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Rapper ILoveMemphis arrested after barricading himself inside Plantation home

A man was taken into custody overnight after he barricaded himself inside a home in Plantation, authorities confirmed.

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Woman arrested in ‘systematic’ global fraud case at South Florida Tesla lot, police say

A woman “admitted to being involved in a systematic fraud organization operating out of California and China” after being caught trying to buy a Tesla in Miami Gardens using someone else’s identity on Monday, police say.

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Police: 1 hospitalized following domestic-related stabbing in Fort Lauderdale

One adult was hospitalized Tuesday morning following a stabbing in Fort Lauderdale, according to first responders.

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Stabbing under investigation in Fort Lauderdale

One adult was hospitalized Tuesday morning following a stabbing in Fort Lauderdale, according to first responders.

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Man killed after being ‘hit by mechanical equipment’ at construction site near Homestead

One person is dead following an apparent construction accident at a southwest Miami-Dade home on Tuesday morning.

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Miami-Dade senior accused of hit-and-run that seriously injured boy on electric scooter

A Miami-Dade senior is accused of fleeing the scene after a hit-and-run last month that authorities said seriously injured a 7-year-old boy in the county’s Westchester neighborhood.

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Man who barricaded himself inside Plantation home identified as rapper ILoveMemphis

A man was taken into custody overnight after he barricaded himself inside a home in Plantation, authorities confirmed.

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Man arrested following road rage shooting in North Miami

A man was arrested Monday following a road rage shooting in North Miami, authorities confirmed.

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Police: 1 hospitalized following domestic-related stabbing in Fort Lauderdale

One adult was hospitalized Tuesday morning following a stabbing in Fort Lauderdale, according to first responders.

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Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation in Fort Lauderdale

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, police said.

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Fort Lauderdale tightens alcohol restrictions to improve safety

Fort Lauderdale’s busy entertainment districts are about to look a little different as tighter alcohol rules take effect.

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Seasoned pup Star seeks ‘furever’ home ahead of VCA Walk for the Animals event

Star, an 11-year-old dog with a soft coat and a sweet disposition, is looking for a loving home after being surrendered when her owner had to downsize.

Broward County Animal Care makes urgent call to find dogs homes: Meet ‘Valiente’

The Broward County Animal Care in Fort Lauderdale is asking the public to help save the lives of four dogs before Feb. 10.

Sip in style! New Fort Lauderdale wine bar opens in Flagler Village

A new wine bar is bringing red, white and rosé to the heart of Flagler Village.

3 dogs at risk of euthanasia at Broward Animal Care

At least three dogs are at risk of being put down at Broward Animal Care.

Fort Lauderdale police locate boy accused of stomping duck to death

Fort Lauderdale police have located a suspect believed to be involved in the killing of a wild duck caught on home surveillance video last month, though the boy has not yet been publicly identified, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

South Florida Muslim Federation on opposition to event in Coral Springs: ‘We can’t allow the racists to win’

Police make arrest in case of Coral Springs fatal hit-and-run

A man has been charged in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred last year in Coral Springs.

1 injured in rollover crash in Coral Springs

One person was injured Tuesday night in a rollover crash in Coral Springs.

South Florida protesters demand accountability after fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota mother of 3

Protests over the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis spread to South Florida this week.

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Animal Advocate: Flamingo Gardens gets new resident in Davie

Flamingo Gardens, a botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary in Davie, welcomed a new resident.

Flamingo Gardens goes into cold-weather mode to protect animals

As temperatures dropped across South Florida, staff at Flamingo Gardens shifted into cold-weather mode to keep their animals warm.

Miramar woman, 22, killed in crash on I-595 ramp

Florida Highway Patrol troopers investigated a deadly crash on an Interstate 595 ramp Sunday morning.

Police ID suspect in murder-suicide that claimed life of Davie cosmetology student

Police on Friday identified the suspect in a murder-suicide that they said occurred at a Davie beauty school earlier this week.

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Man found with Molotov cocktails, multiple firearms inside Deerfield Beach home, deputies say

A Deerfield Beach man is in custody after he was allegedly found with Molotov cocktails and ammunition inside of his apartment.

BSO: Fraud suspect facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $1.2 million

Authorities in Broward County announced the arrest of a woman in a fraud investigation.

‘It’s all happened so quickly’: Deerfield Beach residents still have questions about city’s split with BSO

Deerfield Beach held its first city commission meeting since cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Subjects identified after SUV carrying alleged car burglars crashes into Deerfield Beach lake

The Broward Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released the identities of the suspect arrested and two others who died Tuesday after an SUV carrying the alleged car burglars crashed into a lake in Deerfield Beach.

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NFL’s James Pearce Jr. crashed into WNBA star’s car twice as he stalked her after breakup: Police

NFL linebacker James Pearce Jr. stalked WNBA star Rickea Jackson and purposely crashed into her vehicle twice in the minutes leading up to his arrest in Doral over the weekend, according to arrest reports made public on Monday.

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Miami-Dade judge orders NFL star James Pearce Jr. to stay away from WNBA star Rickea Jackson

NFL star linebacker James Pearce Jr. appeared in Miami-Dade bond court on Sunday.

