Skylee Merino was located unharmed outside Atlanta after a Coral Springs police detective used investigative resources to determine her location, police said.
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3 PBSO Deputies Arrested After Inmate Battery, Cover-Up Allegations At Main Jail
Three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputies were arrested after investigators said an inmate battery inside the Main Detention Center was followed by false reports and witness intimidation.
Dirty Dining: Roaches, Unsafe Temperatures Trigger South Florida Restaurant Closures
State inspection records show emergency closures, repeat violations, and multiple high-priority food safety issues across Palm Beach and Broward County restaurants during the week ending May 3, 2026.
Bomb Threat Investigation at Town Center at Boca Raton Appears Linked to Possible Swatting Call
Boca Raton Police responded to Town Center at Boca Raton Tuesday night after an anonymous bomb threat triggered a large law enforcement presence at the mall.
Swatting Call Triggers Police Response at Boca Raton Middle School, No Threat Found
Police say a reported armed threat near Boca Raton Middle School appears to be a swatting call after officers found no suspicious activity.
BSO Hosting Broward Law Enforcement Memorial Service May 6 at Broward College
BSO will host the annual Broward County Law Enforcement Memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Broward College in Davie.