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State seeks death penalty for Nathan Gingles, accused of Tamarac killing spree
Read full article: State seeks death penalty for Nathan Gingles, accused of Tamarac killing spreeBroward County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Nathan Gingles, the 43-year-old man deputies said murdered his father-in-law, estranged wife and her neighbor in February, all while bringing his young daughter along for the killing spree.
‘The Lion King’ roars to life at Broward Center with stunning puppetry and music
Read full article: ‘The Lion King’ roars to life at Broward Center with stunning puppetry and musicThe six-time Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King has arrived at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, bringing its breathtaking costumes, intricate puppetry, and the spirit of Africa to South Florida audiences.
1 hospitalized after SUV rear-ends Coca-Cola truck in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: 1 hospitalized after SUV rear-ends Coca-Cola truck in Fort LauderdaleOne person was hospitalized Thursday morning following a crash in Fort Lauderdale involving an SUV and a Coca-Cola tractor-trailer, authorities said.
Videos show carjacker in action at McDonald’s in Hollywood, police say
Read full article: Videos show carjacker in action at McDonald’s in Hollywood, police sayThe Hollywood Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday of a man forcing a 20-year-old woman out of her Mercury Milan and driving away after he had failed to carjack a 64-year-old man’s red Ford F-150.
Man took woman’s purse at gunpoint outside Miami hotel, then got gas on her dime, cops say
Read full article: Man took woman’s purse at gunpoint outside Miami hotel, then got gas on her dime, cops sayA Fort Lauderdale man is facing charges for a February armed robbery in Miami, according to police.
Beachgoers thought they were watching an ocean rescue, but it was an arrest for armed robbery
Read full article: Beachgoers thought they were watching an ocean rescue, but it was an arrest for armed robberyFamilies on the beach near Fort Lauderdale thought they were seeing a man being rescued from rip currents, but it turned out that he was being arrested in the ocean for armed robbery.
Fraud investigators report man with ‘Sherlock’ middle name left plenty of clues in Broward
Read full article: Fraud investigators report man with ‘Sherlock’ middle name left plenty of clues in BrowardA 50-year-old man who was born in New York and lives in Pompano Beach stands accused of fraud Wednesday in Broward County.
Arrest made after fire erupts inside mobile home at Fort Lauderdale RV park
Read full article: Arrest made after fire erupts inside mobile home at Fort Lauderdale RV parkFirefighters in Fort Lauderdale battled a mobile home fire Tuesday night, bringing the flames under control after a 20-minute effort, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Investigators have since determined the blaze was intentionally set.
Fort Lauderdale man accused of using Instagram, Snapchat to share child sex abuse videos
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale man accused of using Instagram, Snapchat to share child sex abuse videosA Fort Lauderdale man was arrested on 11 felony charges related to the sharing of child sexual abuse images and videos on social media, according to arrest documents made public on Tuesday.
Surveillance video shows crash on Las Olas Boulevard that left 9 injured
Read full article: Surveillance video shows crash on Las Olas Boulevard that left 9 injuredSurveillance video captured a multi-vehicle crash at Las Olas Boulevard and Riviera Isle Drive in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday morning, leaving nine people injured, according to authorities.
Police: More arrests to come for 3-year-old boy’s murder in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Police: More arrests to come for 3-year-old boy’s murder in Fort LauderdaleDuring a news conference on Tuesday, in Fort Lauderdale, Sgt. Don Geiger said he held the hand of 3-year-old Rylo Yancy at the hospital before he died.
Environmental concerns grow over developer’s styrofoam mess in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Environmental concerns grow over developer’s styrofoam mess in Fort LauderdaleLittle pieces of styrofoam are ending up on the grass where dogs play, in the New River where manatees swim, and in other areas of Fort Lauderdale.
Suspect arrested in case of 3-year-old killed by stray bullet after Fort Lauderdale drive-by
Read full article: Suspect arrested in case of 3-year-old killed by stray bullet after Fort Lauderdale drive-byPolice have made an arrest after a young boy was shot and killed during a birthday party.
Allende scores to lead Miami past Charlotte 1-0 with Messi again watching from the bench
Read full article: Allende scores to lead Miami past Charlotte 1-0 with Messi again watching from the benchTadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0.
‘See you in a few years’: Tate brothers apparently leave Florida as AG launches probe
Read full article: ‘See you in a few years’: Tate brothers apparently leave Florida as AG launches probeSocial media influencer brothers — and fervent supporters of President Donald Trump — Andrew and Tristan Tate appear to have left Florida after getting the cold shoulder from Gov. Ron DeSantis and becoming subjects of a state criminal investigation.
