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Broward superintendent sits with Local 10 after vote passes to close 6 schools

Over the past 10 years, Broward County Public Schools has lost nearly 40,000 students, Superintendent Howard Hepburn said, a decline that equates to more than $350 million over the same period.

22 hours ago

Suspect faces attempted murder charge after shooting man near Lauderhill billiard hall, cops say

Police have made an arrest nearly a year and a half after they said a man was shot in both arms outside Classics Billiard Hall in Sunrise.

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Here is how Broward School Board spared Blair Middle School from superintedent’s cut list

Someone wore a bear costume and a “Save Bair” T-shirt to the Broward School Board meeting on Wednesday and stood next to Mark S. Lubelski, who pitched “an innovative partnership.”

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Broward School Board votes to close 6 schools, saves Bair Middle

In response to student enrollment decreases that prompted budget concerns, Broward School Board members voted Wednesday to close six schools.

Broward Girl Scout eases back-to-school costs with free uniform closet

Forsling, Verhaeghe each have goal and assist as Panthers beat Senators 3-2

Gustav Forsling and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Saturday night.

Alexandre Texier has hat trick in the Canadiens’ 6-2 victory over the Panthers

Alexandre Texier had a hat trick for his second straight three-point game and the Montreal Canadiens beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night.

Davie police arrest suspect in fatal 2024 hit-and-run

Police in Broward County have made an arrest for a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred last year.

Florida holds off Colorado 2-1, hands Avs just 3rd regulation loss of season

Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad scored unassisted goals, Daniil Tarasov made 27 saves and the Florida Panthers snapped Colorado’s second 10-game winning streak of the season by topping the Avalanche 2-1 on Sunday night.

Rangers beat Panthers 5-1 in first outdoor hockey game in Miami. Zibanejad has hat trick

Send the New York Rangers outdoors, and they become unbeatable.

Canadiens rally late in regulation, spoil Marchand’s night with 3-2 overtime win over Panthers

Nick Suzuki got a power-play goal 3:24 into overtime, and the Montreal Canadiens rallied from a two-goal deficit in the final five minutes of regulation to stun the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Sunrise sex offender busted for lewd Discord chats with underage girls, cops say

A Sunrise sex offender is facing 15 felony charges, including those related to the possession of child sexual abuse material, after police said he engaged in lewd chats with underage girls through the messaging app Discord.

Panthers beginning to heat up as Christmas break hits

Without Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, Tomas Nosek, Cole Schwindt, Dmitry Kulikov and Jonah Gadjovich, the Florida Panthers knew there would be some bumps in the road.

Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold at Broward supermarket

Nobody won the $1.6 billion jackpot on Monday ― but one South Florida Powerball player is still about to get a whole lot richer.

NHL aims to break world record with massive street hockey festival outside Amerant Bank Arena

The National Hockey League is hosting a special event ahead of the 2026 Winter Classic.

Tow truck driver jailed after taking car with girl, 4, inside ― she then fell out, Sunrise police say

A tow truck driver was arrested on a felony charge on Sunday after police said he hitched a car parked outside of a Sunrise restaurant and drove off with it, with a man’s 4-year-old daughter still inside. Authorities said the girl then promptly fell out of the moving vehicle.

Omarion reuniting with B2K for new tour, album

From teen heartthrob with B2K to chart topping solo star, Omarion’s career has come full circle.

Hundreds join mother’s effort to save lives in memory of Sunrise teen

Aden Spencer Perry was 17 years old when he drowned while trying to rescue an 18-year-old man on April 19, 2022, in Sunrise.

Verhaeghe scores again, Panthers close out homestand with 4-1 win over Islanders

Carter Verhaeghe stayed red-hot with his sixth goal in his last six games, Seth Jones scored for the second consecutive game and the Florida Panthers closed a homestand by topping the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.

‘When we fall, we get back up’: Performers band together to bring hurricane relief to Jamaica

On Friday, performers came together to send more relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island nation.

Long lines, big crowds mark Black Friday at malls across South Florida

Shoppers bundled up outside Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater before dawn Friday, braving chilly temperatures to be among the first inside as Black Friday deals got underway.

