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Man in fatal hit-and-run that killed 3 children in Broward sentenced to 73 years

Nearly four and a half years after a hit-and-run crash in Wilton Manors killed three children and injured three others, grieving family members filled a Broward courtroom Thursday as Sean Charles Greer was sentenced to 73 years in prison for the deadly collision.

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Video shows felon pepper-spraying loss prevention worker during Aventura robbery, authorities say

Newly-released video shows a convicted felon pepper-spraying a loss prevention worker as she tried to steal from a Nordstrom Rack store in Aventura, authorities say.

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Agentes: Estafador que se hizo pasar por contratista engaña a dueño de casa en Miami-Dade por $9,200 USD

Un hombre enfrenta cargos de hurto y de ejercer como contratista sin licencia después de que agentes de la Oficina del Sheriff de Miami-Dade dijeron que aceptó miles de dólares para instalar ventanas y puertas contra impactos pero nunca comenzó el trabajo.

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Helping Venezuela: World Vision asks for ‘disaster relief fund’ donations

The International Federation of the Red Cross asked the public for donations after 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.

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Policía: Hombre resulta herido durante balacera en Miami Gardens tras atacar a exnovia

Un hombre fue baleado después de que atacó a su exnovia y disparó contra dos hombres que la defendieron el jueves en Miami Gardens, según la policía.

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Agentes: Mueren niña y abuela tras incendio de casa en North Lauderdale

Neissa Diligence y Marie Ange Therancy murieron tras un incendio de casa el sábado en North Lauderdale.

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Police: Man injured during Miami Gardens shootout after he attacked ex-girlfriend

A man was shot after he attacked his ex-girlfriend and fired at two men who defended her on Thursday in Miami Gardens, according to police.

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Fake contractor scams Miami-Dade homeowner out of $9,200, deputies say

A man is facing theft and unlicensed contracting charges after deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office say he accepted thousands of dollars to install impact windows and doors but never began the work.

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Broward County Animal Care introduces April, a pup looking for a forever home

Broward County Animal Care is hoping to help their furry friend April find her perfect match.

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Hundreds committed $6.5B in healthcare fraud, including Broward Ferrari fraud suspect: Feds

A man already accused by the Broward Sheriff’s Office of a $500,000 Ferrari fraud scheme is among 455 people accused by the federal government of committing a total of more than $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud, prosecutors announced on Thursday.

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Avianca to begin operating from Terminal 4 at FLL

Avianca announced it is relocating its operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 as the airline continues to expand its presence in South Florida.

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Police: Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Fort Lauderdale; driver arrested

A woman who was riding her bike Thursday morning on a Fort Lauderdale bridge has died after being stuck by a vehicle, authorities said.

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Alanis Morrisette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ musical coming to Broward County

Alanis Morrisette’s 1995 masterpiece “Jagged Little Pill” is considered one of the best albums of all time.

1 day ago

Police seek senior reported missing in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale police are searching for a 70-year-old woman who they said has been missing since Tuesday.

2 days ago

Brady Tkachuk embraces fresh start with Panthers, reunion with brother, Matthew

Brady Tkachuk was officially introduced Tuesday as the newest member of the Florida Panthers, joining his brother, Matthew Tkachuk, after a blockbuster trade with the Ottawa Senators.

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Cruise passenger caught with child sexual abuse videos at Port Everglades, feds say

A Pittsburgh man is facing federal charges in South Florida after federal agents said he was caught with child sexual abuse videos on his cellphone after disembarking a cruise ship at Port Everglades over the weekend.

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Hundreds committed $6.5B in healthcare fraud, including Broward Ferrari fraud suspect: Feds

A man already accused by the Broward Sheriff’s Office of a $500,000 Ferrari fraud scheme is among 455 people accused by the federal government of committing a total of more than $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud, prosecutors announced on Thursday.

21 hours ago

2 men convicted in Coral Springs firefighter’s murder sentenced to life in prison

The two men convicted of killing Coral Springs firefighter Christopher Randazzo were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.

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Colombians’ vote in U.S.: 80.57% vote for De La Espriella, 18.43% for Cepeda

Abelardo De La Espriella won 80.57% of the votes from Colombians in the U.S. during the presidential runoff election on Sunday, according to data published by the Colombian National Registry.

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Colombia’s preliminary vote count showing De La Espriella’s narrow victory is ‘accurate,’ registrar says

After judges’ certification, Hernán Penagos, Colombia’s national registrar, announced on Monday that the preliminary vote count after the runoff presidential election was “accurate.”

