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Lottery players in 2 Broward cities score big wins

Florida Lottery players at two Broward County gas stations hit windfalls on Monday.

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Fight between children leads to Plantation shooting, brief middle school lockdown

A shooting in a Plantation neighborhood briefly led to a lockdown at a nearby middle school on Monday.

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South Florida Caribbean Chorale raises funds for Jamaican hurricane relief through Christmas concerts

The South Florida Caribbean Chorale is singing Jamaican Christmas songs with a purpose: supporting relief efforts in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the island in late October.

Every dancer’s dream: Plantation native takes the stage with the Rockettes

For Natalie Butt, few moments feel more surreal than joining the world-famous Rockettes in their signature eye-high kickline during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — or stepping onto the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular.

Lockdown lifted at Broward school after spent shell casing found on campus

A lockdown was lifted at a Broward County high school Thursday afternoon after someone reported that there was a possible weapon on campus, authorities said.

Caribbean culture and hurricane relief unite at Island SPACE Festival

Hundreds gathered at Volunteer Park on Sunday for the Island SPACE Rum Cake and Black Cake Festival, a celebration of Caribbean culture that doubled as a relief effort for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

Veterans Day events held across South Florida to honor nation’s heroes

Celebrations are being held across South Florida Tuesday to honor our nation’s military veterans.

Sex offender caught recording boy, 17, in Broward Mall bathroom, cops say

A registered sex offender with a 2019 federal conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material is in trouble again; this time, he’s accused of an act of video voyeurism at the Broward Mall in Plantation.

Meals on Wheels aims to help seniors affected by SNAP funding shutdown in South Florida

Meals on Wheels South Florida announced on Wednesday the launch of a new program to help seniors who can’t count on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

Broward corrections books Georgia fugitive accused of grand theft in Plantation

A Plantation detective accused a 31-year-old Georgia woman of engaging in bank fraud to steal nearly $50,000, and it took months to find her, but she was behind bars on Monday.

2 injured after fight devolves into shooting in Fort Lauderdale, near Plantation

A man was wounded and another was injured after a fight devolved into a shooting on Friday night in Fort Lauderdale’s Melrose Park neighborhood, near Plantation.

Judge rules Florida’s concealed carry age limit unconstitutional in Plantation case

A routine traffic stop in Plantation that led to a 19-year-old’s arrest on a concealed firearm charge has resulted in a major legal ruling that could ripple across Florida.

Police: 13-year-old arrested in Plantation after threats of school shooting

Plantation police say detectives have taken a 13-year-old student into custody after they said he made electronic threats to conduct a school shooting.

Plantation police roll out body-worn cameras

Plantation police officers are now equipped with body-worn cameras, marking a significant step toward increasing transparency and public trust.

Police: Suspect arrested after dragging Sunny Isles sergeant while fleeing traffic stop

Authorities in Miami-Dade County announced the arrest of a man Tuesday who allegedly fled from a traffic stop and dragged a police sergeant while doing so.

BSO deputy arrested on domestic violence charges appears in bond court

A 29-year-old Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy appeared in Broward County bond court on Friday morning wearing a green anti-suicide smock.

Plantation police locate 13-year-old who ran away from home

Plantation police have located a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing, the police department confirmed Friday.

Plantation police search for senior reported missing, endangered

Plantation police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 78-year-old woman reported missing Wednesday morning.

2 girls were inside car stolen outside Plantation dry cleaners; man arrested

A man was arrested last weekend by Seminole police, days after he allegedly stole a vehicle outside of a dry cleaners in Broward County while two young sisters were inside the vehicle, authorities said.

FHP trooper injured during suspect’s escape while enforcing immigration law in Broward

A 29-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in Broward County to face charges after his escape from Florida Highway Patrol troopers’ immigration law enforcement prompted a multi-agency pursuit, records show.

Deputies: Serial thief preferred Bealls in Broward, Palm Beach

A 27-year-old woman appeared in Broward County bond court on Thursday after detectives accused her of spending months stealing from different Bealls stores.

