Criminal case dropped against Pembroke Park commissioner who called cops on mayor during meeting
Months after being charged, controversial Pembroke Park Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs is no longer facing a criminal case for calling the police on his rival on the dais.
BSO: Suspects used gun threats in $71K con of disabled woman
A man and woman were arrested on Tuesday for exploiting a disabled woman and stealing approximately $71,000 from her in a scheme that lasted several months, authorities confirmed Friday.
Extra police on campus after threat made against Broward school
More police are on the campus of one Broward County public school Friday after they were alerted about a threat Thursday night, authorities confirmed.
Man accused of leaving dog in hot car near Lauderhill Mall amid heat advisory
A man was arrested Wednesday after police said they found his small dog left inside a hot car outside the Lauderhill Mall while a heat advisory was in effect.
Coral Springs woman said she was ‘at her wits’ end’ when she murdered husband, cops say
A Coral Springs woman told detectives she killed her husband inside their home over the Labor Day weekend over infidelity issues, according to court documents made public on Thursday.
Watchdog: Pembroke Park commissioner, as mayor, ‘unlawfully’ chartered yacht with town money
In a report released Thursday, Broward County’s watchdog agency concluded that Pembroke Park Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs, while serving as mayor, engaged in “misconduct” when he “unlawfully” spent more than $10,000 in taxpayer money on a yacht charter for town officials and employees. His attorney is blasting the report as “petty and stupid.”
Marlon Wayans speaks with Local 10 ahead of comedy shows at Dania Improv
Local 10 News welcomed a familiar face Thursday morning as comedian and actor Marlon Wayans brought his signature humor and energy to the Fresh Daily morning show.
11-year-old arrested after bomb threat made against Deerfield Beach school
An 11-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday after a bomb threat was made against a school in Deerfield Beach, authorities confirmed.
Parkland families react to Georgia school shooting: ‘I feel very frustrated’
Those who know what it’s like, those who lost loved ones in the Parkland school shooting in February of 2018, have been triggered, yet again.
Broward County to install carbon monoxide detectors in over 200 schools after reported gas leaks
The Broward County School Board is taking urgent steps to install carbon monoxide detectors in more than 230 schools following two recent gas leaks that sent several individuals to the hospital.
Fort Lauderdale takes action to address gun violence after string of shootings
Fort Lauderdale leaders took action Wednesday after a surge in gun violence left the Broward County community reeling over the summer.
BSO: Deerfield Beach school evacuated due to ‘possible bomb threat’
Students and staff were evacuated Wednesday from a school in Deerfield Beach after a “possible bomb threat” was phoned in, authorities said.
BSO detectives search for missing, endangered Pompano Beach woman
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Wednesday in locating a 59-year-old woman who they say was reported missing from Pompano Beach.
Prosecutors file 3 cases against Broward man accused of rape, 2 attempted kidnappings
Rondel McDonald was behind bars Wednesday without bond after a Broward County prosecutor said he presented an “extreme danger” to the community.
Miramar Police Department first in Florida to employ in-house social worker
In most cases police agencies will outsource social workers, but in the case of the Miramar Police Department, they now have their own social worker embedded in their department.
Museum wants refund after Florida removes LGBTQ page from state tourism website
Leaders of a South Florida LGBTQ history museum want a refund after the state removed a section from its official tourism website for LGBTQ travelers.
Fort Lauderdale mayoral candidate proposes homeless camp at Inter Miami stadium
A candidate for Fort Lauderdale mayor has come up with a plan to house the homeless: Move them to the land around a pro soccer stadium.
Mother of 6 seeks help after claiming rain caused roof collapse in Hallandale Beach apartment
Tkyana Bryant said she and her family are grateful to be alive after her roof collapsed in Hallandale Beach Tuesday morning.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 1, 2024
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
This Week In South Florida episode: Sept. 1, 2024
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
Detectives release 2 sketches related to eerily similar attempted kidnappings in Broward
Detectives suspect a man wielding a gun attempted to lure teenage girls to a four-door sedan, as they walked to school on Thursday morning, in two different areas of Broward County.
Teens’ deadly love triangle lands 2 in prison for 25 years
A love triangle among Miramar High School students turned into a murder in 2021, two recent 25-year prison sentences, and a 20-year-old man wanting to represent himself while awaiting a 2025 trial in Broward County, records show.
Nursing assistant accused of stabbing man, 78, with fork at Fort Lauderdale rehab center
A 70-year-old nursing assistant was arrested Thursday, months after police said she was caught on camera stabbing a 78-year-old man with a fork at a rehabilitation facility in Fort Lauderdale.
‘Jimmy Buffett Day’ celebrated for the first time in Florida on Friday
Parrotheads unite! The Florida Legislature has designated Aug. 30 as “Jimmy Buffett Day” and it will be celebrated for the first time on Friday.
Man fatally shot ex-wife before turning gun on self in Pompano Beach, deputies say
A man shot and killed his ex-wife before turning the gun on himself in Pompano Beach on Thursday afternoon, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Teen Corvette driver charged in fiery, deadly 2023 Alligator Alley crash
A Fort Myers man turned himself in at the Broward County jail Thursday after state troopers said he was speeding behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette approaching an Alligator Alley toll plaza when he rear-ended a box truck and sent it crashing into a canal embankment. Its driver died inside of the burning wreckage.
