Cooper City
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.
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.
Broward seniors enjoy spa day focused on care, connection and companionship
Nearly two dozen Broward County seniors were treated to a spa day in Cooper City, complete with breakfast and mani-pedis.
BSO: All clear given after Cooper City High School bomb threat
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bomb threat that was made Tuesday afternoon against Cooper City High School.
BSO investigating ‘potential swatting call’ at mosque that caused lockdown at Cooper City High School
Deputies in Broward County are investigating a bomb threat made against a local mosque on Tuesday.
South Florida Jewish synagogues continue to be on high alert after Michigan attack
Private security is on high alert at Temple Beth Emet in Cooper City as leaders say they are responding to threats facing Jewish communities nationwide.
BSO: Substitute teacher arrested for bringing gun to school after grabbing wrong purse
A South Florida substitute teacher was arrested after being found in possession of a firearm on a Broward County school campus.
Lockdowns lifted at 2 Broward schools after ‘federal immigration matter’ nearby
Two private schools in Broward County were temporarily placed on lockdown Wednesday morning due to what the Broward Sheriff’s Office described as a “federal immigration matter” in the area.
Deputies arrest teen in connection with Cooper City shooting that left man hospitalized
Deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested a teenage suspect in connection with a shooting that they say left a man hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Saturday afternoon in Cooper City.
Deputies investigate Cooper City shooting that left man hospitalized
A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Cooper City, authorities said.
Students across South Florida brave the cold as temps dip back into the 30s
Students across South Florida braved the cold weather Monday as they headed back to school with temperatures dipping back into the 30s.
Broward seniors, parents push back after high school graduation ceremonies moved to gyms
Some Broward County parents and students are voicing frustration after the school district decided to move several high school graduation ceremonies from large venues to high school gymnasiums, a cost-cutting measure announced last week.
Cooper City man admits to getting child sexual abuse images from ‘Russian websites,’ cops say
A Cooper City man is facing nearly a dozen felony charges after sheriff’s deputies accused him of uploading child sexual abuse images to an Amazon account.
Family mourns beloved patriarch killed in freak dough mixer accident: ‘Love and selflessness’
Pastry chef Mordehay “Miki” Grunberger had just turned 71 on Jan. 7. Nine days later, he would fall victim to a freak accident involving a dough-mixing machine at his longtime workplace in North Miami Beach.
Deputies bust man behind ‘dangerous’ Cooper City street takeovers: BSO
Authorities in Broward County announced the arrest of a man connected to illegal street takeovers.
In wake of unsolved goose killings, Cooper City puts in new wildlife protection measures
Cooper City officials have implemented new measures to protect area wildlife, one year after sheriff’s deputies said a group of teens on an all-terrain vehicle ran a gaggle of Egyptian geese off the road, killing 30 of them.
‘Becker Strong’: Memory of elementary school principal motivates activism in Cooper City
Robert “Mr. B” Becker, the principal of Embassy Creek Elementary for more than two decades, died last year, and he is still motivating students.
Cooper City man accused of sending child sexual abuse material, ‘alarming’ chats on app
Deputies arrested a Cooper City man on 11 felony charges on Tuesday after they said he was caught sharing child sexual abuse material through a chat app.
Authorities ID man shot, killed by BSO deputy in Cooper City
The Broward Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a man shot and killed by one of the agency’s deputies outside of a McDonald’s in Cooper City on Saturday.
BSO: Man dead, deputy hospitalized in shooting outside Cooper City McDonald’s
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that they said left a man dead and a deputy hospitalized in Cooper City on Saturday afternoon.
Man accused of bringing hatchet to Islamic school in Cooper City
Deputies arrested a man on a felony charge Thursday after they said he walked into an Islamic school in Cooper City with a hatchet.
BSO: Teen, 16, with mental illness reported missing from Cooper City
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Tuesday in locating a 16-year-old boy who they said was reportedly missing from Cooper City.
