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4 hours ago
Survivor warns parents to monitor kids’ cell phones after online predator targeted her at 14
It started at 11 years old. Seanna Martinez didn’t realize it at the time, but she was being groomed online. By 14, she had connected with a man on a hookup app called HUD, an app she chose specifically because it didn’t have an 18-plus age restriction.
4 hours ago
Consulate of Colombia in Miami makes changes in Coral Gables ahead of presidential runoff election
Registered voters in Colombia and around the world will soon select one of two candidates with opposing political ideologies to be their next president.
5 hours ago
FIFA World Cup 2026 fans start passionate celebrations at Miami’s Wynwood
Soccer players move fast, and so do emotions. FIFA World Cup fans are known to cry, scream, sing, hug, and dance all in the same minute.
5 hours ago
FIFA World Cup 2026: Miami Beach kicks off parties with Carlos Vives and DJ Cassidy
The grand opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival is from 2 p.m. to midnight on Saturday at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
7 hours ago
What’s in a name? Member of local political dynasty joins growing race to succeed Rep. Wilson
The deadline for candidates to enter the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, is quickly approaching, and a few hopefuls have thrown their hats into the ring, looking to replace the longtime District 24 congresswoman.
7 hours ago
Bond granted for suspect accused of throwing man off 25th-floor Miami Beach balcony
The bond hearing continued on Thursday for the suspect charged with killing a man after throwing him off a Miami Beach condo rise balcony.
8 hours ago
Miami landlord accused of attacking tenant with machete over trash dispute
A 78-year-old Miami landlord is accused of attacking a tenant with a machete during an argument Wednesday evening, according to police.
7 hours ago
What’s in a name? Member of local political dynasty joins growing race to succeed Rep. Wilson
The deadline for candidates to enter the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, is quickly approaching, and a few hopefuls have thrown their hats into the ring, looking to replace the longtime District 24 congresswoman.
9 hours ago
BSO seeks $937 million budget for 2027, drawing concern from Broward commissioners
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking roughly $937 million for its fiscal year 2027 budget, an increase from its adopted budget of $833 million.
10 hours ago
Suspect in hit-and-run that injured Hollywood police officer captured in Chicago
A suspect in a hit-and-run crash that injured a Hollywood police officer was arrested this week in Chicago.
1 day ago
FBI accuses 6 of armed Margaritaville kidnapping involving blowtorch torture, extortion
Six men are facing federal charges in connection with an armed kidnapping and robbery that began in the parking garage of the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, involving torture with a blowtorch, a gunshot and extortion, according to court documents made public on Wednesday.
1 day ago
Video shows Pompano Beach firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain
A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
2 days ago
South Florida firefighters honored for saving boy’s life
Two South Florida first responders were honored for saving a young boy’s life.
Man injured during shark encounter off Florida Keys
A man was injured on Saturday during a shark encounter off the Florida Keys.
Expect a sizzling summer weekend in South Florida
It’s a sizzling, summer weekend for South Florida and the Keys!
Rental boat stolen from the Florida Keys ends up in Cuba
A boat rented in Key West crossed international waters and was found in Cuba.
South Miami mayor hopes lawsuit will help cities decide ‘without fear’ if ICE agreement works
South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández said he was disappointed that Key West officials had decided to allow an immigration law enforcement partnership.
Did you know that catching butterflies can get you in trouble with the law?
A Washington man used a net to catch butterflies at a park in Key Largo, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced on Monday.
WPLG-TV President & CEO Bert Medina inducted into Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
WPLG-TV President and CEO Bert Medina has been inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
7 hours ago
Mother appears in bond court on unrelated charge after child shot inside Florida City home
A mother was arrested Wednesday after her 5-year-old daughter was fatally shot inside a Florida City home, but authorities said her charge is unrelated to the shooting.
7 hours ago
Bond granted for suspect accused of throwing man off 25th-floor Miami Beach balcony
The bond hearing continued on Thursday for the suspect charged with killing a man after throwing him off a Miami Beach condo rise balcony.
8 hours ago
Miami landlord accused of attacking tenant with machete over trash dispute
A 78-year-old Miami landlord is accused of attacking a tenant with a machete during an argument Wednesday evening, according to police.
8 hours ago
Police: Man arrested in downtown Miami after woman falls for pop-up scam in Key Biscayne
Police officers arrested Wilmer Vasquez on Wednesday night in downtown Miami, more than four months after a woman reported that she was defrauded out of $20,000 in Key Biscayne, records show.
6 hours ago
Woman dies in diving accident near Jupiter Inlet
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to an open-water emergency near the Jupiter inlet on Saturday morning.
9 hours ago
BSO seeks $937 million budget for 2027, drawing concern from Broward commissioners
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking roughly $937 million for its fiscal year 2027 budget, an increase from its adopted budget of $833 million.
