Police: 1 arrested after shooting leaves senior amputee dead at Sunrise apartment complex
A suspect was taken into custody after police say a shooting at a Sunrise apartment complex left an elderly man dead overnight Wednesday.
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FBI accuses 6 of armed Margaritaville kidnapping involving blowtorch torture, extortion
Six men are facing federal charges in connection with an armed kidnapping and robbery that began in the parking garage of the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, involving torture with a blowtorch, a gunshot and extortion, according to court documents made public on Wednesday.
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Video shows Pompano Beach firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain
A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
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South Florida firefighters honored for saving boy’s life
Two South Florida first responders were honored for saving a young boy’s life.
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State Sen. Shevrin Jones announces campaign for U.S. House seat
A new candidate has emerged in the race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who recently announced her retirement.
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Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship
A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.
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Broward BJ’s employee had illegal side hustle, cops say: Shipping stolen store goods across US
A 52-year-old BJ’s Wholesale Club employee is facing charges after allegedly stealing from his workplace.
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Upgraded Broward 911 will let callers livestream to dispatchers
Callers to Broward County’s 911 center will be able to livestream video to dispatchers, giving them ― and responders ― a clearer view of an emergency situation, officials say.
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School bus stop arm cameras coming to Broward after unanimous vote
AI-powered cameras designed to catch and cite drivers illegally passing stopped school busses are set to launch this coming school year.
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Man faces DUI manslaughter charge for crash that killed friend on I-95
A South Florida man is facing serious charges after police said he caused a crash that resulted in the death of his passenger.
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Broward detective releases video of 2 wanted for Oakland Park burglary
Broward Sheriff’s Office Detective Danny Perez asked the public for help on Tuesday with identifying two burglars who stole from All American Marine Service in Oakland Park.
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Mother to judge: Fatal shooting in Lauderhill ‘could have been prevented’
Reginald Merisma had threatened Anthony Johnson before Johnson, 35, called 911 on Sunday, and police officers found Merisma, 35, dead, according to the Lauderhill Police Department.
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Could another earthquake in the Gulf hit? Here’s the aftershock forecast
A rare magnitude 6.1 earthquake near western Cuba that was felt across parts of Florida on Monday could be followed by aftershocks in the days and weeks ahead, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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BSO: Miami-Dade couple travels to Broward with daughter to steal SUV
A couple from Miami-Dade County was arrested last Friday after they traveled to Broward County with their daughter in order to steal a vehicle, authorities said.
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Man accused of masturbating near girl on Broward County Transit bus
A 30-year-old man was arrested Sunday by Margate police, nearly two weeks after he allegedly masturbated in front of an 11-year-old girl while they were riding a Broward County Transit bus, authorities said.
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Woman fatally struck by car in Fort Lauderdale
Authorities in Broward County are investigating after a pedestrian was stuck by a vehicle.
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Arrest made in fatal Lauderhill shooting
Police arrested a 35-year-old man in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday in Lauderhill.
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Worker at Fort Lauderdale food store shoots at man after argument, police say
A woman grinned big in her Broward County booking photo after police said she had just opened fire on someone and his vehicle while working at a food store in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. Authorities said the victim’s 1-year-old was inside the car at the time.
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Off-duty first responders help save boy, 5, who nearly drowned at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea resort
The Broward Sheriff’s Office has released new video showing the moments two off-duty first responders jumped into action to save a child’s life.
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Search at FLL reveals videos showing man engaged in Colombia child sex tourism, feds say
Federal agents said they made a disturbing discovery on a man’s two cellphones after he arrived on a flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: evidence that he was engaged in international child sex tourism.
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Moldy food! Rodent issues! Restaurant ordered shut!
Records show that since July 2024, Sichuan Fish Restaurant (Sichuan Cuisine) has been inspected nine times.
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Man found fatally shot in driveway in Lauderhill neighborhood, police say
A man was found fatally shot late Sunday night in a Lauderhill neighborhood, police said.
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Man accused of hitting deputy, fleeing crash appears before judge
Sean Alexis appeared before a Broward County judge Sunday, days after Fort Lauderdale police arrested him in connection with a crash involving a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy.
