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Divers find boy dead after he vanished during ocean swim in Fort Lauderdale Beach
Read full article: Divers find boy dead after he vanished during ocean swim in Fort Lauderdale BeachA boy vanished while swimming in the ocean on Friday in Fort Lauderdale Beach and a dive team found him dead after he drowned, police said.
Police find stabbing victim in parking lot of Fort Lauderdale Publix
Read full article: Police find stabbing victim in parking lot of Fort Lauderdale PublixPolice in Fort Lauderdale are investigating a stabbing incident. It happened on Wednesday just after 8 p.m. along the 1900 block of Cordova Road. Upon arrival, responding officers said they found one victim, a man, in the parking lot at the scene. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue rushed the victim to Broward Health Medical Center with injuries considered life-threatening. Authorities did say whether they were seeking any possible suspects or persons of interest. No information was made available regarding the circumstances that led up to the stabbing. Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
South Florida man indicted for bringing guns, including ‘booby-trapped rifle,’ on train: NJ AG
Read full article: South Florida man indicted for bringing guns, including ‘booby-trapped rifle,’ on train: NJ AGA South Florida man has been indicted in New Jersey after bringing a trove of weapons aboard an Amtrak train earlier this year, that state’s attorney general announced on Wednesday.
Singer Sean Kingston in custody in Miami after failing to come up with $100K cash bond
Read full article: Singer Sean Kingston in custody in Miami after failing to come up with $100K cash bondSinger Sean Kingston, who was found guilty last month of all five charges related to a federal wire fraud case, is back behind bars after failing to satisfy a $100,000 cash bond, records show.
Fort Lauderdale mayor says city isn’t letting ‘guard down’ on preparing for future floods
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mayor says city isn’t letting ‘guard down’ on preparing for future floodsFort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said the city government is making progress to become more resilient to flooding.
Ex-Hollywood car dealer accused of high-end rip-off arrested before flight to Cuba
Read full article: Ex-Hollywood car dealer accused of high-end rip-off arrested before flight to CubaA South Florida man accused of taking nearly $300,000 from a Hawaii car buyer and never delivering the luxury vehicle was arrested by federal agents just before boarding a flight from Miami to Cuba — with Russia as his final destination.
Police: Woman, 2 men dead after murder-suicide shooting at Fort Lauderdale home
Read full article: Police: Woman, 2 men dead after murder-suicide shooting at Fort Lauderdale homeTwo men and a woman were dead Thursday after a murder-suicide shooting on April 4 at a house in Fort Lauderdale, police said.
Small business owners in South Florida brace for impact as Trump raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%
Read full article: Small business owners in South Florida brace for impact as Trump raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%Surrounded by designer wedding gowns and accessories, Megan Clancy Mejia said she fears the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the flow of commerce.
Fort Lauderdale officials issue stop-work order on renovations at assisted living facility
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale officials issue stop-work order on renovations at assisted living facilityA South Florida assisted living facility has been ordered to halt renovations following a series of Local 10 News investigations.
‘Hate has no place here’: Woman loses her job after homophobic slurs in Fort Lauderdale go viral
Read full article: ‘Hate has no place here’: Woman loses her job after homophobic slurs in Fort Lauderdale go viralTyson Baker called the police during a dispute with a neighbor that went too far on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale.
South Florida Trump voters keeping faith amid tariffs, deportations
Read full article: South Florida Trump voters keeping faith amid tariffs, deportationsFrom the Spot Barbershop in Doral and Versailles Cuban restaurant in Miami, to Willy Guardiola in Palm Beach Gardens and Brend Knowles along Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Donald Trump voters say they have faith in the campaign promises Trump is now rolling out, from mass deportations to sweeping tariffs.
Fort Lauderdale police releases 911 calls after murder-suicide shooting
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police releases 911 calls after murder-suicide shootingA man remained hospitalized in critical condition on Monday while detectives investigated a murder-suicide shooting in Fort Lauderdale, police said.
