BROWARD COUNTY

Attorneys will continue the meticulous process of weeding out people who have already made up their minds about Nikolas Cruz on Monday.

Sky 10 was above the scene Wednesday when officers were behind a 2021 black Dodge Charger, believed to be stolen.

A large presence from Broward Sheriff's Office deputies converged on the 100 block of Southeast 12th Avenue sometime around 4 p.m.

Mark Andrew Jones, a pastor at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Pompano Beach, showed Local 10 News the damage to the building.

David Hargrove, 56, was arrested and faces one count of first-degree murder for a shooting that occurred in 2017.

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An Amazon tractor-trailer was involved in a crash Wednesday morning on Florida’s Turnpike in Hollywood.

Fort Lauderdale police have arrested a man who they said followed two girls into the backyard of a home before sexually assaulting one of them.

Seminole police are investigating a crash that occurred Wednesday morning near the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Broward County Public Schools announced there was yet another finding of anti-semitic graffiti on Tuesday and warned there are ongoing investigations to find the culprits.

On Monday, the Biden administration announced a series of measures they believe will “increase support for the Cuban people and safeguard our national security interests.”

Katie O’ Fallon, a Marine Science Magnet Coordinator at New River Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, is turning education into opportunities for exploration.

On Tuesday, the judge set a date of Monday, June 27 for testimony to begin in the penalty phase of Nikolas Cruz's trial, though that date may not be set in stone.

A driver ran into a fence and ended up underwater off Interstate 75 on Tuesday in Broward County.

Local optometrist explains how rheumatoid arthritis can affect your vision.

Residents in western Palm Beach County and northern Broward County can expect to see smoke Wednesday and Thursday after fire officials ignite a prescribed burn at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.

Davie police are searching for an 11-year-old girl who has been reported missing.

Several swastikas were drawn all over the walls inside a bathroom of a Davie high school.

These kind of thefts have become a national crime trend, as crooks steal the converters for the valuable metal inside them.

A 31-year-old man was arrested Monday following a single-vehicle crash in Deerfield Beach.

Fort Lauderdale police need help to find a teen who has been missing for nearly a week.

On Monday, the Biden administration announced a series of measures they believe will "increase support for the Cuban people and safeguard our national security interests."

Vaughn Wilson said a man nearly killed him in March in Deerfield Beach and deputies had yet to make an arrest.

The disturbing discovery was found inside Western High School.

Dwight Francis, a counselor at Piper High School in Sunrise, is making an immeasurable difference in the lives of his students.

Wherever there is soil there can be, and usually area, weeds.While in many ways weeds provide an environmental value they can also be cause for concern.

The search for the jurors who will decide if Nikolas Cruz will be executed for the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland continued on Monday in Broward County.

According to state records, only one restaurant kitchen was ordered shut last week in South Florida by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Three people were injured Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Miramar, police confirmed.

A man was fatally shot late Sunday night after breaking into a home in Lauderhill, authorities said.

Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were at the scene of the crash, which happened near the intersection of Pines Boulevard and 136th Avenue.

The moon will turn red as the sun’s rays pass through the earth’s atmosphere before reaching the moon.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg speaks to Yael Herschfield of the Anti-Defamation League Southern Division and Broward County School Board member Daniel Foganhol. Glenna also speaks with Local 10 News' Janine Stanwood, who received up-close access on the U.S. Southern Border to operations to keep the dangerous drug fentanyl out of our country.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg speaks to Yael Herschfield of the Anti-Defamation League Southern Division and Broward County School Board member Daniel Foganhol. Glenna also speaks with Local 10 News' Janine Stanwood, who received up-close access on the U.S. Southern Border to operations to keep the dangerous drug fentanyl out of our country.

School board elections are those down-ballot races, though they are increasingly coming in sharper focus and getting more attention.

This Week in South Florida focuses on the developing case of mass murder and hate, both of which South Florida knows all too well.

A seven to eight-foot alligator was discovered in a Davie family's backyard.

