Broward County

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving hold annual 5K in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

The annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving 5K was held Sunday in Fort Lauderdale.

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Family pleads for help in search for missing 15-year-old girl from Broward

A missing teenager case in Broward County has been classified by detectives as a runaway, but family members say they fear she may be in danger and are pleading for her safe return.

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Damage from Tortuga Music Festival disrupts Fort Lauderdale Beach basketball courts

For basketball players like Anthony Haygood, there’s nowhere else he’d rather be on a weekend afternoon than the basketball courts along Fort Lauderdale Beach.

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Ex-Broward substitute teacher arrested on sexual battery charge involving student, records show

A former substitute teacher who worked at Broward County Public Schools through a staffing agency has been arrested on accusations of sexual misconduct involving a student, according to jail records and a statement from a school principal obtained by Local 10 News on Saturday.

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Small dog Chichi looks for forever home

A petite pup named Chichi is looking for a new home after her family moved and couldn’t take her along.

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Mail theft ring busted in Davie after months of mailbox break-ins

A string of mail thefts in Davie has led to the arrest of four men, police say, after months of incidents that left neighbors on edge.

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Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Lt. Carlos Lewin faces charges over alleged attack during medical call

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Lt. Carlos Lewin faced criminal charges on Friday over an alleged attack earlier this year while he was on duty in Broward County.

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Missing Child Alert issued for girl, 15, from Coral Springs

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children asked for the public’s help Friday in locating a 15-year-old girl who they say was reported missing from Coral Springs.

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Investigation finds no evidence Pembroke Park mayor’s aide failed to work, recommends reinstatement

An independent investigation into the employment of a legislative assistant to Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs found no evidence that she failed to perform her duties and shows she responded to the town manager’s request for information three days before a stated deadline, according to a report obtained by Local 10 News.

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South Florida school employee used Discord, Roblox ‘Robux’ to sexually entice children: Feds

Federal agents arrested a Tamarac man on multiple charges Thursday after they said he used a popular chat platform and currency used in a popular online game to entice children ― some under 12 ― into sending sexually explicit photos and videos.

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Police: Man injured, 2 dogs dead, 3 dogs injured after dog fight and shooting in Fort Lauderdale

A dog fight and a shooting left two dogs dead, two dogs injured, and a dog owner injured on Friday in Fort Lauderdale, according to police.

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Roach infestation, flies and unsafe food handling force stop orders at Deerfield Beach supermarket

A state food safety inspection on Thursday uncovered a widespread roach infestation, live flies and serious sanitation failures at Euroland 3 LLC, located at 1835 W. Hillsboro Blvd. in Deerfield Beach, prompting inspectors to order food destroyed and equipment taken out of service.

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Police: Woman dies after man she knew shot her in Miramar

A woman died after a man she knew shot her on Friday at an apartment complex in Miramar, police said.

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Las Olas Food and Wine Festival marks 30 years with street takeover, 200 culinary tents

If you’re looking for a night out with great food, wine and a good cause, Las Olas is the place to be.

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Woman finds roach in food at Pembroke Lakes Mall food court, restaurant temporarily shut down

A South Florida woman says she was horrified to discover a roach mixed into her meal at a popular mall food court — an incident that prompted a state inspection and forced the restaurant to temporarily shut down.

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Springsteen set to rock Sunrise as fans pack arena early

“The Boss” is set to take the stage Thursday night as Bruce Springsteen performs at Amerant Bank Arena at 8 p.m.

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Man faces 41 charges after deputies find dozens of neglected dogs in Broward County

A 46-year-old man is facing dozens of charges in Broward County tied to animal cruelty and obstruction of justice.

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Florida regulators meet on FPL proposal for project in Broward and Miami-Dade

A state-level regulatory agency that oversees public utilities is considering a Florida Power & Light’s proposal for a new project in South Florida.

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Fort Lauderdale police dog released from animal hospital after being shot while on duty

A K-9 officer shot in the line of duty has been released from the animal hospital a day after undergoing surgery.

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Broward woman arrested over alleged threat at Miami-Dade parking lot

A 42-year-old woman from Broward County was behind bars on Thursday in Miami-Dade County, accused of threatening to shoot a driver during a parking dispute.

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Broward man back in jail for recording woman in dressing room, cops say

A 27-year-old Pembroke Pines man is back behind bars on the same charge for the second time in four months after Plantation police said at least two women reported that he recorded them inside dressing rooms.