Sunrise dance team selected for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

The dancers at Encore Dance Theatre don’t need much more than music to get moving — and now their energy is taking them all the way to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Oilers end winless streak with a 6-3 victory over the Panthers in Cup rematch

Jack Roslovic scored twice, Evan Bouchard had three assists and the Edmonton Oilers topped the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Saturday night in a matchup of the teams that played for the Stanley Cup in each of the last two seasons.

Bobrovsky turns aside 31 shots in Panthers’ shutout win

Sam Reinhart scored his 11th goal of the 2025-26 season in the opening period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped all 31 shots, and the Florida Panthers (11-8-1) blanked the New Jersey Devils (13-6-1) Thursday at Amerant Bank Arena, 1-0.

Marchand reaches 1,000 points, Reinhart scores twice as Panthers beat Capitals 6-3

Brad Marchand reached 1,000 career points with two assists, Sam Reinhart scored twice and Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Thursday.

Panthers begin 5-game homestand Thursday

The Florida Panthers (8-7-1) return to Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET to open a five-game homestand against the Washington Capitals (8-7-1).

Cashed out in cuffs? Man accused of stealing $15K in chips from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

A Sunrise man is accused of stealing $15,000 worth of casino chips from the cashier’s cage at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, according to the Seminole Police Department.

Bobrovsky’s 50th career shutout leads Panthers to 3-0 win over Golden Knights

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 shots for his 50th career shutout, Cole Schwindt scored against his former team and the Florida Panthers became the first team to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in regulation this season, winning 3-0 on Saturday night.

Jonas Brothers bring 2 decades of hits to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise

For fans, Friday wasn’t just a concert. It was a reunion, a reminder of how far the Jonas Brothers and their fans have grown together.

Suspect wanted for plethora of crimes rams police car while trying to evade arrest

A Broward County man wanted for several crimes is now behind bars.

Annual ‘Mother of All Baby Showers’ to be held in Sunrise

The 11th annual “Mother of All Baby Showers” is one day away.

Panthers continue 3-game homestand to kick off 2025–26 season

After a successful opening night to kick off the 2025–26 season – which included the raising of their second Stanley Cup championship banner to the rafters inside Amerant Bank Arena – the Florida Panthers (1-0-0) host the Philadelphia Flyers (0-0-0) for the second of a three-game homestand Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.

Florida Panthers begin quest for 3-peat on NHL’s opening night vs. Chicago Blackhawks

The Florida Panthers open their 2025-2026 season Tuesday night with a unique moment of celebration: raising their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner before the puck drops at Amerant Bank Arena.

Florida adds another long-term deal, giving Niko Mikkola an eight-year, $40 million extension

The Florida Panthers and defenseman Niko Mikkola have agreed on an eight-year, $40 million contract extension that would keep him with the team through the 2033-34 season.

Video shows arrest of Sunrise woman accused of leaving 3 kids in hot car outside Walmart

A Sunrise woman is facing child neglect charges after police say she left three children unattended in a vehicle parked outside a Walmart this past weekend.

Sunrise man accused of shooting roommate over car dispute

A 40-year-old Sunrise man is facing charges after police say he allegedly shot his roommate during a dispute over a shared car this past weekend.

Remains of man missing since 1986 possibly located in Sunrise, bringing relief to loved ones

A decades-long search for a missing person in South Florida came to an end this week.

Mother left 3 kids in car to go to Walmart in Sunrise: Police

A 29-year-old woman left three children inside a car while she was inside a Walmart Superstore on Sunday in Sunrise, according to police.

Man injured during shooting in Sunrise, police say

A man was wounded, and police officers arrested a suspect after a shooting on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, near Plantation, police said.

Hialeah motorcyclist dies after Sawgrass Expressway crash in Sunrise: Florida Highway Patrol

A 37-year-old man died on Monday after a crash on the Sawgrass Expressway in Sunrise, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Thousands of jobs available at Sunrise job fair

Hiring managers and recruiters across South Florida are looking to fill thousands of open positions during a job fair in Sunrise.

Garage fire erupts at Sunrise home; All residents and pets safe

Sunrise Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in Sunrise on Sunday afternoon.

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk reportedly undergoes surgery, hopes for a January return

Florida Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, underwent surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season.

Day 2 of Florida Freedom’s 3-day homestand set for Saturday, fans ecstatic

Day two of the Florida Freedom’s three-day homestand at Amerant Bank Arena is Saturday, and fans are ecstatic.

