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Former Nordstrom employee accused of stealing over $4K through fraudulent returns
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (204+ words) PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A former Nordstrom employee is behind bars after investigators said she made eight fraudulent returns and deposited the proceeds into her bank account. A criminal complaint from the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department accuses Chelsea Schulz…...
DeSantis calls Flock license plate cameras 'out of control,’ urges overhaul
2+ week, 3+ day ago (346+ words) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for changes to the growing use of Flock license plate reader cameras, saying the technology has gone too far and could threaten Floridians’ privacy. DeSantis addressed the issue Wednesday during an…...
12 men arrested in Florida undercover child exploitation operation in Clay County
2+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) CLAY COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Twelve men were arrested during a four-day undercover child exploitation operation in Clay County, the sheriff’s office said. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said its Internet Crimes Against Children Unit led “Operation Firewall” with help from local,…...
Former FBI official says NYC arson attack suspect voiced anti-ICE, anti-government motives
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (461+ words) A man accused of carrying out what authorities describe as an anti-ICE attack is in custody after investigators say he detonated an explosive device outside a federal building in New York City and allegedly planned to kill federal employees and…...
19 people with ties to Florida's 'Trap Boys' gang plead guilty in bank fraud scheme
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (268+ words) President Donald Trump participates in a Roundtable at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the U.S. Army War College. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Nineteen individuals with ties to a Florida street gang called the "Trap Boys" have pleaded guilty to…...
West Palm Beach man accused of robbing multiple people at gunpoint at Boynton Beach hotel
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (313+ words) BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach man is accused of robbing multiple people at gunpoint at the Courtyard by Marriott in Boynton Beach on Monday. According to an arrest report from the Boynton Beach Police Department, the victims met…...
Florida woman accused of stealing neighbor's cane, destroying e-bike, assaulting officers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (428+ words) LANTANA, Fla. — Police say a 72-year-old woman defied a no-contact order, took her neighbor's cane at a Lantana spa, wrecked his e-bike, and assaulted officers while being arrested. Officers with the Lantana Police Department say they responded to a Lantana…...
Guest’s bizarre behavior sparks police standoff at five-star Palm House Hotel
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A stay at Palm Beach's five-star Palm House Hotel ended in a forced police entry after a guest allegedly barricaded himself inside and caused $1,500 in damage. A Virginia man is facing felony charges after police with the…...
Palm Beach County man gets 25 years in prison for child sexual abuse material offenses
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (231+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was caught with more than 100 files of child sexual abuse material, Palm Beach County State Attorney Alexcia Cox announced Friday. Travis E. McCree pleaded guilty to…...
Man known as 'G-Dog' accused of alleged machete attack in Belle Glade
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (263+ words) BELLE GLADE, Fla. (CBS12) — A man endured a terrifying ordeal after authorities say he was attacked by another man wielding a 12-inch machete, suffering injuries to his head, hand and ear on Thursday. According to an arrest report from the Palm…...