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Fire forces Lauderdale Lakes family from their home
A Lauderdale Lakes family has been forced out of their home after a fire broke out on Sunday.
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Man arrives to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after reports of shooting in Lauderhill
Authorities in Broward County are investigating a reported shooting.
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‘I’m happy to be alive’: South Florida woman thanks sister for helping her through cancer treatment
Sunday is national cancer survivor day, and across South Florida, survivors, family members, and caregivers are taking time to celebrate how far they’ve come.
Lauderhill’s Walk for Peace brings community together to honor gun violence victims
Residents, families and community leaders gathered Saturday for the city of Lauderhill’s Walk for Peace, a community event focused on unity, healing and raising awareness about gun violence.
Humane Society of Broward County seeks ‘furever’ home for Madonna, Mariah and other furry friends
Cherie Wachter of the Humane Society of Broward County introduced two 9-week-old kittens, Madonna and Mariah, to Local 10 viewers on Saturday, highlighting the pair’s search for permanent homes.
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Police arrest man in connection with hit-and-run that left BSO deputy hurt in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale police have arrested a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run crash that they say left a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy hospitalized Friday evening.
FWC: Woman, 31, dies after being struck by boat while snorkeling off state park in Broward
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigators are seeking additional information in the death of a Hollywood woman whose body was found washed ashore on a Broward County beach after authorities determined she was killed in a boat strike.
Family remembers father killed by wrong-way drunk driver in Broward County
Nicholas Addis, a 36-year-old father with a 2-year-old son named Everson, is being remembered by his family after he was killed nearly two months ago by a wrong-way drunk driver along Sample Road in Broward County.
Detectives identify Californian woman who died while snorkeling off state park in Broward
Kellie Williams, an experienced swimmer and American Airlines flight attendant who was born in California and lived in South Florida, died while snorkeling off Broward County. She was 30.
Broward’s free FIFA World Cup watch parties will be at in-door arena for 18,000
There will be four free FIFA World Cup watch parties at the Amerant Bank Arena, an indoor arena that can host 18,000 guests in Sunrise.
Rita Case named Broward County PBA’s Humanitarian of the Year
Rita Case, president, CEO and owner of Rick Case Automotive Group, has been named the Broward County Police Benevolent Association’s 2026 Humanitarian of the Year.
Deputy’s video shows ‘incredible rescue’ from sinking car in Pompano Beach
The Broward Sheriff’s Office released a video on Friday showing a woman’s rescue from a sinking car.
Hollywood man accused of traveling to meet minor for sex
A 34-year-old man from Hollywood was arrested Thursday on a warrant, months after he allegedly tried to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex, authorities said.
‘You can’t give up’: South Florida teacher shares cancer survival story ahead of Survivors Day
There are more than 18 million cancer survivors living in the United States, a number that continues to grow thanks to earlier diagnosis and an expanding range of treatments.
Police: Woman vanishes off Dania Beach, washes ashore dead in Hollywood Beach
A woman was snorkeling or diving in the ocean off Dania Beach when she vanished and later washed ashore dead at Hollywood Beach, according to the Hollywood Police Department.
Miami Gardens pastor convicted of grand theft has community control changed to probation
A Broward County judge has granted convicted felon and Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon’s request to end his community control sentence early, converting the remaining portion of his sentence to probation and removing him from the most restrictive form of court supervision imposed in the case.
Man accused of deadly wrong-way DUI crash in north Broward
Broward County deputies arrested a man on Wednesday who’s suspected of killing another man in a wrong-way, drunken-driving crash earlier in the year.
Massimo seeks ‘furever’ home as Broward County Animal Care promotes upcoming adoption event
A 70-pound mixed-breed dog named Massimo is still searching for a forever home after spending nearly five months at Broward County Animal Care.
Hollywood detectives investigate woman’s death after her body washes ashore
Homicide detectives were investigating a woman’s death on Thursday morning, hours after her body washed ashore in Hollywood Beach, according to the Hollywood Police Department.
1 in custody after SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines community
A suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning following a SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.
Good Samaritan honored for helping survivors of plane crash near North Perry Airport
For the first time, one of the Good Samaritans who helped rescue two people from a plane crash near North Perry Airport is speaking publicly about what happened.