Broward Schools aims to protect performing arts amid enrollment drop, budget uncertainty
As Broward County Public Schools braces for state budget decisions and grapples with declining enrollment, district leaders say they are working to preserve the arts — even while making difficult choices.
Holocaust survivors turn 100 in Cooper City
Dozens of Holocaust survivors were honored in Cooper City as they reached a very special milestone in their lives: turning 100 years old.
Man says he thought he was going to die during attack at Cooper City intersection
After the arrests of three Davie men accused of attacking a driver at a Cooper City intersection, the man deputies said was the victim is speaking to Local 10 News.
Trio got out of pickup to beat SUV driver at Cooper City intersection, deputies say
Three men from Davie are facing various charges after deputies accused them of attacking an SUV driver on Griffin Road in Cooper City.
Tribute to Teachers: Cooper City band director honored for years of musical mentorship
The band room at Cooper City High School was anything but quiet when longtime director Jason Cochrac — known affectionately as “Mr. C” — walked in and was met with a rousing musical surprise from his students and Local 10 News.
Ex-Cooper City Optimist Club president accused of embezzling thousands from youth sports programs
The former president of the Cooper City Optimist Club is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars meant for youth sports programs and using his personal Zelle account to divert donations and concession sales,
Reward increased as search continues for Cooper City geese killers
The reward has been raised for information leading to an arrest in the deaths of geese in Cooper City.
Miami man accused of stealing victim’s identity, purchasing $98K Corvette
A Miami man was arrested Tuesday after he fraudulently purchased a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette last month by using the identity of another individual who he didn’t know, authorities said.
Broward grandmother shares painful lesson about feeding wildlife
After a group of ducks attacked Sonia Farrow in Broward County, she said she was left bloody and in shock.
Ashtray theft leads to machete fight, arrest in Cooper City, deputies say
A dispute over an ashtray turned violent in Cooper City when deputies say a 42-year-old man broke into a townhome courtyard and fought the homeowner who was armed with a machete, authorities confirmed in an arrest report Thursday.
1 hurt, 1 arrested after fight involving machete in Cooper City, deputies say
A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a machete-wielding altercation in a Cooper City neighborhood left both him and a homeowner injured, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Broward deputies need help after searching for arsonist for nearly 8 months
Detectives need help identifying the man who set a car on fire about eight months ago in Cooper City.
BSO investigates social media post related to Broward high school
A Broward County high school was temporarily placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a social media post sparked concerns.
South Florida man from Gaza thrilled for what ceasefire could mean for his family who remain there
Images of celebrations in Gaza were seen on Wednesday as plans for a ceasefire were announced.
South Florida Israelis, Palestinians react to ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
From Capitol Hill to South Florida, reaction continues to pour in from across the world on the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Cooper City residents outraged after ATV rampage leaves another goose injured
Another injured goose has been discovered on a berm in Cooper City, its legs broken and the bird too weak to move.
BSO: Surveillance video shows teens on ATV who killed geese in Cooper City
Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit asked for the public’s help Thursday in solving the disturbing case of 30 Egyptian geese that they say were killed in Cooper City last week.
Race for Cooper City mayor heats up ahead of 2024 election
As the 2024 election approaches, the race for Cooper City mayor is heating up, with former city commissioner James Curran squaring off against attorney Hofit Lottenberg.
Woman found dead in vehicle after car crashes into Cooper City canal
A man survived and a woman has died after the vehicle they were in plowed into a canal in Cooper City Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed.
Feds accuse Cooper City man of sharing child sexual abuse material
A man appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court Thursday on three criminal charges after prosecutors allege that agents netted him in an ongoing investigation into “large-scale group chats” dedicated to sharing images and videos showing the sexual abuse of children.
DUI driver who split car in half during fatal crash in Broward faces 6 charges, prosecutors say
Broward County’s Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services personnel, deputies, and police officers responded to a crash on Saturday morning in Cooper City.