No Proof, Just Blame: Salt 7 owner accuses ex-bartender after social media blast
Read full article: No Proof, Just Blame: Salt 7 owner accuses ex-bartender after social media blastThe unraveling of Salt 7, once a buzzy hot spot on Las Olas Boulevard inside the ICON building, continues with another twist—this time involving a former bartender and the restaurant’s embattled owner.
Second victim dies after Fort Lauderdale triple shooting; third still critical
Read full article: Second victim dies after Fort Lauderdale triple shooting; third still criticalPolice said Saturday morning that a second victim died at the hospital following a triple shooting Friday at a home a few blocks south of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Fort Lauderdale animal rescue group seeks to find ‘furever’ homes for pets of all sizes
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale animal rescue group seeks to find ‘furever’ homes for pets of all sizesBig dogs like Paige and Mushu often face longer odds in the shelter system — but rescue groups across South Florida are teaming up to make sure they get the second chance they deserve.
Job fair brings relief to displaced Salt 7 team after restaurant’s sudden closure
Read full article: Job fair brings relief to displaced Salt 7 team after restaurant’s sudden closureWhat started as heartbreak for Salt 7 employees has taken a hopeful turn. Days after being abruptly locked out of their workplace, former staffers gathered at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday for a job fair created just for them.
Assisted living facility faces state scrutiny after evictions for alleged luxury redo
Read full article: Assisted living facility faces state scrutiny after evictions for alleged luxury redoOasis Living Quarters in Fort Lauderdale now faces citations from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration.
Bondi announces charges in MS-13 killing as the Trump administration highlights its gang crackdown
Read full article: Bondi announces charges in MS-13 killing as the Trump administration highlights its gang crackdownAttorney General Pam Bondi says three alleged MS-13 gang members have been federally charged in connection with a killing a decade ago in Florida.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to host job fair for employees of shuttered Salt 7
Read full article: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to host job fair for employees of shuttered Salt 7In response to Local 10 News’ investigation into the eviction of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Salt 7 and its ongoing payroll issues, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek has announced a special job fair aimed at assisting displaced employees.
Fort Lauderdale woman shot in chest IDs ex-boyfriend as suspect, police say
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale woman shot in chest IDs ex-boyfriend as suspect, police sayA woman who was shot in the chest in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend identified her ex-boyfriend as the gunman before being rushed to the hospital, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Victims’ identities officially released months after being found dead in wheel well of JetBlue plane
Read full article: Victims’ identities officially released months after being found dead in wheel well of JetBlue planeThe two victims who were found dead inside the wheel well of a JetBlue plane in January at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport have been identified, authorities announced Thursday.
Tortuga Music Festival blends entertainment with education on ocean protection
Read full article: Tortuga Music Festival blends entertainment with education on ocean protectionBeginning Friday Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and Shaboozey are just some of the big names that will take the stage on Fort Lauderdale Beach for this weekend’s 12th annual Tortuga Music Festival.
Police: 3rd crime at same Fort Lauderdale home is an unsolved sexual battery
Read full article: Police: 3rd crime at same Fort Lauderdale home is an unsolved sexual batteryDetectives were investigating the third crime at the same home near the Lauderdale Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale’s Croissant Park neighborhood.
Judge halts eviction at senior living facility amid alleged luxury apartment plan
Read full article: Judge halts eviction at senior living facility amid alleged luxury apartment planA Broward County judge has stepped in to stop — at least temporarily — Oasis Living Quarters in Fort Lauderdale from abruptly evicting senior residents. It’s a story Local 10 News has been following very closely.
Upscale Fort Lauderdale restaurant evicted; employees say they’re still waiting to be paid
Read full article: Upscale Fort Lauderdale restaurant evicted; employees say they’re still waiting to be paidFort Lauderdale upscale restaurant Salt 7 has officially been evicted from its prime location at Icon Las Olas. The eviction, carried out early Tuesday morning by Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies, follows weeks of controversy over unpaid wages and bounced checks.
Fort Lauderdale attorney gets 2-year suspension for sex with client
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale attorney gets 2-year suspension for sex with clientA Fort Lauderdale attorney admitted to having sex with a client and then neglecting her case after the relationship ended, leading to a two-year suspension of his law license, according to the Florida Bar.
