Public Defender Repping Slain Florida Mayor’s Husband Trying to Withdraw From Case
Public Defender Repping Slain Florida Mayor's Husband Trying to Withdraw From Case
20 rescued in separate incidents in Fort Lauderdale as high-risk rip currents affect South...
As high-risk rip currents affected South Florida on Sunday, 20 people in Fort Lauderdale were rescued in separate incidents, fire rescue said. According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, those 20 people were rescued in 12 separate incidents. Fire Rescue said that 34 people were rescued in 18 separate incidents on...
Weather Impact Days: Rain, gusty winds expected across South Florida through midweek
South Florida is heading into a wetter and breezier stretch of weather as a cold front slows over the region. Rain chances increase late on Monday, with a mix of sun and clouds and showers and thunderstorms developing along the sea breeze in the afternoon. Rain will continue into the evening north of Lake Okeechobee with heavy rainfall possible.
VIN’S PEOPLE: A chance encounter with first man on the moon
The Artemis II moon mission brings to mind a favorite story. This was early 1979 when yours truly was working in Boca Raton. It was a Saturday morning at The Bull and Bear, a popular downtown restaurant run by Jim and Toni Brez , a real pistol. Anyway, I’m sitting at the counter and notice two couples enter who sit in a booth by the door...
This Florida Deli’s Sandwiches Have Reached Legendary Status Among Locals
Tucked away in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Laspada’s Original Hoagies has been feeding hungry locals and visitors with overstuffed sandwiches that keep people coming back for decades. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, this counter-serve spot has built a cult following that extends far beyond South Florida. Walk in and you’ll witness an assembly-line spectacle where meat gets sliced fresh and...
Florida Shelter Dog Thought He Had A Family Until One More Goodbye Proved Otherwise
One of the hardest parts of working in animal rescue is trying to make sure every dog ends up in a home where they are truly loved and understood. Sadly, that does not always happen. Far too often, shelter workers are left watching dogs come back through their doors after being abandoned by the very people who once promised to keep them forever.
Coral Springs Man Accused of Beating Pregnant Girlfriend, Forcing Barefoot Escape
A Coral Springs man is accused of beating his pregnant girlfriend, pouring liquor on her, and ripping off her wig before she fled barefoot to call 911, police said. According to a Coral Springs Police Department arrest report, Darion Javarius Johnson, 32, was arrested on March 29 and charged with aggravated battery after officers responded to a 911 call originating near the 10700 block of Northwest 43rd Court.
70 violations! The most of any restaurant all year
One restaurant stood out for all the wrong reasons, racking up a staggering 70 violations, the most we’ve seen in a long time and the highest of any restaurant in South Florida so far in 2026. It’s Peking One on North Kendall Drive. Inspectors documented everything from rodent...
BSO firefighter-paramedic dies after medical emergency at Fort Lauderdale airport
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony announced the unexpected loss of a Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic who suffered a medical emergency while on duty Easter Sunday morning. Around 6:55 a.m., Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and fire rescue personnel responded to a medical call inside the Palm...
Deputies search for missing, endangered 71-year-old Lake Worth Beach man
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies are seeking the public's help in the search for an endangered 71-year-old man last seen in Lake Worth Beach. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating Joseph Alexis, who was last seen on Saturday. According to...