Woman carjacked at Hollywood McDonald’s by man who just tried carjacking someone else, cops say
Read full article: Woman carjacked at Hollywood McDonald’s by man who just tried carjacking someone else, cops sayA man who tried — and failed — to carjack another man’s Ford F-150 at a Hollywood shopping plaza turned his attention to a nearby McDonald’s and a woman’s Mercury Milan, successfully stealing the sedan, police said.
Woman carjacked at Hollywood McDonald’s by man who just tried carjacking someone else, cops say
Read full article: Woman carjacked at Hollywood McDonald’s by man who just tried carjacking someone else, cops sayA man who tried — and failed — to carjack another man’s Ford F-150 at a Hollywood shopping plaza turned his attention to a nearby McDonald’s and a woman’s Mercury Milan, successfully stealing the sedan, police said.
Man acquitted in ex-fiancee’s shooting also found not guilty of different charge in Broward
Read full article: Man acquitted in ex-fiancee’s shooting also found not guilty of different charge in BrowardA South Florida man acquitted of shooting his ex-fiancée, has been found not guilty for a second time, in a separate case.
South Florida cheer coaches step into action to help girls during perceived active shooter threat during competition
Read full article: South Florida cheer coaches step into action to help girls during perceived active shooter threat during competitionThree little girls who were separated from their parents when chaos broke out at a cheer competition found comfort in South Florida coaches who stepped into action.
The Florida attorney general's office is investigating Andrew and Tristan Tate
Read full article: The Florida attorney general's office is investigating Andrew and Tristan TateFlorida’s attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.
Fort Lauderdale teen’s family plans emotional vigil after her murder: ‘It took our soul’
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale teen’s family plans emotional vigil after her murder: ‘It took our soul’A Fort Lauderdale teenager was remembered by family and friends Saturday, a little more than a week after she was shot and killed. The murder suspect is now behind bars.
Man acquitted in shooting of ex-fiancée remains jailed for separate offense
Read full article: Man acquitted in shooting of ex-fiancée remains jailed for separate offenseA man who was cleared in the shooting of his ex-fiancé remains behind bars to face trial on different charges involving the same victim.
Fort Lauderdale shooting suspect, already facing Miami child sex case, captured in Georgia
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale shooting suspect, already facing Miami child sex case, captured in GeorgiaGeorgia sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted in an attempted murder case in Fort Lauderdale, according to police.
Influencer Tate brothers, facing human trafficking charges in Romania, come to South Florida
Read full article: Influencer Tate brothers, facing human trafficking charges in Romania, come to South FloridaInfluencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived Thursday in South Florida after authorities lifted travel restrictions imposed as part of the case.
Nearly 1,000-foot-long ocean liner that was faster than the Titanic takes final voyage past South Florida
Read full article: Nearly 1,000-foot-long ocean liner that was faster than the Titanic takes final voyage past South FloridaHistoric vessel left Philadelphia last week, where it had been docked since 1996.
Suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 16-year-old girl in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 16-year-old girl in Fort LauderdaleA 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Fort Lauderdale that left a 16-year-old girl dead, authorities announced Tuesday.
Fort Lauderdale cop car collides with stolen vehicle in Davie; 5 hospitalized
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale cop car collides with stolen vehicle in Davie; 5 hospitalizedA number of police officers responded to the scene of a crash in Davie Monday morning that involved a Fort Lauderdale police vehicle and a stolen vehicle, authorities confirmed.
Messi assists on Segovia's late goal, Inter Miami ties New York City FC 2-2 in MLS season opener
Read full article: Messi assists on Segovia's late goal, Inter Miami ties New York City FC 2-2 in MLS season openerTelasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time and Inter Miami played New York City FC to a 2-2 draw in their MLS opener.
Suspected minors caught on camera ransacking Las Olas electronics store
Read full article: Suspected minors caught on camera ransacking Las Olas electronics storeMasked burglars shattered the front window of an electronics store on Las Olas Boulevard early Thursday, and employees are now urging police to investigate.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into SUV on I-95 while speeding, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into SUV on I-95 while speeding, troopers sayA 50-year-old man died after a crash early Thursday morning forcing troopers and deputies to close a section of Interstate 95 in Broward County for about six hours.
Video shows moments that cops say armed robbery led to shooting in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Video shows moments that cops say armed robbery led to shooting in Fort LauderdaleNew surveillance video obtained exclusively by Local 10 News Wednesday captures the moments leading up to a shooting and armed robbery that police say occurred in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday night.
South Florida gets needed rain as moderate drought plagues much of Broward, Miami-Dade counties
Read full article: South Florida gets needed rain as moderate drought plagues much of Broward, Miami-Dade countiesAfter 25 consecutive days of no measurable rain, Miami received .51 inches of rain on Tuesday, while Fort Lauderdale received .03 inches.
