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Loved ones seeking justice following fatal Fort Lauderdale crash

An intense crash was caught on surveillance cameras along Broward Boulevard and Northwest Seventh Avenue in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday.

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Loved ones mourn death of man killed in Fort Lauderdale fatal crash

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Prayer vigils continue outside Alligator Alcatraz as advocates hope new court ruling helps detainees

Even with rain pouring down, advocates continued their monthslong demands for Alligator Alcatraz to close.

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Court ruling may help detainees inside Alligator Alcatraz as weekly protests continue outside

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Authorities investigating 2 separate fatal boat crashes in Biscayne Bay

Two deadly boat crashes in less than a week on Biscayne Bay are under investigation.

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Fatal boat crashes days apart being investigated by authorities

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Man faces second-degree murder charge after woman killed on I-95

A man is facing a second-degree murder charge in the December 2024 death of 22-year-old Nahomi Cittadini.

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Death on I-95 leads to murder charge for Florida man

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Loved ones seeking justice following fatal Fort Lauderdale crash

An intense crash was caught on surveillance cameras along Broward Boulevard and Northwest Seventh Avenue in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday.

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Smooth travel returns to Fort Lauderdale airport as TSA lines ease after spring break rush

Travelers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were met with short lines and a smooth experience Saturday afternoon.

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Theo, an 8-year-old poodle, awaits forever home at Humane Society of Broward

An 8-year-old standard poodle named Theo is looking for a new home at the Humane Society of Broward County.

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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular arrested by Fort Lauderdale police

Online influencer Clavicular is a regular in front of a livestream camera. But on Thursday, the 20-year-old posed for the mugshot camera at the Broward County jail.

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Humane Society of Broward seeks loving home for Shadow the hedgehog, other furry friends

Shadow, a one-year-old hedgehog, is looking for a forever home, Cherie Wachter of the Humane Society of Broward said Thursday.

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New details released after reported hit-and-run turned into fatal fight in Broward

New details were released after deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested a 57-year-old man after a deadly confrontation this past weekend following reports of a hit-and-run.

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Broward deputies arrest 66-year-old woman for fatal hit-and-run crash

A 66-year-old woman was behind bars on Thursday, accused of running over a 61-year-old woman who died at the hospital on Monday.

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3 injured in Fort Lauderdale crash; 1 in critical condition

Two of the three people injured in a violent crash in Fort Lauderdale remain hospitalized at Broward Health Medical Center, including one in critical condition.

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Coral Springs supports Greek restaurant after vandal uses smoke bomb, rubber hammer

A vandal recently used a smoke bomb to prevent surveillance cameras from recording clear video of the recent destruction at a beloved Greek restaurant in Coral Springs, police said.

Coral Springs man cuffed after trying to meet with boy, 15, to film foot fetish videos: FBI

Federal agents arrested a Coral Springs man over the weekend after they said he tried to meet with who he thought was a 15-year-old boy to sexually abuse him ― namely, paying him to record foot fetish videos with him in which he would then sell online.

Coral Springs restaurateur celebrates 50 years of bringing authentic Italian food to South Florida

At 21, John Flora was hunting for real pizza in Miami. Fifty years later, he’s serving up authentic Italian with a side of showmanship at Flora’s Italian Eatery.

DNA database helps Broward deputies identify 2015 sexual battery suspect

A Coral Springs man who was born in Miami faced charges on Tuesday for a sexual battery that happened more than a decade ago in Broward County.

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Nova High School seniors to attend free prom thanks to Becca’s Closet, donors

With spring break winding down and prom season approaching, seniors at Nova High School received a surprise gift this week — one they didn’t see coming.

Police arrest 2 men after overnight car break-in spree near NSU in Davie

Davie police arrested two men earlier this week after an overnight spree of breaking into vehicles and stealing thousands of dollars of items around neighborhoods near Nova Southeastern University.

Davie police: 19-year-old duo stole from 16 cars, fled in stolen car, crashed

Two 19-year-old men with criminal records faced dozens of charges on Thursday in Broward County after police officers accused them of breaking into parked cars in Davie, records showed.

What Connects Us: The line dancing boom sweeping South Florida

When the world slowed down in 2020, people turned to their phones and spent more time scrolling. Between viral dance videos and step-by-step tutorials, an old-school routine found a whole new audience — and instructors say it helped grow the booming line dancing scene, connecting people in South Florida.

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BSO: Domestic stabbing involving woman, teen leads to pursuit, man’s arrest in Pompano Beach

A domestic-related stabbing that began late Friday night in Deerfield Beach led to a deputy pursuit and arrest in Pompano Beach, with two victims hospitalized on Saturday, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in Deerfield Beach

One person has died following a collision between a Brightline train and a pedestrian.

