Police officers arrest woman for 5th time this year in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Police officers have arrested Yohana Bec five times so far this year in Fort Lauderdale, according to county court records. On Monday night, a man asked police for help in the downtown riverfront area. He reported Bec, 33, had broken into his docked boat, punched him in the face, and caused “a laceration to his nose,” according to a police report.

More Than 2,000 Booths Pack The Swap Shop In Fort Lauderdale Every Single Weekend

Some weekend plans start with a parking ticket that costs less than a cup of coffee and end with a trunk full of things nobody planned to buy. In Fort Lauderdale, that kind of Saturday has been a local habit for decades. Families who came here as kids in the...

Crash shuts down Stirling Road at I-95; video shows apparent motorcycle in road

A crash on Stirling Road where it meets Interstate 95 has shut down the intersection in Broward on Thursday morning. Video shows what appears to be a damaged motorcycle on its side and a tarp over what is presumed to be a body. Authorities, however, have not confirmed if anyone was injured.

Man accused of kidnapping 16-year-old girl outside Lauderdale Lakes thrift store, kissing her against her will

LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. — A 41-year-old Sunrise man is facing multiple charges after authorities said he forced a 16-year-old girl into his pickup truck outside a Lauderdale Lakes thrift store, drove her to another city and repeatedly kissed her against her will. According to an arrest report from the...

Woman dies after car plunges into Pembroke Pines canal

Police said the vehicle was fully submerged in water when they arrived at the scene, and the woman was pulled from inside.

Man accused of stealing hundreds of gallons of gas from Pembroke Pines 7-Eleven pumps using modified pickup truck

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — A 24-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police said he used a modified pickup truck to steal hundreds of gallons of gasoline from gas stations in Pembroke Pines. According to an arrest report from the Pembroke Pines Police Department, Rodolfo Molina Conde, of...

Popular Fort Lauderdale Nightclub Destroyed in Massive Fire

A massive fire has destroyed Backyard, a popular outdoor nightclub and music venue in downtown Fort Lauderdale, leaving the longtime nightlife destination in ruins. The blaze broke out shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday, November 9, at the venue located on Southwest Third Avenue. According to CBS Miami, the fire quickly escalated to a second alarm, bringing approximately 80 firefighters to the scene.

Fort Pierce teen asked police for help moments before fatal shooting; Now her mother wants answers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The mother of a 19-year-old Fort Pierce woman who was shot and killed outside a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb is questioning how responding officers handled the situation after reviewing body camera footage from the night of her daughter’s death. Myrah Zeigler was killed on May...

Man accused of leaving baby alone in car for about 2 hours while gambling at Hard Rock cassino

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A 28-year-old Sunrise man was arrested Wednesday after police said he left a baby unattended inside his vehicle for about two hours while he gambled at the Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood. Gregory Greg Foster faces a charge of child neglect without great bodily harm following...

Broward County to conduct aerial mosquito spraying in seven cities

Broward County officials have announced plans to conduct aerial mosquito spraying across portions of seven cities following an increase in mosquito activity caused by recent rainfall. The county's Mosquito Control Section will carry out the spraying in parts of Coral Springs, Davie, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, Southwest Ranches and Weston...

Broward Commissioner Beam Furr bids farewell after 12 years in office

Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr is concluding 12 years of service on the County Commission, marking the end of a political career that has spanned more than two decades and focused on environmental protection, education, affordable housing and regional cooperation. Furr, who represents District 6, attended his final regular County...

Deputies search for subject in Pompano Beach shooting

No. 7 Miami vs. Duke: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers and more

No. 7 Miami (8-1, 6-0 ACC) returns to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday to face Duke (7-2, 4-2) at noon ET.

Usher and Chris Brown cancel concert at Hard Rock Stadium, Los Angeles show amid reports of backstage dispute

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Usher and Chris Brown canceled their concert at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens that was scheduled for Dec. 6. Another show on their R&B Tour set to take place on Monday in Los Angeles was also canceled. Ticketmaster said customers will get a...

Neighbors question affordable housing 76-unit Fort Lauderdale project

The city says current approvals cover only the apartment building, and residents say they worry a social services facility could follow.

Fort Lauderdale Tower Would Replace Condo Building Residents Fled as Unsafe

A 13-story residential tower is headed for review in Fort Lauderdale, proposed for a 0.66-acre lot at 125 N. Birch Road where a 1940s-era apartment building now stands. Merrimac Ventures is behind the plan, which calls for a tower replacing the aging structure, and the Fort Lauderdale Development Review Committee was scheduled to consider the proposal later the same day it became public.

How to Experience the Winterfest Boat Parade in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Greater Fort Lauderdale hosts plenty of parades throughout the year, but how many destinations can say they have one on the water, too?. The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, dubbed “The Most Spectacular Show on H2O,” returns for its milestone 55th year. This beloved Fort Lauderdale tradition brings the community together for a night of dazzling displays, featuring everything from small fishing boats to spectacular megayachts.

Driver captured on video dumping basket of cats into floodwater in North Miami Beach

The search is on for the person who threw more than a dozen cats and kittens out of a car and into a flooded parking lot at the humane society in North Miami Beach. Surveillance video shows the moment the driver of a white car throws more than a dozen cats and kittens out of their car and into floodwater outside of the Humane Society of Greater Miami on Nov. 1.

Owner of Pembroke Pines aviation company indicted on fraud and conspiracy charges

A Miramar man accused of running a multi-year aviation-parts and investor scheme was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida, officials said. Alain R. Ruiz, 45, was charged with two counts of fraud involving aircraft parts, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, seven counts of wire fraud, and two counts of engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property.

Broward County seeks residents to serve on Children's Services Council

Broward County is inviting eligible residents to apply for positions on the Children's Services Council (CSC), with applications being accepted through November 30, 2026. The council, an independent taxing authority established by voter referendum in 2000 and reauthorized in 2014, works to improve the lives of children and families throughout Broward County by supporting programs and services focused on children's development, education and well-being.