BROWARD COUNTY

Ana Estevez, who taught at the Nurtury Montessori School in Fort Lauderdale, died after she was shot on Sunday night while driving on Interstate 95 in Broward County, according to relatives. She was 23.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper found a person dead next to a vehicle on Thursday morning in Broward County.

Colleagues have identified one of the victims injured in a shooting on Interstate 95 in Broward County over the weekend.

Miramar police are searching for a South Carolina woman as a person of interest in a deadly hit-and-run crash over the weekend.

Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Republicans, explained their decision to side with the majority of their GOP colleagues in voting against the Respect for Marriage Act, which ultimately passed the Senate with support from Democrats and some Republicans.

Multiple arrests have been made following several occasions of racist and antisemitic messages being spray-painted in Broward County.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office released new details Wednesday about what led up to a fatal crash over the weekend in Tamarac.

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis penned a letter Friday to Florida’s attorney general asking for an “advisory opinion” on the city’s District 1 race which was won by the city’s former longtime auditor John Herbst.

A Broward County clinic is fighting a $56,000 state fine stemming from allegations that it did not properly comply with a law requiring 24-hour waiting periods before abortions can be performed.

A large presence of first responders worked to put out a commercial structure fire in Pembroke Park.

After a Mosque was approved by Broward County officials to be built in Cooper City, development issues arose on Tuesday after the proposed height of the building surpassed regulation limits.

Entrepreneurs in Broward County were granted over $22,000 to fund startup businesses through the Office of Economic and Small Business Development

Broward students will stay in school a bit longer for more classroom time to make up for closures during two recent hurricanes.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office released a composite sketch Tuesday of the suspect in a shooting on Interstate 95 over the weekend.

Officers found hundreds of thousands of rounds of stolen ammunition and an explosive inside a storage unit in Hallandale Beach Monday night, according to police.

State troopers are investigating after a worker found the body of a male floating in a canal off Florida’s Turnpike Tuesday morning.

A family is pleading for someone to come forward after their loved one was fatally struck by a car over the weekend as he was crossing a street in Miramar.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men who robbed a USPS letter carrier earlier this month in South Florida.

There are hundreds of animal rescue groups and shelters all over South Florida. Most are nonprofit organizations that aim for a “no-kill” status as they save and adopt out pets, and one special shelter is saying yes to the homeless animals that can be quite hard to home.

Authorities in Davie recovered multiple catalytic converters after arresting a man accused of stealing the pricey car parts.

Police responded to a residential neighborhood in North Lauderdale on Monday afternoon.

Broward Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the fatal shooting of a woman last week in Fort Lauderdale.

Roaches and food temperature issues were some of the violations that led to the temporary closure of a South Florida Denny’s restaurant.

Three people were injured Sunday night during a shooting on Interstate 95 in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed.

A memorial with photos of a young boy sits at the corner of Commercial Boulevard and Northwest 50th Avenue in Tamarac.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg welcome Broward School Board Chair Lori Alhadeff, Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and Feeding South Florida President and CEO Paco Velez.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg welcome Broward School Board Chair Lori Alhadeff, Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and Feeding South Florida President and CEO Paco Velez.

Most of us are still digesting our Thanksgiving Day feast, but there many in South Florida who didn't have one.

Broward County's embattled schools superintendent arrived on the job to a district in chaos.

Last week brought big changes to the direction of South Florida schools, and for Broward County in particular.

Authorities in Miramar are conducting a death investigation that is a result of a hit-and-run crash.

BSO deputies are investigating a crash that left 9 people injured in Tamarac.

A shooting near the Broward Transit bus terminal has left a woman dead.

Margate police searched for a missing, endangered teenage girl who was last seen early Friday morning.

Brandsmart shoppers got an early jump on Black Friday, but when should you set your alarm to get out and start shopping.

From Miami-Dade to Broward, charities are helping fill South Floridians’ bellies on Thanksgiving Day, holding meal events to ensure no one goes hungry.

