Broward County

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Broward communities mark Fourth of July with parades, fireworks in Plantation, Margate

Broward County communities marked Independence Day on Saturday with parades, family activities and fireworks, as crowds lined streets in Plantation and festivities continued in nearby Margate.

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Storm helps douse fire sparked by lightning at Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston

A Friday night lightning strike sparked a small fire at Sawgrass Recreation Park, which quickly grew to about a half-acre before being extinguished by a passing thunderstorm, according to a spokesperson for the park.

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South Florida under July 4 Heat Advisory as storms loom

South Florida residents and visitors celebrating the Fourth of July should prepare for dangerous heat and afternoon thunderstorms before conditions improve in time for evening fireworks.

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Girl, 11, shot in head outside Hallandale Beach McDonald’s grateful for ‘another chance’

An 11-year-old girl who was shot in the head outside a Hallandale Beach McDonald’s last weekend is continuing her recovery, thanking first responders, doctors and her parents as she spoke publicly for the first time Friday.

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Answers sought as family gathers for candlelight vigil honoring woman found dead off Virginia Key

A candlelight vigil honoring the life of Keisha Jones is set to start at 6:30 p.m. in Dania Beach on Friday.

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West State Road 84 closed in Fort Lauderdale after pedestrian killed by Brightline train

A bicycle laid on its side along railroad tracks Friday morning after a person was struck and killed by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale.

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Small crane crashes at Fort Lauderdale YMCA construction site

A scary scene unfolded Thursday afternoon at a Fort Lauderdale construction site after a small crane came crashing to the ground.

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Fort Lauderdale moves forward with plans for new City Hall; city manager resigns during commission meeting

Fort Lauderdale’s plan to bring a new City Hall to the community is moving forward, with commissioners getting a look at the financial impact of the three proposed sites.

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Victims identified following fatal double stabbing in Lauderhill

Lauderhill police on Thursday released the identities of two men who were fatally stabbed earlier this week at an apartment complex.

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Broward deputies accuse 7 in child solicitation sting

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said they conducted a human trafficking sting that netted seven suspects seeking to sexually abuse teenagers.

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Where to watch fireworks across South Florida this Fourth of July

Looking for the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day? From dazzling waterfront displays in Miami and Fort Lauderdale to family-friendly celebrations in Broward and the Keys, South Florida is lighting up the sky this Fourth of July.

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Hillsboro Lighthouse preservation group launches fundraising push for $2 million restoration project

The Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse has guided boaters along Broward County’s coastline for more than a century, but those responsible for preserving the historic landmark say it now needs significant repairs to ensure it remains standing for generations to come.

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Broward deputies arrest disbarred lawyer accused of defrauding clients

Todd J. Herman hadn’t been eligible to practice law in Florida for about nine months when he was arrested for crimes that he had allegedly committed while working as a personal injury attorney in Broward County.

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DeSantis recommends Muslim group CAIR be labeled a ‘terrorist’ organization

On its website, the Council on American-Islamic Relations describes itself as “America’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization” and a “grassroots civil rights and advocacy group.”

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Panthers lose fan favorite Sergei Bobrovsky to Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers are reportedly losing a fan favorite in net.

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Demonstrators decry overcrowding, overheating at Miramar ICE field office

Protestors gathered outside the Miramar Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office on Wednesday after weeks of alarming reports about conditions inside the facility.

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Staying home: Eetu Luostarinen agrees to 8-year extension with Panthers

The Florida Panthers are keeping another key member of their championship core in South Florida.

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BSO: Man dies after being shot by woman in North Lauderdale Walmart parking lot

A 62-year-old man has died after he was shot in the parking lot of a Walmart in North Lauderdale on Tuesday, authorities announced Wednesday.

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No bond for suspect accused of fatally stabbing 2 men in Lauderhill

A 26-year-old man is being held without bond after prosecutors say he fatally stabbed two men during an attack at a Lauderhill apartment complex Tuesday morning.

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Global star Ariana Grande kicks off new tour in South Florida

Ariana Grande is back where it all started.