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. accused of attacking WNBA star Rickea Jackson in Miami-Dade

NFL star linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday after fleeing a domestic dispute and crashing his vehicle during a police chase, according to Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez.

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. jailed after police chase, domestic incident with WNBA player: Cops

NFL star linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested Saturday after fleeing a domestic dispute and crashing his vehicle during a police chase, according to Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez.

Suspect arrested after being caught on camera using hammer to break into slot machines

Authorities have arrested a man who was wanted to breaking into a slot machine.

Police seek suspect in armed robbery at Hialeah Cricket

The Hialeah Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that they said occurred Thursday evening at a Cricket Wireless store.

‘You took everything from me’: Hialeah man accused of beating ex-girlfriend with bat

Police say a Hialeah man ambushed his ex-girlfriend with a bat Thursday afternoon, striking her multiple times and taking her phone and purse, just days after their relationship ended.

Man’s winks expose Hialeah woman’s plot to pay him $4,000 to take fall for boyfriend’s robbery: Cops

Authorities say a little more than a month after her boyfriend’s arrest for robbing a food store with a sledgehammer, a Hialeah woman walked into a police station with another man to announce she found the guy who actually did it. But they say she paid the man she brought with her to get him to take the fall.

Woman, 66, reported missing in Hollywood

A 66-year-old woman has been reported missing, Hollywood police confirmed Wednesday.

1 injured in stabbing near Hollywood food hall

One person was injured in a stabbing early Friday morning near a food hall in Hollywood, authorities confirmed.

Local couple brings taste, vibes of Haiti to Broward County

A local couple is bringing the taste and vibes of Haiti to Broward County.

Guardians of the Reef: South Florida nonprofit fights to save, restore our reef tract

Right now, our planet is in the grips of the most devastating mass coral bleaching event ever in recorded history, affecting a staggering 84% of the world’s coral reefs.

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Homestead police crack down on illegal parking in disabled spaces

The Homestead Police Department is cracking down on drivers parking illegally in disabled spaces.

Homestead farmer reports ‘tiresome’ and ‘stressful’ Florida freeze

Farmers in southern Miami-Dade County’s Homestead area reported on Monday that the Florida freeze had damaged some crops.

Nursery owner works to save tropical plants as temperatures drop

With a cold snap hitting South Florida, this plant nursery owner is doing everything he can to protect his tropical plants.

Miami Dolphins, local roofing company team up to help Army veteran in Homestead

A Homestead Army veteran and his family received an unexpected life-changing surprise when Action Roofing and the Miami Dolphins stepped in to replace their failing roof at no cost.

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Man accused of arson after townhouse fire in Miami-Dade

A 69-year-old man faced a first-degree arson charge on Monday in Miami-Dade County, records show.

Bahama Breeze to close all locations this spring

Bahama Breeze is closing its doors after 30 years in business.

MDSO: 2 arrested, 1 sought in Miami-Dade Alo, Dick’s Sporting Goods retail thefts

Two women were arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of retail thefts that occurred at Alo stores and a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Miami-Dade County over a two-year period, deputies confirmed.

Police: Woman trying to register child at Miami-Dade high school arrested after causing disturbance

A mother was arrested Wednesday at Miami Killian Senior High School after causing a disturbance while trying to register her child, authorities said.

Argument turns into shooting at Swap Shop in Lauderhill, cops say

Lauderhill police are investigating a shooting that they said occurred Friday afternoon inside the Swap Shop.

Mailman accused of pepper-spraying fenced-in dogs bonds out of jail

A mailman arrested on Wednesday after Lauderhill police said he pepper-sprayed three fenced-in dogs appeared in bond court on Thursday and was later released from jail.

Mailman arrested after Local 10 airs video showing him pepper-spraying 3 dogs, police say

Police say mailman Sian Andre Spence called in sick on Wednesday after seeing a Local 10 News story with surveillance video showing him pepper-spraying three dogs behind a fence at a home in Lauderhill. They say they interviewed and arrested him later in the morning.

Suspect faces attempted murder charge after shooting man near Lauderhill billiard hall, cops say

Police have made an arrest nearly a year and a half after they said a man was shot in both arms outside Classics Billiard Hall in Sunrise.

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Former NFL player Desmond Bryant discusses viral arrest, his sobriety and life after football

Former NFL player Desmond Bryant’s world felt upside down not that long ago, and it came crashing down in the most public way.  

Illinois man accused of assaulting manager, cops at Mango’s Tropical Café in Miami Beach

Miami Beach police arrested a 27-year-old man after they said he punched a restaurant manager and later assaulted multiple officers at Mango’s Tropical Café on Thursday evening.

Miami Beach launches new spring break campaign, eases some restrictions

Miami Beach is rolling out a new advertising campaign ahead of spring break, signaling a shift in tone two years after the city went viral for publicly “breaking up” with rowdy spring breakers.

Critic of Miami Beach mayor speaks at commission meeting after police visit over Facebook comment

A Miami Beach Commission meeting took a tense turn during the public comment period on Thursday.

