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Retailer Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. See what stores are closing in Florida
A longtime mall staple is adding its name to the surge of businesses filing for bankruptcy. Fashion retailer Express Inc. announced this week the company is closing nearly 100 stores across the country as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection plans. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer, which is also the...
Suspects Arrested in Sacramento for Fatal Florida Bar Shooting Await Extradition to Broward County
Two suspects have been clapped in cuffs in Sacramento County, California, in the shooting that left one man dead and another injured outside a Florida bar in early February, according to authorities. The Lauderhill Police Department reported that 28-year-old Damar Troy Andrews and 20-year-old Jahiem Jonah Dixon were arrested in...
‘You're gonna see a change': Lauderhill launching initiative to curb gun violence
Lauderhill is not a big city, but it has suffered a 44% increase in homicides. From three people shot to death in 2022 to nine in 2023, the city is on track, unfortunately, to beat that number this year. So Lauderhill is launching what it calls a movement to change the culture of violence.
Lauderhill Peace365 aims to reduce crime
LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Lauderhill has felt the pain of gun violence, so officials were preparing to launch a new campaign that comes with political capital for a commissioner who is running for reelection uncontested. Lauderhill Peace365 is on the agenda for Lauderhill’s Deputy Chief of Police Allen Siegel and...
Pompano Beach Arts to Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month
The month of May is nationally recognized as Haitian Heritage Month, and Pompano Beach Arts will honor the artistic influence of the beautiful Caribbean nation with some very special events, held at various venues throughout the city. Spanning everything from visual art through dance and music, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Rapper, reality star Sukihana jailed on drug charges in Broward
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward County deputies arrested rapper and television personality Sukihana Thursday, according to jail records. Those records show that Sukihana, whose real name is Destiny Lanette Henderson, was arrested in North Lauderdale on charges of possession of ecstasy with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver and possession of codeine with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver.
BCPS’ ‘Real Men Read’ initiative aims to ignite students’ love for reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Broward County school event proved to students that real men read. Male role models helped ignite a love for reading at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, Friday. It’s part of Broward County Public Schools’ “. ” initiative, which pairs students...
Fort Lauderdale Gears Up for Port Everglades Bypass Road Groundbreaking to Alleviate Traffic
Broward County Officials are set to break ground on the Port Everglades Bypass Road project next week, a move anticipated to ease traffic woes for locals and visitors alike, the groundbreaking ceremony for the $55 million infrastructure endeavor will give Fort Lauderdale a much-needed traffic release valve, separating the hustle of general traffic from the specific needs of the convention center and port access.
Luther Campbell isn’t running for Congress. With no opponent, Cherfilus-McCormick automatically wins reelection.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick automatically won a new term in Congress on Friday when Luther Campbell — who’d been hyping a potential candidacy for weeks — failed to qualify as a candidate. With no other candidate coming forward to challenge the Broward-Palm Beach county Democrat by the deadline, Cherfilus-McCormick is headed back to the House. She’s the only Florida member of Congress ...
Search Intensifies for Missing 83-Year-Old Woman with Dementia in Fort Lauderdale
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has initiated a search for 83-year-old Collene Ross, who was reported missing Thursday morning from the area of Fort Lauderdale. Ross was described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds. Her last known attire included a grey knitted blouse, a black and white long dress, black and red socks, and black slippers, as first reported by WSVN.
Woman injured by falling crane piece in downtown Fort Lauderdale files lawsuit
One of the two people hospitalized after a portion of a crane fell from a high-rise construction site in downtown Fort Lauderdale earlier this month has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50 million in damages from the companies overseeing the project. The lawsuit was filed Thursday on behalf of Gemmalyn Castillo, 37, attorneys Judd Rosen and Brett Rosen announced at a news conference Friday. ...
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