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Four bomb threats across Treasure Coast in 8 days; Police investigate possible connection
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (412+ words) FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Police and the FBI are investigating a string of four bomb threats reported across the Treasure Coast over the last eight days, including the latest threat made against Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce. Three of the four…...
Teen motorcyclist, child killed in violent Deerfield Beach crash
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (205+ words) DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A teen motorcyclist and a child were killed in a violent Deerfield Beach crash Saturday night that left several others hospitalized, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of…...
West Palm Beach man faces burglary, stalking charges in apartment peeping case
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (186+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach man is accused of peeping around a woman’s apartment, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department. WPBPD says that Joshua Salem Simpson, 33, was arrested earlier this week after he repeated approached…...
Wellington man dies after stumbling into path of car on Military Trail, deputies say
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (216+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Wellington man died days after he was struck by a car on Military Trail in West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened shortly after 12:30 p.m. Sept. 5 near…...
Wrong arrest, alleged misuse fuel Flock camera debate
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (965+ words) FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — You probably wouldn’t notice a Flock camera driving by. But it notices you — your car, your license plate, where you were and when. The CBS12 News I-Team found examples of both. Lindsey Isaacs was 23 when Florida Highway Patrol…...
Bomb threat that prompted Martin County High School evacuation, search cleared
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (138+ words) WPEC A bomb threat at Martin County High School prompted the evacuation of students and staff Thursday afternoon After a search of the campus, law enforcement determined that no threat actually existed See also: Judge calls Boca Raton nurseâs…...
Body found near 57th Avenue and 10th Avenue North in Greenacres, PBSO says
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (110+ words) WPEC GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found in Greenacres on Thursday. PBSO says that around 2:00 p.m. Thursday, they received a call reporting that a body had been located near 57th Avenue…...
Man faces armed burglary, firearm charges after gun taken from unlocked Camry, PBSO says
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (258+ words) A man is accused of stealing a gun during a car burglary that happened in July 2024, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. PBSO says that Antwan D. Hampton, 20, was arrested for his role in a vehicle burglary that…...
PBSO: Speeding suspect said he was rushing to a Lil Baby concert, flees from deputies, FHP
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (254+ words) PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man speeding down the road had an interesting excuse for his high rate of speed, according to an arrest report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. PBSO says that Justin Jovan Lewis, 29, was arrested…...
Broward County officials subpoenaed in apparent statewide prosecutor probe, attorney says
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (261+ words) by Rafael Olmeda, South Florida Sun Sentinel BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Statewide prosecutors appear to be conducting an investigation related to Broward County’s review of whether the Sheriff’s Office should remain the law enforcement agency at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and…...