Parents of the students at Falcon Cove Middle School are hoping for a change after a route change is causing their commute times to be more than double what it is supposed to be.

Broward County’s COVID risk level has been upgraded to “moderate.” The higher level is a result of the county’s positivity rate rising to 16.5% and nine new COVID hospital admissions each day per 100,000 people. Broward County joins Miami-Dade as the only two counties in Florida with moderate risk levels rather than low.

A man walks into a pawn shop, waits for employees to be distracted by other customers, then steals two handguns. It's all caught on camera.

Cellphone video shows the moments right after a man was shot over an alleged parking dispute.

Da’Neshia Dew, 27, was last seen on May 8 near 2401 Northwest 62nd Street.

Beachgoers on Hallandale Beach encountered a snake on the sand.

According to police, officers were notified of a subject who was refusing to listen to lifeguards and instead went further into the water.

There are many different forms of heart disease, a condition often associated with a host of symptoms including chest pain, numbness or weakness in the extremities, and shortness of breath.

Two armed burglars broke into an apartment just before threatening to shoot a man and stealing his car on Thursday morning in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village area.

Police at the scene appeared to be focusing on two vehicles, a white sedan and a gray sedan.

For the first time, the man who cops say was brutally beaten by an entire family because of his sexual orientation is speaking about what happened.

Four Broward County Public high schools are ranked among top five percent in the nation.

An elderly woman accidentally drove her vehicle into a storefront Thursday morning in Margate, authorities confirmed.

(May 6, 2022)– The Supervisor of Elections’ Office has concluded its annual Spring High School Voter Registration (HSVR) Drive on April 30, 2022. The drive was presented in partnership with the Broward County Public Schools to educate and get students registered to vote. Staff from the Supervisor of Elections office visited 38 local high schools throughout the month of April and worked closely with high school students and school staff as they conducted their voter registration drives. The Supervisor of Elections Office would like to congratulate all participating schools, students and staff for their outstanding hard work and commitment during the High School Voter Registration Drive. The following schools will receive a plaque for achieving the highest total of completed voter registration applications during the 2022 High School Voter Registration Drive within their category.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – To protect renters against abrupt evictions, members of the Broward County Commissioners are taking steps to help. At Tuesday’s commission meeting, a law that requires landlords give at least 60 days’ notice before terminating a lease when the rent has increased by more than five percent was approved by the commissioners. According to a release, the commission heard from “many people” who had been forced to leave their rental homes due to sudden and steep rent increases. All renters whose rent went up by more than five percent, no matter what if they are month-to-month or have an annual lease agreement the new law applies to them all. Per the release, which referenced research done by Realtor.com, the average rent in the tri-county area of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties increased by a whopping 57 percent from March 2021 to March 2022.

Thursday marks day 3 in the child abuse trial of former Broward County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Willard Miller who is accused of grabbing a teenage girl by the neck and throwing her to the floor at a school in Pompano Beach.

Some of the biggest ladies in country music took the stage Wednesday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.

Broward Crime Stoppers released surveillance images Thursday of the people who robbed a jewelry store last month at the Sawgrass Mills mall.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 100 days ago that he would review a state report that a county sheriff had lied about killing another teenager 30 years ago.

Some county commissioners preferred voters consider the issue in November, but the school district said that's not the county's call.

The South Florida Sun Sentinel analyzed hiring, separation and payroll records from the countywide emergency 911 centers, run by the Broward Sheriff’s Office: The data paints a troubling picture of an overburdened workplace whose problems have been brewing for years.

New coronavirus infections are rising fast in Florida, with Broward County hit particularly hard in the past week. The new strain isn’t making most people sick enough to need intensive care.

Wildfires in Broward and Palm Beach counties are continuing to spread, burning nearly 22,000 acres west of Sunrise and west of Boca Raton in the Everglades by Friday afternoon.

Investigation: The South Florida Sun Sentinel found that about two-thirds of Broward school district elevators — 162 out of 236 — failed to have a 2022 certificate of occupancy, as of April 30. This means either they haven’t been inspected in more than a year or their last inspection resulted in violations that have yet to be fixed.

