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Health department closes its Broward County family planning clinic
The Florida Department of Health has closed its longtime family planning clinic in Fort Lauderdale. The closing came on the same day — on May 1 — that the need for family planning services such as birth control became more urgent with Florida’s six-week abortion ban taking effect. The 900 NW 31st Ave. clinic near the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop provided access to contraception information and ...
Mmm … donuts: We asked for the best in South Florida — and here’s your winner!
“Mmm … donuts.” The funny Homer Simpson catchphrase, usually uttered when a box of pink donuts is plopped down in front of him, is mighty fitting right about now. We received hundreds of votes for the best donut spot in our latest Best of South Florida Dining series — proof that you, our readers, can relate to the cartoon dad’s passion for the sweetest of treats. During the nomination round, ...
Crews begin drainage work to prevent future flooding in Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI - Heavy equipment is digging up the road right in front of Latonya Frost's Fort Lauderdale home in the Durrs neighborhood— and she couldn't be happier. She's hoping it will stop her place from flooding. "We couldn't open the door, we had to get out through the window," she recalled talking about the record flooding in April of 2023. It flooded Latonya's family out of their home for two weeks and left their house a soggy mess. "What kind of things did you lose?" CBS Miami's Ted Scouten asked. "Couches, rugs, material things like speakers, clothing shoes," she said. Dorothy Jackson lives...
South Florida Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth, Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Charges
A South Florida drug peddler is facing 25 years behind bars after a federal jury found him guilty of multiple felony charges, including slinging meth and fentanyl and illegal gun possession. Chad Michael Marlow, 46, was hit with the hefty sentence on April 30, for his illicit operations conducted out of a Broward County shopping plaza, the United States Attorney's Office announced.
Congratulations! 31 Dillard High School students accepted to Florida Memorial University
Congratulations to the students of Dillard High School on their acceptances to Florida Memorial University (FMU)! That’s a great achievement! It sounds like the juniors and seniors had a successful takeover event at FMU, with 31 students receiving acceptance letters. Dillard High School and Broward County Public Schools must be proud of their students’ accomplishments.
Juvenile killed in crash involving scooter in North Lauderdale
Authorities are investigating a crash involving a scooter in North Lauderdale that left a juvenile dead Thursday. The crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. near the 7900 block of West McNab Road and involved the scooter and another vehicle. Broward Sheriff's Office officials said when deputies arrived, they found the...
3 Florida cities named among top 100 best places to live in US: report
ORLANDO, Fla. - Multiple Florida cities have been named among the best places to live in the United States in a new ranking. The website Liveability recently released its list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024, listing three Florida cities among the best.
Changes at the landfill require a public response, city officials say
Deerfield Beach – Broward County Commissioners will be considering an issue that affects this city later this month and city officials are urging action from residents. Waste Management is asking the county for a land-use change to convert an old waste-to-energy building to landfill space at the county commission meeting on May 21, 10 a.m. at the Government Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.
Florida man runs to police for help after committing crime, ends up behind bars: deputies
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - A police officer in Coconut Creek arrested an accused burglar on Monday after he asked for help while running away from one of his victims, officials said. Authorities said Terry Jennings, 24, of Pompano Beach, ran up to the police officer asking for help as the...
Cops: Man pulls gun on 7-year-old in Pembroke Park, telling him, ‘Don’t be all up in my business’
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – A man pointed a gun at his girlfriend’s 7-year-old son in Pembroke Park Wednesday because the young boy was “up in (his) business,” according to police. Brian Marvin Carridice, 34, of Miramar, is facing three felonies following his arrest. Graphic video shows...
Businesses expect big boost during Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people are heading to South Florida this weekend for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, and local leaders and business owners have been preparing for a while. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens is once again hosting the Miami Grand Prix and that means an economic...
Reward offered for information about fatal shooting of transgender man at Gulfstream Park
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Broward Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a transgender man last month at The Village at Gulfstream Park, killing him. According to authorities, officers responded to the...
Sunny and dry in the afternoon, slightly higher rain chance for the weekend
MIAMI - After a few isolated showers in the morning, sunshine and dry conditions will return Friday afternoon, with showers focused inland and well west of the metropolitan areas.Look for highs back into the middle 80s with a breeze out of the east.A little more moisture moving in this weekend will lead to a slightly higher rain chance on Saturday and Sunday. However, with winds still out of the east, most of the shower activity will be in the morning hours, with dry conditions returning each afternoon.High pressure will continue to keep our area mainly dry into next week. Highs will slowly warm towards the upper 80s by late in the work week.
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