Man who says he was victim of South Beach fake rideshare robber speaks about ordeal
Read full article: Man who says he was victim of South Beach fake rideshare robber speaks about ordealA Wilton Manors man who says he was the victim of one of two men accused of posing as rideshare drivers in Miami Beach and robbing victims is speaking about the ordeal.
BSO: Teen playing with gun arrested after fatally shooting 16-year-old in Wilton Manors
Read full article: BSO: Teen playing with gun arrested after fatally shooting 16-year-old in Wilton ManorsBroward Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with an apparent accidental shooting that killed another teenager Monday in Wilton Manors, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Man accused of fatal Broward crash faces pre-trial release violations again
Read full article: Man accused of fatal Broward crash faces pre-trial release violations againIsaiah LaFleur was 18 years old when he crashed while driving a red Chevrolet Camaro. Detectives reported the student collided with a black 2013 Yamaha motorscooter and the impact ejected and killed a man along Stirling Road in Hollywood.
Wilton Manors celebrates PRIDE with festival, parade
Read full article: Wilton Manors celebrates PRIDE with festival, paradeWhile standing in front of a heart-shaped rainbow “LOVE” sculpture, Claudia Castillo said Saturday in Wilton Manors was a celebration of the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer community.
Man could face serious charges after 3 French bulldogs found dead in shoebox
Read full article: Man could face serious charges after 3 French bulldogs found dead in shoeboxA man from Broward County could be facing serious charges after police said they found three French Bulldogs dead outside of a hot car over the weekend.
Clean Plate: Restaurants with ZERO violations during last week’s inspections
Read full article: Clean Plate: Restaurants with ZERO violations during last week’s inspectionsLocal 10 News has compiled a list of South Florida restaurants that had zero violations during their unannounced inspections last week.
Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for students
Read full article: Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they're bad for studentsFlorida Republicans advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban teachers from wearing a rainbow flag lapel pin in public schools and universities.
Broward man accused of ripping off postal worker’s hijab now faces federal charge
Read full article: Broward man accused of ripping off postal worker’s hijab now faces federal chargeA Wilton Manors man accused of a hate-fueled attack on a Muslim postal worker delivering mail in Fort Lauderdale in October is now facing a federal charge; he’s set to make an initial court appearance Wednesday.
Video shows suspects wanted in fatal Wilton Manors shooting
Read full article: Video shows suspects wanted in fatal Wilton Manors shootingBroward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are seeking additional leads in a fatal September shooting in Wilton Manors. They released new video Tuesday in hopes of identifying the suspects involved, according to the agency.
Police: Man rips off postal worker’s hijab, punches her in face in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Police: Man rips off postal worker’s hijab, punches her in face in Fort LauderdaleA 47-year-old man is facing a hate crime charge after Fort Lauderdale police say he attacked a postal worker and ripped off her hijab.
Annual Wicked Manors Halloween street party promises plenty of safe, ghoulish fun
Read full article: Annual Wicked Manors Halloween street party promises plenty of safe, ghoulish funA lot of work went into the preparation for Wicked Manors, one of the biggest Halloween street parties in South Florida and possibly the country.
South Florida veterinarian provides tips to keep your pets safe this Halloween
Read full article: South Florida veterinarian provides tips to keep your pets safe this HalloweenSpooky season is here, which for us humans, means time to get into cool costumes, scare the heck out of everybody and eat lots of candy. But those three things happen to be hair-raising, pine-chilling and just dreadful when it comes to our pets!
Wilton Manors police launches new program to help victims of hate, bias or harassment crimes
Read full article: Wilton Manors police launches new program to help victims of hate, bias or harassment crimesThe Wilton Manors Police Department is implementing a new program in partnership with local businesses.
Detectives search for ‘evil’ driver who killed beloved grandfather in Broward
Read full article: Detectives search for ‘evil’ driver who killed beloved grandfather in BrowardShannon Johnson said she is missing her beloved 61-year-old father, Alton Johnson, a former college football player who had worked as a forklift operator on a shipping dock in Fort Lauderdale.
SWAT team surrounds house in Broward after woman allegedly made threats
Read full article: SWAT team surrounds house in Broward after woman allegedly made threatsA SWAT team surrounded a one-story house with both commercial and residential space on Thursday in Broward County. Deputies were asking a woman to surrender.
Lionhead rabbits invading Wilton Manors may have a chance if rescue organization gets help, activists say
Read full article: Lionhead rabbits invading Wilton Manors may have a chance if rescue organization gets help, activists sayAlicia Griggs said there is a growing population of rabbits with heavy wool manes around their heads hopping around in her Jenata Isles neighborhood.
Groups working to round up domesticated rabbits that have been running loose in Florida neighborhood
Read full article: Groups working to round up domesticated rabbits that have been running loose in Florida neighborhoodEfforts are underway to rescue the domesticated rabbits that have populated a Florida neighborhood.
Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners
Read full article: Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new ownersA Florida neighborhood is having to deal with a growing group of domestic rabbits on its streets after a breeder illegally let hers loose.
Police searching for suspect accused of firing a dozen rounds in Wilton Manors neighborhood
Read full article: Police searching for suspect accused of firing a dozen rounds in Wilton Manors neighborhoodWilton Manors police are searching for a man accused of firing multiple gunshots in a Wilton Manors neighborhood last Saturday, authorities announced in a Twitter post Friday.
Pride parade kicks off in Wilton Manors amid new Florida laws
Read full article: Pride parade kicks off in Wilton Manors amid new Florida lawsThe city of Wilton Manors is celebrating LGBTQ Pride on Saturday, despite recent legislation passed this year in Florida that has taken a toll on the community.
Wilton Manors preparing for annual Pride celebrations amid new Florida laws
Read full article: Wilton Manors preparing for annual Pride celebrations amid new Florida lawsThe city of Wilton Manors is getting ready to celebrate pride, despite recent legislation passed this year in Florida that has taken a toll on the community.
Team of now-defunct publication: South Florida Gay News ‘may be gone. But we are not. Stay tuned’
Read full article: Team of now-defunct publication: South Florida Gay News ‘may be gone. But we are not. Stay tuned’After more than a decade of service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, the publication of South Florida Gay News has come to an end.
Vandal damages 2 sculptures, plaque tribute at parks in Broward, commissioner says
Read full article: Vandal damages 2 sculptures, plaque tribute at parks in Broward, commissioner saysA vandal recently hit the “Thunderbunny,” a 14-foot-tall sculpture by a world-renowned artist while it was on public display in Broward County.
Afternoon rainfall to delay Broward’s recovery from ‘1-in-1,000-year’ flood event
Read full article: Afternoon rainfall to delay Broward’s recovery from ‘1-in-1,000-year’ flood eventAreas of Broward County were still struggling to recover early Friday morning after a record 25.91 inches of rain on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale prompted a 1-in-1,000-year flood event.
Flood traps Broward residents; some with water inside homes, cars for 2nd night
Read full article: Flood traps Broward residents; some with water inside homes, cars for 2nd nightKristie Laddeus — who is pregnant, has a small child and pets — is among the many Broward County residents who are waiting for help during the flood emergency.
Wilton Manors residents dealing with devastation from excessive flooding
Read full article: Wilton Manors residents dealing with devastation from excessive floodingAfter the Wilton Manors Police Department and other agencies urged drivers to avoid flooded areas, many residents are dealing with damage to their homes due to the excessive rain.
Crook burglarizes four businesses at once, busting through walls between them
Read full article: Crook burglarizes four businesses at once, busting through walls between themWilton Manors police are searching for the thief or thieves that broke into four businesses during the overnight hours between Tuesday and Wednesday.
LGBTQ community plans to march in Broward against ‘discriminatory’ bills in Florida
Read full article: LGBTQ community plans to march in Broward against ‘discriminatory’ bills in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.
Pool company owner accused of taking money from clients in Broward, never finishing work
Read full article: Pool company owner accused of taking money from clients in Broward, never finishing workA South Florida business owner was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he took money from clients throughout Broward County to install pools and/or pavers, but then never started the work or didn’t complete it, authorities announced on Thursday.
Broward man linked to West Point cadets’ drug overdose gets 9 years in federal prison
Read full article: Broward man linked to West Point cadets’ drug overdose gets 9 years in federal prisonU.S. District Judge Beth Bloom sentenced a 22-year-old Lauderhill man to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release on Thursday after a spring break party in Broward ended in tragedy.
Commissioner worries about Florida bill banning LGBTQ Pride flag from flying on government property
Read full article: Commissioner worries about Florida bill banning LGBTQ Pride flag from flying on government propertyWilton Manors Commissioner Chris Caputo is speaking out against a new bill making its way through the Florida legislature that would ban the LGBTQ Pride flag.
BSO: Pedestrian dies weeks after being struck by vehicle in Wilton Manors
Read full article: BSO: Pedestrian dies weeks after being struck by vehicle in Wilton ManorsBroward Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Wilton Manors last month.
Police: Wilton Manors man phoned in bogus fire, shooting, smeared feces in patrol car
Read full article: Police: Wilton Manors man phoned in bogus fire, shooting, smeared feces in patrol carA Wilton Manors man faces a number of criminal charges, including misusing Broward County’s 911 system, after police said he phoned in two bogus emergency calls and then — literally — laid waste to a police cruiser after officers caught him.
Wilton Manors residents rejoice after Biden signs gay marriage bill
Read full article: Wilton Manors residents rejoice after Biden signs gay marriage billWilton Manors city leaders and residents rejoiced on Tuesday after President Joe Biden signed the gay marriage bill into legislation before a bipartisan crowd that reflected a growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Rubio, Scott explain votes against bill protecting same-sex marriage
Read full article: Rubio, Scott explain votes against bill protecting same-sex marriageFlorida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Republicans, explained their decision to side with the majority of their GOP colleagues in voting against the Respect for Marriage Act, which ultimately passed the Senate with support from Democrats and some Republicans.