9 hours ago
BSO seeks $937 million budget for 2027, drawing concern from Broward commissioners
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking roughly $937 million for its fiscal year 2027 budget, an increase from its adopted budget of $833 million.
1 day ago
Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship
A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.
2 days ago
Upgraded Broward 911 will let callers livestream to dispatchers
Callers to Broward County’s 911 center will be able to livestream video to dispatchers, giving them ― and responders ― a clearer view of an emergency situation, officials say.
2 days ago
School bus stop arm cameras coming to Broward after unanimous vote
AI-powered cameras designed to catch and cite drivers illegally passing stopped school busses are set to launch this coming school year.
2 days ago
Woman fatally struck by car in Fort Lauderdale
Authorities in Broward County are investigating after a pedestrian was stuck by a vehicle.
3 days ago
Worker at Fort Lauderdale food store shoots at man after argument, police say
A woman grinned big in her Broward County booking photo after police said she had just opened fire on someone and his vehicle while working at a food store in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. Authorities said the victim’s 1-year-old was inside the car at the time.
3 days ago
Search at FLL reveals videos showing man engaged in Colombia child sex tourism, feds say
Federal agents said they made a disturbing discovery on a man’s two cellphones after he arrived on a flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: evidence that he was engaged in international child sex tourism.
‘I’m happy to be alive’: South Florida woman thanks sister for helping her through cancer treatment
Sunday is national cancer survivor day, and across South Florida, survivors, family members, and caregivers are taking time to celebrate how far they’ve come.
13 hours ago
Coral Springs family displaced after apartment fire destroys home
A week ago, a large fire coming from a first floor apartment unit in Coral Springs caught the attention of neighbors.
Crash involving tractor-trailer blocks Sawgrass Expressway lanes near Sample Road in Coral Springs
A crash involving a flatbed tractor-trailer and a dump truck shut down multiple lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County early Wednesday morning after drywall and concrete barriers spilled across the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic alert: Colombians turn out to vote for 7 days in Coral Gables
Colombians will be casting their ballots for a new president from Monday to Sunday in Coral Gables, and police officers expect traffic and deep political divisions.
Coral Springs shooting survivor hopes to help others after alleged attack by ex-boyfriend
A month after surviving a shooting in Coral Springs, Mirtha Sanchez-Teran said she is staying positive as she continues her recovery and hopes to help others facing domestic violence.
Miami Gardens pastor convicted of grand theft has community control changed to probation
A Broward County judge has granted convicted felon and Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon’s request to end his community control sentence early, converting the remaining portion of his sentence to probation and removing him from the most restrictive form of court supervision imposed in the case.
Millions for child advocacy could disappear in Broward under DeSantis property tax plan, CEO warns
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is funded by property taxes.
Temple Beth Emet starts Holocaust Survivor Day celebration early with nearly 130 stories in Cooper City
Hana Altarac, whose Jewish family, including her father and sister, died at the Dachau concentration camp in Germany, marked her 106th birthday on Jan. 31.
DeSantis addresses immigration enforcement, property taxes during stop in Davie
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was at the Florida Highway Patrol post in Davie to speak about immigration enforcement, but he also addressed another hot-button issue: property taxes.
Deerfield Beach commissioners approve resolution to potentially take legal action against BSO
Deerfield Beach commissioners meet on Tuesday night, and their agenda includes a resolution to take “all necessary actions” against the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
South Florida teacher sought to ‘bait’ students ‘into sending nude pictures,’ feds say
FBI agents arrested a South Florida teacher following a raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Thursday, accusing him of sending and receiving videos of children being sexually abused ― and discussing attempts to get explicit photos of his students.
Woman killed, 3 others hurt in Deerfield Beach crash
Authorities in Broward County are investigating a fatal crash that involved three vehicles.
Deputies ID suspect accused of stabbing man in Deerfield Beach
A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a stabbing that occurred Tuesday night, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
2 days ago
‘A wound that will never heal:’ Family of slain Doral woman, 2 girls releases statement
The family of a Doral woman who was slain alongside her daughters in what police said was a murder-suicide carried out by the girls’ father released a statement this week to the media.
Mother pleads for answers as detectives seek new leads in 2021 Miami cold case
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for killing Terrance Willis in 2021.
Man accused of striking parking enforcement specialist with vehicle while fleeing citation in Doral
A man was arrested Thursday after police said he struck a parking enforcement specialist with his vehicle while attempting to avoid a parking citation in downtown Doral.
During Doral visit, Bronx woman steals $261K in jewelry from man she was dating, police say
A woman from the Bronx, New York is facing a first-degree grand theft charge in South Florida after police said she stole more than $200,000 in jewelry from a man she was dating after being kicked out of a friend’s house they were staying at in Doral.