Plantation teen mourned after Keys diving accident: ‘He changed my life’

A trip to the Florida Keys ended in tragedy over the weekend after a Plantation teen drowned during a dive.

Police officer-involved shooting under investigation in Plantation

A police-involved shooting injured one person and temporarily shut down traffic on Saturday in Plantation.

Caregiver caught cleaning out Plantation senior’s savings, cops say

An elderly man in declining health was riding out his senior years in a home he owned in Plantation, but he needed assistance so his family tapped a home health care worker for his day-to-day needs.

Plantation 10-year-old starts business teaching kids how to ride their bikes

A South Florida 10-year-old has turned his passion for bike riding to a business.

Surveillance video shows eruption of gunfire on Plantation residential street

A Plantation neighborhood was rocked by gunfire, and surveillance video captured the moments gunman jumped out of a car and sprayed bullets on a home.

Plantation church parishioners praying for victims of Minnesota mass shooting

Parishioners leaving mass at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Plantation on Wednesday night said they had one priority.

After police chase from Coral Gables to Coconut Grove, 18-year-old Broward student faces charges

A student from Broward County faced charges on Monday in Miami-Dade County after a police pursuit that started with a stolen Cadillac Escalade in Coral Gables and ended in Coconut Grove, records show.

Police: Teenage girl runs away from Plantation home

Plantation police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who they said ran away from home.

Senior cops say got slapped in Eataly chair dispute speaks: ‘Had my grandson in my hand’

The senior police say was slapped by a Miami woman in a dispute over a table and chairs at Aventura Mall’s Eataly food hall spoke to Local 10 News on Tuesday.

1 injured during ‘possible electrocution’ in Plantation

One person was injured during what police officers described as a “possible electrocution” on Monday in Plantation.

Resident at Plantation senior facility scammed by crook posing as repairman

A 90-year-old South Florida great grandmother was recently victimized by a heartless crook, and now she is telling her story.

Mom to Mom: Expert shares tips on postpartum exercises to help mothers repair their core

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez talks with a South Florida personal trainer and mom who helps postpartum mothers repair their core with exercise.

Police: Suspect wanted for step-father’s murder now in custody

Police in Plantation have arrested a man wanted for murder.

Man walked back and forth repeatedly shooting pair in Plantation motel room, killing 1, cops say

Court documents made public on Wednesday are revealing additional details about a shooting in a Plantation motel room over the weekend that left one man dead and a woman seriously wounded.

Man accused of killing 1, wounding 1 in Plantation motel shooting

A man is facing first-degree murder and attempted murder charges after killing a man and wounding a woman in a shooting at a motel in Plantation over the weekend, according to police.

Plantation kicks off Fourth of July with annual parade, patriotic spirit

Red, white, and blue was on full display as the city of Plantation’s annual Independence Day parade got underway Friday morning, with Local 10’s Andrew Perez unexpectedly finding himself in the middle of it.

Investigation underway after woman found dead in donation box in Plantation

Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead early Thursday morning, partially lodged in a donation bin in plantation, according to police.

Fire breaks out in bedroom of Plantation home

Plantation firefighters extinguished a fire Thursday that erupted inside a home, first responders confirmed.

Renting private space for dogs becomes more popular in South Florida with SniffSpot app

The network of an app that allows dog owners to rent a private space for their beloved pets to have off-leash play has been growing.

‘You need to come home,’ father says as family searches for leads in Davie man’s disappearance

A South Florida family is desperate for leads as their son went missing Sunday and still has not been found.

East Tropical Way in Plantation reopens after tree blocked roadway

A large tree is blocking the roadway at 620 East Tropical Way in Plantation, prompting police to urge drivers to find alternate routes Saturday afternoon.

Viral school bus bullying video sparks community support for self-defense classes

A disturbing video showing a middle school student getting sucker-slapped and beaten on a school bus is sparking outrage and action.

