Wilton Manors

South Florida sports league tackles LGBTQ+ loneliness through play: ‘It’s gay recess!’

A new CDC study has found more than half of the LGBTQ+ community deals with thoughts of loneliness around the world.

Local 10 Special: Spooktacular on Halloween night

Local 10 News crews celebrate Halloween showcasing plenty of events throughout Friday night.

Halloween takes over South Florida with parties, performances and high-fashion frights

Halloween in South Florida is anything but ordinary. From haunted tiki lounges to high-fashion costume galas, the region is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the spookiest night of the year.

Greater Good Charities prepares to help Jamaicans and their pets after Hurricane Melissa

The Greater Good Charities, a Seattle-based nonprofit with a location in Wilton Manors, was ready to help Jamaicans after Hurricane Melissa.

Wilton Manors police seek suspect, witness involved in aggravated battery

Officers with the Wilton Manors Police Department are seeking a possible witness and a suspected burglar who they believe are connected to an aggravated battery.

‘No Kings’ protest sweeps South Florida as demonstrators push back on Trump agenda

President Donald Trump’s administration is at the center of growing unrest as “No Kings” protests spread across South Florida, part of a nationwide movement organizers say is meant to defend democracy and push back against authoritarian overreach.

2 South Florida restaurants earn ‘Clean Plate’ honors for spotless inspections

Two South Florida restaurants are proving that great food and clean kitchens can go hand in hand.

Wilton Manors home invasion suspect seen badly bruised after arrest

An investigation is underway after a home invasion in Wilton Manors over the weekend. The man arrested in the case was left badly bruised during the incident.

Wilton Manors apartment fire displaces 2 after reported lightning strike

Authorities say two residents were displaced Wednesday morning after a blaze broke out in the attic of a Wilton Manors apartment building that may have been sparked by lightning.

South Florida teen celebrates Sweet 16, remission from cancer

The Make-A-Wish Foundation, along with doctors from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, spent the evening celebrating her 16th birthday — and the fact that she is now in remission from cancer.

Roofer, 23, dies after falling from 5-story building in Wilton Manors

A 23-year-old roofer died Thursday after falling from the roof of a five-story building in Wilton Manors, authorities said.

DeSantis holds firm on FDOT’s decision to remove all crosswalk art in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his thoughts quite clear when speaking on the issue of rainbow crosswalks being removed across the state.

Demonstrations held in Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors supporting rainbow crosswalks

Despite a looming thunderstorm, a large crowd formed in Wilton Manors on the Wilton Bridge in response to the state’s recent order to remove painted crosswalks.

Police swarm Wilton Manors complex after man barricades in SUV

Police swarmed an apartment complex in Wilton Manors Friday night after a man barricaded himself inside a car, prompting a large response caught on video by neighbors.

Rapper Kodak Black’s ex facing charge after Wilton Manors brawl between mothers of his children: Police

Maranda Johnson, an ex-girlfriend of South Florida rapper Kodak Black who was featured on the reality show “W.A.G.s to Riches,” was arrested on Thursday in connection with a destructive January brawl at a Wilton Manors nightclub, according to records obtained by Local 10 News.

Family of 3 displaced after Wilton Manors house fire

Two adults and a child were displaced from their Wilton Manors home Monday morning after a fire erupted inside, first responders confirmed.

Wilton Manors woman, 98, proves age is just a number with Wii Bowling skills

Edith O’Rourke is nearly 99 years old, but that hasn’t stopped her from picking up a game controller — and a few strikes.

Wilton Manors won’t reimburse residents for SUV riddled with bullets from police shooting

Wilton Manors residents are upset after they were left with property damage following a police shooting.

Florida law targets colored crosswalks, prompting outcry from local communities

A new Florida law cracking down on non-standard street art is drawing criticism from community members and local officials, who say the move threatens public expression and identity.

Body camera footage shows arrest of man who brought loaded gun to Wilton Manors Pride Parade

Newly released body camera video shows the moments police officers approached a man who was arrested for bringing a gun to the Wilton Manors Pride Parade.

Wife of man shot by Wilton Manors police says officers ‘did not announce their presence’

The wife of a man who was shot by Wilton Manors police Wednesday after officers responded to what they called a domestic disturbance released a statement to Local 10 overnight, giving her side of the story.

1 injured in Wilton Manors police shooting after domestic disturbance

One person was injured Wednesday morning in a police shooting at a home in Wilton Manors, authorities confirmed.