By Monique JohnsonTAMARAC, FL — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Chris Lolley, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida, also presented a pin to Vice Mayor Mike Gelin to thank the city for its participation in Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Through collaboration with organizations such as the CSC and Prevent Child Abuse Florida, Tamarac is helping to strengthen local families to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing prevention services and support to help protect children and produce thriving families. Prevent Child Abuse Florida is part of The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and is also affiliated with Circle of Parents.

Three wildfires burning in Broward and Palm Beach counties are creating smoke issues for residents.

The state Department of Education has approved textbooks from two more publishers, including Savvas Learning Co., the one Broward County’s school district plans to adopt on Tuesday.

Gwendolyn Whitfield, the Broward County Transit driver who steered her bus to safety amid a fatal onboard shooting incident, was honored as a "Hometown Hero" by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The flight demonstration team, which is participating in the annual Fort Lauderdale Air Show, ushered her through flight preparations and gave her a high-speed runway ride at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Florida’s new Parental Rights in Education law is based on the idea that parents — not schools — should have the final say about their children. The new law will wipe out many key provisions from support guides that some schools used to navigate the delicate issues of LGBTQ+ students.

By Cindy SchuttApproximately 75 blind and visually impaired children and their siblings had an amazing time at Lighthouse of Broward’s Eggstravaganza event, searching for beeping eggs, visiting with the Easter Bunny, jumping in the bounce house, climbing a rock wall, having their face painted and doing arts and crafts. “It is such a joy to provide so much for our kids and their families,” said Ellyn Drotzer, MSW, LCSW, Lighthouse of Broward President & CEO. “The beeping eggs give blind and visually impaired children the opportunity to truly experience the fun of an egg hunt, and they had a blast.”Lighthouse of Broward’s Eggstravaganza was made possible by the following generous sponsors: Century Metals & Supplies Inc., Lone Star Services, Inc., Sajdera, PA Law Firm, Southern Coast Enterprises, Inc., and Solstice – as well as wonderful individual donors. The mission of Lighthouse of Broward is to provide the leadership, services, advocacy, and resources necessary to enhance the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired in Broward County and empower them to live independent, healthy, employed, and fulfilling lives. Its broader vision is to ensure that all Broward residents who are blind or visually impaired enjoy independence and a high quality of life through the transformative work of the Lighthouse of Broward.

Hava Holzhauer, a former Florida regional director of the ADL who describes herself as a “lifelong advocate and fighter for justice” and the “voice of possibility & progress – delivering results" is running for Congress. She's seeking the Democratic nomination in the Broward-Palm Beach county district U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch is vacating.

Inside a quiet and well-landscaped suburban hotel in Broward County was a dead man and what looked like a meth lab, police said. Hotel guests were evacuated. Firemen went back for just one thing - a guest's Arabian clothing for a wedding.

South Florida districts were ready to spend millions of dollars — more than $34 million in Broward County alone — so the new textbooks would be on campuses when the new school year starts in August. But the state says some contain objectionable material.

Three teenagers were arrested after they were caught driving cars that were stolen in three different cities across Broward County. The youngest was 13, and the oldest, a 17--year-old, is facing firearms charges.

Florida Department of Health in Broward County Advises on Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines in FloridaLocal News

Florida Department of Health in Broward County Advises on Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines in FloridaLocal News

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed on a Broward County highway early Saturday morning.

