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Rodent droppings on top of dishwasher, in dining room, behind bar: 3 South Florida restaurants shut
Rodent droppings all around — in a dining room, behind a bar, above a dishwasher — were among the issues that temporarily closed three South Florida restaurants last week. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We cull through inspections that ...
Opa-locka high schooler shot classmate during drug deal robbery: Police
A student at an Opa-locka high school is facing attempted murder and other charges after he allegedly shot a classmate multiple times during a drug deal robbery, police said. Anthony Ryan Martinez, 18, was arrested Thursday on two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count each of armed robbery, shooting a deadly missile and armed criminal mischief, an arrest report said.
Attorneys reveal Broward teacher has brain damage from Fort Lauderdale crane collapse
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The attorneys of a woman involved in a fatal crane collapse that occurred earlier this month in downtown Fort Lauderdale held a news conference Friday. Gemmalyn Castillo was identified by her lawyers as the victim who will be represented in the case. Castillo’s attorneys say...
2 arrested in California following fatal shooting outside Lauderhill lounge
LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Lauderhill police announced the arrests Thursday of two men who are believed to be responsible for a fatal shooting that occurred outside a lounge in February. According to police, Damar Troy Andrews, 28, and Jahiem Jonah Dixon, 20, were taken into custody Thursday morning in Sacramento...
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...
Crews extinguish garage fire in Fort Lauderdale home; charred electric skateboard found inside
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Crews battled fierce flames in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood after, officials said, a fire broke out in the garage of a home. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the home along the 2700 block of Northeast 37th Drive, just before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Restaurant owner who previously lashed out over Dirty Dining report gets Clean Plate award
DAVIE, Fla. – A South Florida restaurant owner who went on a verbal tirade and lashed out at Local 10′s Jeff Weinsier is back in the news again -- this time for all the right reasons. In January, Joe Lay, the owner of Esposito’s New York Coal Fired...
A good sign for renters? Competition may not be as fierce as before in South Florida
While home prices continue to soar, the rental market may be cooling down in South Florida, providing renters much-needed relief. The Miami-metropolitan area, which includes Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, saw the most significant decrease in the median cost of rent from the first part of 2023 to the first part of 2024, out of the 75 most populated metropolitan areas across the ...
Man dead and possible suspect in custody after shooting at Miramar apartment complex
A man is dead and a possible suspect was in custody after a shooting at a Miramar apartment complex late Thursday night. The shooting was reported shortly after 11 p.m. at the complex in the 10700 block of N. Preserve Way. Officials said officers responded to reports of a man...
2 men sought after fight, shooting over parking spot at Miramar Publix
MIRAMAR — Police need help finding two men they said fought another man over a parking spot at a Broward County grocery store last week.According to Miramar Police, the men began fighting inside the parking lot of the Publix near the corner of Miramar Parkway and Palm Ave on Friday.In a video shared by police, one of the suspects pulls out his gun and fires it near the victim's head before driving away in a silver Mercury Marauder.If anyone can identify the suspects, they are asked to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a $5,000 reward for helping the investigation.
‘Vilonious’ waits in jail after arrest in Plantation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – John Gabriel Spannos, better known as “Vilonious” on social media, was at the Broward County main jail on Thursday afternoon, in Fort Lauderdale. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies booked Spannos, 35, on Wednesday after police officers arrested him in Plantation. Police searching for...
Traffic relief in sight for drivers heading to Fort Lauderdale Beach
MIAMI - Traffic can really be challenging here in South Florida, but for some drivers heading to Fort Lauderdale Beach relief is in sight. CBS News Miami took a drive with Allison Ricker on US 1, heading to 17th Street. That's the route she takes to go to the beach. "It's usually bumper-to-bumper traffic especially to turn down 17th Street. You're backed up a ways, you got people cutting you off," Allison said.She tells us what's supposed to be a zen time on the sand can be anything but calming. "How frustrating is that?" CBS News Miami's Ted Scouten asked? "Very frustrating especially...
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