Family remembers woman murdered just days before her 25th birthday
A family is speaking out about the death of a young woman who was shot to death in Pembroke Pines last week, just days before her 25th birthday. Michelle Richardson is heartbroken over the death of her niece, Tiara Belizaire-Young. “Terrible thing, it’s a heinous crime, just terrible,” Richardson said...
Miami Beach police arrest suspect tied to multiple hotel burglaries, authorities say
Miami Beach police said 27-year-old Christopher Celestine has been linked to at least five similar burglaries.
Armed man killed after hours-long standoff with Broward deputies in Pompano Beach, authorities say
BSO said it happened shortly after 1:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of Bay Drive in Pompano Beach.
Assistant head of South Florida school arrested after allegedly stealing from Pembroke Pines mall
PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - The assistant head of school at Chaminade–Madonna College Preparatory was arrested after she allegedly stole apparel from a store inside Pembroke Lakes Mall. Raiza Echemendia, 48, is accused of entering the Pembroke Pines store on Sunday and stealing clothing and shoes, 11 items total,...
Security guard dies after golf cart veers off dock into canal in South Florida
DANIA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A tragic accident in Dania Beach has claimed the life of a security guard after his golf cart veered off a dock and into a canal, striking a yacht before sinking. The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) said the incident occurred just before 6 p.m....
Lauderhill cop once hailed as hero now on the other side of the law
LAUDERHILL, Fla. — The last time Officer Jason Reyes spoke publicly, it was about the life-saving actions that made him a hero. Now, jail records show the Lauderhill police officer is facing a criminal charge. Reyes, who helped rescue victims from a fiery crash in May of last year,...
Broward Catholic school administrator charged with grand theft, authorities say
According to arrest documents, 48-year-old Raiza Echemendia attempted to conceal 11 items of clothing and shoes, worth more than $876, inside her Coach bag.
Sunrise man accused of shooting roommate over car dispute
SUNRISE, Fla. — A 40-year-old Sunrise man is facing charges after police say he allegedly shot his roommate during a dispute over a shared car this past weekend. The suspect, identified by Sunrise police as Jabbar Guy Amonaa, faces one count each of attempted murder, illegal possession of a weapon as a convicted...
‘I’m going to jail for murder’: Homeless man accused of North Miami Beach stabbing
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A 56-year-old man accused of stabbing another man multiple times during a violent dispute in North Miami Beach back in June was arrested on Monday, police confirmed. Jail records show Gabriel Seth Jones is facing one count each of first-degree attempted murder with a deadly...
1 injured after partial roof collapse in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man has been injured following a partial roof collapse. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the area along Northwest 14th Street and Eighth Avenue on Monday night. Paramedics rushed the man to a hospital with minor injuries. The victim’s wife said they walked...