‘He’s going to get it’: Family seeks justice after teen killed in Fort Lauderdale shooting
Read full article: ‘He’s going to get it’: Family seeks justice after teen killed in Fort Lauderdale shootingA family is seeking justice after police said a 16-year-old girl died in the hospital after being shot in Fort Lauderdale on Monday night.
Fort Lauderdale police investigate 2nd reported shooting in just under 24 hours
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police investigate 2nd reported shooting in just under 24 hoursA man was seriously injured in a shooting Tuesday evening, marking the second reported shooting in the city in just under 24 hours, according to Fort Lauderdale police.
Fort Lauderdale Police Headquarters undergoes structural fixes after design flaws discovered
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale Police Headquarters undergoes structural fixes after design flaws discoveredFort Lauderdale commissioners were briefed on efforts to strengthen the structural integrity of the city’s new $100 million police headquarters Tuesday, which is currently under construction.
Teenage girl dies after street fight devolves into shooting in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Teenage girl dies after street fight devolves into shooting in Fort LauderdaleA 16-year-old girl died on Tuesday after a Monday night shooting stemming from a street fight involving a large fight in Fort Lauderdale.
Teenage girl hospitalized after being shot in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Teenage girl hospitalized after being shot in Fort LauderdaleA teenage girl was rushed to the hospital with possible life-threatening injuries after a shooting occurred Monday evening in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.
Feds accuse South Florida men of smuggling aircraft parts to Russia
Read full article: Feds accuse South Florida men of smuggling aircraft parts to RussiaTwo South Florida men working for a company with offices in Hallandale Beach and Ohio are facing several charges in Cincinnati federal court after authorities accused them of illegally exporting aircraft parts to Russia.
Driver was nearly 3 times legal limit when he killed pedestrian on Fort Lauderdale Beach, police say
Read full article: Driver was nearly 3 times legal limit when he killed pedestrian on Fort Lauderdale Beach, police sayA man who hit and killed a pedestrian walking along State Road A1A on Fort Lauderdale Beach in late August was driving drunk at nearly three times the legal limit, according to police. Months after the crash, he’s now facing three charges.
Woman accused of striking man in the head, causing him disability in Broward
Read full article: Woman accused of striking man in the head, causing him disability in BrowardA 51-year-old woman stands accused Wednesday of hitting a man in the head so hard that she caused him a disability, according to an arrest warrant.
Man accused of killing 4 in Miami Gardens crash booked into jail
Read full article: Man accused of killing 4 in Miami Gardens crash booked into jailA 25-year-old man suspected of driving drunk at nearly 100 mph when he caused a chain reaction crash in Miami Gardens, killing a woman and three children, was booked into jail.
Broward school officials try to tackle disruptive ‘swatting’ trend
Read full article: Broward school officials try to tackle disruptive ‘swatting’ trendSafety is at the front of the minds of the Broward School Board as discussions are ongoing regarding how to tackle threats coming from a troubling nationwide trend.
Parts of Fort Lauderdale Beach closed due to excess of sticky tar
Read full article: Parts of Fort Lauderdale Beach closed due to excess of sticky tarA sticky, black substance that washed ashore Saturday prompted officials to close a stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach as crews worked to determine its source.
Murder victim’s family files wrongful death lawsuit in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Murder victim’s family files wrongful death lawsuit in Miami-DadeThe family of Ana Maria Knezevich has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Miami-Dade County against her husband, David Knezevich, his brother, and others, alleging their involvement in her murder, fraudulent transfers, and other actions that harmed her estate.
Police: Boy recovering after nearly drowning in Wilton Manors house pool
Read full article: Police: Boy recovering after nearly drowning in Wilton Manors house poolA young boy is recovering at Broward Health Medical Center after being found unconscious in a swimming pool in Wilton Manors on Thursday evening.
‘Trooper,’ dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations, had emergency surgery in South Florida
Read full article: ‘Trooper,’ dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations, had emergency surgery in South FloridaThe dog dubbed "Trooper" after being found by Florida Highway Patrol troopers during Hurricane Milton evacuations in October had surgery in Fort Lauderdale this week to remove "material" from his stomach.
South Florida celebrates Reggae Month with Bob Marley’s legacy and new events
Read full article: South Florida celebrates Reggae Month with Bob Marley’s legacy and new eventsAs Reggae Month heats up in South Florida, residents and visitors alike are immersing themselves in the rhythms of Jamaican culture, food, and music.
Fort Lauderdale firefighters rescue 5 dogs, 1 dies in blaze
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale firefighters rescue 5 dogs, 1 dies in blazeAuthorities are working to rescue multiple dogs trapped inside a burning home in Fort Lauderdale’s Melrose Park neighborhood after confirming that a family escaped with two of their pets on Thursday morning.
