Florida pulls plug on potent morphine-like drug: ‘We see immediate danger’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida is cracking down on the sale of a product some have compared to legal morphine. It’s called 7-OH. Experts say it could lead to death if abused. And until Wednesday, you could buy it at almost any smoke shop in the state. “We...
Broward to decline funds for North Perry’s aging air traffic control tower
Broward County is expected to turn away a state grant to start replacing the aging air traffic control tower at North Perry Airport. Aviation officials are recommending the county decline a roughly $358,000 grant at the upcoming county commission meeting on Aug. 21. They want the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
From Miramar to Lauderhill: Jamaica’s new US Ambassador makes South Florida debut
The August heat in South Florida carried more than just humidity last weekend—it pulsed with the rhythm of reggae, the aroma of jerk chicken, and the unmistakable energy of Jamaica’s 63rd Independence celebrations. At the center of it all was Jamaica’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States,...
Man transported to hospital after being shot in Aventura apartment complex
AVENTURA, FLA. (WSVN) - - A man is hospitalized following a shooting at an apartment complex in Aventura, officials say. The reported shooting happened at 700 Northwest 155th Lane just before noon on Thursday. First responders arrived at the scene and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to...
Margate Officials, Firefighters Divided Over Proposal to Merge Fire Department With BSO
Should the Margate Fire Department merge with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) or continue operating as a city service?. Members of the Margate Fire administration and the union that represents the firefighters adamantly want to become part of BSO. During an August 12 workshop meeting, many firefighters attended...
Prosecutors amend charges against Oklahoma pediatrician accused of smothering daughter in El Portal
EL PORTAL, FLA. (WSVN) - Prosecutors have amended charges brought against an Oklahoma pediatrician who has been accused of smothering her daughter and staging her death in El Portal. Neha Gupta, 36, was initially charged with first-degree murder after the death of her 4-year-old daughter while they were staying at...
Rush hour traffic slowed by police activity on I-95
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Southbound rush hour traffic on I-95 is being slowed Thursday morning after law enforcement block off one lane of the highway. The Florida 511 map shows drivers packed tightly from the 6th Avenue South all the way north to the Forest Hill Boulevard interchange.
Rapper Kodak Black accused of domestic violence amid custody battle
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — South Florida rapper Kodak Black is facing serious allegations involving domestic violence against the mother of two of his children as a contentious custody dispute unfolds in Broward County court, per CBS12's News Partner, the South Florida Sun Sentinel. According to police reports...
Delray Beach will not removing its Pride crosswalk yet
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Delray Beach does not plan on removing its Pride intersection any time soon. The noted rainbow crossing near Old School Square, that has twice been defiled by drivers doing burnouts, will stay that way for now, a city spokesperson confirmed. On Wednesday, city commissioners made the call...
Florida Good Samaritan Rescues Blind Senior Dog Whose Microchip Reveals Devastating Truth
When a Good Samaritan spotted a badly matted and neglected dog wandering near a school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, they were overcome with sadness. The twelve-year-old dog, later named Clara, was in awful condition, starving and dehydrated. She struggled to walk due to an injury, and her fur was infested with fleas...