South Florida attorney accused of helping woman steal home
A South Florida lawyer is facing three felony charges after authorities accused her of using her position to help a Cooper City woman steal her son’s stake in a home.
Cooper City High families saw double, triple at graduation ceremony
Cooper City High School has set a very special record at this year's graduation ceremony.
Cooper City robbery suspect pulled out of canal after attempt to evade deputies
Broward County deputies jumped into a Cooper City canal to retrieve a robbery suspect who went in the water trying to evade them Tuesday morning.
Police: 1 dead in Cooper City after vehicle crashes into tree, goes up in flames
Authorities in Broward County are investigating a fatal crash.
Neighbor sets up fundraiser to help Broward family after fire
A Broward County family of five needs the community’s support after they lost everything during a sudden house fire.
Fire erupts inside garage of Cooper City home
A fire was reported Friday morning at a two-story home in Cooper City.
Teen’s grieving family needs help after tragedy near school: Broward Education Foundation
The Broward Education Foundation set up a fund in memory of a teenage boy to benefit his grieving family after he died in Broward County.
Teen dies after being struck by Tesla near Cooper City High School
A juvenile male was rushed to a hospital Monday morning after being struck by a Tesla while riding a scooter, authorities confirmed.
Ex-Army officer from Cooper City gets prison for having child sex abuse videos
A Broward County armed services veteran is facing jail time on some very serious charges.
Damage, flooding spread across South Florida following afternoon of poor weather
Heavy rains and strong winds moved across South Florida on Sunday afternoon.
Former Army officer from Cooper City pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse videos
A former U.S. Army lieutenant colonel faces up to two decades behind bars after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material in Fort Lauderdale federal court Wednesday, according to prosecutors.
Volunteers deliver more than 100 Hanukkah bags to seniors, Holocaust survivors in Broward
Dozens of volunteers came together over the weekend to deliver more than 100 Hanukkah bags to seniors and Holocaust survivors in Broward County.
Program addresses sensory sensitivities of autistic children
A recent study found that genes can influence autistic people’s reactivity to sights, sounds and other sensory cues, especially in young children.
Culver’s is just days away from serving up its famous ButterBurgers in Cooper City
Culver’s is now just days away from bringing its frozen custard and Wisconsin cheese to a second location in Broward County.
Cooper City couple dresses up massive skeleton for holidays, including Fourth of July
South Floridians aren't the only ones celebrating the Fourth of July in South Florida.
Police arrest man after finding stolen gun, phones, cocaine in raid of Cooper City rental home
A man was arrested Tuesday after police found a stolen gun, cocaine, hundreds of stolen cellphones and passports following a raid of a home that he rented in Cooper City.
BSO seeks man caught on video prowling Cooper City neighborhood, later stealing Range Rover
Neighbors of the Montera Cascada Isles community in Cooper City are asking for the public’s help finding a car thief.
Cooper City commissioners approve Grand Mosque, but set limit on height of minarets
A Grand Mosque is coming to Cooper City.
BSO IDs suspect arrested in Cooper City coffee shop shooting
Broward County deputies identified a 38-year-old man they arrested after accusing him of shooting a woman during an attempted robbery at a Cooper City coffee shop Sunday.
Suspect in custody after woman is shot at Cooper City coffee shop
The Broward County Sheriff’s office has a suspect in custody after a woman was shot inside a Cooper City coffee shop on Sunday morning, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Development concerns arise as new 3-story mosque set for construction in Cooper City
After a Mosque was approved by Broward County officials to be built in Cooper City, development issues arose on Tuesday after the proposed height of the building surpassed regulation limits.
Video shows Cooper City burglary suspect
Surveillance video shows a suspect who detectives are searching for after a residential burglary in Cooper City.