Buyer beware: Car dealership facing accusations of fraud from past customers
Read full article: Buyer beware: Car dealership facing accusations of fraud from past customersA South Florida car dealership, Kars2Go, is under fire following multiple allegations of fraudulent activity, including unauthorized loans, inflated prices, and forged signatures.
Dominican national accused of illegally voting in Broward under assumed identity
Read full article: Dominican national accused of illegally voting in Broward under assumed identityA 45-year-old man illegally living in the United States stole an American’s identity and used it to vote in Broward County, according to federal prosecutors.
Former Broward pediatric nurse gets 10 years after pleading guilty to attempted child enticement
Read full article: Former Broward pediatric nurse gets 10 years after pleading guilty to attempted child enticementA former children’s hospital nurse is set to become a federal inmate after a judge sentenced him to spend a decade behind bars following a guilty plea to two attempted child enticement charges.
VCA Walk for the Animals kicks off 35th anniversary in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: VCA Walk for the Animals kicks off 35th anniversary in Fort LauderdaleHundreds of animal lovers and their four-legged companions gathered Saturday morning for the 35th annual VCA Walk for the Animals, the largest fundraiser for the Humane Society of Broward County.
Reward offered as police seek suspect in NAACP office shooting in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Reward offered as police seek suspect in NAACP office shooting in Fort LauderdaleAuthorities offered a $5,000 reward Friday for information leading to an arrest in a shooting that they say occurred outside the NAACP office in Broward County earlier this week.
‘Risking lives to save others’: Pilot recalls 1982 rescue of Air Florida Flight 90
Read full article: ‘Risking lives to save others’: Pilot recalls 1982 rescue of Air Florida Flight 90Donald Usher, a former helicopter pilot who helped rescue survivors from the 1982 Air Florida Flight 90 crash in the Potomac River, reflects on the emotional toll of that rescue as news of a similar tragedy unfolds in the same location.
Fort Lauderdale police involved in 3rd shooting of the month
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police involved in 3rd shooting of the monthA man was shot Wednesday evening at the Yacht Haven Park & Marina following an altercation with police, marking the third shooting involving Fort Lauderdale officers this month.
Man sought for questioning in fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Coconut Creek
Read full article: Man sought for questioning in fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Coconut CreekThe Coconut Creek Police Department is looking to speak with a man who they believe has information about the shooting death of 19-year-old Bryce McFadden.
Remembering Air Florida Flight 90: Fort Lauderdale-bound jet that crashed in DC
Read full article: Remembering Air Florida Flight 90: Fort Lauderdale-bound jet that crashed in DCThe midair collision over the Potomac River on Wednesday brings back chilling memories of another tragedy in the same waters more than four decades ago—when Air Florida Flight 90, bound for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, stalled after takeoff and crashed into the icy river, killing 78 people.
Authorities investigate police shooting at popular Fort Lauderdale marina
Read full article: Authorities investigate police shooting at popular Fort Lauderdale marinaA Fort Lauderdale police officer discharged their gun and struck a suspect after responding to a disturbance at Yacht House Park & Marina on Wednesday evening, authorities confirmed.
Relatives ID teen found dead in JetBlue plane wheel well at Fort Lauderdale airport
Read full article: Relatives ID teen found dead in JetBlue plane wheel well at Fort Lauderdale airportRelatives of missing teenagers in the Dominican Republic have identified them as the deceased in a wheel well of a JetBlue plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport earlier this month.
Broward emergency care physician: Be proactive about preventing spread of infectious diseases
Read full article: Broward emergency care physician: Be proactive about preventing spread of infectious diseasesBroward Health Dr. Craig Harrison is an emergency care physician. On Wednesday he said there has been an increase in upper respiratory infections.
NAACP president in Broward says detectives failed to find bullet casing after Fort Lauderdale office shooting
Read full article: NAACP president in Broward says detectives failed to find bullet casing after Fort Lauderdale office shootingTwo large bullets pierced through the windows of the Fort Lauderdale NAACP building.
Deputies say men found in JetBlue plane’s landing gear compartment were from Dominican Republic
Read full article: Deputies say men found in JetBlue plane’s landing gear compartment were from Dominican RepublicDeputies confirmed Wednesday that the two men found dead earlier this year at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport were from the Dominican Republic.
Deputies seek masked gunmen caught on camera in Broward store robbery attempt
Read full article: Deputies seek masked gunmen caught on camera in Broward store robbery attemptDetectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office released surveillance video Wednesday of an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in unincorporated Central Broward last month, hoping the public can help identify the masked suspects.