Dog that led troopers on I-95 chase will soon be ready for adoption
Read full article: Dog that led troopers on I-95 chase will soon be ready for adoptionA dog that led Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Monday on Interstate 95 is now at the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale.
Singer Sean Kingston, mother found guilty in Fort Lauderdale federal wire fraud trial
Read full article: Singer Sean Kingston, mother found guilty in Fort Lauderdale federal wire fraud trial“Beautiful Girls” singer Sean Kingston was found guilty on all five charges by jurors in a Fort Lauderdale federal wire fraud trial Friday evening. So too was his mother, Janice Turner.
Employees claim upscale Fort Lauderdale restaurant owes them thousands: ‘They don’t pay anyone’
Read full article: Employees claim upscale Fort Lauderdale restaurant owes them thousands: ‘They don’t pay anyone’Some employees at the high-end Las Olas restaurant Salt 7 say they have not been paid, accusing the owner of issuing excuses and bouncing checks while the restaurant faces imminent eviction.
Only Fans porn star Bonnie Blue to promote new X-rated rap single in Miami during Ultra Music Festival
Read full article: Only Fans porn star Bonnie Blue to promote new X-rated rap single in Miami during Ultra Music FestivalNightclub promoters in Miami said they expect to host Emma Billinger, better known worldwide as Bonnie Blue.
Florida felon known as ‘Wonder’ while growing up in Miami is back behind bars
Read full article: Florida felon known as ‘Wonder’ while growing up in Miami is back behind barsA 43-year-old convicted felon known as “Wonder” was back at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County.
Popular Southport Raw Bar in Fort Lauderdale ordered shut by state inspectors
Read full article: Popular Southport Raw Bar in Fort Lauderdale ordered shut by state inspectorsThe popular Southport Raw Bar, located at 1536 SE Cordova Road in Fort Lauderdale, was ordered to shut down today by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Witnesses claiming to be fraud victims testify in court against Sean Kingston and his mother
Read full article: Witnesses claiming to be fraud victims testify in court against Sean Kingston and his motherA car salesman and a luxury watch vendor testified in federal court Wednesday against Sean Kingston in Broward County.
Man ‘feared he would be killed’ after group kidnaps him in Broward: Detective
Read full article: Man ‘feared he would be killed’ after group kidnaps him in Broward: DetectiveA man accused of being part of a group of five who robbed and kidnapped a private driver in Fort Lauderdale appeared in court on Wednesday in Broward County.
Jurors hear from witnesses in day 2 of Sean Kingston wire fraud trial
Read full article: Jurors hear from witnesses in day 2 of Sean Kingston wire fraud trialSinger and rapper Kisean Anderson, better known as Sean Kingston, and his mother Janice Turner were back in federal court on Tuesday for day two of their trial.
Federal wire fraud trial of singer Sean Kingston, mother begins in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Federal wire fraud trial of singer Sean Kingston, mother begins in Fort LauderdaleThe trial of singer-rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, got underway on Monday with jury selection and opening statements. Both were seen walking out of the federal courthouse in downtown Lauderdale on Monday.
'A growing real estate trend': Fort Lauderdale senior home faces backlash over evictions
Read full article: 'A growing real estate trend': Fort Lauderdale senior home faces backlash over evictionsOasis Living Quarters along West Commercial Blvd in Fort Lauderdale is facing serious backlash after abruptly evicting its residents, many of whom claim they’ve yet to receive written notice.
Man caught smuggling 253 bricks of cocaine on boat near Port Everglades, feds say
Read full article: Man caught smuggling 253 bricks of cocaine on boat near Port Everglades, feds sayA U.S. Coast Guard crew intercepted a man near Port Everglades smuggling more than 250 kilograms worth of cocaine from the Bahamas over the weekend, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Parolee robs high schooler, then tries to force his way onto school bus, Fort Lauderdale police say
Read full article: Parolee robs high schooler, then tries to force his way onto school bus, Fort Lauderdale police sayThree months and one day after he left state prison, a multi-time convicted felon and sex offender found himself back behind bars after Fort Lauderdale police said he robbed a high schooler at a school bus stop.
