Broward County

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Woman killed, young girl among several injured in North Lauderdale fire

A fire claimed the life of a North Lauderdale grandmother over the weekend, injuring six others before it was extinguished.

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Hollywood police arrest suspect in connection with 2025 fatal hit-and-run

A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that police say killed a pedestrian in Hollywood late last year.

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Brady Tkachuk embraces fresh start with Panthers, reunion with brother, Matthew

Brady Tkachuk was officially introduced Tuesday as the newest member of the Florida Panthers, joining his brother, Matthew Tkachuk, after a blockbuster trade with the Ottawa Senators.

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Miramar police sergeant accused of punching girlfriend in mouth after asking about their relationship status

A Miramar police sergeant surrendered to authorities Monday following a domestic violence incident that occurred last Friday at his girlfriend’s home in Miami-Dade County, authorities said.

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Shooting your shot — inside the Flamingo Gardens Camera Club

At Flamingo Gardens, the peacocks show off, the photographers show up and Mother Nature does the rest. For the Flamingo Gardens Camera Club, every walk is a scavenger hunt. The more they look, the more they find.

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Detectives arrest 2 men accused of using master keys to steal mail in Davie

Detectives accused Rashad Sattar and Shon Filsaime of using two master keys to steal from hundreds of mailboxes in Davie, records show.

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Miami chop shop suspect faces 77 charges in 4 new cases

A 34-year-old man faced 77 charges on Monday after Miami detectives accused him of working at a “chop shop” in Model City, records show.

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Colombians’ vote in U.S.: 80.57% vote for De La Espriella, 18.43% for Cepeda

Abelardo De La Espriella won 80.57% of the votes from Colombians in the U.S. during the presidential runoff election on Sunday, according to data published by the Colombian National Registry.

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Colombia’s preliminary vote count showing De La Espriella’s narrow victory is ‘accurate,’ registrar says

After judges’ certification, Hernán Penagos, Colombia’s national registrar, announced on Monday that the preliminary vote count after the runoff presidential election was “accurate.”

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Restaurant at 1 of the Florida Keys’ most popular tourist attractions ordered shut. Plus, rodent issues remain inside 1 restaurant

The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant at the popular Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada was ordered shut by state inspectors last week following an investigation based on a complaint.

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Cruise passenger caught with child sexual abuse videos at Port Everglades, feds say

A Pittsburgh man is facing federal charges in South Florida after federal agents said he was caught with child sexual abuse videos on his cellphone after disembarking a cruise ship at Port Everglades over the weekend.

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Crash shuts down eastbound Griffin Road in Cooper City

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Man suffers stab wounds in Tamarac, deputies say

A man suffered stab wounds on Sunday in Tamarac, according to deputies.

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Election in Colombia: Iván Cepeda reacts to ‘not official or binding’ preliminary vote count

During a speech on Sunday night in Bogotá, Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said the preliminary vote count result was “not official or binding” and vowed “to challenge” it.

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Historic day for Colombians: Trump-backed De la Espriella heads for narrow presidential win

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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Historic day for Colombians: Polls close after polarized runoff to elect 48th president

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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Deputies search for 12-year-old girl who vanished in North Lauderdale

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies asked the public for help with finding a 12-year-old girl who vanished on Sunday morning in North Lauderdale.

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Drunken driver, 74, had headlights off before killing 1 in Stirling Road crash, police say

A 74-year-old drunken driver killed a person in a crash in Davie on June 11, leading to his arrest on Friday, according to the city’s police department.

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Gazebo collapse at Hard Rock injures 5

A gazebo collapse at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood injured five people on Saturday evening, officials said.

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Detectives investigate man’s drowning in Lauderhill

Detectives were investigating a man’s drowning on Saturday afternoon in Lauderhill.

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Air quality alert in effect in Miami-Dade and Broward counties: National Weather Service

The National Weather Service announced on Saturday that there was an Air Quality Alert in effect until 10 a.m. on Sunday in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

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WATCH SPECIAL: Celebrating Pride at Stonewall festival in Wilton Manors

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Video shows fatal house fire starting in North Lauderdale

One person has died following a house fire that erupted Saturday morning in North Lauderdale, authorities confirmed.

Deputies seek missing Deerfield Beach woman with mental illness

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating a 58-year-old woman who they say was reported missing.

Boy, 4, dies at hospital after being pulled from pool in North Lauderdale, deputies say

A 4-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a pool Friday morning in North Lauderdale, according to deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Davie firefighters rescue petting zoo animals after I-75 crash

A crash on Interstate 75 in Davie on Friday led to an unusual rescue involving some four-legged and feathered travelers, authorities confirmed.

Lauderhill condo fire sparked by pot left on stove displaces family, sends child to hospital

A 9-year-old child was taken to a hospital for evaluation after possible smoke inhalation following a residential fire caused by a pot left on a stove that displaced a mother and two children in Lauderhill, authorities said.

Man now faces federal charges after cruise ship voyeurism incident, authorities say

A 25-year-old Illinois man arrested in early June at Port Everglades after being accused of cruise ship voyeurism is now facing federal charges, according to court documents filed on Thursday.

