Can this Broward town commission vote its mayor out? A judge will decide
For months, the question on the minds of the people of Pembroke Park has been if the mayor actually lives in the Broward town. Now, the question is whether the town council can vote to remove him from office. Broward Judge Shari Africk-Olefson told lawyers representing the town and Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs to submit...
Plantation Police Search After Suspect Flees, Child Left Behind
Police in Plantation were searching on Thursday after a person took off from a vehicle and left a child behind, according to officials. Details were limited, and it was not immediately clear whether the child was hurt or where the person went after leaving the scene. According to NBC6 South...
Man electrocuted and killed while trimming tree in Dania Beach, BSO says
A man was electrocuted and killed while trimming a tree in Dania Beach Tuesday evening, authorities said. The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. in the 4500 block of Southwest 32nd Avenue. Broward Sheriff's Office officials said deputies and fire rescue workers responded, and the man was pronounced dead at...
Family of skateboarder who died in Fort Lauderdale remember his life, not death
The skateboarder, identified as Joey Czaplinski, moved to South Florida from Maryland not too long ago, with his family back home wanting to transfer his body there.
Police: Woman throws Gatorade in assistant principal’s face at Miami-Dade school
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A woman was arrested Tuesday by Miami-Dade Schools Police after she threw Gatorade in the face of an assistant principal, authorities said. According to an arrest report obtained Wednesday by Local 10 News, the incident occurred just before 4 p.m. Tuesday at Norland Middle School in Miami Gardens.
Florida red-light cameras ruled unconstitutional, leaving drivers wondering what they can get away with
A Broward County judge has handed down a ruling that could put fresh pressure on red-light camera enforcement across Florida, and drivers in other counties are already wondering whether their own tickets could be next.
Boca Raton leadership shakeup: Police chief leaves after 40 years
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — Leadership changes are happening in Boca Raton, according to a Thursday statement from the City Manager's Office. Boca Raton Police Chief Michele Miuccio, who had served for the past 40 years, has left her position with the city. Assistant Chief Elizabeth Roberts has been appointed Acting...
St. Patrick Day parade returns to Hollywood and one local hotspot is getting pumped...
Hollywood’s getting ready for its biggest event of the year. You don’t think we’re talking about the Oscars in Tinsel Town, do ya? No way. Our very own Hollywood is gearing up for its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade this Sunday. Even Kermit the Frog would agree — that’s a day when it’s easy being green.
Dogs available for adoption at Humane Society
The Humane Society of Broward County introduced several dogs available for adoption, including Priscilla, Scout, Ramen Noodle, Francine, Sampson, Paddy, Jessabelle, Dasher, Gracie Burns, Eeyore, Daisy, Rocky, Kong, Brownie, and Oreo. The post encourages people to visit, share, or send treats and toys to help these...
Underage spring breakers evicted from Miramar rental after complaints
A group of spring breakers was evicted from a home in Miramar Beach about 3 a.m. Wednesday after reports that someone had thrown glass bottles from a balcony.