Feds indict ‘bag hunters’ investigators say used ‘Fraud Bible’ during $80M scheme
Read full article: Feds indict ‘bag hunters’ investigators say used ‘Fraud Bible’ during $80M schemeFederal investigators said scammers who made millions used the “2021 Fraud Bible” and wore clothing bearing a sack of money logo with the phrase “Bag Hunter.”
Bahamian woman’s arrest at Fort Lauderdale airport highlights immigration crackdown
Read full article: Bahamian woman’s arrest at Fort Lauderdale airport highlights immigration crackdownA woman from the Bahamas was taken into custody at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after authorities discovered she had overstayed her visa more than a decade ago, her partner told Local 10 News on Thursday.
Coast Guard offloads over $500M in seized drugs at Port Everglades
Read full article: Coast Guard offloads over $500M in seized drugs at Port EvergladesThe United States Coast Guard offloaded more than 45,000 pounds of illegal drugs, mostly cocaine, at Port Everglades on Thursday, marking what officials called an “unprecedented seizure.”
Woman embezzled $230K from Fort Lauderdale law firm while on probation for fraud, cops say
Read full article: Woman embezzled $230K from Fort Lauderdale law firm while on probation for fraud, cops sayA Hialeah woman is facing three felony charges in Broward County after police said she embezzled more than $230,000 from a law firm while working there as an office manager — all while on probation for stealing from a previous employer.
Families ‘disgusted’ after seniors told to leave Fort Lauderdale facility
Read full article: Families ‘disgusted’ after seniors told to leave Fort Lauderdale facilityResidents at a Fort Lauderdale senior living facility say they were blindsided by an “emergency meeting” in early March, where management told them they had to pack up and leave.
BCPS students win top marks at South Florida esports championship
Read full article: BCPS students win top marks at South Florida esports championshipTwo Broward County Public Schools have earned bragging rights after winning the championship in the inaugural Minecraft Education South Florida Showdown.
Pit bull linked to multiple South Florida attacks still at home despite violations
Read full article: Pit bull linked to multiple South Florida attacks still at home despite violationsA pit bull named Hercules has attacked multiple people and pets over the past year, yet authorities have struggled to designate the dog as dangerous, raising concerns about public safety.
Police: Hit-and-run suspect arrested in Fort Lauderdale; victim not expected to survive
Read full article: Police: Hit-and-run suspect arrested in Fort Lauderdale; victim not expected to surviveA man was arrested last week after a hit-and-run crash in Fort Lauderdale left a scooter rider with life-threatening injuries, authorities confirmed Monday.
Arraignment postponed for man accused of killing toddler in Fort Lauderdale drive-by shooting
Read full article: Arraignment postponed for man accused of killing toddler in Fort Lauderdale drive-by shootingA Broward County judge postponed the arraignment of Tyler Tyrone Hollins on Monday, delaying proceedings for the man accused of killing 3-year-old Rylo Yancy in a drive-by shooting last year.
Rodents, roaches and repeat offenders: Several places ordered shut again!
Read full article: Rodents, roaches and repeat offenders: Several places ordered shut again!Sang’s Chinese Food and Dim Sum in North Miami Beach was ordered shut on March 11 due to rodent activity, marking its fourth closure after previous shutdowns in May 2022, April 2017 and July 2014 for similar issues.
‘It was just unexpected:’ Students react to beating of Broward high school teacher
Read full article: ‘It was just unexpected:’ Students react to beating of Broward high school teacherDillard High School students told Local 10 News Monday that they were shocked by the beating of one of their teachers at the hands of two of their peers.
Broward high school student needs support to help foster kids exercise in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Broward high school student needs support to help foster kids exercise in Miami-DadeRyan Haimo, a student activist, was volunteering for an organization that helps kids who have suffered neglect and abuse when he had an idea.
Fort Lauderdale’s Good Luck Cat Café connects rescued felines with new homes
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale’s Good Luck Cat Café connects rescued felines with new homesThe Good Luck Cat Café in Fort Lauderdale is giving animal lovers a unique way to meet adoptable cats while enjoying a cozy atmosphere.
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.
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.