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Woman arrested in ‘systematic’ global fraud case at South Florida Tesla lot, police say

A woman “admitted to being involved in a systematic fraud organization operating out of California and China” after being caught trying to buy a Tesla in Miami Gardens using someone else’s identity on Monday, police say.

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Man’s ‘baby mama’ slashes him after finding out he had sex with her sister, Miami Gardens police say

Police said they arrested a 41-year-old Miami Gardens woman on Sunday in connection with an April slashing incident.

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Trooper says driver hit 125 mph on I-95 before arrest after attempted escape

A man was arrested early Friday morning after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper said he clocked the driver going 125 mph on Interstate 95 and attempted to flee a traffic stop in Miami Gardens.

Miami Gardens woman accused of damaging Taco Bell drive-thru monitor during robbery attempt

A drive-thru at a Miami Gardens Taco Bell erupted into chaos Tuesday afternoon when police said a customer grabbed a computer monitor and damaged a card reader before fleeing.

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Free dental care treatments offered for children for 1-day event in Miramar

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Concorde Career Institute–Miramar is partnering with Aspen Dental to help families protect young smiles with a day of free dental services.

‘Stand your ground’ hearing continues for 3 officers charged in Miramar UPS shootout

Suspended Miami-Dade police officers Rodolfo Mirabal, Richard Santiesteban and Leslie Lee were back in a Broward County courtroom on Wednesday.

Haitians in fear of losing Temporary Protected Status meet with supporters at North Miami City Hall

Farrah Larrieux, who was born in Haiti, has been living in the U.S. for two decades with Temporary Protected Status that remained in limbo even after a federal judge sided with about 350,000 others like her.

Miramar woman says home caught fire after turning heat on for first time in years: ‘So unreal’

A gaping hole remained in the roof of a Miramar home Monday evening after a fire broke out just after 3 a.m.

Reports of bomb threat prompts evacuation at Somerset Academy North in Pembroke Pines

Police responded to reports of a bomb threat Wednesday afternoon at Somerset Academy High School in Pembroke Pines, prompting evacuations and relocations for students still on campus.

Pembroke Pines music school owner faces more charges after being accused of sexually abusing student

A Pembroke Pines music school owner was arrested Tuesday on additional charges, months after he was arrested on accusations that he sexually abused a teenage student.

Bahama Breeze to close all locations this spring

Bahama Breeze is closing its doors after 30 years in business.

Pooches in Pines cares for 3 puppies after Pembroke Pines police officers’ rescue

On Tuesday, dog advocates were caring for the three malnourished puppies that police officers rescued in Pembroke Pines.

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Rapper iHeartMemphis in custody after barricading himself inside Plantation home

A man was taken into custody overnight after he barricaded himself inside a home in Plantation, authorities confirmed.

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Ex-Broward teacher arrested on child solicitation, harmful material charges: Cops

A teacher and football coach from Mount Dora High School in Lake County, who formerly taught and coached in South Florida, has been arrested in connection with allegations that he tried to take advantage of a 15‑year‑old girl.

As temperatures drop, South Florida homeowners rush to fix heaters

As colder temperatures move into South Florida, heating and air conditioning companies say they are seeing a surge in service calls from homeowners making sure their systems are ready.

Plantation detectives respond to fatal shooting at Hampton Inn

On Sunday, detectives were investigating a fatal shooting that frightened a hotel’s guests on Saturday night in Plantation.

FHP: Truck runs off roadway on I-95 NB in Pompano Beach; driver dies at hospital

A driver has died after his truck ran off the roadway Thursday morning, into a ditch off Interstate 95 in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed.

Demolition begins at Festival Marketplace in Pompano Beach

Sky 10 flew over Festival Flea Market Friday morning as demolition began at the once-bustling Pompano Beacg, located at 2900 W. Sample Road.

BSO pursuit leads to crash, massive backup on I-95

An apparent police pursuit ended in a crash on Interstate 95 in Pompano Beach on Friday morning, leading to a massive backup.

Here is how Broward School Board spared Blair Middle School from superintedent’s cut list

Someone wore a bear costume and a “Save Bair” T-shirt to the Broward School Board meeting on Wednesday and stood next to Mark S. Lubelski, who pitched “an innovative partnership.”

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Army vet Alex Vindman kicks off Senate run at event in Sunrise

Decorated U.S. Army veteran Alex Vindman is launching a different kind of career in service, hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in November.

Most of the thousands of cold-stunned green iguanas killed in Florida were dropped off in Sunrise

When temperatures dropped so low in Florida that cold-stunned green iguanas were falling from trees, state animal regulators moved quickly.

FWC opens 2-day window for public to collect cold-stunned green iguanas

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Friday issued an executive order allowing the public to collect and transport live, cold-stunned green iguanas without a permit during a brief cold-weather window.

Man accused of stealing from Broward communities while trusted as property manager, records show

On Tuesday afternoon, Michael Curtis faced seven charges in three pending first-degree felony cases in Broward County court after investigators accused him of stealing from communities that trusted him as a property manager in Sunrise and Pembroke Pines.