Police: Driver faces charges in Hollywood crash that killed scooter rider, injured 2 others

A 19-year-old Miramar man was arrested Thursday in connection with a crash in Hollywood that killed a scooter rider and injured two others after investigators said he was driving at speeds of up to 85 mph in a 45 mph zone late last year.

2 arrested in connection with thefts from commercial mailboxes in Davie

Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with the thefts of mail from several commercial mailbox clusters in Davie, authorities confirmed.

Teen charged as adult in fatal Hollywood shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been charged as an adult in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this year in Hollywood.

Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride set to bring thousands together for celebration of unity and inclusion

Rainbow flags are flying high as Wilton Manors prepares to welcome tens of thousands of visitors for its annual Stonewall Pride parade and street festival, one of South Florida’s largest Pride celebrations.

Video shows aftermath of plane crash that injured 2 in Pembroke Pines

Police officers’ body-cam videos released on Thursday show the aftermath of the crash of a Cessna C172P that injured two women in Pembroke Pines.

Woman, 91, accused of firing BB gun at neighbor in Margate hate crime

A 91-year-old woman is facing a hate crime charge for firing a BB gun at her neighbor when she was living in Margate, authorities say.

Teenage girl vanished 3 days ago in Tamarac, deputies say

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies asked the public for help with finding a 14-year-old who vanished early Monday morning in Tamarac.

1 killed in crash involving SUV, motorcycle in Coral Springs, police say

One person has died following a traffic crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Coral Springs, authorities confirmed.

3 wildfires burn in Miami-Dade; firefighter hospitalized

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel flew a Florida Forest Service firefighter to the hospital on Thursday after he needed help while fighting a wildfire.

Fort Lauderdale couple accused of killing cat through ‘involuntary heat exposure’

A Fort Lauderdale couple is accused of killing their pet cat through “involuntary heat exposure,” their arrest affidavits stated.

‘Grappler’ technique helps Hollywood police nab alleged car thief wanted on multiple warrants

A “grappler deployment” helped a Hollywood police officer nab a man who was driving a stolen Mercedes-Benz last week, authorities said.

4 displaced after tiki hut, home catch fire in Fort Lauderdale

Four people have been displaced from their home after a tiki hut and home caught fire Thursday morning in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed.

Candidates clash over representation at District 20 political forum

Candidates for Congressional District 20 debated issues ranging from voting rights to property insurance affordability on Wednesday night.

Fire chief warns Miami-Dade smoke pollution keeps moving to Broward

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah warned on Wednesday afternoon that the smoke pollution from two burning wildfires was moving to Broward County.

2 wildfires burn 16,400 acres in western Miami-Dade

As a gray cloud of smoke expanded to pollute the air in South Florida, two active wildfires had burned 13,900 acres by Wednesday afternoon in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Fire Service.

Police: 2 women attack mother and 3 kids in Fort Lauderdale

Two women faced charges on Wednesday in Broward County after police officers accused them of attacking a mother and her three kids, records show.

2 wildfires burn 8,000 acres in western Miami-Dade, pollute air quality in South Florida

Two active wildfires had burned 8,000 acres on Wednesday in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Man accused of trying to kill sister’s boyfriend in Miami Beach, records show

A 38-year-old man stands accused on Wednesday of trying to kill his sister’s boyfriend outside of a bar in Miami Beach, records show.

Driver crashes into spa in Hallandale Beach

A driver crashed into a spa on Tuesday in Hallandale Beach.

Wildfire burns 600 acres in western Miami-Dade, affects air quality in Broward

A wildfire was active on Tuesday after burning 600 acres in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Looking ahead to Stonewall Pride in Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors’ Stonewall Pride festival is around the corner. The event is scheduled for this Saturday along Wilton Drive.

Police: DUI driver travels more than double the speed limit before causing Pembroke Pines crash

A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday, months after he caused a car crash in Pembroke Pines that seriously injured himself and another driver, authorities said.

McDonald’s customer attacks woman working at drive-thru in Tamarac, deputy reports

A woman was bleeding under her right eye, and she had swelling and bruising on her face, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy.

Restaurant ordered shut after years of training violations. Plus, roaches at a South Beach Argentinian grill

Two South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

4 hospitalized after helicopter crash at North Perry Airport, cops say

Four people were transported to a hospital on Saturday after a helicopter crash occurred at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.

40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge raises funds for Ann Storck Center in Pompano Beach

More than 100 people braved the South Florida heat Saturday to take part in the 40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge, a fundraising event benefiting the Ann Storck Center.

Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for Madeline, other furry friends

The Humane Society of Broward County is hoping to find a forever home for Madeline, a 3-year-old dog described by shelter officials as friendly, well-behaved and eager to be someone’s loyal companion.

Boy, 5, struck by car in Lauderhill suffers minor injuries, cops say

A 5-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a sedan in Lauderhill on Friday, police confirme

Hollywood rollover crash sends car into home, narrowly missing sleeping residents

A rollover crash sent a car into a Hollywood home early Saturday morning, leaving significant property damage but no reported injuries.

