Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are seeking the public's help in locating a woman sought in connection to a burglary at a local cemetery. An 85-year-old West Park business owner dodged a bullet - literally - during an early morning burglary attempt. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Broward Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright and her lawyers reached an agreement on an exit package with the district Thursday afternoon. Hobbs passion for social justice, education and civic engagement aligns with Broward County Librarys mission to meet the changing needs of our neighbors and communities, said Allison Grubbs, Broward County Libraries Director. Youll now at least get a vote: Parents of children in Broward public schools are getting a say in next years calendar. It can be a heartache (WSVN) - A passion for protecting others runs in the family for one grandfather and his granddaughter. 8h. I pray that we as a collective (Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach Counties) will coalesce to help our candidates win decisively, thus denying the DENIERS. The mother of a 12-year-old boy attacked by a girl on a Broward school bus tells Local 10 News that she wants to see more action taken against the perpetrator, saying the school districts actions havent been sufficient. A 39-year-old man was awaiting extradition in Broward County to face charges for a December 2022 murder in Miami-Dade County, detectives announced on Friday. The Seminole Tribe of Florida Police Department, the . Authorities are investigating after a fire erupted Friday morning at a storage facility in Miramar. A day after the School Board fired the Broward schools superintendent, the school districts attorney faced tough questions Tuesday over whether the late-night decision violated Floridas public meetings law. On the other side of the roadway, first responders inspected the victims mangled bicycle. Former Broward Circuit Judge Mel Grossman, who made national headlines in the early 1990s by officially . A man had a public message for the killer: "God is going to have a demand that you turn yourself in". The bicyclist did not survive. Man Killed In Deadly Pompano Beach Scooter Accident Man Killed In Deadly Pompano Beach Scooter Accident POMPANO BEACH, FL Boca Post (BocaPost.com) A man driving a scooter was killed after a collision with another vehicle on NE 3rd Ave in Pompano Beach on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. Several deputies were involved in a fatal shooting on Monday morning in Pompano Beach, according to the Broward Sheriffs Office. Detectives accused Jason Butler of fatally shooting Nathanial Frasier George. New buildings are breaking ground across downtown, with multiple buildings over 20 stories, like the apartments at 575 Rosemary. Next Tuesday, school board will discuss a motion to fire Supt. "We used to be able to get 50 to 100 dogs out a month going up north that has dried up. Bobby Glenn is a retired first responder, and the word first is a Dr. Cesar Velilla, also known as Dr. Lipo, is a highly-skilled aesthetic surgeon known for his work in liposuction and fat and body contouring. Newly elected County Commissioner, Hazelle Rogers announced that Marlon Bolton has joined her staff as Communications Director. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) An 11-year-old girl is missing and detectives from the Broward Sheiffs Office are asking anyone with information to reach out immediately. Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer announced on Oct. 13 that a divided jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole as punishment for the Parkland school shooter on count 16 of first-degree murder. The legendary comic is set to perform a live standup special on Netflix on March 4, where he'll address Will Smith slap. Stay informed and connected by reading meaningful coverage of local issues. . The show stars Richard Thomas, who has been touring with the play since last spring. Broward County pastor faces several fraud, grand theft charges after defrauding church. On Thursday, February 23, the Broward County Sheriffs Office responded to an emergency domestic violence call near the 5000 block of North State Road 7. Food insecurity affects families all over Broward County. On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg welcome Congressman Carlos Gimenez, State Sen. Jason Pizzo, Broward Commissioner Jared Moskowitz, Congressional candidate Christine Olivo, and state congressional candidate Adam Benna. Two current administrators and one former administrator are being considered for the Broward schools interim superintendent job. "All cancerous tissue was successfully removed," the president's physician said. In late August, Gov. CBS News Miami is your streaming home for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports for the Miami area and beyond. Broward sheriff's deputies are investigating a chase that led to a crash and fatal shooting on Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach. Social media has changed the way humans find their pets and is allowing animals in shelters to have an influence on their own adoptions. Preparations for Subtropical Storm Nicole are underway across South Florida. Police shut down University Drive southbound near Stirling Road and northbound near 33rd Street for hours while they investigated the crash. Best Friends is an animal welfare organization that found there are 100,000 more pets in animal shelters nationwide than there were in 2022. SET FOR DEMOLITION: An 11-story building in Miami Gardens that once housed up to 300 patients as the old Parkway West Regional Hospital, is finally coming down. Around 1 p.m., first responders rushed to the north and eastbound lanes of the highway near University Drive where a multi-vehicle crash took place, Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department spokesman Mike Moser told the South Florida Sun Sentinel. A driver was hospitalized Tuesday