Witness: Man accused of bringing gun to Pride event ‘seemed really cool, calm, collected’

New photos obtained by Local 10 show police arresting a man who allegedly brought a loaded gun to the Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride festival on Saturday.

Stolen rainbow manatee statue returned to Wilton Manors police

There has been a break in the case of a stolen piece of artwork from Wilton Manors.

Man caught bringing gun into Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride festival, cops say

A South Florida man is facing two criminal charges after police said he was caught bringing a loaded gun and magazines into the Stonewall Pride festival in Wilton Manors on Saturday.

Wilton Manors kicks off Stonewall Pride parade in heart of ‘gayborhood’

With just hours away, a team embracing rainbows prepared a network of stages for Stonewall Pride events on Saturday and Sunday in Wilton Manors.

Wilton Manors’ annual Stonewall Pride festival set for this weekend

The Stonewall Pride street festival is back this weekend in Wilton Manors.

New video shows skateboarder stealing rainbow manatee statue from Wilton Manors park

A fiberglass statue dedicated to late Wilton Manors Mayor Justin Flippen was stolen from a public park just before 1 a.m. on June 3, and police continued to ask for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Police seek man suspected of stealing package from Wilton Manors home

Authorities asked for the public’s help Tuesday in identifying a man who they said was caught on camera stealing a package from a home in Wilton Manors last month.

Surveillance video shows theft of Wilton Manors’ rainbow manatee

Wilton Manors police have been searching for the person behind the theft of a beloved piece of art.

Teen sentenced in deadly accidental shooting of best friend in Wilton Manors

A Broward judge on Thursday sentenced 17-year-old Herbe Belony in connection with the accidental shooting that killed his best friend, 16-year-old Christopher Granados, last year in Wilton Manors.

Wilton Manors’ rainbow manatee goes missing

A beloved piece of public art was ripped away from a park in Wilton Manors.

Broward accountant accused of laundering nearly $8K from restaurant; previously linked to tax scam

A Broward County accountant already accused of scamming dozens of tax clients over two months ago is now facing new fraud and theft charges, this time involving a Dania Beach restaurant.

Federal cuts to HIV prevention impact South Florida programs

Fears of Trump Administration funding cuts to fighting the spread of HIV are affecting South Florida programs.

South Florida LGBTQ organizations get ready for Pride month events

LGBTQ organizations across South Florida are getting ready for pride month events.

Thieves target another Wilton Manors smoke shop

A little more than a month after an armed robbery at a Wilton Manors smoke shop, another store has fallen victim to thieves.

Man charged with killing ex-husband’s dog in Wilton Manors

Walter Gardner recalls coming home to a nightmare.

Pair arrested after armed robbery at Wilton Manors smoke shop

Two suspects are in custody following an armed robbery at a smoke shop in Wilton Manors that occurred earlier this week, police confirmed Thursday.

Man, 85, dies after Wilton Manors house fire; wife still critical

A Wilton Manors senior died after a fire tore through his home Wednesday afternoon, his son ― a fire captain ― confirmed. His wife remained hospitalized in Miami.

Man, woman seriously hurt in Wilton Manors house fire

First responders reported that there were “multiple victims” after a fire broke out in a home in Wilton Manors Wednesday afternoon.

2 sought after surveillance video shows armed robbery at Wilton Manors smoke shop

Authorities are searching for two individuals who they say were caught on surveillance video committing an armed robbery at a smoke shop in Wilton Manors early Tuesday morning.

Feds cut funding from LGBTQ history museum in Fort Lauderdale

The Trump administration cut funding from the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale.

Wilton Manors man severely abused 81-year-old, left her living in squalor, cops say

A Wilton Manors man is set to appear in court for a bond hearing on Friday after police said he abused an 81-year-old woman to the point where she suffered a concussion and had her living in “poor” conditions.

‘Fishing expedition’ fears grow as citizens get caught up in immigration raids

Viral videos of immigration raids in Wilton Manors are raising legal questions. Legal residents and citizens were caught up in the raids on Friday, despite agents already arresting the individual they were after.

Video shows confrontation during jobsite immigration raid in Wilton Manors

A recent immigration raid at a jobsite in Wilton Manors turned into a confrontation with authorities.

Police: Boy recovering after nearly drowning in Wilton Manors house pool

A young boy is recovering at Broward Health Medical Center after being found unconscious in a swimming pool in Wilton Manors on Thursday evening.

