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West Palm Beach man killed in Pompano Beach crash

West Palm Beach man killed in Pompano Beach crash

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach man died on Monday following a multi-vehicle crash in Broward County. On July 24, the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) responded to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. BSO says the crash...

'Pure Luck:' Serial shooter arrested after 16 incidents across Palm Beach County

'Pure Luck:' Serial shooter arrested after 16 incidents across Palm Beach County

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A shooting spree that spanned months and cities ended with a surprise takedown — and a handwritten hit list. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) held a news conference on Thursday afternoon saying it was...

Florida executes man for killing wife and kids in 1994, the 9th execution this year

Florida executes man for killing wife and kids in 1994, the 9th execution this year

Edward Zakrzewski was executed Thursday evening for the 1994 murders of his wife and two children in their Okaloosa County home, as Florida set a modern-era record for executions in a year. Zakrzewski, 60, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. at...

WATCH: Jimmy Black Was at the Helm of 1972 Mustangs, Brevard’s Most Prolific Prep Football Team of the 20th Century

SPACE COAST SPORTS HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT PROFILE WATCH: Jimmy Black led the most prolific prep football team in the history of Brevard County – the 1972 Merritt Island Mustangs. Black was at the controls of the ’72 Mustang offense that scored 426...

Department of Commerce Denies Orange County’s Vision 2050 Development Plans

Department of Commerce Denies Orange County’s Vision 2050 Development Plans

On June 3, 2025, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt the County’s highly anticipated Vision 2050 Comprehensive Plan and accompanying Orange Code, setting a new regulatory framework to guide growth and development in the...

Florida AG, Orange County at standoff over ICE assistance

Florida AG, Orange County at standoff over ICE assistance

(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Orange County mayor and commissioners are at a standoff over county officials working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention efforts through ICE’s 287(g)...

Florida's DOGE team eyes Jacksonville for financial review

Florida's DOGE team eyes Jacksonville for financial review

City leaders say the local DOGE effort has already uncovered millions in unused funds, but now, the state wants a deeper look. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville’s budget-cutting efforts are now on the state’s radar after leaders found millions in...

Synagogue sues Orange County, alleging religious discrimination

Synagogue sues Orange County, alleging religious discrimination

The Orlando Torah Center filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing Orange County of infringing on its religious freedom by denying the synagogue’s application to expand. County commissioners rejected the request in early July, though such zoning...

'Serial shooter' facing multiple charges in Palm Beach Co.

'Serial shooter' facing multiple charges in Palm Beach Co.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said a man accused of committing multiple shootings into occupied and unoccupied dwellings was arrested Thursday. The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Sterling Maloney. WATCH...

Orange County Sheriff's Office seeks crossing guards

Orange County Sheriff's Office seeks crossing guards

The Sheriff's Office is looking to hire 75 crossing guards before school starts Monday, Aug. 11. As children across Orange County head back to school, the people behind their safety on the streets return to work. Orange County Sheriff’s Office is...

Hillsborough County standoff raises veteran mental health concerns

Hillsborough County standoff raises veteran mental health concerns

On Wednesday, deputies say 29-year-old Andrew Tsinkelis, a recently discharged Marine, fired six shots and then barricaded himself inside a car. No one was injured. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A recent standoff in Hillsborough County is drawing...

Philanthropy Tank empowers young entrepreneurs in Palm Beach County

Philanthropy Tank empowers young entrepreneurs in Palm Beach County

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Students are being offered a unique opportunity to become entrepreneurs through the Philanthropy Tank program. The initiative allows young individuals to pitch their ideas to investors, aiming to address community...

Hillsborough pet shelter asks for residents’ help in protecting dogs from heat

Hillsborough pet shelter asks for residents’ help in protecting dogs from heat

With high temperatures continuing to grip Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is asking for the community’s help to protect dogs that are struggling in the heat. Officials said the pet shelter is over capacity with dogs and is...

Orange County mayor says he won’t be ‘bullied’ by Florida’s attorney general on ICE contract

Orange County mayor says he won’t be ‘bullied’ by Florida’s attorney general on ICE contract

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A political battle between Florida’s attorney general and the mayor of Orange County played out in front of cameras Wednesday. Mayor Jerry Demings told Channel 9 he is not going to let Attorney General James Uthmeier “bully”...

'A huge imposition': DOGE audit underway in Broward County

'A huge imposition': DOGE audit underway in Broward County

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency team arrived in Broward County on Thursday to conduct its planned two day audit — and programs like Broward's transportation surtax and climate change mitigation efforts appear to be under scrutiny....

Florida teacher drops out of 2026 Senate race

Florida teacher drops out of 2026 Senate race

Florida teacher Josh Weil, who lost a special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District in April, announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate. Weil on July 31 posted on Facebook that he dropped out for health reasons. Ashley Moody was...

Orthodox synagogue files discrimination lawsuit against Orange County

Orthodox synagogue files discrimination lawsuit against Orange County

The Orange County Commission denied the Orlando Torah Center’s application to expand its synagogue in the Sand Lake Hills community. Orange County is facing a federal lawsuit after the County Commission denied a Southwest Orange synagogue’s...

2 West Palm Beach men accused of sexually abusing young girl

2 West Palm Beach men accused of sexually abusing young girl

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Two West Palm Beach men are facing charges in connection with a child sexual battery investigation, officers announced Thursday. The two suspects, identified as Josue David Mendez-Sales, 26, and Pablo Neftaly Cobon-Mendez,...

The Laundrycares Foundation and Alliance Laundry Systems to Host Free Literacy and Laundry Day on August 22, 2025
Laundry Room Wash & Fold, Orlando, Florida

The Laundrycares Foundation and Alliance Laundry Systems to Host Free Literacy and Laundry Day on August 22, 2025 Laundry Room Wash & Fold, Orlando, Florida

Newswise — Orlando, FL (July 31, 2025) - The LaundryCares Foundation together with Too Small to Fail and Laundry Room Wash & Fold is excited to announce a collaborative initiative to promote early literacy in the Orlando, Florida community. This...

2 arrested in child sexual battery case in West Palm Beach

2 arrested in child sexual battery case in West Palm Beach

The West Palm Beach Police Department announced Thursday that two people were arrested in connection with crimes against a child.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsCourt documents note that Josue D. Mendez-Sales, 26, and Pablo N....

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