Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, FL, Grew From 1990 Opening Into The Largest Outlet Mall
Sawgrass Mills opened in Sunrise on October 4, 1990, as the third project of the Mills Corporation, with Arquitectonica shaping the alligator-like plan into a single-level outlet complex. The first stage stretched from BrandsMart USA and Sears Outlet past the Garden Food Court to Books-A-Million. A second stage...
The Humble Diner In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Biscuits And Gravy
In a world of flashy South Florida restaurants competing for your attention with molecular gastronomy and $30 cocktails, there exists a beacon of comfort food salvation in Fort Lauderdale that’s been serving up plates of pure happiness for decades. Lester’s Diner stands as a testament to the enduring power...
Boca Raton man accused of threatening to kill deputies in Florida Keys standoff
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Boca Raton man was arrested Saturday after deputies say he barricaded himself in a Florida Keys home and threatened to shoot and kill deputies. Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) says deputies were called to the 62000 block of the Overseas Highway in Conch Key at 9:42 p.m. on Saturday...
Shelter Dog In Florida Trembles With Fear Until One Person Drives Across The State...
Isabella, a one-year-old black Labrador with a mysterious past, was transferred to the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after arriving from another shelter. The constant noise and barking overwhelmed her. She curled into the corner of her kennel, eyes fixed on the floor, her body...
Humane Society of Broward seeks ‘furever’ home for Reese’s, other furry friends
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Humane Society of Broward County is introducing pets just in time for Halloween, including a playful dog named Reese’s and a shy but affectionate cat named Angel. Reese’s, a 1-year-old shepherd mix weighing about 39 pounds, is described as sweet, animated, and good...
Woman hospitalized after argument in Hollywood neighborhood leads to shooting
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - An early morning argument triggered trouble in a Hollywood neighborhood, sending a woman to the hospital, police said. Hollywood Police units responded to a 911 call of a possible shooting along the 2200 block of Madison Street, at around 5 a.m. on Saturday. Investigators said what...
South Florida People of Color Celebrates 10 Years of Impact at the Lyric Theater
MIAMI – The Lyric Theater in historic Overtown served as the backdrop as The South Florida People of Color (SFPoC) commemorated its 10th anniversary with a vibrant and deeply moving celebration. Themed “We All Matter,” the evening honored a decade of transformative work in equity, inclusion, and cultural education....
Man charged in 2024 Fort Lauderdale shooting that killed 3-year-old appears in court
One of four suspects who was charged with murdering a 3-year-old boy in a 2024 drive-by shooting in Fort Lauderdale appeared before a judge. Andre Saint Louis, 19, is facing first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges, alongside Antonio Carter, 20, and Tommie Allen, 19, for the July 21, 2024,...
Delray Beach SWAT raid uncovers half-pound of cocaine, stolen gun
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Delray Beach man with a history of drug trafficking was at the center of a SWAT raid that uncovered drugs, cash, and a stolen firearm. According to the Delray Beach Police Department (DBPD), at 8:51 a.m. Thursday, the Delray Beach SWAT team executed a search warrant on 131 NW 14th Ave...
West Boca Man, 51, Charged With Sending Threatening Messages to Girlfriend’s Teen Son
A West Boca man remains behind bars after being charged Sept. 25, 2025 with sending a series of harassing text messages to his wife’s former husband and her 15-year-old child, including what police allege to be explicit death threats with a firearm. Phillip Koeckritz, 51, of unincorporated Boca Raton, is facing...

