Millions for child advocacy could disappear in Broward under DeSantis property tax plan, CEO warns
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is funded by property taxes.
‘A little bit of embarrassment’: Family of elderly scam victim hoping to educate others
Family members of an elderly woman who was targeted by scammers are speaking about the crimes.
Miramar residents with parked RV homes may face fines if commission passes new ban
Some Miramar residents who use recreational vehicles as parked homes could face an initial fine and a daily fine if a new ban passes on Wednesday night.
Temple Beth Emet starts Holocaust Survivor Day celebration early with nearly 130 stories in Cooper City
Hana Altarac, whose Jewish family, including her father and sister, died at the Dachau concentration camp in Germany, marked her 106th birthday on Jan. 31.
Deputies seek girl, 14, reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Wednesday in locating a 14-year-old girl who they say went missing this past weekend.
Google wants to flood South Florida with millions of mosquitoes ― but these fight disease
They suck blood, spread illness and swarm, and now tech giant Google wants to unleash tens of millions oGoogle offering to help fight mosquitoes in South Florida by unleashing millions that are infected f mosquitoes in Florida and California.
Deerfield Beach commissioners approve resolution to potentially take legal action against BSO
Deerfield Beach commissioners meet on Tuesday night, and their agenda includes a resolution to take “all necessary actions” against the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
JetBlue growth at FLL gives Broward mayor hope after Spirit shutdown
Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen was excited about JetBlue’s expansion at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
JetBlue plans new Fort Lauderdale flights to Venezuela
JetBlue recently announced plans to offer direct flights to and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela.
Food For The Poor prepares for hurricane season long before storms form
While hurricane season is only just beginning, preparations at Food For The Poor started months ago.
Police in Hollywood search for missing woman
Authorities in Broward County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman.
Marijuana toxicity cases rise among pets as legalization expands
As medical marijuana becomes more widely legalized, veterinarians are seeing an unintended consequence affecting pets.
‘It was Vic in the orange Buick’: Pompano Beach Citgo shooting leads cops to ‘well-known’ felon
Broward County deputies arrested a convicted felon after a weekend shooting at a gas station in Pompano Beach.
Memorial Healthcare System to open new emergency room in Miramar
The Memorial Healthcare System plans to open a new freestanding Emergency Room on June 8 in Miramar.
Over 70% of Colombians in U.S. vote for de la Espriella, pro-Trump presidential candidate
More than 70% of Colombian voters in the United States voted for Abelardo de la Espriella, a supporter of President Donald Trump, according to the country’s national registry.
Steak n’ Shake n’ rodent issues! South Florida restaurant ordered shut
After a week off, Dirty Dining is back with several South Florida restaurants ordered shut by state inspectors.
Student arrested at South Broward High School after allegedly running through metal detectors
A student at South Broward High School in Hollywood was taken into custody Monday morning for causing a disruption at a school function, authorities said.
Broward deputies find 17-year-old girl after she vanished on Thursday
Authorities in Broward County are searching for a missing teenager.
Colombians across South Florida line up early to cast ballots in presidential election
Several Colombian voting precincts were open in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties on Sunday.
Family seeks answers after Oakland Park standoff ends with deputy-involved shooting death
Family members of Dominick “Kevin” Almonte say he was loving and cared for by many people, and they are mourning his death following an hours-long standoff with deputies in Oakland Park.
Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for Hunter, other furry friends
A 6-month-old puppy named Hunter is hoping to find his forever home at the Humane Society of Broward County.
Up for Debate: Is mindset more important than self-care in staying youthful?
Local 10 wants to know: Does mindset or lifestyle matter more when it comes to staying young?
Broward animal shelter hits capacity, waives adoption fees under emergency campaign
Broward County Animal Care says its emergency response campaign, Code Home, remains in effect as the shelter continues operating beyond its dog kennel capacity.
Deputy shooting follows hourslong standoff with armed, barricaded man in Oakland Park
A deputy-involved shooting occurred Friday evening in Oakland Park after Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies spent hours trying to negotiate with a man who had barricaded himself inside an apartment while armed with a knife, authorities said.
City Furniture credit card fraud probe nets arrests in Miami-Dade and Broward
After a City Furniture credit card with the stolen identity of a man in Torrance, California, was approved, a woman in Miami went shopping, according to deputies.