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Bond set for drunken driver who cops say had headlights off before killing retired cop in Davie

A 74-year-old man accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a retired Hollywood police officer has been ordered to remain under strict supervision while awaiting trial.

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Shooting your shot — inside the Flamingo Gardens Camera Club

At Flamingo Gardens, the peacocks show off, the photographers show up and Mother Nature does the rest. For the Flamingo Gardens Camera Club, every walk is a scavenger hunt. The more they look, the more they find.

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Detectives arrest 2 men accused of using master keys to steal mail in Davie

Detectives accused Rashad Sattar and Shon Filsaime of using two master keys to steal from hundreds of mailboxes in Davie, records show.

3 days ago

Drunken driver, 74, had headlights off before killing 1 in Stirling Road crash, police say

A 74-year-old drunken driver killed a person in a crash in Davie on June 11, leading to his arrest on Friday, according to the city’s police department.

Deputies seek missing Deerfield Beach woman with mental illness

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating a 58-year-old woman who they say was reported missing.

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.

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Helping Venezuela: Aid for earthquake victims starts to flow into El Arepazo in Doral

After the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck on Wednesday in Venezuela, Ana Alcantara said she felt overwhelming anguish — then she took action.

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Here are 4 drop-off Doral locations for donations to help Venezuelans after earthquakes

Four drop-off locations in Doral were receiving donations on Thursday after 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on Wednesday.

2 days ago

Doral man accused of fleeing Miami crash that left electric scooter rider critically injured

A 45-year-old Doral man is facing a serious charge after police said he allegedly fled the scene of a Miami crash that left an electric scooter rider critically injured.

Dirty 30! Restaurants in Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Doral cited for 30 or more violations

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. This week, we have three.

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Police: Man drove from Broward to Miami-Dade — and he ran and swam, but he couldn’t get away

Jayden Aransevia was speeding in a stolen car before he ran and swam while trying to get away from law enforcement in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, according to a police officer’s arrest report.

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Hundreds committed $6.5B in healthcare fraud, including Broward Ferrari fraud suspect: Feds

A man already accused by the Broward Sheriff’s Office of a $500,000 Ferrari fraud scheme is among 455 people accused by the federal government of committing a total of more than $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud, prosecutors announced on Thursday.

3 days ago

Colombians’ vote in U.S.: 80.57% vote for De La Espriella, 18.43% for Cepeda

Abelardo De La Espriella won 80.57% of the votes from Colombians in the U.S. during the presidential runoff election on Sunday, according to data published by the Colombian National Registry.

3 days ago

Colombia’s preliminary vote count showing De La Espriella’s narrow victory is ‘accurate,’ registrar says

After judges’ certification, Hernán Penagos, Colombia’s national registrar, announced on Monday that the preliminary vote count after the runoff presidential election was “accurate.”

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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Helping Venezuela: Aid drop-off location opens in Homestead

An aid drop-off location opened on Thursday in Homestead after 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on Wednesday.

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Safety alert: Homestead bust nets drug-laced snacks and candy marketed to kids

Homestead Police have confiscated more than 70 pounds of marijuana, nearly 1,000 vape cartridges, and drug-laced snacks after an undercover bust at a home in a residential neighborhood.

Homestead police search for missing, possibly endangered 16-year-old girl with bipolar disorder

Police asked for the public’s Saturday help in locating a missing and possibly endangered 16-year-old girl who they say was last seen Thursday morning in Homestead.

Detectives: Homestead homeowner says drunk man trying to have sex with tree fell from ladder — it turned out to be murder

An 11-year-old girl lived a horrific nightmare for months in 2024 while living in a house near Redondo Elementary School in Homestead, records show.

3 days ago

Colombians’ vote in U.S.: 80.57% vote for De La Espriella, 18.43% for Cepeda

Abelardo De La Espriella won 80.57% of the votes from Colombians in the U.S. during the presidential runoff election on Sunday, according to data published by the Colombian National Registry.

3 days ago

Colombia’s preliminary vote count showing De La Espriella’s narrow victory is ‘accurate,’ registrar says

After judges’ certification, Hernán Penagos, Colombia’s national registrar, announced on Monday that the preliminary vote count after the runoff presidential election was “accurate.”