Wilton Manors police investigating illegal street takeover caught on camera

An illegal street takeover was caught on camera in Wilton Manors.

Clean Plate: Wilton Manors diner, Fort Lauderdale burger joint recognized for zero violations

Local 10 News is shining a well-deserved spotlight on a place that’s not just spotless but serves up generosity and community spirit alongside great food.

Despite alarming letter mentioning possible lead risk, Wilton Manors officials say the water’s fine

Letters sent to some Wilton Manors residents landed like a lead balloon.

Wilton Manors goes wicked as Halloween bash draws large crowd

Wilton Drive transformed into a spook-filled scene as “Wicked Manors” brought its 17th annual Halloween celebration to life on Thursday.

Man who says he was victim of South Beach fake rideshare robber speaks about ordeal

A Wilton Manors man who says he was the victim of one of two men accused of posing as rideshare drivers in Miami Beach and robbing victims is speaking about the ordeal.

2 men running to unseat Wilton Manors mayor

Three men are battling for the mayor’s seat in a small city in Broward County that is home to nearly 12,000 residents.

Wilton Manors police trying to find missing man with dementia

Wilton Manors police asked for the public’s help Wednesday locating a missing 67-year-old man with dementia.

LGBTQ+ leaders launch Get Out the Vote Center in Wilton Manors

The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus and its Broward chapter, the Dolphin Democrats, launched the 2024 LGBTQ+ Get Out the Vote Center on Friday.

Family members shocked, saddened following shooting death of teen in Wilton Manors

An investigation is ongoing after two teenagers playing with guns led to a tragic situation.

BSO: Teen playing with gun arrested after fatally shooting 16-year-old in Wilton Manors

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with an apparent accidental shooting that killed another teenager Monday in Wilton Manors, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

Florida removes page promoting LGBTQ+ businesses from state tourism website

Members of the LGBTQ+ community are noticing a big change to Florida's tourism website.

Man accused of fatal Broward crash faces pre-trial release violations again

Isaiah LaFleur was 18 years old when he crashed while driving a red Chevrolet Camaro. Detectives reported the student collided with a black 2013 Yamaha motorscooter and the impact ejected and killed a man along Stirling Road in Hollywood.

Video shows waterspout form offshore near Wilton Manors

A video shows a waterspout forming offshore Wednesday near Wilton Manors.

Fort Lauderdale man sentenced for hate crime after attacking Muslim woman

A 47-year-old Fort Lauderdale man appeared in federal court on Friday in Miami to be sentenced after he was convicted of a hate crime.

Concerns growing as coyote sightings, attacks continue in Broward

Residents of a Broward County community are on edge due to coyotes being spotted in the area.

Reward offered for information in robbery of 2 Wilton Manors smoke shops

Tempered glass, dozens of cameras and several locked doors did little to stop a man from stealing $8,000 worth of pre-rolls.

Wilton Manors celebrates PRIDE with festival, parade

While standing in front of a heart-shaped rainbow “LOVE” sculpture, Claudia Castillo said Saturday in Wilton Manors was a celebration of the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer community.

Police investigates crash in Wilton Manors

Police officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in Wilton Manors.

Safety a high priority as Wilton Manors prepares for annual Stonewall Pride festival

South Floridians will soon be hitting the streets for the Wilton Manors pride festival.

Broward accountant accused of scamming clients out of lucrative tax returns

A Wilton Manors accountant is accused of scamming more than 20 of his customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Wilton Manors holds Easter egg hunt for preschool-aged children

Ahead of Easter, which is coming up on Sunday, a community in Wilton Manors held an egg hunt for preschoolers.

Fire at Wilton Manors home claims life of pet cat

A family pet sadly died in a fire Saturday morning at a home in Wilton Manors.

Broward man accused of ripping off postal worker’s hijab now faces federal charge

A Wilton Manors man accused of a hate-fueled attack on a Muslim postal worker delivering mail in Fort Lauderdale in October is now facing a federal charge; he’s set to make an initial court appearance Wednesday.

Florida lawmaker introduces bill to restrict rabbit sales

There is a push to restrict the sale of rabbits in the state of Florida.

Video shows suspects wanted in fatal Wilton Manors shooting

Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are seeking additional leads in a fatal September shooting in Wilton Manors. They released new video Tuesday in hopes of identifying the suspects involved, according to the agency.