South Florida teacher sought to ‘bait’ students ‘into sending nude pictures,’ feds say
FBI agents arrested a South Florida teacher following a raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Thursday, accusing him of sending and receiving videos of children being sexually abused ― and discussing attempts to get explicit photos of his students.
DeSantis addresses immigration enforcement, property taxes during stop in Davie
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was at the Florida Highway Patrol post in Davie to speak about immigration enforcement, but he also addressed another hot-button issue: property taxes.
From 1 child’s tragedy, a legacy of hope: How Firewall Centers is transforming thousands of young lives
What began as a simple act of compassion in response to a heartbreaking tragedy has grown into Firewall Centers, a nonprofit organization serving thousands of Broward County students every day through free after-school education, mentoring and life-changing support.
Small plane crashes on psychiatric hospital campus near North Perry Airport; 2 hospitalized
A small plane crashed Friday morning near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.
Broward teacher accused of trying to have ‘inappropriate relationship’ with student
A Broward County public school teacher was arrested Thursday and booked into the Broward County Main Jail, records show.
Caribbean music icons bring ‘A Journey to Kingston’ to Miramar
South Florida’s Caribbean culture will take center stage in Miramar this weekend as “A Journey to Kingston” brings together some of dancehall and reggae’s biggest names for a night of music and nostalgia.
Man accused of leaving girl, 5, in hot car for nearly an hour in Coconut Creek
A 23-year-old Lauderdale Lakes man is accused of leaving a 5-year-old girl unattended in a locked vehicle for about 50 minutes Wednesday outside a restaurant in Coconut Creek, according to police.
Immunotherapy giving new hope to patients with advanced melanoma
A big win is emerging when it comes to treating the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Ex-doctor pleads no contest in Broward child sexual abuse material case, records show
A former anesthesiologist pleaded no contest Wednesday to multiple charges after authorities said he sent himself photos and videos of children being sexually abused, court documents show.
Pompano Beach couple jailed after young daughter tests positive for cocaine, deputies say
A husband and wife are facing child neglect charges after Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said one of their young daughters tested positive for cocaine.
Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for Diego, other furry friends
An 8-week-old kitten named Diego is among the many cats available for adoption this week at the Humane Society of Broward County, shelter officials said Thursday.
Hollywood SWAT raid nets child sexual abuse material suspect
A SWAT situation on Wednesday in Broward County led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man suspected of possessing child pornography.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz seeks re-election in South Florida’s newly drawn 25th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz on Thursday announced he is running for Florida’s newly drawn 25th Congressional District.
Surge of Caribbean moisture moves in, soaking parts of South Florida
The expected surge of Caribbean moisture has arrived with nearly 3 inches of rain in some spots Thursday morning.
Free haircuts help Dania Beach students feel confident for school ceremonies
At Collins Elementary in Dania Beach, dozens of students received fresh haircuts Wednesday ahead of their end-of-the-school-year ceremonies, helping them walk into the special day with a little more confidence.
Video shows 3-vehicle crash with 1 dead, 3 injured in Deerfield Beach
Fedeline Alexis Saint Cyr died after she was ejected from a white 2023 Land Rover Discovery during a crash in Deerfield Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. She was 59.
Broward prosecutors move forward with appeal of Miami-Dade deputy’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ immunity
Rodolfo Mirabal remains the only one out of four Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies whose case was on appeal after dismissal over a 2019 fatal shootout in Miramar, according to the Broward State Attorney’s Office on Wednesday.
As war with Iran possibly nears end, is Cuba next?
As the war with Iran is possibly coming to an end, many in South Florida are wondering if Cuba is next.
Chemical drone attack training exercise held at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
First responders in Broward County held what they called a large-scale emergency response training exercise on Wednesday morning.
Man convicted of running cocaine trafficking ring out of Broward County, Florida AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday that a 45-year-old Broward County man had been convicted of crimes related to cocaine trafficking.
Crash involving tractor-trailer blocks Sawgrass Expressway lanes near Sample Road in Coral Springs
A crash involving a flatbed tractor-trailer and a dump truck shut down multiple lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County early Wednesday morning after drywall and concrete barriers spilled across the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.