Broward County

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Lyft driver needs help after deputies arrest Broward rider for stealing and crashing his car in Palm Beach

A 52-year-old man working as a Lyft driver reported he had picked up a 35-year-old man in Broward County to drive him to Jacksonville. He thought it was a good job, but it turned out to be a nightmare.

10 minutes ago

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.

7 hours ago

2 Fort Lauderdale food spots earn Local 10 Clean Plate awards after perfect state inspections

Two very different South Florida food spots recently achieved something that is not easy for any restaurant or food operation to do. Both received perfect scores during unannounced routine food safety inspections conducted by the state of Florida.

8 hours ago

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.

21 hours ago

Pedestrian fatally struck by train in Wilton Manors

First responders in Broward County rushed to the scene of an accident involving a train.

22 hours ago

Behind-the-scenes: Follow Fort Lauderdale police officers on spring break patrol

Fort Lauderdale Police Department Officer Carlos Guerra was patrolling the sandy beach on Thursday.

23 hours ago

‘I’m liable to shoot this place up’: Man accused of threatening Tamarac clinic over medical records

Deputies arrested a Deerfield Beach man on Wednesday after they said he made threats to bomb, shoot and “release a hound of demons on” workers at a medical clinic over his inability to obtain his parents’ health records.

23 hours ago

Pembroke Park commissioners expected to fire town manager in special meeting

The Pembroke Park Town Commission will hold a special meeting Friday afternoon regarding the potential removal of Town Manager David Lynch.

1 day ago

Police: Pickpockets target distracted shoppers in South Florida

A pair of thieves was taking advantage of vulnerable shoppers in South Florida who weren’t paying attention to their belongings, according to police.

1 day ago

2 children among 3 hospitalized after crash near Boyd Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes

Three people, including a child, were hospitalized Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash behind Boyd Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, authorities confirmed.

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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.

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Broward County Animal Care seeks loving, permanent home for Paris, other furry friends

A 10-year-old dog named Paris is looking for a new forever home after being surrendered to Broward County Animal Care.

1 day ago

911 calls reveal discovery of man later found dead in Fort Lauderdale

Investigators say they believe Joe Czaplinksi was riding a skateboard when he fell onto the roadway and was later hit by a car early Tuesday.

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Judge to decide whether Pembroke Park commission can vote to oust mayor

Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs appeared in Broward County court Wednesday as part of a legal fight with the very town he leads, attempting to stop fellow commissioners from moving forward with a vote that could remove him from office.

1 day ago

Broward woman grins in mugshot after shooting sister, cops say

Magdalena Dybkowska seemingly couldn’t contain a smirk as she was being booked into the Broward County jail on an attempted murder charge. According to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday, the 34-year-old North Lauderdale woman is accused of shooting her sister.

2 days ago

Broward County Public Schools superintendent moves from closures to job cuts

Broward County Public Schools employees braced for job cuts amid fiscal pressure from student enrollment declines.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

Teen hospitalized after being shot in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale police are investigating a shooting that left a teenage boy injured.

2 days ago

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea commission votes to back state designation, renaming road after Donald Trump

A packed commission meeting in Lauderdale-by-the Sea took place Tuesday night, with some residents even forced to sit outside.

2 days ago

Police in Plantation search for missing endangered man

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

2 days ago

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

Elections were held in Broward County on Tuesday.

2 days ago

Broward School Board votes to cut thousands of jobs: ‘We are a bit overstaffed’

It’s no secret this is a challenging time for Broward County Public Schools.

2 days ago

Landscaper dies after being electrocuted in Dania Beach

A landscaper was killed after being electrocuted while working on a tree in Dania Beach on Tuesday evening, officials said.

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Tony talks Deerfield Beach split with BSO, command staff shakeup

Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony spoke exclusively with Local 10 News on Tuesday to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing his agency, including the recent split with Deerfield Beach, the possibility of Pompano Beach doing the same and the termination of several high-ranking officials within the department.

3 days ago

1 killed, 1 seriously hurt in crash on Flamingo Road in Davie

A crash involving a Lincoln Town Car and a cherry-picker left one person dead and another seriously hurt in Davie Tuesday afternoon, according to the town’s police department.

3 days ago

Police arrest woman in connection with stabbing at Fort Lauderdale bus stop

Fort Lauderdale police have arrested a suspect in a Saturday morning stabbing near a bus stop on the 100 block of Northwest First Avenue , authorities confirmed Tuesday.

3 days ago

Police: Drug dealer locks man in Davie storage unit for months over unpaid debt

An alleged drug dealer locked a man inside of a storage unit in Davie for several months over an unpaid $3,000 debt, police said.

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Hollywood board member resigns after questions about possible conflict of interest

A member of the City of Hollywood’s Historic Preservation Board has resigned after questions arose about a possible conflict of interest involving a controversial project and real estate solicitations sent to nearby homeowners.

3 days ago

Man accused of stabbing dog in Fort Lauderdale, threatening to stab owner

A man was arrested last week after he allegedly stabbed a dog that was in the backyard of its own home in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.