Annual Wicked Manors Halloween street party provides plenty of safe, ghoulish fun

A lot of work went into the preparation for Wicked Manors, one of the biggest Halloween street parties in South Florida and possibly the country.

South Florida veterinarian provides tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween

Spooky season is here, which for us humans, means time to get into cool costumes, scare the heck out of everybody and eat lots of candy. But those three things happen to be hair-raising, pine-chilling and just dreadful when it comes to our pets!

Wilton Manors police launches new program to help victims of hate, bias or harassment crimes

The Wilton Manors Police Department is implementing a new program in partnership with local businesses.

Broadway’s Billy Porter in South Florida to raise money for LGBTQ history education

Broadway great Billy Porter is in South Florida on Thursday to raise money for a worthy cause.

Detectives search for ‘evil’ driver who killed beloved grandfather in Broward

Shannon Johnson said she is missing her beloved 61-year-old father, Alton Johnson, a former college football player who had worked as a forklift operator on a shipping dock in Fort Lauderdale.

WTFlorida?: Monkey business in Wilton Manors as residents spot guest

A vervet monkey may have ventured from Dania Beach to Wilton Manors looking for a mate, experts say.

Man shot, killed inside Wilton Manors home, deputies say

Broward County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Wilton Manors.

Students pick up supplies and more during giveaway event at Wilton Manors Elementary

A nonprofit organization hosted a back-to-school giveaway at Wilton Manors Elementary on Sunday.

Lionhead rabbits invading Wilton Manors may have a chance if rescue organization gets help, activists say

Alicia Griggs said there is a growing population of rabbits with heavy wool manes around their heads hopping around in her Jenata Isles neighborhood.

‘Illegally-released’ bunnies now bouncing amok in Wilton Manors neighborhood

Dozens of bunnies are taking over a Broward County community.

Police searching for suspect accused of firing a dozen rounds in Wilton Manors neighborhood

Wilton Manors police are searching for a man accused of firing multiple gunshots in a Wilton Manors neighborhood last Saturday, authorities announced in a Twitter post Friday.

Wilton Manors man rolls out creative marketing campaign with his dog

There’s a brand new marketing campaign rolling around Wilton Manors with the best mascot possible.

Coyote caught on camera prowling near Wilton Manors pool; sightings worry residents

A wild coyote was spotted Wednesday morning in a Wilton Manors backyard.

Pride parade kicks off in Wilton Manors amid new Florida laws

The city of Wilton Manors is celebrating LGBTQ Pride on Saturday, despite recent legislation passed this year in Florida that has taken a toll on the community.

Wilton Manors preparing for annual Pride celebrations amid new Florida laws

The city of Wilton Manors is getting ready to celebrate pride, despite recent legislation passed this year in Florida that has taken a toll on the community.

Community, local leaders thrilled to welcome Lionel Messi to Fort Lauderdale

South Florida is in the global spotlight following the news that Lionel Messi was coming to play for Inter Miami.

Team of now-defunct publication: South Florida Gay News ‘may be gone. But we are not. Stay tuned’

After more than a decade of service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, the publication of South Florida Gay News has come to an end.

Vandal damages 2 sculptures, plaque tribute at parks in Broward, commissioner says

A vandal recently hit the “Thunderbunny,” a 14-foot-tall sculpture by a world-renowned artist while it was on public display in Broward County.

Wilton Manors residents dealing with devastation from excessive flooding

After the Wilton Manors Police Department and other agencies urged drivers to avoid flooded areas, many residents are dealing with damage to their homes due to the excessive rain.

Dog that survived fire burns in Broward now subject of ‘Saving Scruffy’ children’s book

Scruffy suffered severe burns as a puppy in Broward County.

Crook burglarizes 4 businesses at once, busting through walls between them

Wilton Manors police are searching for the thief or thieves who broke into four businesses during the overnight hours between Tuesday and Wednesday.

LGBTQ community plans to march in Broward against ‘discriminatory’ bills in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.

Broward man linked to West Point cadets’ drug overdose gets 9 years in federal prison

U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom sentenced a 22-year-old Lauderhill man to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release on Thursday after a spring break party in Broward ended in tragedy.

BSO: Pedestrian dies weeks after being struck by vehicle in Wilton Manors

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Wilton Manors last month.

Rubio, Scott explain votes against bill protecting same-sex marriage

Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Republicans, explained their decision to side with the majority of their GOP colleagues in voting against the Respect for Marriage Act, which ultimately passed the Senate with support from Democrats and some Republicans.