A Broward County man appeared in court Thursday to face a murder charge in the death of his estranged wife.

A 53-year-old Fort Lauderdale man died in an overnight crash on Interstate 595 Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police confirmed Tuesday that that the search for a missing Broward County woman had come to a tragic end.

A private jet made a rough landing at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Flooding challenged the pumps of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s main tunnel on Tuesday.

Rod Velez ran against Marie Murray Martin to represent Broward County Public Schools District 1 as a school board member during the midterm elections. Close to 3,000 voters elected Velez, but he can’t get to work just yet.

A 23-year-old woman received a new prosthetic on Wednesday after losing her leg from her second battle with COVID.

Nevin McCormick was 19 years old when he was arrested after a violent burglary in Miami-Dade County. He spent a year in prison and his criminal record shows he never changed his ways.

Police are investigating a double shooting that happened on Tuesday morning in Hollywood.

Officers with the Pembroke Park Police department were all trained Tuesday on how to administer Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

Shantoy Speid said her eight-year-old son, Rushawn Daley, was walking home from school in Broward County, but he never made it.

Broward County deputies are searching for a group caught on camera carjacking an 82-year-old man at a Lauderdale Lakes gas station earlier this month.

A man was killed after being hit by a Brightline train in Dania Beach.

The U.S Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a recent theft in Broward County.

Respiratory illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID are spiking across the United States.

Authorities in Broward County mobilized quickly on Monday while searching for a missing child.

As we enter the holiday season, it's important to remember all the things that we're thankful for.

A Hollywood man needed a work-around to get an ambulance to his house after nobody answered 911. His wife died. Records show the 911 call to the Broward County regional system just rang and rang.

Looking at a map of Florida election results, Broward County looks like a blue oasis for Democrats in the Republican red state of Florida. But a closer look at the 2022 midterm elections shows it’s somewhat of a mirage — and an ominous sign for any Democrat who thinks their party has a shot at winning statewide elections in the foreseeable future.

Whether you’re new to South Florida or new to gardening, here’s a guide on how to go native this fall and enjoy the rewards you’ll receive as wildlife and fabulous colors work their natural Florida-friendly magic.

Jackson-XOn Monday November 7, 2022, at age 87, Mrs. Sylvia Poitier, past Mayor and City Commissioner of Deerfield Beach, and past Broward County Commissioner, departed this life. I want to be remembered as a catalyst for change in America.”Mrs. Sylvia Poitier was born the daughter of a bean picker and a midwife. In 1999 The Deerfield Beach Housing Authority created the Sylvia Poitier Business Skills Center named it in her honor. She supported public interest projects that would improve the lives of residents and visitors of Broward County alike. A Black woman looked on her world one day and saw a problem there.

Nearly five years after the Parkland school massacre, the county’s 911 emergency system still faces some of the same problems that could cause delays in the police response, a state school safety panel warned Wednesday.

Broward School Board member Kevin Tynan on Tuesday was set to ask the school district to consider using discretionary tax dollars to help fund charter schools.

Former President Donald Trump did not ask the FBI or Justice Department to get involved in vote counting in Broward County during the 2018 midterm election, his then-chief of staff John Kelly told the New York Times. Trump has claimed he came to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political aid in the aftermath of the 2018 election, asserting he acted because votes were being “stolen” as part of the “corrupt Election process in Broward County.”

Former President Donald Trump is repeating claims that votes were being "stolen" as part of "the corrupt Election process in Broward County" in 2018. He also claiming "the ballot theft immediately ended" after he sent in the FBI and U.S. Attorneys. There is no factual evidence to support any of those assertions.

Hurricanes Ian and Nicole closed South Florida schools for many days, and now comes the question of how students will need to make up the time they missed.

The red tsunami generated by Gov. Ron DeSantis, felt everywhere in Florida, was so big that it produced major Republican gains and ended Democratic dominance in once-blue Palm Beach County. The shift was wide and deep. The state’s most populous county, Miami-Dade, also went Republican red. Of the three big South Florida counties, only Broward remained Democratic, but it’s less blue than it’s been in a generation.