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‘We are destroyed’: Plantation daycare mourns toddler who cops say was found dead in dad’s SUV

A Plantation daycare owner and staff say they are devastated after a 1-year-old student was found dead Monday inside his father’s SUV, describing the loss as one that has shaken their entire school community.

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FBI investigates after woman last seen at South Florida strip clubs found dead off Biscayne Bay

The FBI is investigating after they said a woman’s body was found in the waters off Biscayne Bay, as her family searches for answers about what happened in the days leading up to her death.

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Western Broward residents concerned about air quality as Atlantic fire impacts community

Residents in Weston say smoke from the Atlantic fire created noticeable changes in air quality, with some choosing to stay indoors as the wildfire continued burning in western Broward County.

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BSO: 1 injured, 1 detained following shooting outside North Lauderdale Walmart

Authorities in Broward County are investigating a shooting.

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Witness speaks out after man killed in shooting involving BSO deputies, Plantation officer

A witness spoke to Local 10 News Tuesday, a day after a suspect was fatally shot during an encounter with Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and a Plantation police officer.

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Police: Suspect arrested in connection with stabbing that left 2 dead in Lauderhill

Two men were killed and a suspect was arrested following a stabbing that police say occurred in Lauderhill Tuesday morning.

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Broward brush fire sparked by lightning; grows to more than 5,000 acres

A brush fire burning in the Everglades near the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County has grown to more than 5,000 acres, but firefighters have now contained half of the blaze, according to the Florida Forest Service.

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German shepherd injured in Pembroke Pines animal cruelty case finds new home at local rescue

Broward County Animal Care has transferred Nico, the 13-year-old German shepherd at the center of a Pembroke Pines animal cruelty case, to a specialized rescue that will provide hospice care.

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Raw sewage in kitchen, live roaches found and P.F. Chang’s makes the Dirty Dining list

Six South Florida restaurants landed on this week’s Dirty Dining list after state inspectors ordered them temporarily closed for serious health violations.

BSO: Suspect dead after shooting involving deputies, Plantation officer

Six Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and a Plantation police officer were involved in a fatal shooting Monday night in Davie, authorities said.

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Boy, 1, found dead inside vehicle parked outside Plantation daycare, police say

A death investigation is ongoing after a child was found dead Monday inside a vehicle in Broward County, authorities said.

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Hidden camera investigation raises questions about former inmates spending nights at Fort Lauderdale shopping center

By day, River Market is one of Fort Lauderdale’s busiest shopping destinations. But after sunset, Local 10 News documented something shoppers, employees and even the city’s mayor said they had no idea was happening.

‘Tons of babies everywhere’: Growing bunny population a big issue in Wilton Manors neighborhood

Three years ago, Local 10 News was part of a major project to help rescue bunnies in Wilton Manors that numbered in the dozens.

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Former Surfside commission candidate wants murder charge dropped

A former South Florida political candidate appeared in front of a judge on Monday.

6 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Deerfield Beach

Six people were injured, including a child, in a multi-vehicle crash Monday in Deerfield Beach, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

‘It’s burning pretty good’: Crews work to keep brush fire near Sawgrass Expressway from spreading

Broward residents awoke to flames sweeping across the Everglades Monday morning as a massive plume of smoke rose from the horizon off the Sawgrass Expressway, near Atlantic Boulevard.

Broward elementary school teacher arrested; accused of bringing stun gun on campus

A Broward County elementary school teacher was arrested Sunday, months after she allegedly brought a stun gun to school, authorities said.

Police: McDonald’s employee arrested after girl, father shot outside Hallandale Beach fast food restaurant

A McDonald’s employee has been arrested after an 11-year-old girl and her father were shot outside a McDonald’s in Hallandale Beach, authorities announced Monday morning.

Suspect caught on camera breaking into Local 10 photojournalist’s car outside Hollywood restaurant

Hollywood police are searching for a suspect who was caught on surveillance video breaking into a vehicle outside a popular neighborhood restaurant early Monday morning.

