Florida couple busted in explosive car title scam with GT-R and 911
Federal prosecutors say a South Florida husband and wife turned a Davie luxury dealership into the hub of a sprawling title fraud operation that touched some of the most coveted performance cars on the market, including a Nissan GT-R and a Porsche 911. Investigators allege the couple quietly converted salvage and...
Bugs discovered inside the pasta and inside the oven! Restaurant ordered shut
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered Patrizia’s in Deerfield Beach, Hoagie Bear Subs in Naranja, and Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay to shut down last week after inspectors uncovered widespread sanitation problems. Records show roach and insect activity...
Body found after missing boxer’s truck pulled from Broward canal
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Friends and family of 35-year-old boxer Jonathan Scibica gathered in a prayer circle Sunday near a Broward County canal as his truck was pulled from the water just yards away. A yellow tarp covered the windshield as the vehicle was pulled up. “A bunch of...
Lao Hu Tong Brings Refined Asian Cuisine with Soup Dumplings to Coral Springs
A new Asian style restaurant has opened in Coral Springs. Lao Hu Tong, located at 2554 North University Drive, offers refined dishes from China and Asia. The signature dish is handmade soup dumplings made fresh daily with paper-thin wrappers and juicy broth. Diners can build a meal with pan-fried dumplings...
Rape of student reported on campus of Florida Memorial University, police say
A Florida Memorial University student reported she was raped on campus early Sunday , according to the Miami Gardens Police Department. The sexual battery was first reported by CBS4 News Miami , the Miami Herald’s news partner. Miami Gardens police responded shortly after 7 a.m. to a sexual battery on the Florida...
Hialeah mayor slams Netflix for misrepresenting city in The Rip, explores legal action
HIALEAH, Fla. (CBS12) — Hialeah’s mayor is slamming Netflix for a defamatory portrayal in Netflix's The Rip, noting the film’s $24 million crime plot actually transpired in Miami Lakes. The new Netflix movie stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and is inspired by a $24 million cash...
Miami-Dade firefighter Andrew Brandon remembered at celebration of life
MIAMI — Family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered Sunday to honor Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighter Andrew Brandon, remembering his service and the impact he had on those around him. A procession formed outside as Brandon’s casket was brought inside, marking a celebration of life filled with emotion and...
Plantation detectives respond to fatal shooting at Hampton Inn
PLANTATION, Fla. — On Sunday, detectives were investigating a fatal shooting that frightened a hotel’s guests on Saturday night in Plantation. Plantation police officers responded to a night shooting at the Hampton Inn, at 7801 SW 6 St., and found a man dead in the parking lot. A...
Woman confronted by police after Facebook post demands investigation
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Archbishop of Miami leads ride to help those suffering from addiction
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A group of bikers joined the Archbishop of Miami on Sunday morning in Miami-Dade County. Archbishop Thomas Wenski led them on a ride from Doral to Key Largo. The group was fundraising for St. Luke’s Center, an award-winning rehab facility. “Addiction is a disease...
