Broward cities join forces to push back against expansion of Monarch Hill Landfill
Read full article: Broward cities join forces to push back against expansion of Monarch Hill LandfillThe trash talk is heating up across parts of Broward County, ahead of a controversial request to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, both vertically and horizontally.
South Florida nonprofit launches aid drive for Hurricane Milton, Helene relief
Read full article: South Florida nonprofit launches aid drive for Hurricane Milton, Helene reliefAs South Florida braces for the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the nonprofit organization Food For The Poor has sprung into action to support the region’s most vulnerable communities.
Reward increased for information in stabbing death of teen in Coconut Creek
Read full article: Reward increased for information in stabbing death of teen in Coconut CreekBroward Crime Stoppers increased their reward Friday for information that leads to the arrest of the person who stabbed a 15-year-old boy to death at a park in Coconut Creek back in April.
Broward letter carrier admits to stealing mail, selling it ‘on the street,’ feds say
Read full article: Broward letter carrier admits to stealing mail, selling it ‘on the street,’ feds sayA letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court on Tuesday after authorities busted him stealing mail during a surveillance operation, court documents state.
Mother of transgender athlete will keep job with Broward school district: ‘I fought back’
Read full article: Mother of transgender athlete will keep job with Broward school district: ‘I fought back’A Broward school district employee who allowed her transgender daughter to play girls’ volleyball, prompting a state investigation, will not lose her job.
Broward School Board delays vote on suspension or termination of mother of transgender athlete
Read full article: Broward School Board delays vote on suspension or termination of mother of transgender athleteIn a lengthy discussion Tuesday, the Broward County School Board postponed the vote on whether to suspend or terminate a Broward Schools employee and mother of a transgender athlete.
Bob Marley’s daughter aids in hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica and Caribbean nations
Read full article: Bob Marley’s daughter aids in hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica and Caribbean nationsBob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley, joined Food For The Poor in Coconut Creek Friday to aid in relief efforts for Jamaica and surrounding island nations devastated by Hurricane Beryl.
Police seek driver of Honda involved in fatal hit-and-run crash in Coconut Creek
Read full article: Police seek driver of Honda involved in fatal hit-and-run crash in Coconut CreekThe Coconut Creek Police Department asked for the public’s help Tuesday with locating a driver who they say was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash last month.
Mom of Broward transgender athlete says Florida’s investigation destroyed daughter’s life
Read full article: Mom of Broward transgender athlete says Florida’s investigation destroyed daughter’s lifeA South Florida public school employee who faces firing because she allowed her transgender daughter to play girls high school volleyball assailed those who outed her child, saying Tuesday that the ensuing investigation destroyed the girl’s life.
Rocky’s Sweet Treats owner arrested again for alleged drug dealing in Broward
Read full article: Rocky’s Sweet Treats owner arrested again for alleged drug dealing in BrowardAt 5-foot-1-inch tall, a 25-year-old woman who enjoys baking looks harmless, yet detectives from two police departments in Broward County have described her as a drug dealer.
Speeding Broward driver had THC in system when she killed pedestrian, fled, police say
Read full article: Speeding Broward driver had THC in system when she killed pedestrian, fled, police sayA Coconut Creek woman was speeding down Lyons Road with THC in her system when she struck and killed a man crossing the street and fled the scene, according to police.
Debate over ‘Mount Trashmore’ landfill proposal: Expand or pay more
Read full article: Debate over ‘Mount Trashmore’ landfill proposal: Expand or pay moreThe Monarch Hill Landfill, also known as “Mount Trashmore,” is about 210 feet tall. Trucks collecting Broward County’s garbage started to make dropoffs in 1965.
Broward murder suspect was armed with ‘pistol capable of fully automatic fire’
Read full article: Broward murder suspect was armed with ‘pistol capable of fully automatic fire’Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were holding a murder suspect on Wednesday who marked his 20th birthday at the main jail in Fort Lauderdale.
Hidden South Florida gem boasts 20,000 exotic butterflies, birds under one roof
Read full article: Hidden South Florida gem boasts 20,000 exotic butterflies, birds under one roofThere is a very special place right in our South Florida backyard that you may forget about due to your day to day work and school flow, but with summer around the corner, you may have more time on your hands to grab your munchkins and visit some of our hidden gems that get all the tourist attraction attention.
Reward offered for information in stabbing death of teen in Coconut Creek
Read full article: Reward offered for information in stabbing death of teen in Coconut CreekBroward Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who stabbed a 15-year-old boy to death at a park in Coconut Creek earlier this month.
Coconut Creek police seek residents’ video in stabbing investigation
Read full article: Coconut Creek police seek residents’ video in stabbing investigationCoconut Creek police are asking residents in four neighborhoods to share doorbell or surveillance camera video as detectives investigate a weekend stabbing that sent a victim to the hospital.
