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Tamarac Patient Sues HCA Woodmont, Says Nurse Groped Her During Wrist Surgery

HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital — Reported Site of Alleged Conduct. A 56-year-old Palm Beach County woman has filed a lawsuit against HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital in Tamarac, claiming the hospital failed to properly vet a male nurse who she says sexually touched her during an outpatient wrist surgery in October 2024. The woman alleges nurse John Vicent Pica made sexually suggestive comments and lifted her gown in a sexual manner without her consent, both before and after her procedure.

Tamarac, FL · 2d

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5 Best Restaurants in Sunrise, Florida You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Sunrise, Florida — a city where the sun spills gold over palm-lined boulevards, where pastel homes and mirrored office towers rise from the flatland, and where the air is thick with the scent of mango, barbecue, and ambition. Here, families from every corner of the Americas mingle with snowbirds and dreamers, creating a patchwork of cultures that pulses through every neighborhood. The city’s heartbeat is found in its parks, its bustling Sawgrass Mills, and in the laughter that drifts from backyard gatherings on humid evenings.

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Tamarac Man, 37, Accused of Hiding Tracker, Playing Her Secret Car Recordings at Home

A Tamarac woman told Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies that her ex-boyfriend secretly recorded her private phone conversations and played them back through a speaker inside their home, then planted a tracking device on her car to monitor her movements after their breakup. Deputies arrested 37-year-old Valerio Jeanty of Tamarac and booked him into the Broward County Main Jail following a roughly weeklong investigation that began in late October.

Tamarac, FL · 1d

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Fort Lauderdale bar burns down, is a 'total loss'

A fire broke out in a downtown Fort Lauderdale bar early Monday morning, then spread to a neighboring business. The fire started around 3 a.m. at Backyard in Fort Lauderdale, which is located at 100 SW 3rd Ave. in the downtown area, according to Local 10 news , and then spread to the nearby PoorHouse bar. Officials said the venue was a " total loss ," according to CBS Miami. The fire was "quickly raised" to a second alarm, and was "brought under control" in around 30 minutes. No injuries were reported, according to WSVN, beyond those of one firefighter that was treated for " minor injuries ." According to CBS Miami, an investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway. Where is Backyard in Fort Lauderdale? Backyard is located at 100 SW 3rd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 16h

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One Of Florida's Oldest Seafood Restaurants Just Outside Of Fort Lauderdale Is A Local And Celebrity Loved Unique Spot

The foodie scene in Florida is impressive, as it boasts multiple restaurants with Michelin stars. In a state surrounded mostly by water, there are plenty of places to get great seafood like stone crab claws, lobster, snapper, and Key West's unexpected signature seafood dish – conch fritters. Some of the best dining establishments in the state also come with interesting history to go along with scrumptious food, like Cap's Place Island Restaurant.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1d

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Cold front coming to South Florida. When, how low temperatures will go

A " blast of cold air " is expected to hit Florida , according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, and minimum temperatures in South Florida will dip into the 50s this weekend. Residents can expect temperatures to drop 10 to 15 degrees below historical averages on Friday and Saturday as the cold front moves through the state, said AccuWeather meteorologist Nicholas Arman via email on Nov. 9. The coldest temperatures will most likely arrive on Nov. 15, Sunday morning, Arman said. Shop warm clothing on Amazon High temperatures in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach this weekend Miami : According to the local NWS office, a high near 71 degrees is forecast for Saturday, with a low "around 57" degrees for Saturday night. Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 74 degrees. Fort Lauderdale : According to the local NWS office, a high near 70 degrees is forecast for Saturday, with a low around 56 degrees forecast for Saturday night. Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 73 degrees. West Palm Beach : According to the local NWS office, a high near 68 degrees is forecast for Saturday, with a low around 60 degrees forecast for Saturday

West Palm Beach, FL · 18h

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Police Officer Arrested in Florida

A police officer was arrested in Florida. The post Police Officer Arrested in Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Lauderhill, FL · 1d

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Rodent droppings, employee contaminating utensils: 7 South Florida restaurants shut

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Dozens of rodent droppings, including about 78 inside a taco shop, were found at three of seven South Florida restaurants temporarily shut last week. State inspections also cited other pests (roaches and flies), as well as staff hygiene issues, including one employee seen...

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

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Boynton Beach man becomes third arrested in alleged $32M Delray Beach THC scheme

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A third suspect was arrested Friday in a multimillion-dollar drug and money laundering investigation involving a Delray Beach business, "Not Your Bakery." Michael Carey Ives, 33, is accused of helping operate a nationwide THC distribution business that investigators say disguised illegal marijuana products as...