night before being taken to jail after his car plunged into a Broward County canal, authorities confirmed. Miami, FL 33141 He is believed toRead More, A baseball player who made a brave save off the field in Plantation spoke out about the heart-stopping moments when he and other good SamaritansRead More, Students celebrating Dr. Seuss at a Fort Lauderdale school, with a little help from the United Way of Broward County. BCPS Students Participate in Broward Youth Climate Summit. Dr. Hobbs serves as a member of the board of directors for the Florida Historical Society. Herff Jones executives and lobbyists have spent the last three months trying to persuade the School Board to keep the company, but the School Board votes to terminate. Ron DeSantis, in a closed-door speech to donors Thursday, sought to cement himself as the governor who will go places other Republicans will not as he accused fellow GOP leaders of sitting back in the cultural fights "like potted plants," according to audio of his remarks obtained by CNN. Get updates on developing stories as they happen with our free breaking news email alerts. Marcus Lumsdon, 37, was shot multiple times in front of an apartment complex near the 300 block of Southwest Second Place in Pompano Beach on Jan. 28, according to a press release from the Broward Sheriffs Office. The latest local, regional and national news events of the morning are presented by the Local 10 News Team along with updated sports, weather and traffic. Stream "The Mandalorian," "M3GAN," "Party Down" and more this weekend. Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer announced on Oct. 13 that a divided jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole as punishment for the Parkland school shooter on count 15 of first-degree murder. Florida Gov. On Monday, the district posted a heavily redacted version of its comprehensive sex education curriculum, cutting out entire chapters. The Broward Sheriffs Office warned Thursday that a courthouse phone scam has resurfaced. County Awarded $92M Grants for Resilient Infrastructure Improvements. A Hollywood landmark is one step closer to getting a much-needed facelift. WYNWOOD -- If you find yourself at the intersection of Northwest 3rd and Northwest 25th in Wynwood, you'll find a message, "Rescue don't buy." It all started 52 years ago with a history-making first in Broward County. A small plane made an emergency landing on U.S. 27 in Pembroke Pines Tuesday afternoon, according to police. The former president is facing lawsuits filed by members of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police officers. The defense for a Boynton Beach man accused of driving drunk through a red light, striking and killing a Broward Sheriff's deputy responding to a domestic disturbance call, contends the deputy shoulders a large part of the blame for the crash that ended his life. CBS News Miami: Local News, Weather & More. Specialists at Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital are working with a new approach to treating a heart defect found in the days or weeks after birth. The Broward Sheriffs Office released a photo on Wednesday of a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was involved in a recent Pompano Beach double homicide. On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Michael Putney welcomes Rep. Carlos Gimenez, Broward School Board members Sarah Leonardi and Kevin Tynan and Miami Commissioner Ken Russell. The Broward School Board has asked the County Commission if the district can join the countywide Office of the Inspector General, which currently investigates ethically questionable activity by the county government and 31 municipalities. 25 Feb/23. The new digital wallet is due to launch at an unspecified time later this year, Prices could drop 10-20 cents in the coming weeks, according to AAA, On Monday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.03 per gallon, The state average is now on a 31-day streak of declines. Ron DeSantis ousting her four of whom will leave their posts in a week. According to reports from the Broward Sheriffs Office, deputies responded to the 3500 block of NE 3rd Ave in response to a car accident. It marked the first defeat for the American in a domestic freestyle long course final of 200m or longer. In 2020, the Trump administration prohibited the sale of flavored e-cigarettes such as fruity pebbles and bubble gum, but only for e-cigarettes that required a cartridge refill, not for disposable devices, Cherfilus-McCormick said. Sheriff's in Broward and Martin County issued a warning for Toyota drivers on Thursday saying that the Tundra and Tacoma are on the hotlist for having the most catalytic converters stolen in the United States. A group of about a dozen parents decided to stand up and protest on Tuesday outside of a Broward County high school. It happened Thursday afternoon near the intersection of University Drive and Stirling Road in Davie. Detectives are asking for help, Mysterious creature seen hopping along rainforest river for first time in 24 years, Little dragon found on uninhabited Australian island is a new species. Miami, FL 33141 Additional information about Galleria Fort Lauderdale is available at facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale or www.galleriamall-fl.com. MIAMI A 39-year-old man was awaiting extradition in Broward County to face charges for a December 2022 murder in Miami-Dade County, detectives announced on Friday. 