2 days ago

Skateboarder dies after likely being struck by vehicle in Fort Lauderdale

A skateboarder has died after possibly being struck by a vehicle early Tuesday morning in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed.

3 days ago

How war-related sudden gas price increase is already affecting South Floridians

War-related gas price increases are already hurting Uber driver Cebonneur Jean and small business owner Richard Gotshall.

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Tequila-fueled tryst ended with woman taking Miami man’s Cartier watch to-go, cops say

After a night of Don Julio tequila and a quick hookup, police say a Miami man realized his $9,000 Cartier watch had left the building ― along with his date.

3 days ago

Here are the apps helping drivers find gas stations with lowest prices amid sudden increase

GasBuddy is among the free apps aiming to help drivers in the U.S. save on gas as prices continued to increase on Monday.

Florida gasoline prices increase past national average

Florida’s average gasoline retail prices were higher than the national average on Monday, but still lower than the highest recorded average price in 2022, according to the nonprofit American Automobile Association.

1 restaurant shut down last week: Roaches found inside Pembroke Pines kitchen

State inspectors ordered the Las Cazuelas Mexican restaurant in Pembroke Pines shut down after finding roach activity in the kitchen, including live roaches inside a cooler and another in a hand-washing sink, along with about 20 dead roaches trapped behind equipment.

1 suffers smoke inhalation during house fire in Fort Lauderdale

One person suffered smoke inhalation that required hospitalization after a house fire on Monday in Fort Lauderdale’s Riverland area.

Florida Renaissance Festival returns to Deerfield Beach

The 34th annual Florida Renaissance Festival is underway at Quiet Waters Park, bringing medieval-themed entertainment to South Florida.

South Florida Iranians rally behind Reza Pahlavi as uncertainty grows over Iran’s leadership

Iranian Americans in South Florida say their families back home recognize only one potential new leader for Iran.

Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train early Sunday morning.

Pines Boulevard reopens following serious crash near I-75

Pembroke Pines police responded to a serious crash on Sunday morning.

Video shows passengers with hands in air as FLL-bound flight diverted over reported security scare

Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, bound for Fort Lauderdale, was diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday evening following a possible security concern, the airline confirmed.

$4M Mega Millions ticket sold at Plantation liquor store

A $4 million second-tier Mega Millions ticket was sold in Plantation on Friday, according to the Florida Lottery

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.

Deputies seek 27-year-old man reported missing from Pompano Beach

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives asked for the public’s for help Saturday in locating a 27-year-old man last seen in Pompano Beach.

Shadow the dog, Nala the cat up for adoption at Humane Society of Broward

Shadow, a 9-year-old dog with a big personality, and Nala, an 8-year-old cat, are among the pets currently available for adoption at the Humane Society of Broward County.

Police investigate stabbing at Fort Lauderdale bus stop

Fort Lauderdale police responded early Saturday morning to a reported stabbing near a bus stop on the 100 block of Northwest First Avenue.

Apparent domestic shooting leaves 1 hospitalized, 1 detained in Fort Lauderdale

A person was shot Saturday morning in Fort Lauderdale in what police say appears to be a domestic dispute.

Pembroke Park mayor lashes out at town manager he once pushed to hire: ‘He’s a charlatan’

Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs is now publicly attacking the same town manager he once helped hire.

South Florida woman finds relief from resistant high blood pressure with new procedure

There’s a reason why this blood pressure reading is a big deal for 62-year-old Crystal Sears. Just five months ago, it was 162 over 96.

Family friend ‘depleted’ Hollywood senior’s funds, spent 5 figures at casino, police say

A Hollywood woman is facing an elderly exploitation charge after investigators with the city’s police department said she “depleted” the bank account of a longtime family friend she was caring for.

Emaciated dog left for cremation leads to Fort Lauderdale man’s arrest, cops say

A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested Thursday after authorities said he dropped off a severely emaciated dog to be cremated at a Wilton Manors veterinary clinic.

Woman accused of calling 911 with threat to ‘blow up’ FLL: ‘This is a real threat’

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a woman on Thursday after they said she phoned in a threat to 911 to “blow up” the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Fort Lauderdale police release video showing officers killing armed man on Valentine’s Day

Newly-released body camera video shows the moments Fort Lauderdale police shot and killed a man on Valentine’s Day.

Police seek missing 15-year-old boy last seen at South Plantation High School

Plantation police are searching for a missing teenager who they said was last seen at his school earlier this week.

Police: Man arrested after trespassing at Wilton Manors business, loitering at private residence

A 53-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he violated a no trespass order at a bar in Wilton Manors, authorities said.

$458K pothole machine sits unused for years in Hollywood public works yard

A nearly half-million-dollar pothole patching machine purchased by the City of Hollywood is now sitting unused inside a public works facility after breaking down repeatedly and being taken out of service just months after it was delivered.

BSO: Substitute teacher arrested for bringing gun to school after grabbing wrong purse

A South Florida substitute teacher was arrested after being found in possession of a firearm on a Broward County school campus.

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Police: 1 injured after stabbing in Fort Lauderdale

There was blood and police evidence markers on the walkway to a store after a man’s stabbing on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale.