Broward court: Probation officers give up on man and recommend ‘maximum prison sentence’
Read full article: Broward court: Probation officers give up on man and recommend ‘maximum prison sentence’Adam Joseph Stone, who was at the Broward County main jail on Wednesday, has a history of violence, according to court records. Broward County judges gave him a chance for years, but the Florida Department of Corrections recently had enough.
Police: Search for suspect who stabbed man in Coconut Creek continues
Read full article: Police: Search for suspect who stabbed man in Coconut Creek continuesA helicopter, K-9 units, and police officers in tactical gear carrying long rifles were searching for a suspect on Saturday night after a stabbing in Coconut Creek, police said.
With 6-year-old in tow, pregnant, road-raging mom pulls gun in Coconut Creek, police say
Read full article: With 6-year-old in tow, pregnant, road-raging mom pulls gun in Coconut Creek, police sayAuthorities said a woman’s morning commute turned scary in Coconut Creek Wednesday when a 25-year-old mother — with her 6-year-old daughter sitting next to her and another child on the way — brandished a gun after the woman honked at her.
Coconut Creek man had ‘dozens’ of files of child sexual abuse material, cops say
Read full article: Coconut Creek man had ‘dozens’ of files of child sexual abuse material, cops sayA Coconut Creek man is facing nearly a dozen felony charges after police said he uploaded child sexual abuse material online.
Coconut Creek police officer arrested on DUI charge
Read full article: Coconut Creek police officer arrested on DUI chargeThe Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Coconut Creek police officer on a drunken driving charge last week, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News Tuesday.
Former Dolphin Damien Williams arrested after alleged fight with pregnant woman over dog food
Read full article: Former Dolphin Damien Williams arrested after alleged fight with pregnant woman over dog foodA former Miami Dolphins running back is facing domestic abuse charges after police said he got into a dispute with a pregnant woman over their dog’s food.
Broward’s Monarch High School wants reduced fine following probe over transgender athlete
Read full article: Broward’s Monarch High School wants reduced fine following probe over transgender athleteMonarch High School administrators are not appealing the state’s finding, but are asking the $16,500 fine be reduced following revelations the high school allowed a transgender athlete to play on its girls volleyball team, contravening Florida law and athletics policies.
Coconut Creek cops seek women seen stuffing pricey perfume up their skirts at Sephora
Read full article: Coconut Creek cops seek women seen stuffing pricey perfume up their skirts at SephoraPolice said two women operated like a “NASCAR pit crew” at a Coconut Creek Sephora store, but this pit crew was clad in long skirts — and not as a fashion statement.
Broward’s Monarch High School gets fine, probation over transgender athlete on girls team
Read full article: Broward’s Monarch High School gets fine, probation over transgender athlete on girls teamState athletics officials have fined a Broward County high school for allowing a transgender athlete to play on its girls volleyball team, contravening Florida law and athletics policies.
Mother of transgender Monarch High School athlete issues statement amid probe, fallout
Read full article: Mother of transgender Monarch High School athlete issues statement amid probe, falloutThe mother of a transgender student-athlete at Broward’s Monarch High School released a statement to Local 10 News Tuesday amid the fallout over a district investigation into her participation on the girls’ volleyball team.
Students stage second walkout at Broward’s Monarch High School amid transgender athlete probe
Read full article: Students stage second walkout at Broward’s Monarch High School amid transgender athlete probeStudents at a Broward County high school staged a second walkout Wednesday as fallout continues on the campus over the district’s decision to reassign its principal and several staff members amid an investigation into a transgender athlete being allowed to play on the girls’ volleyball team.
Students at Broward’s Monarch High School walk out after staff shakeup over transgender athlete
Read full article: Students at Broward’s Monarch High School walk out after staff shakeup over transgender athleteStudents at a Broward County high school walked out of the classroom Tuesday, one day after the district announced it was reassigning the school’s principal and several other staff members amid a probe into a transgender athlete.
Broward principal, others reassigned amid investigation into transgender athlete, sources say
Read full article: Broward principal, others reassigned amid investigation into transgender athlete, sources sayThe principal and multiple staff members at a Broward County high school have been reassigned amid an investigation into “allegations of improper student participation in sports,” a district spokesperson said Monday morning.
Broward Sheriff gives Local 10 inside look at Real Time Crime Center aimed to make schools safer
Read full article: Broward Sheriff gives Local 10 inside look at Real Time Crime Center aimed to make schools saferBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony gave Local 10 News an inside look Wednesday at BSO’s Real Time Crime Center, which was designed in part to mitigate the threat of school violence.
Police search for woman caught on camera stealing from customer’s wallet at nail salon
Read full article: Police search for woman caught on camera stealing from customer’s wallet at nail salonPolice in Coconut Creek are searching for a woman caught on surveillance video stealing from another customer at a nail salon.
Broward school placed on ‘secure status’ due to potential threat received on app
Read full article: Broward school placed on ‘secure status’ due to potential threat received on appCoconut Creek High School was placed on a “secure status” Thursday morning due to a “potential threat” that was received via the Fortify FL app, a spokesperson for the school district confirmed.