3 days ago

Election in Colombia: Iván Cepeda reacts to ‘not official or binding’ preliminary vote count

During a speech on Sunday night in Bogotá, Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said the preliminary vote count result was “not official or binding” and vowed “to challenge” it.

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Historic day for Colombians: Trump-backed De la Espriella heads for narrow presidential win

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

Detectives investigate man’s drowning in Lauderhill

Detectives were investigating a man’s drowning on Saturday afternoon in Lauderhill.

Lauderhill condo fire sparked by pot left on stove displaces family, sends child to hospital

A 9-year-old child was taken to a hospital for evaluation after possible smoke inhalation following a residential fire caused by a pot left on a stove that displaced a mother and two children in Lauderhill, authorities said.

Boy, 5, struck by car in Lauderhill suffers minor injuries, cops say

A 5-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a sedan in Lauderhill on Friday, police confirme

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.

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Officials search for solutions to ongoing problem of sargassum

It’s being called the summer of sargassum.

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California man claimed to be FBI agent while causing disturbance at Miami Beach nightclub, cops say

A California man was arrested at a Miami Beach nightclub early Wednesday morning after police said he claimed to be an FBI agent during a disturbance that he allegedly caused.

2 days ago

Pack of cat-killing wild dogs has Miami Beach neighborhood on edge: ‘What if it was a child?’

A pack of wild dogs has been terrorizing a Miami Beach neighborhood for several months.

3 days ago

Uber driver confesses to woman’s kidnapping in Miami Beach and rape near Miami Lakes, records show

After waking up in a hospital, a woman said she remembered going out on June 3 and walking out of a nightclub on June 4 in Miami Beach, records show.

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Police: Man injured during Miami Gardens shootout after he attacked ex-girlfriend

A man was shot after he attacked his ex-girlfriend and fired at two men who defended her on Thursday in Miami Gardens, according to police.

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Police: Man drove from Broward to Miami-Dade — and he ran and swam, but he couldn’t get away

Jayden Aransevia was speeding in a stolen car before he ran and swam while trying to get away from law enforcement in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, according to a police officer’s arrest report.

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Duo uses fake credentials to charge for Miami Stadium access during FIFA World Cup match, deputies report

Despite the layers of security at the Miami Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, deputies reported finding two fraudsters who managed to run a scam during the match between Brazil and Scotland, records show.

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About 30,000 FIFA World Cup fans join big Miami Bayfront Park watch party

After an odyssey from the United Kingdom and Boston to South Florida, hopeful Scottish fans were at the Miami Stadium on Wednesday morning, more than seven hours before the match against Brazil.

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Police: Man drove from Broward to Miami-Dade — and he ran and swam, but he couldn’t get away

Jayden Aransevia was speeding in a stolen car before he ran and swam while trying to get away from law enforcement in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, according to a police officer’s arrest report.

1 day ago

BSO deputy accused of fleeing traffic stop, resisting arrest in Miramar

A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested after Miramar police said he fled from officers during a traffic stop and later barricaded himself inside his apartment.

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Miramar police sergeant accused of punching girlfriend in mouth after asking about their relationship status

A Miramar police sergeant surrendered to authorities Monday following a domestic violence incident that occurred last Friday at his girlfriend’s home in Miami-Dade County, authorities said.

Police: Driver faces charges in Hollywood crash that killed scooter rider, injured 2 others

A 19-year-old Miramar man was arrested Thursday in connection with a crash in Hollywood that killed a scooter rider and injured two others after investigators said he was driving at speeds of up to 85 mph in a 45 mph zone late last year.

Video shows aftermath of plane crash that injured 2 in Pembroke Pines

Police officers’ body-cam videos released on Thursday show the aftermath of the crash of a Cessna C172P that injured two women in Pembroke Pines.

Police: DUI driver travels more than double the speed limit before causing Pembroke Pines crash

A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday, months after he caused a car crash in Pembroke Pines that seriously injured himself and another driver, authorities said.

4 hospitalized after helicopter crash at North Perry Airport, cops say

Four people were transported to a hospital on Saturday after a helicopter crash occurred at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.

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.

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.

40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge raises funds for Ann Storck Center in Pompano Beach

More than 100 people braved the South Florida heat Saturday to take part in the 40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge, a fundraising event benefiting the Ann Storck Center.

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.

From food to fan zones, South Florida businesses embrace World Cup fever

From arenas to clubs, businesses across Broward and Miami-Dade counties are finding creative ways to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event.

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.