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Korean War soldier from South Florida laid to rest after 70+ years

Dozens of veterans, community members and family gathered on Thursday to honor the legacy of Joshua Corruth, a South Florida soldier who was killed in the Korean War and remained missing for more than seven decades.

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Broward man faces 41 charges in animal cruelty case involving 14 puppies, 9 adult dogs

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 46-year-old man on Wednesday after accusing him of not properly caring for 14 puppies and four adult dogs that were at his family home.

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Meadow available for adoption at Broward County Animal Care as shelter faces overcrowding

Broward County Animal Care is spotlighting Meadow, a 3-year-old dog in need of a forever home, as the shelter deals with overcrowding.

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Driver fatally shot in residential community in Hollywood

A death investigation is underway after a body was found Wednesday night in the roadway of a residential neighborhood in Hollywood.

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Crossfire near Deerfield Beach complex leaves man hurt, deputies say

Gunfire erupted near a Deerfield Beach apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, sending neighbors into a frenzy and leaving investigators searching for answers.

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BSO sergeant bonds out of jail after second domestic violence arrest in 4 months

A Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant is back behind bars after his colleagues said he attacked his longtime partner ― again ― and stole her vehicle in what they said was his second domestic violence incident in four months involving infidelity allegations.

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Pembroke Park police safely locate 14-year-old girl reported missing

Pembroke Park Police Department asked for the public’s help Wednesday in locating a 14-year-old girl who they said was reported missing.

Fort Lauderdale police dog shot while on duty recovers after surgery

Nearly four days after suffering a gunshot wound while on duty with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois continued his recovery.

Fire burns over 6,500 acres of wildland in western Broward

A fire burned more than 6,500 acres of wildland from Tuesday to Wednesday in western Broward County.

Broward man accused of soliciting minor, sending AI-altered nude image to her in Palm Beach County

A Broward County man was arrested this past Friday in Palm Beach County after deputies said he sent AI-generated explicit images to a teenage girl and then attempted to solicit her online.

Palm Aire residents push back against proposed community expansion

A meeting was held in the Palm Aire community of Pompano Beach on Tuesday night to discuss a developer’s plans for expansion.

Slip on your flip flops for a good cause: Annual fundraiser benefits kids, families

Flip flops are a must-have staple in South Florida. They’re also a cool and unique fundraising tool.

School Board postpones vote on Broward County Public Schools job cuts

Melanie Berkin, a Broward County Public Schools veteran and activist, wore her black T-shirt with a “SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER” sign in bright font.

Fort Lauderdale commissioners discuss $268 million proposal for new City Hall

Fort Lauderdale’s old City Hall was badly damaged by flooding in 2023.

Fallen Korean War soldier from South Florida finally returns home after 70+ years

After more than seven decades, a fallen Korean War soldier from South Florida is finally coming home.

Florida lawmakers pass bill to get rid of pennies

As the penny falls out of favor, Florida state legislators recently passed a bill that would allow businesses to round cash payments only to the nearest nickel.

Years after Black trans woman’s murder, Broward detectives find ‘person of interest’ behind bars

More than five years after a Black transgender woman’s murder in Broward County, detectives found a “person of interest” behind bars.

Fire burns more than 5,000 acres in western Broward

As of Tuesday evening, flames had burned more than 5,000 acres in the Everglades in western Broward County, according to the Florida Forest Service.

School Board meets to discuss proposal for Broward schools job cuts

During an emotional public meeting on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, School Board of Broward County members discussed the possibility of hundreds of job cuts.

Boy, 17, accused of exposing himself, grabbing woman in Weston faces judge

A judge on Tuesday ruled that a 17-year-old boy accused of attempted sexual battery will remain in juvenile detention until at least May 8 following a brief court hearing in Broward County.

2 hospitalized following head-on collision on I-75 in Pembroke Pines

Two people were hospitalized Tuesday following a head-on collision in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Pembroke Pines, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

Miami-Dade commission says incinerator deadline missed in waste plan talks

Miami-Dade County officials on Tuesday said a key deadline was missed in negotiations tied to a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator project, as debate over the long-term trash disposal plan continues.

Hollywood man accused of threatening family, officer while holding machete

A Hollywood man was arrested over the weekend after he threatened his family and a responding police officer after grabbing a machete, authorities said.