Rally in Deerfield Beach shows support for freedom in Iran

Dozens of people waving the pre-revolution Iranian flag -- the one with the lion and sun -- gathered in Deerfield Beach on Sunday.

BSO fires detention deputy following sexual battery arrest

A Broward Sheriff’s Office detention deputy has been fired after he was arrested this week on sexual battery and false imprisonment charges, the agency confirmed Friday.

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Women turn shoplifting into family affair in Doral, chief says

Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez said Arlena Menendez Perez and Raquel Azcárraga Galí recently turned shoplifting into a family affair.

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Doral police officer’s video shows Miami-Dade Deputy Leonard Cantave’s heroism

A Doral police officer’s body cam video shows Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputy Leonard “Leo” Cantave’s heroism.

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Nearly 3 months after saving Doral police officer, Miami-Dade deputy uses wheelchair to receive awards

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputy Leonard Cantave used a wheelchair to get on stage during an award ceremony on Thursday in Doral.

Could Trump-DeSantis proxy war play out in Florida governor race? Expert weighs in

An expert is weighing in on whether a conflict between Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump could play out in Florida's race for governor.

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Police investigate after man found dead in Hialeah

The Hialeah Police Department is investigating a homicide that they say occurred early Saturday morning.

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Black Coffee to perform at LIV and Hialeah Park Race Track

South African DJ Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, will be the headline of a concert on Saturday at the Hialeah Park Race Track.

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Factory Town offers Ultra Music Festival afterparty until dawn

A former mattress factory in Hialeah, about three miles away from Miami International Airport, is home to Factory Town, an open-air industrial music venue.

‘Make Cuba Great Again’ and ‘Cuba Libre’ hats are a popular trend at Hialeah rally

Miriam Campos wore her “Make Cuba Great Again” baseball cap and her shimmery “Trump” pin to the “Free Cuba” rally on Tuesday in Hialeah.

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.

Woman arrested after hit-and-run crash injuring 2 in Homestead

A 20-year-old woman appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Tuesday morning after police officers accused her of a hit-and-run crash with injuries that was caught on video in Homestead.

Police: Man barricades himself inside Homestead apartment after domestic battery reported

A 43-year-old man was arrested Sunday by Homestead police after a domestic battery was reported, authorities said.

Police: Homestead man accused of armed burglary prompts school lockdown

A Homestead man accused of an armed burglary that led to a nearby school lockdown is facing a litany of charges, authorities confirmed.

Rainy weekend floods Homestead farms

A rainy weekend led to flooding in Homestead.

Miami-Dade trainer helps young athletes chase their next big opportunity

With March Madness underway and Division I athletes back in the spotlight, the level of training it takes to compete at the top of college sports is getting plenty of attention.

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office hosts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Saturday morning in support of Special Olympics Florida, bringing together deputies, professional staff, athletes and supporters to promote inclusion and opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

M-DSO honors slain Deputy Devin Jaramillo at Kendall District Station

On Monday, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office honored the late Deputy Devin Jaramillo with a memorial boulder.

Trio arrested in connection with attempted burglaries in Pinecrest, cops say

Three people were arrested Friday in connection with a series of attempted residential and vehicle burglaries in Pinecrest, authorities confirmed.

Police: Ex-Lauderhill cop arrested in Davie hit-and-run that left motorcyclist injured

A former Lauderhill police officer was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run investigation conducted by the Davie Police Department, authorities confirmed.

Lauderhill PD: Man taken into custody after firing shots through bathroom door, barricading himself inside home

A man was arrested Tuesday night after firing shots inside a home in Lauderhill and then barricading himself inside, authorities said.

Pembroke Pines votes in 2 new commissioners, Lauderhill passes 3 referendums

Elections were held in Broward County on Tuesday.

2 hospitalized after double shooting at Lauderhill shopping plaza

Lauderhill police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital Wednesday night.

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Fans celebrate closing day of Ultra Music Festival in Miami

The 26th Ultra Music Festival continues Sunday, concluding at 10 p.m. with thousands enjoying the beats on closing day. The festival has another year left on its current agreement to use Bayfront Park, a location many of the estimated 150,000 attendees say makes Ultra unique.

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Ultra Music Festival begins with EDM DJ sets on 7 stages for 3 days in Downtown Miami

At 55 years old, Scott Smith is among the local Ultra Music Festival veterans who were at the first one in 1999: A one-day beach party at Collins Park.

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Black Coffee to perform at LIV and Hialeah Park Race Track

South African DJ Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, will be the headline of a concert on Saturday at the Hialeah Park Race Track.

