a tiny puppy. Those early months were anything but easy, shaping her into a nervous, cautious dog who found it hard to trust people. Because of her quiet, withdrawn nature, Carlie...
Inspection found 12 violations at BBQ Chicken Davie in Broward County, FL
A routine inspection at BBQ Chicken Davie in Broward County, Florida, found 12 sanitation and safety violations that prompted the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation to require a follow-up inspection. The inspection, conducted on January 30, 2026, resulted in a warning but did not identify any...
Barbecue chain shuts down multiple Florida locations amid bankruptcy filing
Smokehouse aromas and rib platters once drew crowds to this familiar barbecue spot, but recent visits have ended in locked doors and dark dining rooms. What many diners assumed was…
Palm Beach County rescue puppy heads to Puppy Bowl
Palm Beach County rescue puppy Tiny Eve will compete for Team Fluff in Sunday's Puppy Bowl, watched by over 12 million viewers nationwide.