Winning Fantasy 5 tickets sold at Publix stores in Broward, Miami-Dade

One lucky player in Broward County and another in Miami-Dade are each taking home big winnings from Wednesday’s Fantasy 5 drawings.

Mom to Mom: Expert shares tips on postpartum exercises to help mothers repair their core

On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez talks with a South Florida personal trainer and mom who helps postpartum mothers repair their core with exercise.

Teen designers turn thrift store finds into ocean awareness

Right now, the world’s corals are in crisis, in the grips of the worst global bleaching event on record that has hit more than 80% of the planet’s reefs.

More TGI Fridays locations close nationwide

A handful of TGI Fridays restaurants remain open in South Florida as more locations have closed their doors across the country this month.

FBI SWAT raid leads to Plantation man’s arrest for sharing child sex abuse videos, feds say

An FBI SWAT team raid at a Plantation apartment Wednesday led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man for sharing child sexual abuse videos online, authorities said.

Remains of woman missing since 2000 located in Plantation pond

Officials have identified the remains pulled from a pond in Plantation.

HealthCast: Kids specializing in sports are suffering more ‘overuse’ injuries

Doctors are reporting an increase in “overuse” injuries in minors. Most of the injuries involve knees, shoulders, elbows, and ankles.

Skeletal remains discovered in car tied to ‘decades-old missing person case’ in Plantation, authorities say

Authorities in Plantation announced a major development in a “decades-old missing person” case after they said a submerged vehicle containing “skeletal remains” was discovered Sunday afternoon in a small retention pond.

Suspect dies in crash after leading troopers on dangerous chase in Broward County

A Florida Highway Patrol pursuit led to a deadly crash on Wednesday night in Broward County.

Man took woman’s purse at gunpoint outside Miami hotel, then got gas on her dime, cops say

A Fort Lauderdale man is facing charges for a February armed robbery in Miami, according to police.

Animal rescue seeks home for Frenchie with spinal cord injury, cats saved from euthanasia

A South Florida animal rescue group is searching for a loving home for Bruno, a French bulldog with a spinal cord injury, while also working to find families for kittens rescued from the euthanasia list at Miami-Dade Animal Services.

Man faces judge after police say he ran over veteran Lauderhill cop, pedestrian

The man accused of running over a police officer and pedestrian made his first court appearance on Wednesday.

Roaches found in the bakery, ‘butt paste’ found in sandwich prep area at South Florida Winn-Dixie

A recent inspection of the Winn-Dixie supermarket located at 901 N. Nob Hill Road in Plantation has revealed numerous food safety violations, including a troubling roach infestation in the bakery section.

Eco Hero finalist from South Plantation High has cared about environment from a young age

Local 10's quest to find this year's Eco Hero continues this week, as we introduce you each day to one of our top five finalists.

Broward school security specialist accused of striking ESE student with belt

A school security specialist who worked at a middle school in Broward County was arrested Tuesday on accusations that she struck an intellectually delayed student, who has limited verbal skills, with a belt.

Man accused of sexually abusing a minor in Broward

A 42-year-old man appeared in Broward County court on Thursday accused of sexually abusing a minor.

Former Broward pediatric nurse gets 10 years after pleading guilty to attempted child enticement

A former children’s hospital nurse is set to become a federal inmate after a judge sentenced him to spend a decade behind bars following a guilty plea to two attempted child enticement charges.

Crash involving motorcyclist causes traffic delays in Plantation

A crash involving a motorcyclist caused traffic delays on Wednesday morning in Plantation.

Mom to Mom: South Florida mom brings back special needs soccer program

This week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez speaks to a mother who brought back a soccer program for children with special needs.

Ex-Miami-Dade track star sentenced to 20 years following separate gun crimes

A former Miami-Dade track and field athlete was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after attempting to shoot a man on his front porch and confronting a tow truck driver with a gun just a week later, the Department of Justice confirmed in a news release Tuesday.

