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Man, 20, accused of murder in Broward
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Christian Julian Pope didn’t even get to celebrate his 21st birthday in May, and he was already accused of killing someone and trying to kill two others in Broward County. Hollywood police officers arrested Pope, 20, on Tuesday and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were...
Broward School Board reluctant to pay outgoing superintendent full severance
Departing Superintendent Peter Licata could leave the Broward school district with some severance pay, but it should not be the full 20 weeks that’s possible under his contract, School Board members said Tuesday. The board member discussion also suggested that the exit negotiations, which start Friday between Licata and Board Chairwoman Lori Alhadeff, could be contentious. Board member Daniel ...
Man accused of shooting at driver who rear-ended him in Pembroke Park
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – A man from Miami-Dade County is facing three felony charges in Broward County after opening fire on a driver who rear-ended him, according to court documents obtained Tuesday. Authorities said Rachad Wildgoose, 41, of Coral Gables, opened fire after the crash in Pembroke Park and...
Police search for missing, endangered woman from Plantation
PLANTATION, Fla. – Authorities in Broward County are searching for a missing, endangered woman. According to police, 46-year-old Lisamarie Nadia Finzi was last seen along the 1200 block of Northwest 95th Avenue in Plantation at approximately 6:00 p.m. on April 6. Father of 2 dies after stabbing at laundromat...
South Florida air quality is not great in new 'State of the Air' report, asthma, COPD sufferers take note
This year's annual “State of the Air” report report is in from the American Lung Association (ALA), and South Florida isn't doing so good. “In the 25 years that the American Lung Association has been doing our ‘State of the Air’ report, we have seen incredible improvement in the nation’s air quality....
From tragedy to triumph: The story of Raymond Adderly, incoming FAU Boca Raton campus governor
From witnessing his father’s murder to becoming the youngest candidate to ever pursue office in the Broward County School Board, Raymond Adderly, FAU theater sophomore and incoming FAU campus governor, advocates for youth in politics, encouraging aspiring leaders. Adderly’s journey into the realm of politics was catalyzed by the...
School Board directs superintendent to come up with plan for metal detectors at all Broward high schools
FORT LAUDERDALE - The Broward School Board directed the new superintendent Tuesday to come up with a plan to put metal detectors in all 31 Broward High schools by the end of the fall semester.Initially, the board had targeted ten high schools beginning with a pilot program this summer at Flanagan High School and JP Taravella High School.New Duperintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn says he will be able to find the additional money, so a total allocation of 1.8 million dollars will be needed to put 2 to 4 detectors at each high school.Existing safety personnel will monitor the detectors. It's unclear what will happen if someone is caught with a weapon. Right now, local law enforcement is called. The district says they are formulating a protocol to deal with students who have banned items. CBS News Miami partner The Miami Herald reported that in the 2022-2023 school year, Broward County saw 220 weapons-related incidents, about four percent of those involved guns. The school district said there's another benefit to walk-through metal detectors, the reduction in vape pens.
Several candidates for Miami-Dade sheriff live in Broward. Is that okay?
In campaign literature and advertisements, James Reyes, a Democrat running for Miami-Dade Sheriff, emphasizes that he moved to Hialeah from Cuba. He went to Hialeah High School, before attending Barry University in Miami Shores. What the campaign does not readily disclose is that Reyes – who is raking in key...
Dania Beach receives new high-water trucks to assist during severe weather and flooding
DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Broward Sheriff’s Office delivered some new high-powered help to assist after severe weather strikes. The City of Dania Beach received two high-water trucks that will allow first responders to access heavily flooded areas to rescue residents in need of assistance. The trucks are 2024...
Time to vote: Who has the best donuts in South Florida?
We’re circling back on a deep-fried query we raised to our readers: Who makes the best donuts in South Florida? It certainly wasn’t a topic that was glazed over by fans of the sweet confection. We received several hundred nominations of favorite donut shops throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties — and now we have the finalists! The top-five, most-nominated donut makers, in ...
Broward’s outreach: The many efforts to help the homeless at the airport and beyond
Broward County outreach teams are beefing up patrols at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to help deter the homeless from sleeping in public spaces. An airport spokeswoman called the airport a “major economic engine and critical infrastructure.” “It’s not a shelter. It’s a transportation hub. So what can we do to help those individuals seeking shelter?” asked Celina Saucedo, the ...
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