Man Accused of Pulling Knife on Family, Attacking and Spitting on Coral Springs Police...
A Coral Springs man was arrested after allegedly threatening his family with a kitchen knife during a domestic dispute and later assaulting officers. Coral Springs Police Department arrest records show Jacob Rayshad Burkhardt, 28, was arrested on June 27 and is facing four felony charges, including aggravated assault...
Tamarac Woman Arrested After Threatening to Kill Mother and “Bury Her by the Lemon...
A Tamarac woman was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill her mother during a domestic dispute. According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, on June 29, deputies reported to a residence located near the 9700 block of Northwest 67th Court after a 911 call alleged a domestic assault in progress.
Woman taken to hospital after suffering burn injuries in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A woman was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert Friday night after suffering burn injuries in Hollywood, authorities confirmed. Hollywood Fire Rescue officials said crews responded to a call reporting a burn injury and found a woman with visible injuries. They said she was...
Deputies search for missing Parkland man with heart condition
PARKLAND, Fla. – The Broward Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help Saturday in locating a 27-year-old man who they say went missing in Parkland on the Fourth of July. Authorities said Christian Nogueira was last seen around 9:35 p.m. Thursday near the 5700 block of Northwest...
New Florida law gives harsher penalties for excessive speeders
A new law went into effect July 1st, specifically aimed at giving harsher penalties for those excessively speeding. The law is aimed at drivers going 50 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit or someone who is driving at 100 miles per hour or more. If you...
Oklahoma Pediatrician Charged In Florida For 4-Year-Old Daughter’s “Drowning”
Cross-State Custody: Oklahoma Mom Faces Florida Murder Rap in Child’s Drowning. A tragic incident has led to the arrest of an Oklahoma pediatrician, Dr. Neha Gupta, in connection with the drowning death of her 4-year-old daughter in a residential pool in El Portal. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Homicide Bureau...
Rounds of rain to hit South Florida this Fourth of July weekend
Storms are expected to happen up until 4 p.m. Chantal will have no impact on Florida.
Not exactly a hidden gem: Boca Raton mayor makes pitch for more New Yorkers...
You've got to hand it to Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer. He’s not taking any chances. He’s putting out the word to New Yorkers that if they ever decide to move, there’s this little spot in Florida called Boca Raton they might want to consider. Yeah, I know. Boca Raton is not exactly an off-the-grid hidden gem. Telling...
Disbarred Florida lawyer gets 33 months for embezzling client funds
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CBS12) — A federal judge sentenced a disbarred Fort Lauderdale attorney to 33 months for pocketing over $600,000 in client funds. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said John Spencer Jenkins, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, was charged with wire fraud and money laundering. According to plea...
Broward County, FL, July 4th Celebrations Are Still On, Despite Rainy Conditions
Mother Nature might be throwing a tantrum, but Broward County isn't backing down from celebrating America's birthday. Sure, the weather forecast looks sketchy, but most cities are pushing forward with their July 4th -- Independence Day festivities on Friday.