AARLCC’s Art of Community Festival invites the community and the entire family to participate and explore the importance of art as a tool to engage and impact our local community and our world. The Art of Community Festival will celebrate the work of Art and Activism Social Justice Artists in ResidenceMarielle Plaisir – Medium: Mixed Media and Fine Art, Art of Community Project: ‘…and that day, I will distinctly hear the music of the world’Anthony “Mojo” Reed, II – Medium: Fine Art and Murals, Art of Community Project: BROWARD: The FoundationRoscoe B. Thicke, III – Medium: Photography, Art of Community Project: The Art of ResistanceJose Veliz – Medium: Music Composition, Art of Community Project: Voices of South FloridaAgatha Wright – Medium: Performance Dance, Art of Community Project: PilgrimageAttendees will meet the artists in residence along with other special invited local activist artists showcasing their art employing diverse mediums such as performance art and interactive content to inspire community engagement. Along with Community Foundation of Broward, Art of Community Festival is supported by Bank of America, Broward Public Library Foundation, and Friends of the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. About the Community Foundation of BrowardFounded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Broward partners with families, individuals and organizations to create personalized charitable funds that deliver game-changing philanthropic impact. The Community Foundation provides bold leadership on community solutions and fosters philanthropy that connects people who care with causes that matter.

Four years after Nikolas Cruz, a troubled former student, gunned down students and educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, he will find out what price he'll pay. Will the confessed killer be put to death by lethal injection for his actions on Feb. 14, 2018? Or will he live out his life in prison? His sentencing trial starts Monday and could stretch over the next six months.

Prominent local leaders cite Holness’ record of delivering for people in declaring supportHolness raised over $200,000 to date, demonstrating strong early momentum following razor-thin 2021 special electionBy Charly NortonPLANTATION, FL — Today, longtime public servant, former Mayor of Broward County, and small business owner Dale Holness announced his campaign for Congress in Florida’s 20th District. Holness begins the race with support from trusted prominent local leaders, including Broward County State Attorney Harold Pryor, Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, and Broward County Clerk of Courts Brenda Forman, who will join the campaign for a kick-off event on Tuesday evening. “Families are hurting these days as the costs of everyday necessities – including housing, childcare, healthcare, gas, and groceries – continue to rise but wages fail to keep up,” Holness said. “Our communities deserve a champion with experience and follow through to build a stronger, healthier future for all of us. Dale is a proven advocate for Florida’s working families, small businesses and entrepreneurs, children, seniors, and most vulnerable communities, an approach he will take to Congress to ensure everyone has a seat at the table as South Florida’s next member of Congress.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL (March 25, 2022) – The Supervisor of Elections’ Office will kick off the annual Spring High School Voter Registration Drive (HSVR) April 1st – April 30th 2022. The drive is presented in partnership with Broward County Public Schools to educate and get students registered to vote. All public high schools in Broward County will have the opportunity to register eligible students to become registered voters. During the month of April 2022, Broward County Election officials are scheduled to visit approximately 40 local Broward high schools. Election Officials will be on hand to assist the high school students and staff as they conduct their voter registration drive.

The Broward Supervisor of Elections’ Office will kick off the annual Spring High School Voter Registration Drive (HSVR) April 1st – 30th

Today, former Mayor of Broward County, and small business owner Dale Holness announced his campaign for Congress in Florida’s 20th District.

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to speak out and support survivors of sexual assault.

Throngs of former President Donald Trump’s supporters flocked to Sunrise on Saturday clad in red, white and blue to see America’s 45th president and other conservatives speak at the latest stop of the American Freedom Tour.

Dylan Campbell, who has one arm, sued after being barred from rides at Universal’s Volcano Bay. He hopes his case will expand access for others.

Community Organizations with Budgets Up to $500,000 are Eligible for Grants of $5,000 to $25,000By Community Foundation of BrowardFORT LAUDERDALE, FL — (March 7, 2022) – A call for proposals from “Grassroots Nonprofits” has been issued by Community Foundation of Broward. Grassroots nonprofits operating in Broward County are eligible for grants of $5,000 to $25,000 as part of the Foundation’s new Small Grants Pilot Program. The Small Grants Pilot Program is significantly, but not exclusively, focused on minority-led nonprofits, which often have fewer funding options to consider from community or corporate funding sources. Community Foundation of Broward has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) and is accepting applications through 11:45 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022. “Grassroots nonprofits face big hurdles to create, expand and sustain their critical services,” said Sheri Brown Grosvenor, Vice President of Community Impact at the Foundation.

