Pickup driver airlifted after colliding with semi-truck on Sawgrass Expressway in Weston
A driver was airlifted Saturday morning after a serious crash on the Sawgrass Expressway near Indian Trace Boulevard in Weston, causing major traffic delays in the area, authorities confirmed.
Saira Anwer joined the Local 10 News team in July 2018. Saira is two-time Emmy-nominated reporter and comes to South Florida from Madison, Wisconsin, where she was working as a reporter and anchor. Saira earned Emmy nominations for storm coverage of Janesville, Wisconsin, and a feature on teachers at a unique school within a children's hospital. She also received an award from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association for excellence in live reporting. Saira began her journalism career in Minot, North Dakota, as a prime-time anchor and reporter. Saira reported on major oil spills and political issues on North Dakota's Native American reservations. She also established and led a weekly medical segment. Saira was born and raised in Galesburg, Illinois, and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Spanish. She is a proud member of Delta Zeta sorority. After graduating, she joined the Teach For America corps and spent two years teaching language arts and reading to at-risk eighth graders in Dallas. Saira is excited to be in South Florida and loves experiencing the rich diversity, culture and delicious food the area has to offer. She's also a big fan of the SoFlo climate and does not miss brutally cold Midwest winters. In her free time, Saira enjoys tennis, musical theater, reading and cooking shows.
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Premian a cliente más fiel de Flanigan’s en Fort Lauderdale con tarjeta de regalo de $1,000 USD
Un restaurante local de mariscos y parrilla Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill obsequió generosamente a un cliente afortunado por su constancia y dedicación al establecimiento.
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Flanigan’s awards most loyal Fort Lauderdale customer $1,000 gift card
A local Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill gave one lucky customer a generous gift for his consistency and dedication to the restaurant.
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Dutch king, queen make stop in Miami during US visit
When royalty is in town, you’ve got to show them what makes Miami, Miami.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski responds to Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV
As President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV disagreed on the war in Iran, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said on Monday that it’s not unusual for the papacy to be at odds with secular leadership.
El gobernador Ron DeSantis firmó el lunes un proyecto de ley que permite al estado designar a ciertos grupos como "terroristas" y, potencialmente, expulsar a los estudiantes vinculados a ellos, lo que provocó críticas de los representantes del Consejo de Relaciones Americano-Islámicas, quienes calificaron la medida de violación "draconiana" de la libertad de expresión.
Council on American-Islamic Relations reacts to new DeSantis bill: ‘Today is a dark day’
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that allows the state to issue “terrorist” designations to certain groups and potentially expel students tied to them, prompting criticism from Council on American-Islamic Relations representatives, who called the measure a “draconian” violation of free speech.
Judge extends mail-in ballot deadline for Surfside mayor race over Passover conflict
A judge agreed Monday to extend the mail-in ballot return deadline for Tuesday’s runoff election for Surfside mayor.
NASA Artemis II flight day 3: Astronauts travel away from Earth, prepare for moon flyover
The four Artemis II astronauts were traveling away from Earth and toward the moon on Friday night in NASA’s Orion spacecraft.
El martes se debatió en la Junta Escolar del Condado de Broward una propuesta de referéndum para aumentar los impuestos, que se incluirá en la boleta electoral de noviembre. El líder del sindicato de maestros aboga por que el dinero se destine a aumentar el salario de los docentes.
As Broward School Board mulls tax hike vote, union head says teachers should get any windfall
A proposed referendum on the November ballot to increase taxes went up for discussion Tuesday at the Broward County School Board. The head of the teachers union is pushing for the money to be used to raise teachers’ pay.
Broward looks to transform empty schools into training centers, housing, revenue
Broward County school leaders are exploring new ways to repurpose underused school campuses and district properties, aiming to save money and generate revenue after voting to close under-enrolled schools.
Soltaron al de 12 años, pero el de 13 se queda en la cárcel por violación grupal en Overtown
Un juez de Miami-Dade mantuvo detenido a Nelson Núñez, de 13 años, líder del presunto ataque, y liberó bajo arresto domiciliario a Jusiah Jones, de 12, en el caso de violación grupal en Overtown.
Judge grants release for boy, 12, in Overtown child rape case, but 13-year-old to stay jailed
A 13-year-old boy accused of raping a young girl in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood will stay locked up ahead of his trial, a judge ruled Monday. But he allowed the release of a 12-year-old boy accused of shoving rocks in her mouth to keep her quiet during the alleged half-hour assault.
Dos de los tres jóvenes que están siendo procesados como adultos tras ser acusados de violar a una niña de 12 años en el barrio de Overtown de Miami comparecieron de nuevo ante el tribunal el jueves, mientras un juez valora si deben permanecer encarcelados.