180-acre brush fire burns in west Broward County

A brush fire is burning in west Broward County Sunday evening.

Police: Father and daughter, 11, shot outside Hallandale Beach McDonald’s; suspect at large

An 11-year-old girl and a man were shot outside a McDonald’s in Hallandale Beach on Saturday afternoon, deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Local 10 News.

Helping Venezuela: Pembroke Pines police officers announce collection drive

The Pembroke Pines Police Department announced on Saturday that they are preparing for a collection drive on Tuesday to help victims of the recent earthquake in northern Venezuela.

Helping Venezuela: Airbnb partners with nonprofit CADENA for emergency housing

As the need for emergency housing increased in northern Venezuela, Airbnb announced a new partnership with a nonprofit that has been active with South Florida’s Jewish community.

Deputies seek missing senior last seen in Lauderdale Lakes

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Saturday in locating a 79-year-old woman who they say has been missing for at least a week.

Humane Society of Broward hopes to find ‘furever’ home for King, Taco and other furry friends

A dog with a royal name is hoping to find his forever family.

New area of development possible off Southeast coast next week

A possible area of development is being monitored off the southeastern coast for next week.

Video shows freight train collide with car on tracks in Hollywood

A freight train struck a car on the tracks late Friday in Hollywood, but the family inside escaped without serious injuries, authorities said.

Helping Venezuela: Miramar to keep 6 aid drop-off locations open 24/7

To help the earthquake victims in Venezuela, Miramar officials announced on Friday that they will be accepting disaster relief donations from the public at six drop-off locations “24/7″ through July 31.

Helping Venezuela: Weston-based charity partners with local pharmacy

Programa de Ayuda Humanitaria Para Venezuela, a nonprofit organization based in Weston, announced on Friday that an existing effort to help first responders in Venezuela was intensifying.

Shooting reported in Plantation; suspect arrested

A suspect is in custody after a shooting in the city of Plantation left one person hospitalized, police said.

Bond set for woman charged in Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run that left retired teacher dead

A judge on Friday set a $100,000 bond for a woman accused of fleeing the scene after fatally striking a bicyclist on the Southeast 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale.

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Trio arrested following multiple smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries in Pinecrest, police say

Three men were arrested following a string of smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries in Pinecrest, police said.

Helping Venezuela: Food For The Poor packs disaster relief kits with ‘hopeful’ hand-written notes

South Florida-based Food For The Poor, a nonprofit founded in 1982, had a team of volunteers rushing to help the victims of two earthquakes in Venezuela.

Suspect at large after stabbing man in Lauderhill, cops say

A man was hospitalized early Friday morning being stabbed in Lauderhill, and the suspect remains at large, police confirmed.

Faith, family and perseverance: South Florida graduate earns full college scholarship after years of sacrifice

For Juovance Nelson, graduating from high school was about much more than earning a diploma. The South Florida teen is the first in his family to attend college, reaching a milestone made possible through years of faith, family support and personal sacrifice.

HOW TO HELP: South Florida donation drop-off locations to help Venezuelans after earthquakes

Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 920 people and left thousands injured.

Video shows man abusing, abandoning elderly dog at Pembroke Pines shopping center, cops say

A 60-year-old man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say video showed him abusing an elderly German shepherd and leaving the injured dog abandoned at a Pembroke Pines shopping center.

Girl, grandmother dead after house fire in North Lauderdale, deputies say

Neissa Diligence and Marie Ange Therancy died after a house fire on Saturday in North Lauderdale.

Police: Man drove from Broward to Miami-Dade — and he ran and swam, but he couldn’t get away

Jayden Aransevia was speeding in a stolen car before he ran and swam while trying to get away from law enforcement in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, according to a police officer’s arrest report.

Broward County Animal Care introduces April, a pup looking for a forever home

Broward County Animal Care is hoping to help their furry friend April find her perfect match.