Florida anti-DEI legislation continues to threaten cities’ PRIDE celebrations

Florida legislation in opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a policy that President Donald Trump opposes as wasteful, threatened to ban Florida cities from showing support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

Massive fire erupts at northwest Miami-Dade warehouse; no injuries reported

A warehouse erupted in flames in northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning.

Deputies search for missing teen from Lauderdale Lakes

Authorities in Broward County are searching for a missing teenager.

Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for sister pugs Thelma & Louise

The Humane Society of Broward County is seeking a “furever” home for sister pugs Thelma and Louise.

BSO: Deputies fatally shoot man armed with machete in Oakland Park

A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy-involved shooting occurred Thursday morning during an incident in Oakland Park, the agency confirmed to Local 10 News.

2 hospitalized after double shooting at Lauderhill shopping plaza

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

Cirque du Soleil brings “Luzia” to Gulfstream Park

Cirque du Soleil’s “Luzia” is under the big top at Gulfstream Park for a limited run, blending light, rain and acrobatics in a vivid tribute to Mexico.

Broward commissioners block warehouse plan, keep Dania Beach mangroves protected

Broward County commissioners unanimously voted to reject a request from a landowner seeking to remove about three acres of mangroves in Dania Beach from the county’s environmentally sensitive lands map to make way for a 62,000-square-foot warehouse.

Florida anti-DEI legislation passes in Senate, worries Stonewall Pride Wilton Manors supporters

A new bill that passed in the Florida Senate Wednesday is raising concerns in Wilton Manors and other cities that could be banned from showing support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

Family wants answers after man injured during Tamarac arrest by BSO deputies

Fists were flying as Broward Sheriff’s deputies took down a driver off State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard on Tuesday.

1 pedestrian killed, 2 others hurt in crash near Sawgrass Mills

Authorities investigated a deadly crash near the Sawgrass Mills mall in Sunrise on Wednesday afternoon.

Miami-Dade deputies: 2 in trio of thieves with expensive taste for cosmetics arrested

Stealing is the way of life,” Vanessa Equisquiza told a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy during her arrest on Tuesday, according to deputies who accused her and two others of “a recurring pattern” in nearly $160,000 in thefts in just a few months in South Florida.

Broward Center gearing up for 35th anniversary with exciting Broadway lineup

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is turning 35.

Hospital patient facing charges after allegedly attacking healthcare worker, spitting on another

A South Florida hospital patient is facing charges after allegedly assaulting two healthcare workers.

Fort Lauderdale commissioners approve $220 million in upgrades to International Swimming Hall of Fame

The International Swimming Hall of Fame on Fort Lauderdale Beach has been a landmark site for decades, drawing nautical enthusiasts from near and far.

Jury finds ex-Pompano Beach Catholic school principal guilty in $238K theft case

A jury on Tuesday found a longtime Catholic school principal guilty of running an organized scheme to defraud more than $50,000, concluding she improperly paid herself extra money over several years without authorization.

Man accused of beating roommate to death in Pompano Beach

A 33-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after beating his roommate to death in Pompano Beach, authorities said.

Gasoline prices increase in South Florida, but remain lower than the national average

Florida’s average gas retail prices increased, but remain lower than the national average and lower than the highest recorded average price in 2022, according to the nonprofit American Automobile Association.

Total lunar eclipse turns moon blood red across several continents

A blood-red moon graced the skies early Tuesday during a total lunar eclipse — and there won’t be another until late 2028.

BSO searching for family who dined before dashing out on bill at Weston restaurant

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a family accused of dining and dashing in Weston.

Broward man facing charges after alleged domestic violence incident involving children

Deputies in Broward County arrested a man in relation to a case of domestic violence involving children.

Jury to decide fate of former Pompano Beach Catholic school principal in $238K theft case

A longtime Pompano Beach Catholic school principal accused of stealing nearly $240,000 in unauthorized stipends over nine years appeared in a Broward County courtroom on Monday.

BSO: Hollywood man tried to have sex with who he thought was teen after meeting him on Grindr

A 50-year-old Hollywood man was arrested this past Friday in Dania Beach after deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office said he attempted to have sex with who he thought was a 15-year-old boy who he met through the dating app Grindr.

Physical altercation leads to shooting in Miramar, police say

One person was injured Monday afternoon in a shooting in Miramar, authorities confirmed.

Pembroke Park mayor’s legislative aide misses deadline, NOW suspended without pay

Sources tell Local 10 News the legislative aide to Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs has now been suspended without pay after missing a deadline to respond to questions in an internal investigation.

50 rodent droppings found in the kitchen, plus a place ordered shut for the third time!

Roaches crawling behind kitchen equipment. Rodent issues. Food prepared at home and brought in to be served. And a restaurant ordered shut down for the third time.

From finance to food, Kassidy Angelo, of Daniel’s, serves up major inspiration

From finance to food, this week’s Fresh Face is proof that the most important ingredient to success is taking a leap of faith.

Jamaica gas station attack leaves woman critically burned, fundraiser launched for airlift to US

A 40-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was set on fire at a gas station in Jamaica, and a South Florida-based air ambulance company is now on standby to bring her to the United States for specialized treatment her home country cannot provide.