Crime
3 undocumented immigrants arrested after woman sexually battered, deputies say
Three undocumented immigrants from Guatemala are accused of forcing a woman into a vehicle and sexually battering her at two locations just west of Lake Worth Beach, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. Read More.
Florida man extorted over $80K from wife to fuel drug habit by claiming cartel involvement: police
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly pretending to be in a cartel and extorting over $80,000 from his wife to fuel his cocaine habit. Read More.
Neighborhood crime watch volunteer, 9-year-old son witness murder in Fort Lauderdale
Jason Fogelman leads a neighborhood watch at Fort Lauderdale’s Coral Ridge Isles. He said has had an eye on a house for rent on Airbnb, and he and his 9-year-old son witnessed a murder there on Saturday. Read More.
Woman fatally shot by ex-boyfriend while on FaceTime call
A man shot his ex-girlfriend while she was on a FaceTime call with three other people on Wednesday night, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department. Read More.
West Boca Raton Resident Charged in Violent Carjacking Incident Amid Community Shock
A West Boca Raton community was jolted today when one of its residents was nabbed by the cops, slapped with multiple felony charges related to a brazen carjacking incident. Read More.
Boca Raton woman, son and boyfriend charged with child sex abuse, livestreaming performances
A Boca Raton woman, her son and boyfriend are charged with capital sex crimes of abusing children under 12 — and livestreaming the abuse to a paying audience. Read More.
Florida gymnastics coach charged with having sex with 2 underage students
A South Florida gymnastics coach is in jail following accusations that he had sex with two girls when they were underage. Read More.
Person dead in Palm Beach Gardens apartment shooting
One person died in a shooting inside an apartment that appears to be domestic-related on Saturday afternoon, Palm Beach Gardens police say. Read More.
Alleged fake car dealership owner arrested for COVID-19 relief fraud in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach man was arrested for reportedly swindling over $347,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds back in 2021. Read More.
43 lbs. of marijuana, $5K in cash found inside West Palm Beach home while children present: PBSO
Forty-three pounds of marijuana was recovered from a home in West Palm Beach on Thursday morning. Read More.
Boca Raton Man Threatens To Kill Judges Online, Now Jailed
A Boca Raton man allegedly posted death threats against several Palm Beach County Judges to Facebook. John Mandia of 1560 SW 64th Way is now in jail — being held without bond. Read More.
4 arrested, 157 cited in Operation Hot Wheels to crack down on street racing
Seven people were arrested and 153 traffic citations issued in an effort to track down on street racing, called Operation Hot Wheels, by PBSO and West Palm Beach Police Department last weekend. Read More.
Major multi-agency operation targets suspected gang members in Riviera Beach
The Riviera Beach Police Department led a multi-agency effort to apprehend suspected gang members responsible for criminal activities in the city, the agency announced Saturday. Read More.
Rideshare Driver Arrested, Police Seek Victims Across South Florida
A rideshare driver operating across South Florida is facing charges filed by the Miami Police Department where detectives initially believed he was a suspect in financial crimes — but now believe he may be involved in physical attacks on women. Read More.
Boynton Beach man found guilty for threatening to kill Congress member
A Boynton Beach man was found guilty by a federal jury for threatening to kill a member of Congress and another person. Read More.