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Ultra Music Festival’s 3-day evolution continues since beach-day in 1999

At 55 years old, Scott Smith is among the local Ultra Music Festival veterans who were at the first one in 1999: A one-day beach party at Collins Park.

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Sinner tops Lehecka for Miami Open men’s singles title, completes ‘Sunshine Double’

Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Miami Open men’s singles title after rain delays totaling nearly three hours at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

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Sabalenka defeats Gauff to defend Miami Open crown, earns Sunshine Double

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to win the Miami Open women’s singles title and complete the prestigious Sunshine Double.

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Miami Gardens fire impacts 2 homes, sparks large response

A house fire in Miami Gardens spread to a nearby home early Friday morning, prompting a large response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

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Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office divers pull body out of Miami Gardens canal

A team of Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office divers pulled out a body from a canal on Thursday in Miami Gardens.

Video shows women brazenly stealing from Miramar Target

Police in Miramar are searching for several suspects who were caught on camera sealing from a Target store.

Feds arrest 5 after $16,000 undercover fentanyl deal ends 2-year probe in Broward, records show

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives special agents and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies started to investigate two brothers two years ago for distributing fentanyl, according to an arrest warrant.

Broward man considering move abroad with wife over her immigration status issues

In 2023, Sousa came to the United States from Venezuela under something called Humanitarian Parole, essentially allowing her to stay in the U.S. for two years.

Family of man killed in wrong-way wreck surprised by suspect’s guilty plea

The Urrutia family was relieved to hear Sunshine Pérez, charged in the wrong-way wreck that killed their son Ezequiel Urrutia, is owning up to her actions.

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Heart of South Florida: How cardiac rehab helps patients after surgery

Michelle Doyle said she has been giving it her best during cardiac rehab workouts at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines.

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Pembroke Pines man gave children Roblox ‘Robux’ to expose themselves online, police say

An 18-year-old Pembroke Pines man is facing a felony child solicitation charge after he was accused of engaging in lewd conduct with children he interacted with on the online game Roblox.

South Florida mothers helping families with newborns diagnosed with Down syndrome

Saturday was World Down Syndrome Day and two South Florida moms are on a mission to erase the stigma around the genetic condition.

Feds arrest 5 after $16,000 undercover fentanyl deal ends 2-year probe in Broward, records show

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives special agents and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies started to investigate two brothers two years ago for distributing fentanyl, according to an arrest warrant.

Man killed 1 in 100 mph crash on Sunrise Boulevard, cops say. He’s now charged nearly 6 years later

One day before his 41st birthday, a Miami Gardens man turned himself in to face a vehicular homicide charge on Tuesday in connection with what police said was a deadly high-speed crash in Plantation nearly six years prior.

‘My heart dropped’: Plantation family distraught after crook caught on camera snatching chihuahua mix

A South Florida family is heartbroken after their beloved pet chihuahua was stolen.

Plantation PD: Subject bails from vehicle, leaving child behind

Plantation police are assisting Florida Highway Patrol troopers after a subject bailed from a vehicle, leaving a child behind, authorities said.

Police in Plantation search for missing endangered man

Plantation police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing endangered man.

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BSO: Domestic stabbing involving woman, teen leads to pursuit, man’s arrest in Pompano Beach

A domestic-related stabbing that began late Friday night in Deerfield Beach led to a deputy pursuit and arrest in Pompano Beach, with two victims hospitalized on Saturday, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Pompano Beach principal uses social media to go above and beyond for her students

A South Florida school principal plays a huge role in her school, overseeing both administrative and educational functions.

BSO: Man accidentally shoots woman while firing at thief in Pompano Beach

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after he accidentally shot a woman Monday night while firing at a thief who stole from him in Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.

Pompano Beach woman accused of leaving dog without food or water for nearly 2 weeks

A 38-year-old Pompano Beach woman was arrested earlier this week after deputies said she left a dog alone in an apartment without food or water for nearly two weeks.

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Body cam video shows woman, 79, describing attack at Sunrise Walmart, cops say

Newly-released body camera video shows the aftermath of what police said was an attack on a 79-year-old woman at a Sunrise Walmart.

Panthers rally past the Kraken 5-4 in a shootout after blowing a 3-goal lead

The Florida Panthers gave up a three-goal, third-period lead but recovered for a 5-4 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night on Vinnie Hinostroza’s goal.

Broward felon facing attempted murder charge after Sunrise shooting

Deputies in Broward County arrested a man for allegedly trying to shoot another man.

Sunrise police: Woman attacks 79-year-old woman at Walmart

A 34-year-old woman said she was defending herself and her baby from a 79-year-old woman while at a Wal-Mart in Broward County, but surveillance video showed her as the attacker, according to deputies.