Amid Gaza crisis, protesters call on South Florida congresswoman to end US funding to Israel

With pots and pans, about three dozen advocates called for Wasserman Schultz and other lawmakers to take action to help those suffering in Gaza.

Florida Freedom brings pro bull riding to Amerant Bank Arena

The Florida Freedom, the state’s first professional bull riding team, is kicking off a three-day home stand at Amerant Bank Arena this weekend as part of the PBR Team Series.

1 hospitalized after being shot in Sunrise

One person was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Sunrise Saturday evening, according to police.

Florida Panthers to open 2025-26 season on Oct. 7

The 2025-26 NHL season will begin at Amerant Bank Arena, where the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will host the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 7 as part of a season-opening tripleheader, the league announced Monday.

Florida Panthers re-sign forward Mackie Samoskevich

The Florida Panthers continue to re-sign key players as they embark on their quest for a three-peat.

Sunrise police release body camera footage showing arrest of fatal stabbing suspect

Newly released body camera footage shows the moments Sunrise police arrested a man wanted for murder.

Tin Fish Restaurant in Sunrise closes its doors

Tin Fish Restaurant in Sunrise has closed its doors.

Panthers select Danish winger Mads Kongsbak Klyvo in 4th round of NHL Draft

With the 112th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Florida Panthers selected 18-year-old left winger Mads Kongsbak Klyvo from Frolunda’s junior program in Sweden.

Sunrise holds pop-up drone show to honor Florida Panthers

The city of Sunrise held a celebratory event to honor the Stanley Cup Champions.

Thousands of jobs available at Amerant Bank Arena job fair

Hiring managers and recruiters across South Florida are looking to fill thousands of open positions during a job fair at the Amerant Bank Arena.

Panthers meet with fans across Broward as Stanley Cup celebration continues

Fortunate Florida Panthers fans peered over display racks at Dick’s Sporting Goods at Sawgrass Mills for the chance to meet star forward Matthew Tkachuk on Friday.

What’s next for Brad Marchand?

A closer look at what might be next for two-time Stanley Cup champion Brad Marchand.

Tree crushes cars in Sunrise driveway

A large tree came crashing down onto two vehicles parked in the driveway of a Sunrise home Thursday evening, prompting a response from Sunrise Fire Rescue.

Florida Panthers fans go on shopping spree

Florida Panthers fans were going on shopping sprees at the DICK’S House of Sport on Wednesday in Kendall.

Florida Panthers celebrate back-to-back Cup wins with fans at Elbo Room, across Fort Lauderdale

The Florida Panthers spent Wednesday morning celebrating back-to-back Stanley Cup victories with some of their diehard fans at the Elbo Room — marking the second straight year the team brought the Cup to the iconic Fort Lauderdale Beach bar.

Police arrest 19-year-old in connection to Mother’s Day double fatal hit-and-run in Davie

A driver has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Mother’s Day.

Paul Maurice says Panthers remain ‘wired’ as team regroups before pivotal Game 5

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said his players are “wired as probably every fan is” as Florida regroups following a 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Panthers fans pack Amerant Bank Arena in Game 4, ready to trade love, beer for another Cup

Despite a 5-4 overtime loss, Florida Panthers fans were loud and proud at Amerant Bank Arena during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, with some willing to give up just about anything to see the Cup return to South Florida — from beer to beloved pets to even relationships.

Panthers stay focused as Game 4 approaches, Ekblad expects strong Oilers response

The Florida Panthers returned to the ice Wednesday morning, less than 24 hours before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final — and with a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers.

Second suspect arrested in Sunrise mail theft case, faces federal charge

A second man has been arrested in connection with a string of mail thefts at a Sunrise apartment complex, just weeks after federal authorities offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the pair's capture.

Sunrise mayor ups friendly bet with Edmonton ahead of Stanley Cup Final

With the Stanley Cup Final about to begin, the city of Sunrise is raising the stakes in a lighthearted rivalry with the mayor of Edmonton.

Panthers fans send team off at FLL ahead of Stanley Cup Final vs. Oilers

The Florida Panthers are on the road again, heading to Edmonton to face the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final starting Wednesday night.

New details uncovered after man, woman stabbed in necks in Sunrise

While an initial arrest report obtained by Local 10 News in connection with a double stabbing at a Sunrise apartment complex was heavily redacted, a second copy of the arrest report obtained Monday reveals more details about what led up to the horrific crime.