2 hours ago
Man, 21, arrested in connection with hit-and-run that left bicyclist dead in Hialeah
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that police say killed a bicyclist in Hialeah early Thursday morning.
3 days ago
After October neglect arrest, Hialeah police accuse woman of draining disabled mom’s ‘life savings’
The October arrest of a woman after her disabled mother, then 77, was found eating her own feces led Hialeah Police Department detectives to discover that she was also taking financial advantage of the senior, draining her “life savings,” authorities said.
Hialeah police search for missing 88-year-old man
Hialeah police are searching for an elderly man who has been reported missing.
Police: Woman forges 90 checks to steal from Hialeah jewelry store owner
A 39-year-old woman stands accused of stealing $46,455 from her former boss in Hialeah, according to a police officer’s arrest report.
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.
1 day ago
12 nabbed in child sex trafficking sting ahead of World Cup, police say
Two Homestead men are facing felony charges in connection with an undercover child sex trafficking sting “in preparation for the FIFA matches scheduled to take place in Miami-Dade County,” authorities said.
Homestead teen who made ‘concerning statements’ before vanishing found safe, FDLE says
A 16-year-old boy from Homestead who was reported missing was found safe on Thursday, authorities confirmed.
Dirty 30! These restaurants racked up way too many violations! What you need to know
This is where we call out restaurants that rack up 30 or more violations on a single inspection because if you hit 30 or more, consumers need to know.
Homestead senior accused of shooting neighbor’s cat in eye with BB gun
A 66-year-old Homestead man was arrested Tuesday after police say he shot a neighbor’s cat in the eye with a BB gun last month.
1 day ago
Miami Sunset Senior High grad becomes NASA astronaut chosen for Artemis III mission
NASA announced on Tuesday that a Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate who went on to become a NASA astronaut and U.S. Army Colonel had been selected for the Artemis III mission.
2 days ago
Man admits to firing ‘warning shot’ at driver during red light argument in Miami-Dade, deputy reports
A 24-year-old man confessed to firing a “warning shot” at a driver during an argument on Monday afternoon in southwestern Miami-Dade County, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy’s report.
Traffic alert: Colombians turn out to vote for 7 days in Coral Gables
Colombians will be casting their ballots for a new president from Monday to Sunday in Coral Gables, and police officers expect traffic and deep political divisions.
Woman accused of stealing nearly $2K in makeup from Kendall Sephora over 2 incidents
A 58-year-old woman from southwest Miami-Dade is accused of stealing nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise from a popular makeup store in Kendall on two different occasions, according to investigators.
2 days ago
Mother to judge: Fatal shooting in Lauderhill ‘could have been prevented’
Reginald Merisma had threatened Anthony Johnson before Johnson, 35, called 911 on Sunday, and police officers found Merisma, 35, dead, according to the Lauderhill Police Department.
2 days ago
Arrest made in fatal Lauderhill shooting
Police arrested a 35-year-old man in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday in Lauderhill.
Man found fatally shot in driveway in Lauderhill neighborhood, police say
A man was found fatally shot late Sunday night in a Lauderhill neighborhood, police said.
Man arrives to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after reports of shooting in Lauderhill
Authorities in Broward County are investigating a reported shooting.
7 hours ago
Bond granted for suspect accused of throwing man off 25th-floor Miami Beach balcony
The bond hearing continued on Thursday for the suspect charged with killing a man after throwing him off a Miami Beach condo rise balcony.
16 hours ago
Woman accused in armed robbery, kidnapping of man in Miami Beach
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping that began at a Miami Beach Airbnb and ended along Interstate 95, according to an arrest report obtained Thursday by Local 10 News.
16 hours ago
Security guard accused of stealing FIFA referee uniform from Miami Beach hotel
Outside the Grand Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FIFA logos could be seen throughout the property.
2 days ago
Victim identified following fatal shooting outside Sandbar in Miami Beach
Authorities have identified the victim who died after a shooting outside a Miami Beach sports bar
15 hours ago
FIFA World Cup 2026: Key information for fans attending matches at Miami Stadium
As South Florida prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, organizers are reminding fans to plan ahead for game days at “Miami Stadium,” the temporary name that will be used for Hard Rock Stadium throughout the tournament.
1 day ago
Miami Gardens home invasion and homicide leads to record-breaking drug seizure
A 50-year-old man faced charges on Wednesday after detectives accused him of shooting a man in the head on Tuesday in Miami Gardens.
1 day ago
Feds warn against flying drones at stadium on 7 FIFA World Cup game days
Federal authorities warned against drone flights over and around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens during FIFA World Cup game days.
2 days ago
BSO: Miami-Dade couple travels to Broward with daughter to steal SUV
A couple from Miami-Dade County was arrested last Friday after they traveled to Broward County with their daughter in order to steal a vehicle, authorities said.
