Coconut Creek Burglary Surveillance Operation of Couple Leads to Multi-Agency Chase
A Coconut Creek surveillance operation by BSO led to a multi-agency pursuit into Miami-Dade County, ending with the arrest of a couple accused of burglarizing work vans and stealing high-value tools. According to a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Johnny Batista, 19, of Lauderhill, and his girlfriend, Mayeli...
Broward Sheriff Tony takes budget fight to Tallahassee, but BSO’s budget numbers often don’t...
Broward Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony wants the State of Florida to force Broward County to give him a hefty budget increase. He wants it so badly that on Tuesday he and a team of his top brass will be in Tallahassee to appeal the county’s partial denial of his unprecedented billion-dollar-plus proposal.
Coral Springs Middle School Celebrates New Media Center
Coral Springs Middle School celebrated a newly renovated media center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and event attended by Broward Schools Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn and community leaders on February 20. The media center renovation project was made possible through the SMART bond program and is part of...
300-Unit Mixed-Use Tower Proposed at 3200 North University Drive in Coral Springs
A proposal has been submitted to the City of Coral Springs for 32 Hundred, an 11-story, 127-foot-tall mixed-use development planned for 3200 North University Drive in Downtown Coral Springs. The project is being developed by Cade Capital Partners and designed by Behar Font Architects. The tower would introduce 300...
Dania Beach Church Roof Crashes In, Miraculously Hurts No One
A Dania Beach church was left with a gaping hole in its roof Friday afternoon after a partial collapse that, remarkably, caused no reported injuries. Neighbors looked on as emergency crews rushed in, blocking nearby streets while aerial shots showed a huge section of roof torn open and piles of debris visible inside.
Police searching for missing 10-year-old in Florida
FLORIDA — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 10-year-old boy who was reported missing early Sunday morning. According to Boynton Beach police, Anthony Joseph Chase was last seen around 3:30 a.m. running eastbound from the clubhouse pool area at 4101 Mahogany Drive. The location is west of North...
Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood: Police
A man accused of killing a woman after her body was found in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood was arrested on Thursday, police said. Altavious Powell, 34, was charged with premeditated murder. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, on Wednesday, officers responded to the 200 block of Northwest 15th Avenue shortly before...
Miami Gardens man arrested after woman’s body found in Fort Lauderdale
A Miami Gardens man is facing a premeditated murder charge after a woman was found dead Wednesday morning, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department said. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Daneshia Heller, police said Sunday. Fort Lauderdale officers responded around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to the 200 block of...
Red Flag Warning to go into effect on Monday throughout South Florida: NWS
Due to an increased risk of fire damage, a Red Flag Warning will go into effect on Monday throughout South Florida, the National Weather Service said. According to the NWS, Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be under the Red Flag Warning. The Red Flag will take effect on Monday at...
Crash on southbound Florida Turnpike causes 5-mile pile up near Lake Worth Beach
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on the southbound Florida Turnpike has closed both lanes, with cars funneling through the shoulder to bypass the wreckage. According to FL511, the crash happened at 5:04 p.m. just before mile marker 90 in Lake Worth Beach. Traffic cameras show the...