Hundreds committed $6.5B in healthcare fraud, including Broward Ferrari fraud suspect: Feds

A man already accused by the Broward Sheriff’s Office of a $500,000 Ferrari fraud scheme is among 455 people accused by the federal government of committing a total of more than $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud, prosecutors announced on Thursday.

Man gets 73 years for 2021 Wilton Manors hit-and-run that killed 3 children

Nearly four and a half years after a hit-and-run crash in Wilton Manors killed three children and injured three others, grieving family members filled a Broward courtroom Thursday as Sean Charles Greer was sentenced to 73 years in prison for the deadly collision.

Avianca to begin operating from Terminal 4 at FLL

Avianca announced it is relocating its operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 as the airline continues to expand its presence in South Florida.

Broward couple accused in yearslong insurance fraud scheme

A husband and wife from Broward County were arrested Wednesday in connection with what investigators described as a yearslong insurance fraud scheme.

Police: Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Fort Lauderdale; driver arrested

A woman who was riding her bike Thursday morning on a Fort Lauderdale bridge has died after being stuck by a vehicle, authorities said.

Alanis Morrisette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ musical coming to Broward County

Alanis Morrisette’s 1995 masterpiece “Jagged Little Pill” is considered one of the best albums of all time.

Bond set for drunken driver who cops say had headlights off before killing retired cop in Davie

A 74-year-old man accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a retired Hollywood police officer has been ordered to remain under strict supervision while awaiting trial.

BSO deputy accused of fleeing traffic stop, resisting arrest in Miramar

A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested after Miramar police said he fled from officers during a traffic stop and later barricaded himself inside his apartment.

2 men convicted in Coral Springs firefighter’s murder sentenced to life in prison

The two men convicted of killing Coral Springs firefighter Christopher Randazzo were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.

Police seek senior reported missing in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale police are searching for a 70-year-old woman who they said has been missing since Tuesday.

Woman killed, young girl among several injured in North Lauderdale fire

A fire claimed the life of a North Lauderdale grandmother over the weekend and injured six others before it was extinguished.

Hollywood police arrest suspect in connection with 2025 fatal hit-and-run

A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that police say killed a pedestrian in Hollywood late last year.

Brady Tkachuk embraces fresh start with Panthers, reunion with brother, Matthew

Brady Tkachuk was officially introduced Tuesday as the newest member of the Florida Panthers, joining his brother, Matthew Tkachuk, after a blockbuster trade with the Ottawa Senators.

Miramar police sergeant accused of punching girlfriend in mouth after asking about their relationship status

A Miramar police sergeant surrendered to authorities Monday following a domestic violence incident that occurred last Friday at his girlfriend’s home in Miami-Dade County, authorities said.

Shooting your shot — inside the Flamingo Gardens Camera Club

At Flamingo Gardens, the peacocks show off, the photographers show up and Mother Nature does the rest. For the Flamingo Gardens Camera Club, every walk is a scavenger hunt. The more they look, the more they find.

Detectives arrest 2 men accused of using master keys to steal mail in Davie

Detectives accused Rashad Sattar and Shon Filsaime of using two master keys to steal from hundreds of mailboxes in Davie, records show.

Miami chop shop suspect faces 77 charges in 4 new cases

A 34-year-old man faced 77 charges on Monday after Miami detectives accused him of working at a “chop shop” in Model City, records show.

Colombians’ vote in U.S.: 80.57% vote for De La Espriella, 18.43% for Cepeda

Abelardo De La Espriella won 80.57% of the votes from Colombians in the U.S. during the presidential runoff election on Sunday, according to data published by the Colombian National Registry.

Colombia’s preliminary vote count showing De La Espriella’s narrow victory is ‘accurate,’ registrar says

After judges’ certification, Hernán Penagos, Colombia’s national registrar, announced on Monday that the preliminary vote count after the runoff presidential election was “accurate.”

Restaurant at 1 of the Florida Keys’ most popular tourist attractions ordered shut. Plus, rodent issues remain inside 1 restaurant

The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant at the popular Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada was ordered shut by state inspectors last week following an investigation based on a complaint.