FHP: Honda driver cited after semi-tractor trailer rolls over on Turnpike in Broward

The driver of a Honda sedan was cited for careless driving Tuesday morning following a rollover crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County, authorities confirmed.

Examining importance of safety transponders at South Florida airports

New questions have risen since last month’s deadly crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Electric wheelchair explodes outside Hollywood home; Woman’s quick thinking helped avert disaster caused by lithium battery

An electric wheelchair exploded into flames right outside a Hollywood home, but that homeowner’s quick thinking is being praised by first responders.

Civil trial over fatal Tesla crash in Fort Lauderdale resolved during jury selection

There was an abrupt ending on Monday to a lawsuit involving the families of a deadly, fiery crash that occurred in nearly eight years ago.

From abuse to recovery, Pooches in Pines shares 3 stories of hope

Pooches in Pines turned an animal abuse tragedy into three stories of hope and recovery.

Widow says doctor never apologized for removing husband’s liver instead of spleen: ‘Not once’

A Florida doctor was indicted by a grand jury last week for manslaughter after allegedly removing a patient’s liver instead of his spleen during a surgery that took place in 2024.

Mail carrier hurt in Fort Lauderdale crash now recovering at home: ‘I woke up on the ground’

A United States Postal Service mail carrier is recovering at home after being involved in a violent crash last week.

Mystery surrounds murder of South Florida insurance executive as whistleblower suit loomed

Police say a South Florida businessman was found shot and killed in a parking lot earlier this month, right next to his car. It came as new evidence was set to come to light in a whistleblower lawsuit against his former company.

Cops arrest 2 of 3 they say stole $400K in coins from Hollywood woman who let them stay at her home

A Hollywood woman told detectives a trio “complained about financial issues” and were receiving government benefits during the four years she let them stay with her, while, unbeknownst to her, they had stolen six figures worth of her gold and silver coins and sold at least some of them, according to police.

Broward deputies arrest Georgia man after alleged threats to kill over gambling money

A 36-year-old Georgia man was at the Broward County Main Jail on Monday in Fort Lauderdale, accused of threatening to kill a man over gambling money.

Jury selection begins in Broward civil case against Tesla over 2 deaths

Grieving parents attempted to hold Tesla responsible for two deaths during a civil case in 2022, and they will be trying again in court on Monday.

Burglary suspect accused of shooting police dog faces charges in Broward

Fort Lauderdale Police Department K9 Appie, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was set to undergo surgery on Monday, according to police.

Triplex fire that displaced 16 in Lauderhill originated from stand-alone freezer, fire department says

A fire that erupted Sunday night at a triplex in Lauderhill originated from a stand-alone freezer, Lauderhill Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Jerry Gonzalez told Local 10 News Monday.

8 restaurants! Roaches in ovens, 50+ flies in kitchens, rodent droppings by food prep areas

At Sushi Cafe in Miami, inspectors found more than 35 rodent droppings along food prep areas, live and dead roaches, and mold-like buildup inside the ice machine.

Police: ‘Distracted driving’ leads to crash in Hallandale Beach

One person was injured Monday morning after “distracted driving” led to a two-vehicle crash in Hallandale Beach, authorities said.

9 hospitalized, including 3 children, after crash on Sunrise Boulevard

Just before 9 p.m. Sunday, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 500 block of West Sunrise Boulevard.

16 displaced after triplex fire in Lauderhill; no injuries reported

Sixteen people were forced out of their homes Sunday night after a fire broke out inside a triplex in Lauderhill, first responders confirmed.

Yearslong wait for rare disease diagnosis inspires AI breakthrough in Boca Raton

For most parents, a medical diagnosis can take minutes. But for one Florida family, it took years.

Grieving family takes Tesla to trial, claiming negligence after fatal Broward crash

Grieving parents attempted to hold Tesla responsible for two deaths during a civil case in 2022, and they will be trying again in court on Monday.

Adopt A Dune volunteers get planting to fight erosion in Dania Beach

Woman stabs boyfriend in Wilton Manors parking lot, witnesses say

Witnesses said there was a stabbing on Saturday night in Wilton Manors.

Police: Burglary suspect shoots police dog during pursuit in Fort Lauderdale

A police dog was recovering on Sunday after surviving a shooting while on duty in Fort Lauderdale.

Police pursuit of stolen car driver ends with arrest in Fort Lauderdale

Police officers arrested a suspect who was in a stolen car after a pursuit on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale.

