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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.
Man with ICE hold stabbed woman 5 times in Broward, deputies report
Read full article: Man with ICE hold stabbed woman 5 times in Broward, deputies reportA 35-year-old man with blood stains on his hands and clothes stands accused Tuesday of stabbing a woman five times in Broward County, according to deputies.
This is what $6.3 million of seized cocaine looks like, Coast Guard says
Read full article: This is what $6.3 million of seized cocaine looks like, Coast Guard saysOfficials with the U.S. Coast Guard have released photos from a drug seizure on the water near Port Everglades over the weekend.
Beware of possible hail during afternoon storms in South Florida
Read full article: Beware of possible hail during afternoon storms in South FloridaScattered showers and some thunderstorms were briefly interrupting weeks of drought in parts of South Florida on Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Man accused of murder during dispute over lighter in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Man accused of murder during dispute over lighter in Pompano BeachA 52-year-old man faced a murder charge Tuesday in Broward County for fatally stabbing a 41-year-old man during a dispute over a lighter, according to deputies.
Broward organizations mourn real estate agent and his activist mother after father’s murders-suicide shooting
Read full article: Broward organizations mourn real estate agent and his activist mother after father’s murders-suicide shootingBroward detectives released the identities of the 80-year-old man who deputies said recently fatally shot his 31-year-old son and 71-year-old wife before killing himself.
Domestic violence cases have risen significantly in Florida since COVID pandemic
Read full article: Domestic violence cases have risen significantly in Florida since COVID pandemicIn 2012, Kate Ranta and her father Robert Ranta were shot by her estranged husband thomas Maffei right in front of her 4-year-old son.
Community coming together in support of man's family after ICE detainment
Read full article: Community coming together in support of man's family after ICE detainmentFrances and Joe Badlotto are collecting letters from people in their community in an attempt to bring their neighbor back home.
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.
South Florida landlord who once sprayed ‘fat f---’ on tenant’s door now accused of child abuse
Read full article: South Florida landlord who once sprayed ‘fat f---’ on tenant’s door now accused of child abuseA South Florida landlord who was the subject of a series of Local 10 investigations — and who was arrested — after spray-painting a vulgar insult on a tenant’s doorbell camera is in trouble again.
Tragic story repeating itself in Broward is a sign that more needs to be done, domestic violence survivor says
Read full article: Tragic story repeating itself in Broward is a sign that more needs to be done, domestic violence survivor saysWhen details about a man fatally shooting Mary Gingles, her father, and her neighbor surfaced in Broward County, the tragedy was all too familiar for Kate Ranta.
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.
Woman robbed Coconut Creek Dairy Queen at gunpoint — and got away with only $1.50, cops say
Read full article: Woman robbed Coconut Creek Dairy Queen at gunpoint — and got away with only $1.50, cops sayPolice said a woman decided to rob the Dairy Queen at 5405 Lyons Road in Coconut Creek but only got away with chump change.
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.
Hallandale Beach man convicted of ‘mass mailing fraud scheme’ targeting seniors
Read full article: Hallandale Beach man convicted of ‘mass mailing fraud scheme’ targeting seniorsA Long Island, New York federal jury convicted a South Florida man of running a “mass mailing fraud scheme,” prosecutors said.
Woman charged in deadly Pompano Beach hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Woman charged in deadly Pompano Beach hit-and-run crashNew video obtained by Local 10 News confirms what investigators have alleged for weeks, that a pick-up truck ran over an elderly couple crossing the street in Pompano Beach in a hit-and-run crash.
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.”
Pompano Beach man known as ‘King Cobra’ exposed self to teen neighbor, deputies say
Read full article: Pompano Beach man known as ‘King Cobra’ exposed self to teen neighbor, deputies sayA 67-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing a felony charge after he exposed himself to his teenage neighbor, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.
Miami-Dade school employee caught with ‘dozens’ of child sex abuse images, police say
Read full article: Miami-Dade school employee caught with ‘dozens’ of child sex abuse images, police sayA Miami-Dade County Public Schools maintenance employee is facing 11 felony charges after he was caught at his Hollywood home with “dozens” of child sexual abuse images, police said Thursday.
Questions remain after police pursuit leads to fatal wrong-way wreck in Plantation
Read full article: Questions remain after police pursuit leads to fatal wrong-way wreck in PlantationNew cell phone video and witness who didn’t want to be identified offer a new window into a deadly crash related to a police pursuit.
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.”
Deputies seek man in suspected battery incident involving 2 women in Lauderdale Lakes
Read full article: Deputies seek man in suspected battery incident involving 2 women in Lauderdale LakesBroward Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a man accused of battery following an altercation at a Lauderdale Lakes residence Thursday morning.
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.
