Broward commissioners shelve ‘Lauderdale County’ rebrand proposal
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The push to rebrand Broward County as Lauderdale County was met mostly with opposition on Thursday by commissioners. An agenda item to discuss the new name was withdrawn after several commissioners expressed concern about cost and effort. The county was named after Napoleon Broward, Florida’s...
Bye-bye “Broward?” Talks renew about changing Florida county’s name
CBS News Miami has found there's a lot of money on the line for the name change.
7-vehicle crash on I-95 in Broward sends multiple people to hospital
A seven-vehicle chain-reaction crash on I-95 southbound near Hallandale Beach sent multiple people to the hospital and temporarily blocked, according to FHP.
Procession for fallen Miami Beach sergeant arrives at Hard Rock Stadium ahead of memorial...
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A procession for a Miami Beach Police sergeant who was killed in a highway crash has arrived at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where a memorial service celebrating the decorated motorman’s life will be held. 7News cameras captured the hearse carrying the body...
Miami Lakes attorney charged in multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme
A Miami Lakes attorney is facing federal charges in a multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme involving investment funds, authorities said. Rodolfo Mario Blanco, 60, is facing 11 counts of wire fraud and 11 counts of engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property, according to the U.S. Attorney's...
Deerfield Beach man accused of shooting son, 19, over ‘heavy metal music’
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — A Deerfield Beach man appeared in court on Thursday on charges including attempted murder after deputies accused him of shooting his 19-year-old son in the hand in a dispute over music. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened on Sunday at the home...
Video shows Margate mom detained; later charged as daughter remains missing
Margate Police detained Passha Davis back in October after a Dollar Tree employee reported a shoplifter. Bodycam video obtained by CBS News Miami captured what happened next.
Police arrest Boca Raton man in Treasure Coast child predator sting operation
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A significant arrest was made in Stuart, detectives saying they stopped a predator before he could harm a child. The Stuart Police Department announced on Thursday that detectives, working alongside the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, began an investigation in September when...
Florida Woman Opts For $779,200 Lump Sum After Winning $2 Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announced today that Tricia Richardson Roberts, 46, of Lauderhill, has claimed a top prize from the $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game. Richardson Roberts visited the Lottery’s West Palm Beach District Office on July 14 to collect her winnings. Although the top prize is structured as $1,000 a...
Coconut Creek Crime Blotter: Home Invasion, $137K in Fraud Losses, and Multiple Arrests Reported
Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from November 4 to November 10, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period. Fraud and Theft. November 4: April Michele Schiel reported a fraud incident at Chase Bank ATM, 4809 Coconut Creek Parkway,...