Video shows duo’s fail while trying to steal from Broward sports card store
Surveillance video shows a duo’s early Friday morning attempt to break into a sports card store in Broward County failed.
‘I have a gun:’ Home alone, Cooper City woman scares away intruders
A group of thieves have been seen on camera breaking into Cooper City homes are now behind bars.
Recent redistricting causing some voters in Broward County to receive wrong ballots
As vote-by-mail ballots begin to arrive in South Florida, some eagle-eyed Broward County voters have noticed something wrong.
Dog reunited with Broward family after a massive search for more than 3 months
Erin Lahey was heartbroken when her dog vanished. She thought she was never going to see her again. She was gone for more than three months before they were reunited in Cooper City.
Cooper City teen crowned Miss Florida Teen USA, will represent Florida at Miss Teen USA
A college student from Cooper City has been crowned Miss Florida Teen USA.
Caught on Camera: Thieves steal South Florida dance company’s van
A Cooper City dance company’s van was stolen right from front of the business and it was all caught on camera.
Ukrainian from South Florida travels back to take crucial supplies
Ukrainian who immigrated to South Florida travels back to take much needed military supplies.
FBI Miami agents search for ‘violent’ heavily armed bank robbers
FBI agents say these three bank robbers are unlike the many others they have recently seen in South Florida.
Dead roach floating in sink with thawing fish forces restaurant closure
See a list of South Florida restaurants ordered shut last week by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
South Florida men and Ukrainian Orthodox Church members heading overseas to fight Russian invasion
As tens of thousands try to escape the war in Ukraine, two South Florida men are about to go there, straight into harm's way.
Local Ukrainians monitor situation after invasion, devising plans to help
Ukrainians in South Florida are preparing to help relatives and others in the Eastern European country after an invasion by Vladimir Putin.
3 injured in fiery crash in Cooper City
Three people were injured in a fiery crash involving multiple vehicles in Cooper City, authorities confirmed.
Gunman sought following fatal shooting of ATV rider in Cooper City
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is searching for a gunman who they said killed one man and injured another over the weekend in Cooper City.
Broward shooting associated with street dirt bike and ATV riders
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting associated with a group of riders of all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes Sunday on the streets of Broward County.
Miya Marcano’s mother hopes Florida lawmakers will support bill
From her home in the British Virgin Islands, Yma Scarbriel said she misses her slain 19-year-old daughter, Miya Marcano, every day. She hopes Florida lawmakers will pass a bill in her memory to help protect lives.
Dryer malfunction causes house fire in Cooper City
Firefighters believe a dryer malfunction caused a Cooper City house fire that started in the garage and damaged a parked car.
Miya Marcano remembered at solemn yet celebratory funeral
Family and friends filled the Cooper City Church of God on Thursday for the funeral of Miya Marcano, where a crown rested atop the late college student’s painted casket.
Parents voice concerns after man with knife threatens coach at youth basketball game in Cooper City
The basketball game was with children seven and eight years old and held in the Cooper City High School gym.
Cooper City youth basketball game interrupted by man with knife
Authorities said 32-year-old Bryant Ezeamama had a pocket knife on him when he confronted a youth basketball coach on Sunday.
Family creates Miya Marcano Foundation as loved ones prepare her funeral services in Cooper City
The investigation into Marcano's death remains ongoing and a cause of death is still unknown.
Funeral services planned in Cooper City for Miya Marcano
19-year-old Miya Marcano's body was found last week in Orlando.
Teen arrested after deputies suspect attempted battery of a child in Cooper City
Surveillance video shows an armed burglar in the attempted sexual battery of a 7-year-old child on Monday in Cooper City, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Search ongoing for suspect in attempted sexual battery of 7-year-old girl in Cooper City
Investigators are searching for a man seen on surveillance video walking around the Flamingo Lakes Townhomes.
Crying in our Pad thai; popular Cooper City eatery closes its doors
Popular South Florida restaurant closes its doors this week in Cooper City