SWAT Breaches Bathroom After Man Barricades Himself and Fires Gun Inside Home
A man was arrested after barricading himself in a bathroom and firing multiple rounds inside an occupied townhome, prompting a SWAT response and evacuation of nearby residences. According to an arrest warrant filed in Broward County Circuit Court, Anthony Hardwick, 27, of Lauderhill, was arrested on March 11 after...
South Florida food bank serves more with less after federal program was cut
A South Florida food bank is serving 17% more people while distributing significantly less food, one year after the federal government eliminated a $420 million program that supplied local food banks with fresh, healthy groceries. Boca Helping Hands, a Boca Raton-based food pantry with multiple distribution centers...
A Florida Sports Bar Built From Two Old Restaurants Fused Together Serves Wings People...
Tucked along South Federal Highway in Dania Beach, Florida, Shenanigans Sports Pub is the kind of place locals have been talking about for decades. What started as a simple neighborhood bar has grown into a legendary hangout famous for its award-worthy wings, massive menu, and one-of-a-kind building. Built by...
Broward robbery victim accidentally shoots innocent bystander, police say
BSO says William Forhan was robbed and pursued the suspect, firing his gun numerous times. One of the bullets traveled into a home on NE 24th Ave., striking a woman in both legs and also hitting her pet cat.
15 Best Flanigan’s Menu Items Ranked
When Googling “Flanigan’s,” the first question that appears is: “Is Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill a Florida thing?” You’re goddamn right it is. Whether you call it Flanny’s, Big Daddy, Flan, the Flanster, the ‘Gans, Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill (boring), or even old-school names like Piranha Pat’s or Laughing...
BSO: Woman arrested after dog found dead, emaciated inside Dania Beach apartment
DANIA BEACH, Fla. — A Dania Beach woman was arrested Monday in connection with the death of a dog that authorities say was found inside her apartment late last year. The Broward Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect in an arrest affidavit as 39-year-old Vanessa Collada. Deputies said she...
Real Housewives Ticket-Switch Caper Busted At Boca Publix
Bodycam footage is shining an unflattering spotlight on a pair of reality-TV veterans in Boca Raton, where police say a months-long grocery scam was hiding in plain sight at a neighborhood Publix. Petrus "Peet" Viljoen and Melany Viljoen, who appeared on The Real Housewives of Pretoria, were pulled over on March 10...
Ex-Fort Lauderdale tennis coach gets 20 years for coercing, enticing 2 minors
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CBS12) — A former Fort Lauderdale tennis coach and grandson of an infamous tennis legend was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to coercing and enticing two minors into sexual activity. Daniel James Riggs’ sentence was imposed Thursday. Court records state he worked...
HOMETOWN HERO: Boca teen starts nonprofit to provide basic necessities to kids in need
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — At just 16 years old, this week’s ‘Hometown Hero’ is making sure other kids in our community who are less fortunate have the basic necessities they need to succeed. She’s also bringing hands-on educational programs to students in the Bahamas. It’s all happening through her nonprofit...
Man accused of Fort Lauderdale murder responsible for shooting another woman, police say
Nearly a month after police arrested a man for killing a woman and leaving her body next to a dumpster in Fort Lauderdale, police say he is also responsible for shooting someone else the same day. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, Altavious Powell shot a woman before murdering Daneshia Heller...

