2/8/2023 11:31 AM. Broward commissioners will take the first step next week to break away from the Sheriffs Office when it comes to operating the 911 regional call system. But here's a look at all the improvements expected to come. On Friday (March 3), Kodak Black hit up Instagram with a thoughtful reflection dedicated to his late friend and frequent collaborator, XXXTentacion. Nearly eight years after a 3-year-old boy was found brutally slain in Hollywood, the stepmother accused in the killing is facing trial. On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney are joined by executive director of County Citizens Defending Freedom Alex Serrano, Parents for Children Miami member Gina Vinueza, Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott and Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez. But, while the shuttle Click to Continue Last week, inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspected 381 eating establishments in Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. He declined to answer the most agonizing question facing many Florida Republicans: Would he prefer former President Donald Trump or Gov. When a Broward County commissioner hired an aide without advertising the position to the public, it cast a spotlight on a hiring practice that was the rule, not an exception. On Wednesday, Earlean Smiley started a second tenure with the district, this time as interim superintendent. The cold front taking over South Florida on Saturday is chillier and windier than initially predicted, creating weather conditions conducive to both frost and fires this weekend. A South Florida woman was arrested Monday on charges of sex trafficking of a minor, lewd or lascivious battery and promoting a sexual performance by a child. On Wednesday, the old curriculum was back up. Roughly 16 years after authorities say he committed a murder in Fort Lauderdale, a weekend driving slipup in front of a sheriffs deputy in Floridas Panhandle wound up leading to the capture of a fugitive known as El Tigre, officials said. Jurors listened intently Tuesday as Assistant Broward State Attorney Ross Weiner laid out the case against Darran Johnson, 36, who told investigators that morning that he was in Miami and could not remember the accident that killed Broward Sheriff's Deputy Darran Johnson. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend Sunday's Daytona 500 race. A suspect who avoided capture for nearly a week after an armed carjacking of a Broward transit bus near Fort Lauderdales airport was arrested Thursday night in Kissimmee, the Broward Sheriffs Office said Friday. CBS4's Ted Scouten reports on how the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization got a $5 million federal grant along with another million from the county to come up with a plan to improve traffic safety. Former Broward judge Mel Grossman, who famously clashed with 2 Live Crew, dies at 79. South Florida's independent NBC 6 South Florida | NBC 6 South Florida - Local News, Weather, Traffic, Entertainment, Events, Breaking News Within hours, the Arctic trough battering the United States with frigid temperatures and blizzards will blanket South Florida in that wintry feeling. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a judge signed off an arrest warrant in Kodaks name Thursday which just got filed in Broward County court yesterday. 2023. Months later, detectives have arrested a suspect in his murder. He has a diverse background in internal medicine, critical care, and cosmetic surgery. As the Nov. 8 general election approaches, a South Florida congresswoman is renewing attention on the Postal Services crucial role of ensuring mailed ballots arrive on time and are counted. BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE HOSTS PROMOTIONS CEREMONY. Regina McGill, 11, Was Last Seen On Friday. A Broward County Sheriff's Office deputy was hurt early Saturday when she lost control of her police cruiser while en route to a distress call . Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 A man was shot and killed in central Broward this past spring. Investigators believe a gang of brazen criminals is behind a rash of luxury car robberies from Miami-Dade to Broward. Early voting for the 2022 midterm elections began Monday. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. The objective is to ensure the young visitors will get back to their homes and schools in one piece. Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is located at 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314This event is free and open to the public. The incident left a big mess in the backyard. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Broward Sheriffs Office deputies arrested an Ohio woman Tuesday after they accused her of making a bogus bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Levan Center of Innovations focus on creating professional networking opportunities and promoting innovation collaboration. Those selected to participate will work in a variety of clerical assistant or aide roles with government agencies, libraries, community organizations, for-profits, nonprofits, and more. Never adopt or bring wild animals into your home. FDOT Gives Update on Project's Progress. Karen Hensel has todays 7 Spotlight. Florida Power & Light filed a plan with the Florida Public Services Commission Wednesday to reduce customer fuel charges by $379 million beginning in May. The chair of the Florida State Board of Education suggested Thursday that Broward school district Superintendent Vickie Cartwright be removed from her post, saying she consciously disregarded Florida law. Broward sheriff's deputy hurt during overnight crash. With 353 more COVID-19 patients hospitalized and a 10% increase from last week, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department data released Friday showed the highest weekly increase in Florida since June 17. Vacant hospital building in Miami Gardens set to be demolished after two decades empty. Scores of drivers who commute along Interstate 595 by Interstate 95 have years left to cope with construction. Superintendent Vickie Cartwright and School Board Chairman Torey Alston received a letter from the state Department of Educations inspector generals office directing the district to respond by Nov. 28 to a complaint of possible waste and overpayment. Join the New Times community and help support independent That number has skyrocketed since the loophole was created by the Trump administration loophole and is causing a public health crisis among children, Cherfilus-McCormick said. The man was caught on camera taking pictures of woman in store. The deputy is accused of striking an inmate several times after he made a comment to her. The city of Lauderhill went without running water for a few hours on Thursday after a repair problem shut down service, officials said . Uproar over proposed law to ban driving with dogs leaning out of car windows. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested a former pastor on multiple charges after a nearly one . Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School isnt Browards only overcrowded school, or even the most overcrowded. Best Friends is an animal welfare organization that found there are 100,000 more pets in animal shelters nationwide than there were in 2022. Our blind and visually impaired children always have so much fun at our STEAM event presented by UKG, and this year was no exception, said Ellyn Drotzer, MSW, LCSW, president and CEO of the Lighthouse of Broward. When you head to the polls Tuesday, make sure youre going to the right place. British police said they found the remains of a 2-month old baby Wednesday after officers arrested the infants mother and her boyfriend, a registered sex offender in Broward County. A Fort Lauderdale police officer is accused of battery on a Black Lives Matter protester in a May 31, 2020, demonstration, shortly after the George Floyd death in Minneapolis. I believe in partnering with our community interfaith group so we can all share a greater responsibility towards keeping Tamarac safe.. Surveillance video shows Johnson collapsing. Students at Dillard High School were evacuated Friday morning after a student said there was a bomb on campus. source of local news and culture. Business Directory . Spring Break is officially back in South Florida and authorities in Fort Lauderdale are planning to keep a strong police presence on the streets during the holiday. Investigators said Regina McGill was lastRead More, A grieving community gathered for a moving memorial, days after, authorities said, a gunman unloaded a barrage of bullets outside a convenience store in PompanoRead More, Firefighters were hard at work after a warehouse in Miramar went up in flames. A little girl was found alone in a busy area of Broward County on Sunday. The public may view the reports by going to WSVN.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. Nationally, about 20 percent of what gets thrown into recycling bins is not recyclable - it's trash. Assistant Public Defender Melisa McNeill moved for a mistrial on Thursday during the Parkland school shooter trials death penalty phase in Broward County court in Fort Lauderdale. Authorities are investigating after a train struck a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Hollywood. As of Friday night, no arrests have been made. He says landlords are not the villains in South Florida's struggles with rising housing costs. Austin Henry, 27, of Pompano Beach, was arrested Thursday on one count of second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Michael Walters, 47, of Margate, in the 300 block of West Copans Road on Nov. 16, the Broward Sheriff's Office said. Ron DeSantis suspended and replaced four long-time School Board members after the release of a grand jury report that found widespread mismanagement in the district. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. The latest local, regional and national news events of the morning are presented by the Local 10 News Team along with updated sports, weather and traffic. That crisis is being felt in South Florida. Former Broward Circuit Judge Mel Grossman, who made national headlines in the early 1990s by officially declaring a rap album by 2 Live Crew obscene, died Tuesday at his home in Hollywood. New Director Driving Broward County Transportation Department. The event offered hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities, all designed for youth who are blind and visually impaired. Anti-mask and anti-testing protesters shout during a news conference by Broward County Schools Interim Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Aug. 24, 2021. . News. Theres been a last-minute twist in the saga of Broward school board member-elect Rod Velez. Davis was one of the first Black officers in the Army's elite Green Berets. Selecting Dr. Smiley would protect Wanza from unnecessary scrutiny when a permanent superintendent is eventually selected. This Week in South Floridas guests on Sunday discuss access to abortion in Florida, upcoming elections, and the political situation in Cuba. To Kill a Mockingbird is a new play based on Harper Lee's classic Pulitzer Prize-winning 1960 novel. Embattled school Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright on Tuesday agreed to a mutual separation with the Broward County School Board. The businesses who serve as worksites for the program play a vital role in building a sustainable Broward County economy, while our local youth gain valuable workforce-ready skills, as well as a means to generate income.. Theres been a change in level and guidance, Broward Transit shuttle bus carjack suspect found in an Orlando area motel, Photo gallery: Broward students gather in memory of Parkland victims on the fifth anniversary, Photo Gallery: Heavy rains and flooding in South Florida caused by tropical disturbance, Photo Gallery: Silver Knights | Thursday, May 25, 2022. 2/21/2023 2:00 PM. Since 2013, it's expanded, and since 2017, it's been a fixture at Riverglades, now teaching 215 . It is evident that when major news outlets across the Nation promote South Florida and Palm Beach County as one of the hottest real estate markets in the Nation, it is legit. New Times Broward-Palm Beach publishes daily news and analysis on politics, business, social justice, sports, crime, education and the environment. The FBI released photographs of a bank robbery Friday at a Wells Fargo in Fort Lauderdale and are hoping someone can identify the suspect.