Traffic disrupted after major crash on I-95 South ramp near Exit 52, three lanes shut down

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash in Palm Beach County on I-95 South has blocked off 3 right lanes, according to Florida 511. 511 says that a major crash occurred around 6:10 p.m. on the I-95 South ramp near Exit 52, which is located by State Road 806 and Atlantic Avenue West. Details regarding the crash are unknown at this time.

Residential Streets Are No-Thru Truck Zones: Commercial Semi-Trucks Cutting Through Miami Springs

The quiet, tree canopy-lined streets of Miami Springs are meant for families, walkers, golfers, and local residential traffic. However, local residents have recently witnessed and documented an alarming trend: large commercial semi-trucks—including massive multi-car haulers—squeezing through quiet, residential neighborhood blocks. A prime example of this occurred this week,...

Florida city bets $1 rides can help drivers skip short car trips

Florida city traffic gets a $1 option with new electric shuttle. West Palm Beach has introduced West Palm Move, a new electric transportation network designed to provide residents, workers, and visitors with an alternative to driving for short trips. The fixed-route service costs $1 per ride and connects Northwood Village...

Greenacres Parents Turn Manatee Elementary Streets Into Gridlock, Neighbors Demand Fix

Traffic complaints around Manatee Elementary in Greenacres have focused on morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal, when vehicles have crowded nearby streets and, residents say, damaged lawns, blocked driveways and created safety risks in the Lake Charleston community. A WPTV report documented parents stopping in travel lanes when roadside parking was...

Miami-Dade restores early-morning bus service, boosts public safety spending in new budget

Miami-Dade County will restore early-morning service on dozens of bus routes and increase funding for public safety under its newly adopted budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved the budget following its second and final public hearing on Sept. 17. The spending plan keeps the county’s operating property tax rate unchanged while maintaining funding for several community programs.

Brightline Defends $45 Million Safety Program as South Florida Death Toll Reaches 182

Brightline is making a $45 million safety program the centerpiece of its defense as the railroad faces renewed scrutiny over deaths along its Florida corridor. At an appearance in Oakland Park, Chief Executive Patrick Goddard defended the company’s safety record and finances while acknowledging that the company still faces major work on fencing, crossings and its balance sheet.

Broward flooding strands cars, swamps Fort Lauderdale

Heavy storms flooded streets across Broward County, stalling cars and leaving some pedestrians wading barefoot.

Storm-induced flooding traps travelers in bumper-to-bumper traffic at FLL

FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - The heavy rain and severe storms that rolled through South Florida caused flooding near the entrances and exits of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, creating widespread gridlock for travelers. 7News cameras captured heavy congestion along Perimeter Road and Federal Highway, disrupting travel to passenger...

Tamarac Offers Temporary Overnight Parking Decals for Eligible Residents

Tamarac residents who live in neighborhoods with overnight parking restrictions can apply for a temporary parking decal when they need short-term parking for guests, home improvements, or other circumstances. The city’s Temporary Parking Decal Program is available only to residents of neighborhoods with overnight parking restrictions. Applicants must provide proof...

Broward Storms Turn Streets Into Lakes, Snarl Flights at Fort Lauderdale Airport

Heavy downpours swept across northern Broward County, turning streets into lakes, snarling traffic and delaying flights at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The rain flooded roads throughout the area, creating treacherous driving conditions for commuters and stranding students trying to get to and from school. Among the hardest-hit spots was Northeast...

Live updates: Today's South Florida news

Find live updates of the latest breaking news across South Florida. For a deeper dive, check out our home page or local collection. The United States Coast Guard on Monday offloaded more than $57 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades. According to the USCG, the seizure...

Crash on Florida’s Turnpike causes 2-mile backup in Palm Beach Gardens

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on Florida's Turnpike is causing about two miles of slow-moving traffic Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach Gardens. According to FL511, the crash was reported around 1:17 p.m. on the southbound Turnpike between the PGA Boulevard and Bee Line Highway Exits. The...

School traffic chaos angers residents near this school

Some Greenacres residents are reaching out to WPTV with concerns about traffic and safety around Manatee Elementary School, saying parents dropping off and picking up students outside nearby neighborhoods are creating problems on local roads.

Flooding leads to stalled cars, detours in Fort Lauderdale

Flooding Shuts Down Westbound Sample Road, Blocks Sawgrass Expressway Access

Flooding closed all westbound lanes of Sample Road beginning at Sportsplex Drive Thursday afternoon, according to Coral Springs Police. The closure prevented drivers from entering the Sawgrass Expressway from Sample Road in either direction. Police also said the southbound off-ramp at the Sample Road interchange was closed. Crews were working...

Brightline launches free direct shuttles to Hard Rock Stadium for Bruno Mars, Karol G and Usher concerts through 2026

Parking at a concert venue, on top of already expensive tickets, can get pretty pricey. Add in the effort and time it takes to get there and suddenly, catching your favorite artist feels more like a mission than an exciting night out. Fortunately, Brightline has announced complimentary shuttle service between...

Fort Lauderdale Blesses 249-Unit Tower, Cuts Parking by 30 Percent

Fort Lauderdale's City Commission has signed off on a considerably bigger version of Astor Progresso Village, an apartment building at 4 NW 7th Street that now carries 249 residential units, 81 more than developer Midtown Capital Partners originally proposed. To get there, the Miami-based firm won city approval to shrink required parking, exceed the standard building floorplate, and slash the setback along the adjacent Florida East Coast Railroad tracks from 30 feet down to just four.