Registrations open for SKYWARN Storm Spotters class on April 2ndBROWARD COUNTY, FL – SKYWARN Storm Spotters training class, normally conducted at the Broward Emergency Operations Center, will be held virtually again this year. The class is intended for those with an interest in public safety and communications, and who want to help during extreme weather events. SKYWARN is developed and taught by National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists and consists of trained weather spotters who report observations of significant weather and damage resulting from severe weather. Trained local storm spotters can assist NWS in verifying tornados, hail, wind damage and heavy rainfall as they are occurring in our community. To register, email your full name, full address, email address and cell phone number to Robert Molleda and Carol Sjursen.

Tuesday is Election Day for about 750,000 people in Broward and Palm Beach counties. There are special elections for two seats in the Florida Legislature, plus 23 cities, towns and villages in the two counties.

Two men have been charged in the brutal beating death of a father of three while he was hanging Christmas lights at his home in Gage Park in December, as part of a violent string of robberies stretching from the North Side to the South Side.

The Florida Ethics Commission has signed off on a settlement agreement with former Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness over his repeated failure to accurately disclose his income as required by state law. He’ll pay a fine of $1,000 — an amount one state ethics commissioner opposed, arguing it was insufficient. Holness narrowly lost a Democratic congressional primary in November and is running again for Congress this year.

[BROWARD COUNTY] – On Tuesday, March 8th, Broward County will be conducting an election for State Senator, District 33 and the following municipalities:Hillsboro Beach – At Large– At Large Lauderdale-by-the-Sea City Commissioner – District 1 & 2– District 1 & 2 Pembroke Pines City Commissioner – Seat 1 & 4– Seat 1 & 4 Lighthouse Point City Commissioner – Seat 1, 2 & 3How to be PreparedVoters who were registered to vote by February 7, 2022 will be able to participate in this election. Voting hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day. The following are helpful reminders on how to be prepared for this election:

The reports are the first of their kind to be published together for Broward County. Both reports view Broward County through an equity lens – in this case – through the Black and Hispanic stakeholders of Broward County. The reports hold critical insights on:HousingEducationPublic HealthCriminal JusticeVoter EngagementEconomy (Workforce / Entrepreneurship)Broward County Population & Demographic TrendsFunded by The Jim Moran Foundation and produced in partnership with the Florida International University Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center, the reports examine alarming opportunity gaps drawing from dozens of public and private data sources, the reports revealed clear evidence of persistent concentrations of income inequality in Broward’s Black and Hispanic communities.

These events will add to the nonprofit organization’s annual celebration of Black History Month, Native American History Month, and its signature History Makers Fundraiser. “It has been an honor for History Fort Lauderdale to serve local and residents and visitors to the area since 1962 by providing historical contexts for development, housing archives, spearheading preservation initiatives, shining a spotlight on culture and offering fun, educational tours and outreach,” said Patricia Zeiler, executive director of History Fort Lauderdale. The reception, $35 per person with tickets available at https://bit.ly/HFLWomenTrailblazers2022, and a special Dillard’s pop-up shop will benefit History Fort Lauderdale. From June 1 – 30, coinciding with PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale will present “I Am What I Am: A Tribute to South Florida’s Drag Pioneers” at Galleria Fort Lauderdale. For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit us online at historyfortlauderdale.org.