Fort Lauderdale and Broward County are just outside the forecast cone of uncertainty but watches and warnings are in effect for potentially damaging effects, including a large storm surge. Here's the latest forecast track including the so-called "spaghetti models."

Fort Lauderdale and Broward County are no longer in the forecast cone of uncertainty but watches and warnings are in effect for potentially damaging effects, including a large storm surge. Here's the latest forecast track including the so-called "spaghetti models."

Many voters will be heading to the polls on Tuesday for the 2022 midterm elections, showing up to their neighborhood precincts to cast their ballots across South Florida on Election Day.

As the candidates cram in campaign events and TV appearances, Florida Democrats are heading into Election Day with a lot of work ahead of them. Avoiding big losses would require an enormous turnout of Democratic voters on Tuesday and an anemic showing for Republicans, and there aren’t’ signs of that happening. Republicans are outpacing Democrats in early voting and mail ballots cast.

Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and the rest of South Florida are in the forecast cone of uncertainty for expected Tropical Storm Nicole. Here's the latest forecast track including the so-called "spaghetti models."

The protest from 2018 is drawing fresh attention from the Justice Department, which is reportedly looking into whether the tactics used then served as a model for the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Those who worked for the Broward elections office in 2018 recall the fear that loomed large during that dayslong demonstration, with worries it would eventually devolve into an attack.

Tamara Curtis, one of Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's lawyers, is facing an investigation by the Florida Bar after she was seen flipping off cameras.

The last opportunity for voters to vote early in this November 8th General Election is Sunday, November 6, 2022.

By Jacqueline Charles and Jay WeaverHe was born in Broward County to a troubled mother who lost permanent custody due to mental health struggles. His father, back in Haiti, was not in the picture. Urged on by the Florida Department of Children & Families, a circuit court judge has ruled that 9-months old Ector — by birthright an American citizen — should be sent to Haiti to be with his maternal grandmother, who lives in a mountainous region and has no steady income. He could be sent to Haiti any day despite the concerns of his foster parents, who have struggled in their legal effort to keep him here. “He has the right to clean water, and he has the right to not starve.”

A Broward County judge will formally sentence the Parkland school shooter after a jury recommended life in prison for the 2018 killing of 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. Watch Day 2 of the proceedings live.

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A Broward County judge will formally sentence the Parkland school shooter after a jury recommended life in prison for the 2018 killing of 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. Watch the proceedings live.

State Rep. Chip LaMarca, a Republican seeking re-election in heavily Democratic Broward, devoted part of his initial response to the violent attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband to a get-tough-on-crime political message.

The winners will represent a district that has undergone extreme upheaval since Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended and replaced four School Board members three days after the last election.

A former Broward County charter school president was sentenced to 40 months in prison for taking over $600,000 of school funds and using the money on personal expenses like vehicle payments and rent.

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October, the Florida Department of Health, Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program in Broward County encourages all women to receive regular breast exams and mammogram screenings to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer. In 2022, it is estimated that 3,150 women in Florida will die from breast cancer.1 In 2020, 229 individuals died from breast cancer in Broward County. Over the past ten years, breast cancer mortality rates in Florida have decreased by 14.8%3. For more information about the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program visit MakeTimeForScreenTime.com. Additionally, visit Florida Cancer Connect, a centralized resource hub for cancer patients, caregivers, and loved ones.

The program supports STEM-focused peer-to-peer professional development for teachersBROWARD COUNTY, FL — Florida Power & Light Company recently awarded more than $13,100 to Broward Education Foundation as part of its statewide EmPOWERing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Educators Program. The funding will support the Broward Education Foundation’s “Supercharging SECME” project. The teachers will have an opportunity to implement their knowledge to prepare educational materials that will be used districtwide during monthly professional development meetings to guide new teachers in best practices for STEM / SECME integration. “High-quality, engaging, standards-based instruction is critical for students to build strong foundations in math and science,” said Mary Chance, president and CEO, Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. Since 2010, the Consortium has administered firsthand, workplace-based STEM classroom learning experiences to increase student awareness and interest in STEM careers.