Monday marked 1st day of school for Broward district’s students — and its top boss
Read full article: Monday marked 1st day of school for Broward district’s students — and its top bossBroward County Public Schools students marked their first day of school Monday, which also marked Peter Licata’s very first first day of school as the district’s superintendent.
Police: Teen thieves busted ‘car hopping’ in Coconut Creek — their ankle monitors gave them away
Read full article: Police: Teen thieves busted ‘car hopping’ in Coconut Creek — their ankle monitors gave them awayTwo 15-year-olds were busted “car hopping” at a Coconut Creek apartment complex Monday, according to police, who said it wasn’t hard to place them at the scene of the crime.
Surveillance video released of voyeur who took photos of men in bathroom stalls at Home Depot in Broward
Read full article: Surveillance video released of voyeur who took photos of men in bathroom stalls at Home Depot in BrowardThe Coconut Creek Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a video voyeurism suspect.
Authorities search for voyeur who took photos of men in bathroom stalls at Home Depot in Broward
Read full article: Authorities search for voyeur who took photos of men in bathroom stalls at Home Depot in BrowardThe Coconut Creek Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a video voyeurism suspect.
Police: Mother crashes while driving drunk with 7 unrestrained kids; last DUI was with 3 kids
Read full article: Police: Mother crashes while driving drunk with 7 unrestrained kids; last DUI was with 3 kidsA 38-year-old woman had been caught driving while under the influence of alcohol with children in the car before, but this time there were seven kids, and one of them was injured when she crashed, records show.
Tribute to Teachers: Dale Beames teaches a tough subject but his style makes physics a breeze
Read full article: Tribute to Teachers: Dale Beames teaches a tough subject but his style makes physics a breezeDale Beames is more than a high school physics teacher. He’s a quick-witted, compassionate and trustworthy friend, who after more than 40 years in education, is retiring at the end of this school year.
Police: Act over for ‘magician’ stealing jewelry from South Florida Kohl’s stores
Read full article: Police: Act over for ‘magician’ stealing jewelry from South Florida Kohl’s storesA man was put behind bars after police accused him of distracting workers at South Florida Kohl’s stores and swapping pricey jewelry for fakes.
Broward County voters head to polls for municipal election
Read full article: Broward County voters head to polls for municipal electionBroward County voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the municipal election for Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Miramar, North Lauderdale and Pembroke Park.
Humane Society of Broward County looking to find permanent home for 4-month-old puppy
Read full article: Humane Society of Broward County looking to find permanent home for 4-month-old puppyThe Humane Society of Broward County continued its search Saturday on finding a loving, permanent home for pets.
Humane Society of Broward County to host annual ‘Walk for the Animals’ event in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Humane Society of Broward County to host annual ‘Walk for the Animals’ event in Fort LauderdaleThe Humane Society of Broward County announced that they are hosting a show called “Mutts Gone Nuts” in Coconut Creek.
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations in 4th quarter of 2022
Read full article: Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations in 4th quarter of 2022Numerous restaurants in South Florida made Local 10's Clean Plate list for having ZERO violations on their unannounced state inspections in the fourth quarter of 2022!
Bloodhound ‘Liberty’ serves in Coconut Creek in memory of child murder victim
Read full article: Bloodhound ‘Liberty’ serves in Coconut Creek in memory of child murder victimOfficer Sean Feisthammel is training the Coconut Creek Police Department’s new recruit. The Jimmy Ryce Center donated a bloodhound man tracker to the Coconut Creek Police Department and a group of elementary school students recently named him “Liberty.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds ‘fighter’ rally in Coconut Creek gym
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds ‘fighter’ rally in Coconut Creek gymMixed-martial arts champion Jorge Masvidal introduced Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday during a reelection campaign rally at the American Top Team club in Coconut Creek.
Police: Armed man detained after barricading himself inside condo during domestic dispute
Read full article: Police: Armed man detained after barricading himself inside condo during domestic disputeCoconut Creek police responded to a domestic dispute call early Wednesday morning and say they believe an armed man has barricaded himself inside a condominium unit.
Campus monitor at Broward school under investigation for sexual misconduct
Read full article: Campus monitor at Broward school under investigation for sexual misconductA member of the security staff at a Broward high school is under investigation for sexual misconduct, district officials confirmed to Local 10 News.
Fake HOA workers distract 94-year-old, steal thousands worth of jewelry from Coconut Creek home
Read full article: Fake HOA workers distract 94-year-old, steal thousands worth of jewelry from Coconut Creek homePolice are investigating a robbery after an elderly woman’s house was broken into in Coconut Creek on Wednesday.
Broward machining teacher surprised with $50K check for classroom
Read full article: Broward machining teacher surprised with $50K check for classroomA Broward County machining teacher got a big surprise Tuesday, getting $50,000 for his program after being recognized for his work in a national contest.