Miramar residents with parked RV homes may face fines if commission passes new ban
Some Miramar residents who use recreational vehicles as parked homes could face an initial fine and a daily fine if a new ban passes on Wednesday night.
Memorial Healthcare System to open new emergency room in Miramar
The Memorial Healthcare System plans to open a new freestanding Emergency Room on June 8 in Miramar.
Caribbean music icons bring ‘A Journey to Kingston’ to Miramar
South Florida’s Caribbean culture will take center stage in Miramar this weekend as “A Journey to Kingston” brings together some of dancehall and reggae’s biggest names for a night of music and nostalgia.
Broward prosecutors move forward with appeal of Miami-Dade deputy’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ immunity
Rodolfo Mirabal remains the only one out of four Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies whose case was on appeal after dismissal over a 2019 fatal shootout in Miramar, according to the Broward State Attorney’s Office on Wednesday.
1 in custody after SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines community
A suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning following a SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.
North Perry Airport crash renews calls for improved safety measures
Two women suffered minor injuries Friday after a small plane crashed moments after taking off from North Perry Airport, renewing concerns about safety at the airport.
Small plane crashes on psychiatric hospital campus near North Perry Airport; 2 hospitalized
A small plane crashed Friday morning near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.
Fire rescue: Good Samaritans rescue driver from Pembroke Pines canal
Good Samaritans helped a driver get out of a canal after a crash on Sunday in Pembroke Pines, according to Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue.
Police seek 15-year-old boy reported missing in Plantation
The Plantation Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy who they say was last seen Wednesday night in Plantation.
Police search for missing 15-year-old girl last seen at Plantation High School
Authorities in Plantation are searching for a 15-year-old girl who they say was last seen last week at her school.
Plantation residents fed up over yearslong, ongoing mail thefts
Residents in a Plantation neighborhood say they’ve been the victims of mail theft for several years.
Fight, pistol-whipping outside Plantation Publix leads to 2 arrests, cops say
A fight involving a pistol-whipping outside of a Publix in Plantation led to two arrests Wednesday night, according to the city’s police department.
1 day ago
Video shows Pompano Beach firefighters rescue ducklings trapped in storm drain
A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
Deputy’s video shows ‘incredible rescue’ from sinking car in Pompano Beach
The Broward Sheriff’s Office released a video on Friday showing a woman’s rescue from a sinking car.
‘It was Vic in the orange Buick’: Pompano Beach Citgo shooting leads cops to ‘well-known’ felon
Broward County deputies arrested a convicted felon after a weekend shooting at a gas station in Pompano Beach.
Pompano Beach couple jailed after young daughter tests positive for cocaine, deputies say
A husband and wife are facing child neglect charges after Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said one of their young daughters tested positive for cocaine.
12 hours ago
Police: 1 arrested after shooting leaves senior amputee dead at Sunrise apartment complex
A suspect was taken into custody after police say a shooting at a Sunrise apartment complex left an elderly man dead overnight Wednesday.
Broward’s free FIFA World Cup watch parties will be at in-door arena for 18,000
There will be four free FIFA World Cup watch parties at the Amerant Bank Arena, an indoor arena that can host 18,000 guests in Sunrise.
Driver hospitalized after crashing into Sunrise retirement community apartment
Three people were taken to the hospital after a driver crashed into an apartment at a retirement community in Sunrise on Friday morning.
Sunrise police investigate armed robbery
Police officers in Broward County are investigating an armed robbery.
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7 hours ago
Mother appears in bond court on unrelated charge after child shot inside Florida City home
A mother was arrested Wednesday after her 5-year-old daughter was fatally shot inside a Florida City home, but authorities said her charge is unrelated to the shooting.
7 hours ago
Bond granted for suspect accused of throwing man off 25th-floor Miami Beach balcony
The bond hearing continued on Thursday for the suspect charged with killing a man after throwing him off a Miami Beach condo rise balcony.
8 hours ago
Miami landlord accused of attacking tenant with machete over trash dispute
A 78-year-old Miami landlord is accused of attacking a tenant with a machete during an argument Wednesday evening, according to police.
8 hours ago
Police: Man arrested in downtown Miami after woman falls for pop-up scam in Key Biscayne
Police officers arrested Wilmer Vasquez on Wednesday night in downtown Miami, more than four months after a woman reported that she was defrauded out of $20,000 in Key Biscayne, records show.
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Woman dies in diving accident near Jupiter Inlet
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to an open-water emergency near the Jupiter inlet on Saturday morning.
























































