Suspect in Super Bowl reporter’s murder case to be extradited from South Florida to New Orleans
Read full article: Suspect in Super Bowl reporter’s murder case to be extradited from South Florida to New OrleansA man arrested in South Florida in connection with the death of Kansas City Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano is being extradited to New Orleans, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Man accused of deadly hit-and-run on Hollywood Beach
Read full article: Man accused of deadly hit-and-run on Hollywood BeachPolice arrested a 54-year-old man Tuesday after they said he didn’t stay at the scene after hitting a pedestrian on Hollywood Beach in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. They said doctors later pronounced the victim dead.
Police: Family located after toddler found roaming streets of Hollywood
Read full article: Police: Family located after toddler found roaming streets of HollywoodHollywood police have located the family of a young boy who was found roaming the streets by himself Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed.
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.
Part of South Florida DMV problem is companies taking multiple available appointments, selling them
Read full article: Part of South Florida DMV problem is companies taking multiple available appointments, selling themLong lines and wait times have become a usual occurrence at South Florida driver's license offices.
Super Bowl reporter’s death leads to arrests in New Orleans, South Florida, authorities say
Read full article: Super Bowl reporter’s death leads to arrests in New Orleans, South Florida, authorities sayA South Florida connection has emerged in the murder case of KC Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, who was found dead in New Orleans while covering the Super Bowl.
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.
Suspect in teen’s sex battery in Miami arrested at high school in Pembroke Pines, police say
Read full article: Suspect in teen’s sex battery in Miami arrested at high school in Pembroke Pines, police sayPembroke Pines police officers arrested a Broward County Public Schools employee on Friday at a high school for the sexual battery of a minor in Miami-Dade County, police said.
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.
Street boxing with crypto bets attracts crowds during spring break in Fort Lauderdale Beach
Read full article: Street boxing with crypto bets attracts crowds during spring break in Fort Lauderdale BeachThere was a big crowd, a big brawl, and a big broken ego during a slugfest on the sand that started with bets made on the street in Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Self-proclaimed ‘Real Estate Diva’ was actually a real estate deceiver, Plantation police say
Read full article: Self-proclaimed ‘Real Estate Diva’ was actually a real estate deceiver, Plantation police sayDonnamarie Myers is accused of netting nearly $200,000 from a home rental and purchasing scam that she conducted after her real estate license was revoked in March 2021.
Dania Beach lawyer accused of beating man with stick in Dollar Tree dispute
Read full article: Dania Beach lawyer accused of beating man with stick in Dollar Tree disputeA Dania Beach attorney who court records show has represented multiple criminal defendants in Broward County is now a criminal defendant himself for what deputies said he did in a Dollar Tree parking lot.
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.
BSO: Pompano Beach man fatally shot victim he believed was ‘talking to his girlfriend’
Read full article: BSO: Pompano Beach man fatally shot victim he believed was ‘talking to his girlfriend’New details have been released in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in Pompano Beach.
‘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.
Crews disassemble plane that crash landed outside elementary school in Miramar
Read full article: Crews disassemble plane that crash landed outside elementary school in MiramarThe heavy job of disassembling a small aircraft and hauling it away took several hours Thursday, just one day after the plane made an emergency hard landing on a field adjacent to a Miramar school.
Weston man shared child sex abuse videos, memes that ‘promoted pedophilia,’ cops say
Read full article: Weston man shared child sex abuse videos, memes that ‘promoted pedophilia,’ cops sayA 20-year-old Weston man used the handles of “Prvhuman4576″ and “Pwedolover457″ on the Kik messaging app to share child sexual abuse videos, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said.
Dania Beach sports bar manager pulls gun on contractor over pay dispute, deputies say
Read full article: Dania Beach sports bar manager pulls gun on contractor over pay dispute, deputies sayA manager at Shenanigans Sports Pub in Dania Beach was up to no good when he pulled a gun on a contractor who asked him to pay for services he performed at the establishment, deputies said.
South Florida woman accused of taking part in ‘phone-based phishing scam’
Read full article: South Florida woman accused of taking part in ‘phone-based phishing scam’A South Florida woman was arrested after trying to cash a check containing roughly $32,000 stolen from the victim of a “phone-based phishing scam,” authorities said.
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.
Woman busted in Hallandale Beach for giving Botox treatments without license
Read full article: Woman busted in Hallandale Beach for giving Botox treatments without licenseCosmetic procedures are clearly advertised on social media by someone calling herself Dr. Victoria, but police say the business that was being run out of the second floor of office complex in the 1200 block of East Hallandale Beach Boulevard was bogus all because the operator was never licensed in the state of Florida.
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.
Feds arrest Broward resident accused of being a former spy for Cuba
Read full article: Feds arrest Broward resident accused of being a former spy for CubaThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that a group of federal agents had arrested a man in Broward County who was accused of formerly spying for Cuba.
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.