The upcoming mayoral election in the rural town of Southwest Ranches has sparked a heated debate between incumbent Steve Breitkreuz and challenger Lori Parrish, both longtime residents with differing visions for how the town should move forward.

Broward County Public School bus drivers were up early on Monday, as they prepared to pick up students for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year.

American rapper, singer and songwriter Trippie Redd is working on a new hit, and dropping a sneak peek exclusively on Local 10.

After 45 years serving customers, Romeu's Cuban Restaurant has closed its doors in Southwest Ranches.

A number of Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies, including SWAT team members, were seen at the Southwest Ranches home of recording artist Sean Kingston Thursday morning. Authorities said they took his mother into custody.

In the heart of Southwest Ranches sits a special ranch, but it is not just home to horses.

Police released audio of a 911 call placed by the personal assistant of former Miami Dolphins star Vontae Davis just moments after he was found dead in a Southwest Ranches home Monday.

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis has been found dead in his South Florida home.

A death investigation is underway after the body of former Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis was found at a home in Southwest Ranches Monday, authorities confirmed.

The cause of the massive inferno at Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s mansion on Wednesday has been revealed.

A fire erupted Wednesday afternoon at a multi-million dollar home in Southwest Ranches belonging to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

The Animal Recovery Mission is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft and suspected butchering of two pet horses who were taken last week from their home in Southwest Ranches.

Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Broward County.

A fire broke out in a residential neighborhood in Southwest Ranches on Monday night.

Witnesses said the flooding brought out alligators on Thursday to roam around farms and rural areas in Broward County putting chickens and other animals at risk.

Spring break is just a few days away already, which means the summer season is right around the corner. As you start to plan for your children's time off, this is when you start picking out summer camps and one special camp is using animals to teach little ones about life.

A South Florida homeowner decided to take on thieves who had been repeatedly targeting his mailbox.

A couple's special day took a turn dangerous turn for the worse when an uninvited guest arrived at their wedding with a gun.

Authorities said that Davie police arrested three people were arrested for stealing mail from homes in Southwest Ranches.

We often talk about human mental health, but it can affect our pets as well.

Two identical brothers in Southwest Ranches are making real estate history a family affair.

A man accidentally gets himself shocked and is sent to the hospital after trying to trim his trees, but ends up hitting power lines.

According to Davie police, a group of men broke into the victim's home in the middle of the night and stole three dirt bikes, two ATVs, and one side by side.

A 24-year-old man, driving on Interstate 75, is ambushed and his car riddled with bullets.

In a shocking twist, this “only in Florida” story doesn’t involve a ‘gator in a swimming pool — it involves two adorable, yet wild lemurs who seem to have escaped from their home.

According to a couple's website, they were to be married at their estate, but the Southwest Ranches mansion wasn't theirs.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. – Authorities were working to rescue a horse that got stuck in the mud Thursday afternoon in Southwest Ranches. Sky 10 was above the scene at 6701 SW 166th Ave. just before 2:30 p.m. as crews were still at the property. Several horses could be seen standing in the mud and it’s unclear which one was stuck. Watch Local 10 News or refresh this page for updates. Click here to receive breaking news alerts from Local10.com.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. – A battle is brewing in Southwest Ranches over a proposal to put a truck stop, among other things, on a stretch of U.S. Route 27. There's a meeting to discuss the idea Thursday night, and the plan is already getting some pushback. “It’s a corridor transportation route, and we’re looking at a commercial light industry, employment center primarily,” real estate tycoon Ron Bergeron said. It prohibits gas stations and fuel sales on the land, motor vehicle repair shops and a truck stop, which Bergeron is asking the town council to repeal at Thursday night’s meeting. “We’re at the stage where we’re trying to work with the town,” Bergeron said.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. – Dubbed "The Pancake House" because the owners are involved in IHOP, but it could be yours if you have stacks of cash. The 7.5 acres, 11 bedroom/15 bathroom home in Southwest Ranches, is up for auction to the highest bidder. The estate has a colonial feel to it and features a yoga room, a massive bar, bowling alley, and a movie theatre room. "It's just a great opportunity for somebody who wasn't quite ready to pull the trigger that might now have an opportunity to get a deal. That's why anybody goes to an auction, to raise the paddle and say, 'I'm ready to buy, and I want to get it cheaper than anybody else,'" says real estate agent Mark Kaminsky.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. – A man was caught on video attempting to break into a home last week in Southwest Ranches. Surveillance video shows the man, dressed in blue jeans and a black jacket, hop a side fence and walk toward the back door of Eloy Roman’s home. The would-be burglar attempts to pick up a paver or rock and throw it through windows. The hurricane-proof impact windows are able to withstand the repeated hurls. Confident no one is home, save for Roman’s barking dogs inside, the burglar then tries to pry open the back doors with a crowbar.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. - A principal at a Catholic high school in Broward County was arrested Tuesday and faces a charge of domestic violence. Richard Jean, principal at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, was booked into the Broward County Jail after an alleged incident at a home in Miramar. According to Miramar police, the victim, whose name has been redacted, said he was involved in a physical altercation with Jean. Last year, Jean was involved in an off-campus altercation with a student who had previously been expelled from the school. Springer approached Jean and then punched him in the face, leading to Jean fighting back.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. - A principal at a Catholic high school in Broward County was arrested Tuesday and faces a charge of domestic violence. Richard Jean, principal at Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, was booked into the Broward County Jail after an alleged incident at a home in Miramar. According to Miramar Police, the victim, whose name has been redacted, said he was involved in a physical altercation with Jean. Last year, Jean was involved in an off-campus altercation with a student who had previously been expelled from the school. Jacob Springer attempted to cut Jean off while driving in Weston on Sept. 22, 2018 and followed the principal into a parking lot.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. - A student at Pioneer Middle School who was riding his bicycle Tuesday morning was struck by a vehicle in Southwest Ranches, authorities said. The incident was reported in the area of Sterling Road and 90th Avenue. Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said the boy was taken to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The female driver remained at the scene and was cited for running a red light, she said. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. - Hurricanes turn trash piles into projectiles, so Broward County residents were rushing to get rid of it at the local landfills. To keep up with the demand, the three residential waste drop-off centers and the landfill in Broward will be open temporarily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this weekend. For more information, call the Emergency Hotline at 311 or visit the Broward County government's site. SKY 10Here is a list of the locations:North Residential Drop-off Center at 2780 N. Powerline Road in Pompano Beach. South Residential Drop-off Center at 5601 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard, in West Park."