Fort Lauderdale

Military Veteran Killed After Parking Lot Dispute at North Lauderdale Walmart; Woman Claims Self-Defense A confrontation over a parking space outside a Walmart in North Lauderdale turned deadly, leaving a 62 year old military veteran dead and investigators sorting through surveillance video, witness accounts, and a self-defense claim that could determine whether criminal charges are

Father and 11 Year Old Daughter Shot During Targeted Ambush Outside Hallandale Beach McDonald’s, Police Say A routine Saturday lunch outing turned into a nightmare for a South Florida family after a targeted shooting outside a Hallandale Beach McDonald’s left a father and his 11-year-old daughter wounded in what police describe as an attempted ambush.

Broward County Unites Behind Ambitious 40-Year Plan to Solve Growing Waste Crisis Regional Leaders Push for Massive Recycling Overhaul as Landfill Capacity Concerns Mount BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Broward County leaders are advancing what may be the most significant overhaul of the region’s waste management system in decades, launching an ambitious 40 year strategy aimed

Student Pilot and Instructor Survive Plane Crash Near North Perry Airport After Good Samaritans Rush to Rescue Newly Released Bodycam Footage Shows Dramatic Aftermath of Pembroke Pines Crash PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Newly released police bodycam footage is shedding light on a dramatic small plane crash that could have ended in tragedy but instead became

Fort Lauderdale Audit Exposes Questionable Spending, Missing Controls, and Vendors Linked to a Massage Parlor Address City Credit Card Program Under Fire After Auditors Uncover Luxury Purchases, Unreported Fraud, and Major Oversight Failures FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A new City Auditor report has revealed widespread failures within Fort Lauderdale’s purchasing card program, exposing questionable spending,

SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully in Fort Lauderdale, Suspect Taken Into Custody FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A tense SWAT standoff in Fort Lauderdale ended peacefully Friday afternoon after an individual barricaded himself inside a commercial building and refused to leave, prompting a significant police response. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, officers were dispatched around 2:45 p.m.

Man Dies After Falling Into New River Along Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Despite Rescue Attempt Witness Jumped Into Water in Desperate Effort to Save Victim Before He Disappeared Beneath Surface FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fort Lauderdale police are investigating an overnight death along the city’s popular Riverwalk after a man fell into the New River and

Broward Deputies Bust High Tech Car Theft Crew, Find Child Sleeping in Back Seat During Arrest Suspects Accused of Using Electronic Devices to Reprogram Keys and Steal Vehicles Across South Florida HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A Broward Sheriff’s Office undercover operation targeting vehicle theft suspects led to the arrest of a South Florida couple accused of

FAA Investigates Close Call A potentially dangerous midair incident near Fort Lauderdale is under federal investigation after a JetBlue flight received an onboard collision warning alerting pilots to another aircraft operating nearby without communication with air traffic controllers. According to air traffic control recordings and preliminary information released by federal authorities, the JetBlue crew was

Broward Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing 17 Year Old Tamarac Girl The Broward Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenage girl who disappeared from Tamarac late last week. According to investigators, 17 year old Brisa Velasco was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, near the 8700

Fort Lauderdale Swimwear Designer Loses Months of Inventory in Brazen Daylight Porch Theft A Fort Lauderdale entrepreneur says months of work vanished in a matter of seconds after thieves stole a shipment containing dozens of limited edition swimwear pieces from her front porch in broad daylight. The theft has left local designer Zoe Lozano scrambling

Boat Crash at Fort Lauderdale’s 15th Street Fisheries Raises Fresh Questions About Boating Safety in South Florida A chaotic boating crash at one of Fort Lauderdale’s busiest waterfront destinations Sunday evening left multiple people injured and reignited concerns about operator experience, marina congestion, and the growing dangers on South Florida waterways. According to the Florida

Sudden Crash Erupts Along Busy Waterfront Panic broke out Sunday afternoon outside the popular waterfront restaurant 15th Street Fisheries in Fort Lauderdale after a boat crashed into multiple vessels before slamming into people standing on a marina dock. Authorities said the incident unfolded as the operator of a 27-foot Robalo boat attempted to maneuver away

The skies above Fort Lauderdale came alive this weekend as the Air Dot Show transformed the sunny South Florida coastline into a breathtaking stage for military aviation excellence. Thousands of spectators packed the beaches, soaking in warm ocean breezes, crystal blue waters, and the thunderous roar of fighter jets streaking overhead during one of the

I don’t want to come across as mean or crass, but there is a reason that people become flight attendants instead of nuclear engineers. You don’t have to be too sharp to hand people soda cups. You don’t have to be a part of MENSA to ask people if they want peanuts or a pillow.

Fort Lauderdale Hits Pause: Public Backlash Forces City Hall Reckoning as Leadership Faces Mounting Pressure Fort Lauderdale’s political temperature just broke. After weeks of escalating criticism, emotional public testimony, and growing financial scrutiny, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission made a pivotal move: it hit the brakes. In a unanimous vote, commissioners tabled the controversial $268

Rollover Crash in Fort Lauderdale A serious crash in Fort Lauderdale left nine people injured, including children, after two minivans collided and one overturned, according to local fire rescue officials. The incident unfolded suddenly, turning an ordinary stretch of roadway into an emergency scene as first responders rushed to assist victims. Fire rescue crews confirmed

Fort Lauderdale Mayor’s Ex-Fiancé’s Online Escort Profile Surfaces After Death, Deepening Questions Around a Relationship That Ended in Tragedy The death of Daniel Curran, the former fiancé of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, is now colliding with a new and highly sensitive layer of public scrutiny. In the days following Curran’s suicide, an online profile

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis’ Ex-Fiancé Dies by Suicide After Court Hearing, Exposing a Troubled Relationship and Raising Questions About Power and Public Office A high profile relationship involving Dean Trantalis ended in tragedy this week and is now forcing uncomfortable questions about power, public office, and the personal lives of elected officials in South

Coral Springs Vice Mayor Found Dead in Suspected Domestic Violence Shooting, Husband in Custody “Her leadership was grounded in compassion, strength, and an unwavering commitment to others.” A rising political figure in South Florida is dead, and the circumstances surrounding her killing are as troubling as they are familiar. Nancy Metayer Bowen, the vice mayor