Delray Beach, FL · 1d

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Tunnel to Towers Pledges $10 Million to Turn Coral Springs La Quinta Into Housing for Veterans

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has pledged $10 million to buy a La Quinta hotel in Coral Springs and turn it into permanent housing for veterans. The city’s Planning and Zoning Board will hear a proposal at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, to convert the 1980s-era La Quinta Inn & Suites in Coral Springs, located at 3701 North University Drive, north of Sample Road, into a 100-unit community that will become a Veteran Village for honorably discharged men and women.

Coral Springs, FL · 1d

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The Original 1964 Secret Batter Is Still The Star At This Boca Raton Fried Chicken Joint

Chicken livers, gizzards, and a house sauce with the founder’s name on it. That lineup alone tells you this counter is serious about fried chicken. The chicken gets fried right there behind the counter. The menu sticks to chicken and homestyle sides, like mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Seating is tiny, so most folks carry their meal home.

Boca Raton, FL · 1d

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‘I Didn’t Think I Hit Him That Hard’: Man Faces DUI Charges Following Hit-and-Run

A Coconut Creek man faces DUI charges after police tracked him down following an alleged hit-and-run in Coral Springs. According to a Coral Springs Police Department arrest report, Michael Jay Harrison, 50, was arrested November 7 on charges of DUI, DUI causing property damage, and leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage.

Coral Springs, FL · 21h

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Tanker crash on Florida's Turnpike leads to traffic nightmare in Broward

Currently, the Florida's Turnpike at the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County has reopened after hours of closure.

Broward County, FL · 19h

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Woman accused of stabbing cousin during argument in Deerfield Beach, deputies say

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — A 25-year-old woman was arrested early Saturday after authorities said she stabbed her cousin during an argument outside an apartment complex in Deerfield Beach. According to a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies responded to a report about a stabbing shortly after midnight near the...

Deerfield Beach, FL · 2d

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Local Nonprofit Proposes Veteran Housing Project at 3701 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida

A South Florida-based nonprofit organization hopes to get approval for a redevelopment project that would yield housing for veterans. Plans center around transforming a 1980s-era La Quinta Inn & Suites in Coral Springs into a 100-unit community. The hotel currently hosts 122 units, but there would be a slight reduction. It stands five stories above grade and spans 81,463 square feet.

Coral Springs, FL · 2d

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Tamarac Boost Mobile Clerk Held at Gunpoint Over $60 Refund Dispute

A disagreement over a cellphone refund at a Tamarac Boost Mobile store turned into an armed holdup, according to an arrest report, after a 53-year-old Fort Lauderdale man allegedly pulled a black handgun on an employee and demanded cash. Michael Q. Randle was arrested on Tuesday following the armed robbery report and a 911 call from the store.

Tamarac, FL · 2d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Fort Lauderdale — a city where the sun glimmers off the Intracoastal, where pastel Art Deco facades meet the salt-washed air, where every block is alive with the laughter of families, the rhythm of salsa, and the scent of something simmering on the breeze. Here, the city’s heart beats in the sway of palms, in the mosaic of cultures — Caribbean, Italian, Brazilian, and dreamers from every corner — all drawn by the promise of warmth, water, and the taste of something unforgettable.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 22h

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KINGS POINT DELRAY BEACH: Now 115 Residents Arrested Since 2023

DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Just like a walker padded with tennis balls, the resident arrest count at Kings Point Delray Beach keeps moving forward. Two more residents were arrested over the past few days, bringing our unofficial count to 115 since 2023. DOROTHY MCMAHON of the Monaco section of Kings Point was arrested on Saturday and charged with DUI, refusal to take part in a DUI test, and refusal to sign a citation. She was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail and later released on $1500 bond. McMahon is 57 years old. She was arrested by PBSO. CHRISTOPHER GIBBONS, who at 43 is much younger than the traditional resident of a senior living community, is now out of jail following his arrest on Saturday. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office took him into custody for allegedly failing to appear in court on another matter. He lives in the Saxony section of Kings Point. McMahon and Gibbons join more than 100 other Kings Point residents who have been arrested since 2023 on charges including weapons offenses, physical violence, crimes involving child images, DUI, theft, and more. BocaNewsNow.com’s unofficial records suggest that Kings Point

Delray Beach, FL · 11h

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Margate Teen, 18, Accused Of Macing Kids At Fort Lauderdale Park

An 18-year-old Margate woman is facing a child abuse charge after authorities say she sprayed at least two children in the face with a mace-like chemical at a Fort Lauderdale park. Isly Taylor was arrested and taken from her Margate home to the Broward County Main Jail, according to an arrest report, after deputies say the children themselves pointed investigators to her.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1d

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HOA tries to block billionaire Larry Ellison’s home purchases for staff

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Billionaire Larry Ellison wanted to buy homes for his staff in a gated Boynton Beach community. But his realtor says the homeowners association tried to stop the purchases. Ellison, co-founder of software giant Oracle, bought an oceanfront estate in nearby Manalapan for $173 million...

Boynton Beach, FL · 21h