Sheriff Tony: Broward Sheriff’s Office Community Programs Break Cycles of Crime Through Prevention, Treatment,...
When most people think about a sheriff’s office, they imagine deputies responding to emergencies, making arrests and investigating crimes. While those responsibilities are critical, a true full-service public safety organization must also address what happens after an arrest. That is where the Broward Sheriff’s...
Boca Raton couple pleads guilty for roles in $50 million real estate fraud scheme
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Boca Raton couple has pleaded guilty for their roles in a $50 million real estate investment fraud scheme, federal prosecutors say. Jean Joseph, 55, and his wife, Janalie Camille Bingham, 44, ran and operated Wells Real Estate Investment LLC together since 2017, which they described as a...
Lauderhill Mall’s Big Comeback: First Major Makeover In Decades On Deck
Lauderhill Mall, the aging shopping staple along State Road 7 in Lauderhill, is finally in line for a serious facelift after decades of mostly holding steady. The owner is pushing a plan to transform a big, underused slice on the mall’s south side into mid-rise apartments and new street-front stores, a shift away...
“Let Me In, I’m Coming In Your House!”: Homeowner Arms Himself Against Woman Demanding...
A homeowner armed himself and warned he would shoot after a woman repeatedly demanded entry and tried forcing her way into the home while his wife and child slept inside, deputies said. According to a Lauderhill Police report, on March 26, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary...
4th arrest made in connection to 2024 Lake Worth brothel homicide
A Pompano Beach man faces capital murder charges in connection with a deadly robbery that left one man dead and another wounded in Lake Worth in September 2024. Rodney Augustin, 25, was arrested Tuesday on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit robbery with a firearm in the killing of Marco Escobar,...
Lanes blocked after overturned truck crash on I-95 North in Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on I-95 North involving an overturned truck in Boca Raton is backing up traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash just before Exit 45, Glades Road, at 10:55 a.m. In the latest update at 11:10 a.m., officials said that the...
Vendors face financial losses after Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale fails to deliver
Following the viral fallout of the Barbie Dream Fest in South Florida, local vendors are seeking accountability and refunds after the event failed to deliver on its promises. Organizers of the event, Mischief Management, recently agreed to refund ticketholders after disappointed fans took to social media to complain...
⚡ Broward County Utilities Jobs – Multiple Openings $120K+
Broward County’s utilities sector is hiring for several key roles that keep our water clean and systems running strong. From hands-on maintenance to high-level engineering, there’s something here for every skill set.
Parkland Man Arrested on Felony Charges in Alleged Exploitation of Elderly Victim
A Parkland man was arrested on two felony charges following an investigation into the alleged exploitation of a 75-year-old man, authorities said. Igor Shlafman faces charges of exploitation of an elderly person over $100,000 and unlawfully filing false documents, according to a joint announcement from the Broward...
Florida Fire Rescue Lieutenant, wife accused of locking child in room for years
A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue lieutenant and his wife were arrested on Tuesday after authorities say they locked their 12-year-old daughter inside a room in their home for years.