FBI foils apparent plot to injure people at South Florida AIPAC office; suspect arrested

The FBI says it foiled an apparent plot to hurt people at a South Florida office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

‘Caresha Gives’ hosts holiday event in Plantation

Caresha Romeka Brownlee stood near Santa Claus as an honorary elf. The rapper wore a white and hot pink “Caresha gives” T-shirt and ruby red pants to hand gifts during a much-needed drive-thru giveaway party on Saturday in Plantation.

Plantation fire that left doctor dead being investigated as possible arson, sources say

A Plantation house fire that left a beloved doctor dead is being investigated as a possible case of arson, sources with knowledge of the matter tell Local 10 News.

‘Eyesore’ acquired: New chapter begins at Broward Mall

Christmas came early for residents in Plantation after the unfinished construction attached to the Broward Mall was bought by buyers who are eager to beautify it.

Investigation continues into doctor’s death after she was pulled from Plantation house fire

Plantation police continued their investigation Friday into the death of a doctor pulled from a house fire the day prior.

Woman dies after being pulled from house fire in Plantation Acres

One person has died after a fire was reported Thursday morning at the home in the Plantation Acres, Plantation Fire Lt. Aston Bright confirmed to Local 10 News.

Man wanted in fatal shooting of stepfather in Plantation

Plantation police are searching for a 27-year-old man who they said fatally shot his stepfather over the weekend.

Detectives search for killer after domestic violence shooting in Broward

Clayous Peart, who was known as friendly “Rastaman Paul” in a tight-knit community in Broward County, died after a domestic violence shooting on Saturday afternoon.

Police officers search for suspect after shooting in Plantation

Police officers responded to a shooting on Saturday morning in Plantation.

Plantation police search for man who has been missing for a week

Plantation police asked for the public’s help Wednesday in locating a man who they said was reported missing and endangered.

Volunteer youth pastor accused of sex trafficking teen girl

Plantation police arrested a former volunteer pastor accused of trafficking a 17-year-old and taking 40% of the $100,000 she made.

Man pleads guilty to murder-for-hire attempt on business rival in Broward

A South Florida man arrested in March after authorities accused him of paying a purported hitman in a murder-for-hire attempt against a business rival pleaded guilty on Tuesday, prosecutors said.

Political sign thefts plague South Florida neighborhoods amid rising tensions

South Florida residents are once again grappling with a growing problem: political sign theft.

Mustard Seed Bistro in Plantation to close in September

A beloved Plantation restaurant will close its doors this September.

Decades of uncertainty end for 2 families as missing loved ones found in Plantation canals

Two families, after years of heartache and unanswered questions, are finally getting some closure.

Cars pulled from Plantation canal linked to 1974, 2004 missing person cases

A vehicle pulled from a canal in Plantation is linked to a missing persons case from 1974.

New school year to mean new normal for Broward high schoolers: Metal detectors

There is a new normal at Broward County public high schools.

South Florida cities search for solution as invasive snail population grows

While “the grass is greener” in Plantation, as the city logo suggests, it’s also a little pinker these days as crews continue to fight off invasive snails laying eggs by the thousands near canals.

Officials warn against invasive snail species causing harm in South Florida

Invasive snail species making itself at home in South Florida.

Police: 1 killed in drug-related shooting in Plantation

Authorities in Broward County are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday at an apartment complex.

Parades held in Broward, Miami-Dade for Fourth of July

The city of Plantation hosted its annual Fourth of July parade Thursday, which kicked off at 9 a.m.

Woman returns boxes taken outside Plantation business, owner says

A South Florida business owner says a woman who was captured on surveillance video last week taking boxes that had just been delivered has returned the packages.

Plantation woman accused of killing cyclist in hit-and-run

A 25-year-old woman turned herself in at the Broward County jail on Tuesday to face a felony charge after police said she killed a bicyclist in a hit-and-run crash near her home in Plantation back in 2022.

Former Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital nurse facing child exploitation charges after May raid

A man who federal agents said worked as a nurse at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court Wednesday after U.S. Marshals arrested him on three federal child exploitation charges; FBI agents joined local law enforcement in raiding his Plantation home in May.