‘Unknown smell’ forces students to evacuate Piper High School in Sunrise
Students and staff at Piper High School in Sunrise were evacuated on Thursday after authorities confirmed an “unknown smell” was detected inside the campus.
BSO: Man, woman dead in apparent murder-suicide near Pompano Beach pier
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a shooting in Pompano Beach they say left a woman dead and a man hurt Thursday afternoon.
BSO: Broward woman, 41, has been missing for nearly 7 months
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Thursday in locating a 41-year-old Pompano Beach woman who they said has been missing for nearly seven months.
Pembroke Pines condo residents face deadline to vacate complex deemed unsafe
Residents of the Heron Pond condominium complex in Pembroke Pines must vacate their units by the end of Thursday after city officials deemed the buildings unsafe.
All bullets killing UPS driver, bystander in Miramar shootout came from officers, FDLE report says
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has released its report into the killing of four people — including a kidnapped UPS driver and an innocent bystander — in a 2019 police shootout in Miramar.
‘Totally unsuitable’: Conservationists say proposed state park disc golf site was never a good fit
Concerned Floridians are breathing a sigh of relief after a proposal that would have brought changes to nine of Florida’s state parks was postponed.
Cruise ship worker gets 30 years for planting hidden cameras in cabins, recording children
A Fort Lauderdale federal judge sentenced a former Royal Caribbean Cruise Line worker to 30 years in prison Wednesday for planting multiple hidden cameras in guests’ rooms, recording victims that included children as young as 2, prosecutors said.
Gov. DeSantis halts ‘half baked’ plans at 9 state parks after public backlash
A controversial plan to develop parts of Florida’s state parks has sparked significant backlash, prompting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address public concerns on Wednesday.
Broward man accused of setting ex’s car on fire in revenge for breakup
Deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Tuesday after he allegedly set his ex-girlfriend’s car on fire months after they broke up.
Locsanity celebrates locs, dreadlocks with new summer campaigns
Locsanity, a leading natural hair and personal care brand based in Coral Springs has announced the launch of three vibrant summer campaigns: Loc Girl Summer, Loc Bruh Summer, and Locs All Summer.
Miramar threatens to sue Miami-Dade if county builds waste incinerator nearby
Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam said the technology that Miami-Dade County plans to use for a new waste incinerator should not be in anyone’s backyard.
Man appears in Broward court, facing charges in killing of senior couple
A man accused in the murder of his former girlfriend’s grandparents appeared in Broward County court Wednesday, one day after his arrest.
Crash during Broward-Miami chase: FHP releases dashcam videos
The Florida Highway Patrol released dashcam videos showing a trooper who crashed in Miami-Dade County after he joined a pursuit that had started in Broward County.
BSO honors Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson on 1st anniversary of fatal helicopter crash
The Broward Sheriff’s Office will gather Wednesday to honor the legacy and service of Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson, who died in a helicopter crash exactly one year ago in Pompano Beach.
Experts stress importance in HPV vaccination, particularly for youngsters
It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a dip in routine childhood vaccinations, but a new report from the CDC shows a troubling trend for the vaccine that protects against human papillomavirus (HPV).
Recent carbon monoxide, propane leaks prompt safety overhaul in Broward County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn issued a safety update Monday after concerns arose following a propane leak at an elementary school and a carbon monoxide leak at a high school less than a week apart.
BSO deputy sentenced to prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy and SWAT team member Alexandra Acosta was sentenced Tuesday in federal court for fraudulently applying for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers unite against plan to put golf courses, hotels in Florida state parks
State lawmakers who are members of both major political parties have come together, united against plans to develop inside nine state parks.
Here’s why thousands of South Florida homeowners are being told they need flood insurance
Tens of thousands of homeowners across South Florida are getting an unpleasant surprise in the mail: A letter telling them they now need to buy flood insurance.
High levels of carbon monoxide detected at Weston high school for 2nd time in less than a week
Cypress Bay High School Principal Kassandra Fried confirmed Monday that the school experienced a carbon monoxide leak for the second time in less than a week.
Sean Kingston and his mother appear in Broward County court
Jamaican-American singer and rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, appeared in Broward County court Monday morning, just days after they both ran away from a Local 10 reporter who tried to speak with them outside federal court.
This Week In South Florida podcast: Aug. 25, 2024
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
Mother of 4-year-old boy who died 11 years ago waits in Pompano Beach detention center
Antwan “AJ” Hope, Jr. was four when he died over 11 years ago in Broward County. His mother, Destene Simmons, was facing new charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in Broward County, but it remained unclear Sunday if these were related to his death.
Carbon monoxide poisoning at Broward high school prompts more testing
The principal of Cypress Bay High School in Weston plans to welcome students back to class on Monday morning after carbon monoxide poisoning prompted school staff to seek medical treatment on Friday. A Broward firefighter who responded was also affected.
This Week In South Florida episode: Aug. 25, 2024
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Aug. 5, 2024
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg discusses primary election results with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel.
Meetings on ‘great outdoors’ initiative including 2 public parks in South Florida to be rescheduled
A state parks development proposal, including two in South Florida, was causing so much outrage officials decided to postpone eight public meetings A state parks development proposal including two in South Florida was causing so much outrage officials chose to postpone public meetings scheduled for Tuesday.