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Video shows teens carving up golf course greens in reckless stunt, police say

Nypost · · 333 words · By Fox News
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Video shows teens carving up golf course greens in reckless stunt, police say Florida detectives are pursuing a group of teenagers whose late-night joyride across a local golf course left the pristine landscape scarred by deep tire tracks and thousands of…

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What happened

Video shows teens carving up golf course greens in reckless stunt, police say Florida detectives are pursuing a group of teenagers whose late-night joyride across a local golf course left the pristine landscape scarred by deep tire tracks and thousands of…

Why it matters

on Saturday, April 18, at the Weston Hills Golf Course, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO).

Common ground

Deputies responding to reports of suspicious activity arrived to find evidence of significant damage to the course’s greens.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/video-shows-teens-carving-up-florida-golf-…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A witness at the scene told deputies that several juveniles had been riding motorized bikes and a golf cart across the course.”
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Both NBC6 and the BSO report confirm that deputies responded to reports of juveniles riding motorized bikes and a golf cart on the course.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) is one of the nation's largest full-service public safety agencies with over 5,400 employees, including nearly 3,400 sworn law enforcement officers, detention…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broward_County_Sheriff's_Offic…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On February 14, 2018, a mass shooting occurred when 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 people and injur…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkland_high_school_shooting
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Southwest Ranches is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is a suburban community part of the Miami metropolitan area and is located on the eastern edge of the Everglades, 15 miles (24…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Ranches,_Florida
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Claim 2: “At least four teens are seen riding the motorized bikes across the course, while several others are seen driving a golf cart directly on the greens”
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Fox News and the BSO report specifically mention video footage showing at least four teens on motorized bikes and others in a golf cart on the greens.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jewish country clubs are country clubs in the United States and other Western countries whose membership is predominantly Jewish. They emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries as a response to widesprea…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The PGA Championship (often referred to as the US PGA Championship or USPGA outside the United States) is an annual golf tournament conducted by the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The P…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Weston is a master-planned city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The population was 68,107 at the time of the 2020 census. Located just west of Fort Lauderdale and 31 miles (50 km) to the no…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston,_Florida
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Claim 3: “The sheriff’s department has classified the incident as criminal mischief”
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Multiple sources, including the BSO report and news articles, explicitly state the incident was classified as criminal mischief.
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web search NEUTRAL — Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office Weston District are searching for a group of kids they said caused thousands of dollars in damages at a Weston golf course.
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/05/01/bso-kids-cause…
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web search NEUTRAL — Broward Sheriff's Office deputies said they responded to reports of criminal mischief on April 18. Teens are seen on video riding motorized bikes and a golf cart through Weston Hills golf course.
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web search NEUTRAL — Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's help to identify and locate a group of juveniles responsible for thousands of dollars in damages at a Weston, Fla. golf ...
https://www.foxnews.com/us/video-shows-teens-carving-up-golf…
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Claim 4: “It happened around 7:17 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Weston Hills Golf Course, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO).”
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Multiple independent news sources (Fox News, NBC6, and a BSO report) confirm the incident occurred at Weston Hills Golf Course on April 18 at approximately 7:17 p.m.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following events occurred in April 1977:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicolas Kim Coppola (born January 7, 1964), known professionally as Nicolas Cage, is an American actor and film producer. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Weston is a neighbourhood and former town in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The neighbourhood is situated in the northwest of the city, south of Highway 401 and Highway 400/Black Creek Drive, east of the H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston,_Toronto
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Claim 5: “Authorities said the behavior caused approximately $3,000 in damage, based on an initial assessment by golf course staff.”
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Only the Fox News source explicitly mentions the $3,000 figure. Other sources mention 'thousands of dollars' but do not specify the exact amount.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 19, 2023 · We have had 24 US presidents who have had a middle name. (middle names were very rare in the US before the 1800's. ). Of the 24 only 5 had middle names that were common as first names (…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 10, 2023 · Initial observation is the first observation you make. For example, you notice something and wonder why it happens or you see something and wonder what causes it.
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 2, 2025 · The term "initial medical report" is commonly used by workers' compensation insurance carriers. This report is typically generated after a worker sustains an injury on the job and outlin…
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Claim 6: “Anyone with information about the identities of the juveniles is urged to contact BSO Weston District Detective Maria Ropain at 954-626-4005.”
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The provided evidence for claim 6 consists of irrelevant search results regarding 'Business Services Online (BSO)' and does not mention Detective Maria Ropain or the specific phone number.
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web search NEUTRAL — Businesses and appointed representatives use BSO to report wages, manage payee reports, verify Social Security numbers, and conduct other services online.
https://www.ssa.gov/bso
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web search NEUTRAL — Employer W-2 Filing Instructions & Information Now, Business Services Online (BSO) suite of services provides you with 24/7, uninterrupted access.
https://www.ssa.gov/employer/
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web search NEUTRAL — Business Services Online (BSO) The Suite of Services allows organizations, businesses, people, employers, attorneys, non-attorneys representing Social Security claimants, and third-parties to exchange…
https://www.ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome.htm.
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Claim 7: “The Weston Hills Golf Course, a well-known facility in the area, features two 18-hole championship courses and covers over 300 acres of land.”
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The specific details about the two 18-hole courses and 300 acres are only mentioned in the Fox News snippet; other sources confirm the location but not the specific facility dimensions.
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web search NEUTRAL — Weston is best known for its connection with novelist Nard Jones (1904–1972), who lived in the city with his parents between 1919 and 1927, and whose first novel Oregon Detour was set in an Oregon tow…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston,_Oregon
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web search NEUTRAL — Weston is an affluent town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 15 miles (24 km) west of Boston. At the time of the 2020 United States census, the population of Wes…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston,_Massachusetts
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web search NEUTRAL — Weston is a master-planned city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The population was 68,107 at the time of the 2020 census. Located just west of Fort Lauderdale and 31 miles (50 km) to the no…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston,_Florida
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