Margate police seek senior reported missing, endangered

The Margate Police Department asked for the public’s help Saturday in locating an elderly woman reported missing and endangered.

Barricaded suspect taken into custody after SWAT standoff in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale police and SWAT officers responded Friday afternoon to a barricaded man believed to be inside a business after authorities say entered an unauthorized area and refused to leave.

Police: 2nd victim accuses man of sexually assaulting teens at Hollywood motel

A 33-year-old man known as “Ghost” was re-arrested this week after being accused of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in 2024 at a motel in Hollywood, records showed.

Davie firefighters, police wrangle gator after responding to water main break

Davie firefighters and police wrangled an alligator early Friday morning that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission has been trying to capture for two years now over ongoing concerns by residents in the area, Davie Fire Rescue officials said.

Family of slain man in Dania Beach asks public for help in unsolved shooting case

The family of a 22-year-old man who was fatally shot in Dania Beach earlier this year is asking for the public’s help as investigators continue working to solve the case.

Broward native Alex Freeman set for World Cup debut with US men’s national team

Alex Freeman grew up playing soccer on fields across Broward County, dreaming of one day representing his country on the sport’s biggest stage. Now, the 21-year-old defender is on the verge of making that dream a reality.

From food to fan zones, South Florida businesses embrace World Cup fever

From arenas to clubs, businesses across Broward and Miami-Dade counties are finding creative ways to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event.

Survivor warns parents to monitor kids’ cellphones after online predator targeted her at 14

It started at 11 years old. Seanna Martinez didn’t realize it at the time, but she was being groomed online. By 14, she had connected with a man on a hookup app called HUD, an app she chose specifically because it didn’t have an 18-plus age restriction.

What’s in a name? Member of local political dynasty joins growing race to succeed Rep. Wilson

The deadline for candidates to enter the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, is quickly approaching, and a few hopefuls have thrown their hats into the ring, looking to replace the longtime District 24 congresswoman.

BSO seeks $937 million budget for 2027, drawing concern from Broward commissioners

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking roughly $937 million for its fiscal year 2027 budget, an increase from its adopted budget of $833 million.

Suspect in hit-and-run that injured Hollywood police officer captured in Chicago

A suspect in a hit-and-run crash that injured a Hollywood police officer was arrested this week in Chicago.

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.

Video shows Pompano Beach firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain

A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.

South Florida firefighters honored for saving boy’s life

Two South Florida first responders were honored for saving a young boy’s life.

State Sen. Shevrin Jones announces campaign for U.S. House seat

A new candidate has emerged in the race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who recently announced her retirement.

Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship

A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.

Broward BJ’s employee had illegal side hustle, cops say: Shipping stolen store goods across US

A 52-year-old BJ’s Wholesale Club employee is facing charges after allegedly stealing from his workplace.

Upgraded Broward 911 will let callers livestream to dispatchers

Callers to Broward County’s 911 center will be able to livestream video to dispatchers, giving them ― and responders ― a clearer view of an emergency situation, officials say.

School bus stop arm cameras coming to Broward after unanimous vote

AI-powered cameras designed to catch and cite drivers illegally passing stopped school busses are set to launch this coming school year.

Man faces DUI manslaughter charge for crash that killed friend on I-95

A South Florida man is facing serious charges after police said he caused a crash that resulted in the death of his passenger.

Broward detective releases video of 2 wanted for Oakland Park burglary

Broward Sheriff’s Office Detective Danny Perez asked the public for help on Tuesday with identifying two burglars who stole from All American Marine Service in Oakland Park.

Mother to judge: Fatal shooting in Lauderhill ‘could have been prevented’

Reginald Merisma had threatened Anthony Johnson before Johnson, 35, called 911 on Sunday, and police officers found Merisma, 35, dead, according to the Lauderhill Police Department.

Could another earthquake in the Gulf hit? Here’s the aftershock forecast

A rare magnitude 6.1 earthquake near western Cuba that was felt across parts of Florida on Monday could be followed by aftershocks in the days and weeks ahead, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

BSO: Miami-Dade couple travels to Broward with daughter to steal SUV

A couple from Miami-Dade County was arrested last Friday after they traveled to Broward County with their daughter in order to steal a vehicle, authorities said.

Man accused of masturbating near girl on Broward County Transit bus

A 30-year-old man was arrested Sunday by Margate police, nearly two weeks after he allegedly masturbated in front of an 11-year-old girl while they were riding a Broward County Transit bus, authorities said.

Woman fatally struck by car in Fort Lauderdale

Authorities in Broward County are investigating after a pedestrian was stuck by a vehicle.

Arrest made in fatal Lauderhill shooting

Police arrested a 35-year-old man in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday in Lauderhill.

Worker at Fort Lauderdale food store shoots at man after argument, police say

A woman grinned big in her Broward County booking photo after police said she had just opened fire on someone and his vehicle while working at a food store in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. Authorities said the victim’s 1-year-old was inside the car at the time.