Two Would-Be Criminals Caught on Camera Trying and Failing to Break Hurricane-Proof Glass With Handgun

An armed smash-and-grab attempt failed when two would-be criminals realized they could not smash the windows of a home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving them with nothing to grab. And the whole thing was caught on video. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department released footage of the botched criminal enterprise on Thursday, November 5, to its […]

Ditch the Swimsuits, Grab the Sweaters: Englewood Temps are Finally Dipping Into the 50s

Get ready, South Florida, because sweater weather is finally on the way. After that warm, soggy October, things flip this week: for the first time since late March, morning lows drop into the upper 50s. Before that, the pattern sticks around, with daytime highs still climbing into the mid and...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County

Scott Giebler has joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County (BBBS Broward) as vice president of development. In this role, the Lake Worth resident will lead the organization’s comprehensive fundraising program and drive revenue growth to support the mission of providing life-changing mentoring opportunities to youth. Giebler brings...

Strong cold front to bring cool, dry weekend to South Florida

After showers work back into the area, a cold front will usher in the coolest air of the fall season this weekend.

Meet the 2026 Nat Moore Trophy finalists and VOTE NOW

Four South Florida high school football standouts are competing for the 2026 CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy, with online voting open through Nov. 29.

Brickell church land is set to become a high-rise. Goodbye to another open space | Opinion

Brickell residents are losing their battle to stop church land along Biscayne Bay from becoming a 75-story high-rise. Yes, they chose to live in Miami’s busiest corridor, where condo and business towers have created the city’s modern signature skyline. But the push for development over preservation risks hurting what makes Miami so attractive to so many people. The 619 Brickell By Nobu, a luxury condo building, is slated to rise behind First Miami Presbyterian Church at 609 Brickell Ave., now that one of the last hurdles to the project has been lifted. The city’s historic preservation board voted 6-1 on Nov. 3 to lift a historic designation from the church’s annexed school and parking lot, where the tower will be built. The board also voted to shrink the site’s historic boundary to just the church and a 15-foot buffer, the Herald reported. The area overlooking the bay behind the church has been used over the years by residents and food trucks. It has also been a welcome bit of open space along the waterfront. The $240 million sale of the land to developers would certainly help a church that has had money issues, but it has rocked First Miami’s congregation

Jekalyn Carr, Anthony Brown Bring Gospel Fire to Miramar

MIRAMAR, Fla. — Two of gospel music’s biggest chart names are headed to South Florida. Grammy winner Jekalyn Carr and Anthony Brown, the Grammy-nominated leader of Anthony Brown & group therAPy, will co-headline an evening of praise and worship at the Miramar Cultural Center on Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m.

Maria Elvira Salazar projected winner of District 27 after highly contested recount

Foundation Permit Filed For 45-Story Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale

Foundation permit plans have been submitted to the City of Fort Lauderdale for Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale, a planned 45-story residential tower at 505 NE 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. Developed by Naftali Group and designed by Arquitectonica, the 500-foot-tall project will yield 251 condominium residences and mark the first Viceroy-branded residential development in the city. Rockwell Group is responsible for the interiors, while EDSA is serving as the landscape architect.

Merrick pizzeria opens 2nd location down south

Frankie’s East Side Pizzeria is serving slices, via online orders only for now, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Lakeland vs. St. Thomas Aquinas: Florida Open Division Football Playoff Preview

Lakeland visits St. Thomas Aquinas on Nov. 13 to open Florida’s Open Division playoffs. Key players, matchup analysis and kickoff information.

Cold front could bring lowest temps since March to South Florida this weekend

South Florida is about to get a welcome taste of fall. A strong cold front will sweep through late this week, opening the door to cooler, drier air arriving from the northern Rockies and northern Plains. That air will warm along its journey south, but it will still bring a...

Wilton Manors Rum Cake Fest Returns With 23 Countries, 1,000-Plus Guests Expected

Twenty-three bakers representing countries and territories across the Caribbean are set to gather Sunday for the fifth annual Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival, a sprawling celebration of rum-soaked desserts and island culture planned for The Venue Fort Lauderdale in Wilton Manors. Organizers are preparing for more than 1,000 guests between 2 and 6 p.m., a scale that would mark the festival's biggest turnout yet.

Search underway for 15-year-old girl reported missing from Plantation

PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) - Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from Plantation. According to Plantation Police, Maria Yessenia Trochez Medina was last seen near 4200 NW 5th Street, at around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. Trochez Medina stands 5 feet...

High school football composite rankings: Who's No. 1 in Week 13?

The 2026 high school football postseason has arrived for the majority of the states. Following a week of little to no movement in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings , the stakes are higher for some of the nation’s top teams, which are facing win-or-go-home matchups. Entering the playoffs, Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) remains the No. 1 team in the nation in USA TODAY Sports Super 25. However, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL) remains No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports high school football composite rankings. USA TODAY Sports has developed its composite rankings using five different national polls (USA TODAY, MaxPreps, SC Next, HSFB America and Massey). Each is weighted differently to add credibility to the rankings. Here's a look at the USA TODAY Sports high school football composite: Week 12 USA TODAY Sports Composite Rankings .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: High school football composite rankings: Who's No. 1 in Week 13?

Thanksgiving Dinner Miami, Dine in or Take Out

Wondering where to go for Thanksgiving dinner Miami ? Here are 13 picks for dine in starting at $54 per person along with some take out options. A Truffle-Inspired Friendsgiving Prix Fixe at dōma Wynwood. dōma Wynwood is giving Friendsgiving an Italian twist with a special three-course, truffle-inspired prix-fixe...

Burglars fail to break into hurricane-resistant windows at Fort Lauderdale home

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Cameras captured a failed attempt by a pair of burglars who tried breaking into a home in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators say the suspects approached the home on Oct. 19 and tried several times to smash through the window. At one point, they tried bashing through...

Pompano Beach Lands Florida's First Cat Compact Dealership, 100+ South Florida Jobs Expected

A new Caterpillar-branded equipment dealership is set to open its doors in Pompano Beach on Dec. 1, bringing small-footprint construction machinery, rentals, parts and bilingual service to local contractors under a fresh sub-brand called Cat Compact. Coastal Construction Equipment says the location will be the first of its kind in Florida, with a second Cat Compact dealership planned for the Fort Myers area soon after.

Meet Thor and Mervin: Two Senior Dogs Looking for Forever Homes at Broward County Animal Care

With Broward County Animal Care at capacity, two senior dogs are hoping to find loving families willing to give them a second chance. This week’s featured adoptable pets are Thor and Mervin, two 7-year-old dogs with distinct personalities, ready to settle into their forever homes. Thor (A2479444) is a...

Peruvian Chef-Led Italian Restaurant in Miami’s Wynwood is Permanently Closing

After only 2 years of operation, Pasta, a Peruvian-Italian restaurant, shuts down. The restaurant, located in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, served its final meal this week. The restaurant was founded by a husband-and-wife team of Peruvian chefs, Juan Manuel Umbert and Janice Buraschi. Located at 124 NW 28th Street in Miami, Pasta has closed permanently after a brief run in the neighborhood. The restaurant owners shared the closure announcement with an Instagram post on November 10.