Vigil held in Fort Lauderdale for man killed in Sunrise shooting

A large crowd gathered at a Fort Lauderdale park Saturday evening, showing just how much Kendrick English was loved.

Deputies search for missing woman, 72, with dementia from North Lauderdale

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Saturday in locating a 72-year-old woman who they say was missing from North Lauderdale.

Pickup driver airlifted after colliding with semi-truck on Sawgrass Expressway in Weston

A driver was airlifted Saturday morning after a serious crash on the Sawgrass Expressway near Indian Trace Boulevard in Weston, causing major traffic delays in the area, authorities confirmed.

Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for Rowie, kittens

Rowie is winning over hearts and cameras at the Humane Society of Broward County, where staff say the 5-year-old mixed-breed dog is ready for a forever home.

E-bike rider killed in Coral Springs crash involving police vehicle

A man riding an e-bike was killed Friday night after colliding with a marked Coral Springs police vehicle, authorities confirmed.

Fort Lauderdale parks worker accused of dumping alcohol on senior in unprovoked attack

A Fort Lauderdale parks worker was arrested earlier this week after police say she threw alcohol on a 72-year-old woman during an altercation at a city park.

BSO: Teen, 17, arrested for alleged attempted sexual battery of woman in Weston

Authorities in Broward County have arrested a suspect wanted for exposing himself in public.

Coral Springs gunman only stopped firing after ‘apparently believing’ ex was dead, cops say

Abdul Perez waived his first court appearance Friday, one day after prosecutors say he tried to kill his ex-girlfriend in a targeted attack in Coral Springs.

Victim of VIN swapping scam lost purchased car, money spent on vehicle

A South Florida man thought he was getting a good deal on a sleek SUV only for police to confiscate his new car days later.

Sunrise PD: Robbery suspects crash car into Parkland canal

One person is in custody following a robbery in Sunrise that led to a car crash early Friday morning in Parkland, authorities said.

FDLE says no criminal charges in Pembroke Park payments case, mayor pushes back

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its review into taxpayer-funded payments made to a Pembroke Park commissioner, finding no criminal charges will be filed.

Generous donations help Mobile School Pantry provide nutritious food to families in need

This week’s “Good News South Florida” story begins behind the mic at Cox Media in Hollywood, where Local 10 community relations director Mayte Padron was invited to in March to record a special message for Women’s History Month.

Woman accused of stabbing man in Pompano Beach

A 28-year-old woman was arrested Thursday on accusations that she stabbed a man in the arm in Pompano Beach.

Celebration of life held for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen

A viewing and funeral were held Friday as loved ones and members of the community say their final goodbye to Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, who police said was fatally shot by her husband earlier this month.

Savor SoFlo Food Festival returns to Hollywood Beach

There’s always something adventurous happening on weekends at beautiful Hollywood Beach.

Follow-Up: South Florida’s electric bus investment could cost taxpayers even more

What was already a costly investment in electric buses in South Florida could end up costing taxpayers even more.

Suspect in $500K Weston heist ― later caught in Indiana ― linked to nationwide burglary crew

As drone video surfaces showing the moments Indiana police officers say they captured a man who was wanted in a massive jewelry heist in Weston, Broward detectives say he’s likely connected to the notorious South American Theft Group ― or SATG.

Lauderhill apartment fire leaves woman, 91, dead, family says

Smoke billowed from a third-floor bedroom window on Thursday afternoon at an apartment building on Northwest 19th Street in Lauderhill, prompting a large emergency response and the evacuation of residents.

Have you seen this Honda? Cops seek help finding driver in fatal Hollywood hit-and-run

Authorities in Hollywood are searching for the driver and vehicle responsible for a fatal hit-and-run crash.

Sunny Isles Beach police use drone to find car connected to Lauderhill attempted homicide

Police in Sunny Isles Beach utilized some new technology to help bring two suspects into custody.

Woman shot multiple times in Coral Springs, rushed to hospital ‘with serious injuries’

Medics rushed a woman to a local hospital after a man shot her multiple times in Coral Springs on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Broward County Public Schools notifies more than 350 staff members of job uncertainty

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn said Wednesday was a difficult day.

911 call released after cops say man exposed himself, grabbed woman from behind in Weston

Newly released 911 calls from the victim of a shocking attack in Weston describe how she was approached from behind and struggled with a suspect who investigators say was later seen on surveillance video exposing himself in a parking lot before the assault.