One person arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — A Palm Springs apartment became the center of a major drug investigation Wednesday morning after police uncovered more than 600 grams of cocaine and duffel bags filled with cash. At around 6 a.m., officers with the Palm Springs Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4500 block of...
Police recover over $100K after Boynton Beach business owner duped in wire transfer scam
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — More than $100,000 was recovered by police after a Boynton Beach business owner was tricked into wiring $170,000 to email scammers posing as a contractor. The Boynton Beach Police Department (BBPD) said that the victim received what appeared to be a genuine invoice —...
Broward County Announces Construction of New Privacy Wall Along Sistrunk Boulevard Starting July 2025
Residents along Sistrunk Boulevard can expect to see new construction in their area as Broward County's Public Works' Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division sets out to erect a privacy wall beginning July 7. The wall, which will stretch approximately 900 feet in length and stand 8 feet tall, is part of a project...
Pompano Beach’s Annual Free Tree Giveaway Returns to Boost Local Greenery
The City of Pompano Beach is once again gearing up for its environmental tradition — the Free Tree Giveaway. Scheduled for two Saturdays, July 12 and July 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the event promises to add a touch of green to local landscapes and support the city’s green initiatives. Taking place at the City...
Police safely locate 43-year-old man reported missing from Margate
MARGATE, Fla. – Margate police have safely located a 43-year-old man who they said was reported missing from an assisted living facility. According to police, Shaun St. Christopher Harrison was reported missing on Wednesday, but they confirmed Thursday that he has been located in “good condition.”. Authorities have...
South Florida public schools expect ‘significant’ impact after feds funding freeze
MIAMI – South Florida public schools were preparing for the consequences of the U.S. Education Department’s hold on more than $6 billion from six federal grant programs nationwide. The Education Department announced on Monday that the grants, which Congress appropriated, were not going to be disbursed on Tuesday...
Cops seek woman suspected of swiping over $4,600 in sunglasses from Pembroke Lakes Mall
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Police asked for the public’s help Thursday in identifying a woman who they say was caught on camera stealing more than $4,600 worth of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut at Pembroke Lakes Mall last month. The theft happened June 11, according to Pembroke Pines...
Hollywood, FL, 4th of July Holiday Schedule and Star-Spangled Spectacular Celebration Events
Hollywood, Florida, is throwing a big beach party this 4th of July, and you won't want to miss it! Despite the anticipated rainy conditions, the City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts will still host its annual Star-Spangled Spectacular Celebration on Friday and invites all local...
Boy hospitalized after bitten by fish in Fort Lauderdale ocean, Fire Rescue says
A boy was hospitalized Thursday afternoon after being bitten while playing in the ocean surf in Fort Lauderdale, according to the city’s Fire Rescue department. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. around 1000 Seabreeze Boulevard, said Frank Guzman, spokesman for the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. The fish bit the...
1 dead after crash between car and Brightline in Lantana
A collision between a vehicle and a Brightline train has closed down the intersection of West Pine Street and Dixie Highway in Lantana.