Contact Florida Department of Health in Broward County Nina Levine Public Information Office Nina.Levine@Flhealth.gov(954) 847-8060TALLAHASSEE, FL. – Abbott has issued a press release voluntarily recalling certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed (RTF) liquid formula products. For a list of products and lot numbers included in the recall, click here or call 1-800-986-8540. In addition to these formula products, the following product has also been recalled:Pedialyte® Electrolyte SolutionAccording to Abbott, this recall should not impact overall formula supply. If your product is included in the recall, immediately discontinue use of the product and contact Abbott customer service at 1-800-986-8540 for further instructions.

Early Voting for the November 8th General Election begins this Monday, October 24th through Sunday, November 6, 2022.

In-person early voting begins Monday and runs through Nov. 6, letting eager voters cast their ballot ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.

Otis Washington, 27, was arrested Wednesday in Clayton County in Georgia on a warrant and is facing one count of first-degree attempted murder, the Sheriff’s Office said. He will be extradited to Broward County.

Alford Nelson, 57, of Lauderhill, was arrested Wednesday by Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents on two counts of voting as an unqualified elector.

Broward schools forged a path to give $26 million to the victims of the Parkland shooting — turning a negligence case into a civil-rights dispute, newly released documents reveal.

Broward County’s top government watchdog is asking prosecutors to investigate a North Lauderdale city commissioner after its investigation found multiple campaign finance violations stemming from the November 2020 election.

The Broward school district is setting aside money, placing “one-time funding into a rainy day fund in anticipation of harder days to come.”

South Florida fared pretty well during Hurricane Ian, but the region still saw nearly a dozen tornadoes and upwards of 10 inches of rain. Here is the breakdown.

First lady Jill Biden is visiting Broward County on Saturday, where she’ll highlight the government’s “cancer moonshot” efforts with a particular focus on breast cancer

A jury reached a verdict on Nikolas Cruz, who pleaded guilty to murdering 14 students and three staff members at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.

A state ethics commission has found there is probable cause to pursue an investigation into the actions of a former Broward county employee, a year after the county's ethics czar urged the commission to take action.

A member of a Broward County gang that wreaked havoc through murders, attempted murders, home invasion robberies, drive-by shootings and more has been convicted of several charges for his involvement in the gang’s years of violence.

The Category 4 storm pummeled the west coast of Florida with 12-foot storm surges and 16 inches of rain. Is southeast Florida equally vulnerable? Here's a look at the region's susceptibility to crippling storm surge and flooding from rain.

Monika Jenkins, the daughter of Broward County Clerk of Court Brenda D. Forman, was arrested on federal charges after allegedly working with eight co-defendants to hack into businesses’ computer servers, file hundreds of fraudulent tax returns using stolen identities, and receive millions in refunds, federal court records show.

Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida is expecting the transfer of NICU patients from Lee Health in Fort Myers after the hospital was significantly damaged by Hurricane Ian.

— Over 4,000 Vote-By-Mail ballots for the General Election will be sent to military and overseas citizens on September 24, 2022. In addition to registering to vote online, UOCAVA voters may request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot by using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). Military and overseas citizens voting in the upcoming November 8th General Election should note the following:The deadline to request a UOCAVA Vote-By-Mail ballot is 5:00 p.m. October 29, 2022. UOCAVA Vote-By-Mail ballots can be returned by mail or faxed directly to the Supervisor of Elections office. An overseas voter has 10 extra days from election day for their Vote-By-Mail ballot to be received.

Some areas were hit much harder than others, with the western suburbs left soggy.

At nearly Category 5 status, Hurricane Ian's power reaches across the state to lash Southeast Florida with tornadoes and flooding and tropical storm-force winds.

The first fringes of winds, rain and tornadoes that come with Hurricane Ian reached Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties on Tuesday night, and gave a nasty taste of what might be coming Wednesday.