Candidates for Senate, governor campaign on final day before Floridians vote
Read full article: Candidates for Senate, governor campaign on final day before Floridians voteIt’s down to the wire and up to voters as candidates in the two highest-profile statewide races in Florida make their final pitches to voters one day before the midterm elections.
Gubernatorial candidates make last-minute pushes ahead of midterms
Read full article: Gubernatorial candidates make last-minute pushes ahead of midtermsRepublican Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Democratic challenger, former Gov. Charlie Crist, are making last-minute pushes for money and votes ahead of the midterm elections.
Patient recounts terrifying moments after standoff suspect walked in dental clinic
Read full article: Patient recounts terrifying moments after standoff suspect walked in dental clinicA man seen barricading himself inside a Wilton Manors dental clinic for hours Thursday faces felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief.
Man taken into custody after barricading himself inside Wilton Manors dental office
Read full article: Man taken into custody after barricading himself inside Wilton Manors dental officePolice asked people to avoid the area of Northeast Ninth Avenue and Northeast 26th Street in Wilton Manors late Thursday afternoon, amid a heavy presence in the area.
Florida reports 1st monkeypox pediatric case amid vaccine rations on limited supply
Read full article: Florida reports 1st monkeypox pediatric case amid vaccine rations on limited supplyFlorida reported its first case of monkeypox in a child younger than four years old, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Florida prioritizes 1st monkeypox vaccine dose amid insufficient supply
Read full article: Florida prioritizes 1st monkeypox vaccine dose amid insufficient supplyFlorida health officials said Tuesday that they will be prioritizing the first dose of the two-dose monkeypox Jynneos vaccine until they receive more from the federal government. The doses are spaced 28 days apart.
Race to contain monkeypox: Broward makes more vaccine appointments available
Read full article: Race to contain monkeypox: Broward makes more vaccine appointments availableBrian Thomas said he tested positive for monkeypox after he traveled from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale to attend Pride events in June.
Police search for driver who struck Fort Lauderdale candy shop owner and just took off
Read full article: Police search for driver who struck Fort Lauderdale candy shop owner and just took offAntonio Dumas is the owner and operator of To the Moon Marketplace, a candy and gift shop in Fort Lauderdale.
Pride Center in Wilton Manors announces more dates for monkeypox vaccines
Read full article: Pride Center in Wilton Manors announces more dates for monkeypox vaccinesThe CEO of the Pride Center in Wilton Manors confirmed to Local 10 News Monday that they will be offering monkeypox vaccinations again this week.
Monkeypox cases increase in Broward amid vaccine shortage
Read full article: Monkeypox cases increase in Broward amid vaccine shortageBroward County remains the epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak in Florida. According to the health department, there were 70 cases reported on Tuesday and by Thursday there were 90 confirmed.
Girl dies 7 months after being injured in hit-and-run crash that killed 2 other girls
Read full article: Girl dies 7 months after being injured in hit-and-run crash that killed 2 other girlsA third child has died from the injuries she suffered during a hit-and-run crash about seven months ago in Wilton Manors.
Wilton Manors Pride festival to return following tragic accident last year, but security will be more costly
Read full article: Wilton Manors Pride festival to return following tragic accident last year, but security will be more costlyWilton Manors will mark Pride Month this weekend with their annual Stonewall Pride Festival, one year after a deadly crash marred the occasion in 2021.
Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s chorus honors member tragically killed during accident at pride parade last year
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s chorus honors member tragically killed during accident at pride parade last yearThis weekend will mark the somber one-year anniversary of the Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade crash.
Officers detain gunman at condo’s balcony in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Officers detain gunman at condo’s balcony in Fort LauderdaleA police military-like unit responded to the threat of a gunman who was standing on a balcony at the Drake Tower Condominium on Tuesday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
Mother, daughter who fled Ukraine found refuge with Navy veteran and his husband in Wilton Manors
Read full article: Mother, daughter who fled Ukraine found refuge with Navy veteran and his husband in Wilton ManorsA Ukrainian family battling back after the Russian invasion is thanking a couple from Wilton Manors for helping them find a new home.
Caught on camera: Police seek suspect in Wilton Manors pawn shop robbery
Read full article: Caught on camera: Police seek suspect in Wilton Manors pawn shop robberyA $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man caught on surveillance video robbing a Wilton Manors pawn shop.
South Florida LGBTQ group keeping eye on monkeypox cases amid links to gay events, sauna
Read full article: South Florida LGBTQ group keeping eye on monkeypox cases amid links to gay events, saunaOrganizers with a South Florida LGBTQ group say they have no plans to cancel an upcoming Pride festival amid suspected links between the current monkeypox outbreak and gay events and saunas, but they are paying close attention to a rise in cases.