By Cindy SchuttApproximately 90 blind and visually impaired youth and their siblings tackled STEAM activities at the Lighthouse of Broward’s “For the Love of STEAM” event presented by UKG. The event offered firsthand science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics activities, all designed for youth who are blind and visually impaired. Activities at this curriculum-driven event included experimenting with electronic devices designed for the blind, making slime, creating endothermic reactions, discovering the science of skateboarding, and learning about snakes. “Our STEAM event really was a treat for all of our youth as well as all the volunteers andparticipants,” said Ellyn Drotzer, MSW, LCSW, president and CEO of the Lighthouse of Broward. They got to know our blind and visually impaired young people, which they said was an eye-opening experience.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL — Voters who were registered to vote by February 7, 2022, will be able to vote early in the March 8, 2022, Special General & Municipal Elections. The following are helpful reminders on how to be prepared for Early Voting:Four Early Voting Locations are available from Saturday, February 26 through Sunday, March 6:*African American Research Library*E. Pat Larkins Community Center*Lauderhill Mall*Tamarac Branch LibraryEarly Voting hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible Broward County voters may go to any of the Early Voting Sites to cast a voteVoters with disabilities will be able to vote using a touchscreen machine located at each Early Voting SiteVoters should take note that Florida law required voters to present picture ID with signature. Acceptable forms of ID are listed in our website browardvotes.govResults for the March 8 Elections including Vote-by-Mail Ballots, Early Voting and Election Day votes begin streaming on our website at 7 p.m. on election night. Results will be updated frequently on our website http://www.browardvotes.gov until all precincts are reported.

Bertha Watson Henry, the longest sitting County Administrator in the history of Broward County, has served on her last commission meeting as her Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. sorority sisters came out and painted the commission chamber red. A cross section of the community showed up for a grand send off. Friends, coworkers, dignitaries and family members expressed their love and support through gifts and well wishes with laughter and tears for Mrs. Henry in her last BrowardCounty Commission Meeting.

Two groups committed to developing today’s students into tomorrow’s active voters are sponsoring a video contest for students with a first prize of $500. The League of Women Voters and Kids Voting USA are inviting Broward County high school students to create a 30 to 60 second non-partisan Public Service Announcement to convince young voters that their vote counts. The Why Your Vote Counts videos should promote how civic engagement and active voter participation can advance the issues important to young voters. For more information, contact the League of Women Voters of Broward County at info@lwvbroward.org. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues.

Drawing from dozens of public and private data sources, the reports revealed clear evidence of persistent concentrations of income inequality in Broward’s Black and Hispanic communities. According to the reports, the median household income of Black or African Americans is only 71 percent ($47,863) of White households ($67,280). The data also illustrates sharp variations in health outcomes among Black and Hispanic groups compared to White groups, including infant mortality and HIV infection rates. In 2021, the Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to each organization to advance racial equity in Broward County. This investment will build the organizations’ capacity to work effectively with stakeholders to lead critical conversations about racial equity and to propose transformative solutions that address them.

In a break with his party, state Rep. Chip LaMarca, R-Lighthouse Point, plans to vote against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill when it comes up for final action in the Florida House of Representatives. LaMarca, the only Republican state legislator whose district lies entirely within Broward County, currently represents the East Broward neighborhoods and cities with large numbers of LGBT residents: Victoria Park in Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors and Oakland Park.

Sunshine Cleaning Systems provided Free disinfecting servicesBy Jenna AucklandSOUTH FLORIDA – Women in Distress, Broward County’s only nationally accredited, state-certified, full-service domestic violence center, was the most recent beneficiary of Shine with a Purpose, a program launched in 2021 as part of Sunshine’s 45th Anniversary. In partnership with United Way of Broward County, Sunshine provides essential disinfecting services to deserving charities in Broward County. “The Sunshine team graciously donated this disinfecting service during a time when we continue to be diligent about the safety of the families we serve,” said Linda L. Parker, Ph.D, President and CEO of Women in Distress. “We are grateful for this valuable gift and our peace of mind.”Derek Auckland, Florida Operations Manager at Sunshine Cleaning Systems, Inc., added,“One of the gifts for us with Shine with a Purpose is the chance to visit and learn about so many incredible charities in our community. Learning about Women in Distress was enlightening and inspiring for me and my team.”For more information, visit www.sunclean.com or call (954) 772-0884.

A woman was killed and another was injured in an animal attack Thursday morning in Broward County, Florida, officials said. The incident happened just before

The Broward Sheriff’s Office has shut down a street gang whose members sold cocaine, heroin and fentanyl throughout South Florida, protecting their enterprise through violence that ranged from drive-by shootings to a murder plot.