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Miramar Family Devastated After Coyotes Snatch and Kill Beloved Pet Within Gated Community
A Miramar family is mourning the loss of their beloved pet, Puffy, after a pack of bold urban coyotes attacked and killed the small poodle-Maltese mix during an early morning walk inside their gated community, a grim reminder of the growing threat these wild animals pose in suburban areas. As...
Judge’s ruling puts defense ‘back in the saddle’ on YNW Melly murder case
Defense lawyers in the YNW Melly murder case are getting back to work, at least behind the scenes, though it will still be months before a second jury hears the bloody details. Broward Circuit Judge John J. Murphy issued a ruling this week allowing background work, such as sworn witness interviews, to continue while key issues are considered by the Fourth District Court of Appeal. Most ...
Health department closes its Broward County family planning clinic
The Florida Department of Health has closed its longtime family planning clinic in Fort Lauderdale. The closing came on the same day — on May 1 — that the need for family planning services such as birth control became more urgent with Florida’s six-week abortion ban taking effect. The 900 NW 31st Ave. clinic near the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop provided access to contraception information and ...
Mmm … donuts: We asked for the best in South Florida — and here’s your winner!
“Mmm … donuts.” The funny Homer Simpson catchphrase, usually uttered when a box of pink donuts is plopped down in front of him, is mighty fitting right about now. We received hundreds of votes for the best donut spot in our latest Best of South Florida Dining series — proof that you, our readers, can relate to the cartoon dad’s passion for the sweetest of treats. During the nomination round, ...
Showers Expected for Sunday, Warm Temperatures for the Week.. Saturday
Today has turned out to be a nice day. Lots of sunshine and minimal clouds has been the story that has dominated today. Some showers were expected, but they have backed off and we are going to be mostly clear as we head into the evening. Tomorrow we will start the day pretty dry and mostly clear. After around 3pm, we could start to see some pop-up showers occur with the heaviest chance being around the 6pm or near the dinner time hours. So, much of Sunday is going to be a great day, just some rain showers possible going into the later afternoon.
Nationally recognized cat trapper helps Broward County animal care with stray cats
MIAMI - Sterling Davis goes by the name TrapKing. He travels the country to help stray cats. Drew Barrymore interviewed him on her show on CBS in 2020. "If there's no ear tip then we bout to dip," Davis said. He made a stop in South Florida to help Broward County Animal Care with an outreach event. He's setting up stray cat traps so animal care can bring them in for spaying, neutering and medical care to control the population. "Once they get here where the food is. Boom," Davis said when showing a cat trap's function.Fearry Allen of Fort Lauderdale...
2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix: Sprint Race and qualifying results
Formula 1's highly-anticipated Miami Grand Prix is well underway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Although Saturday does not hold the main event, many were there -- while others tuned in virtually -- for the Sprint Race and qualifying session. An F1 Sprint Race is a shorter race with...
Hollywood neighborhood hit by suspect on smash-and-grab spree
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A smash-and-grab thief hit several cars in Hollywood’s Emerald Hills neighborhood overnight Friday, leading police to investigate. According to police and neighbors, the crook hit 10 cars near the 3500 block of North 31st Terrace. “It’s a little disappointing that something like this could happen...
Crews begin drainage work to prevent future flooding in Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI - Heavy equipment is digging up the road right in front of Latonya Frost's Fort Lauderdale home in the Durrs neighborhood— and she couldn't be happier. She's hoping it will stop her place from flooding. "We couldn't open the door, we had to get out through the window," she recalled talking about the record flooding in April of 2023. It flooded Latonya's family out of their home for two weeks and left their house a soggy mess. "What kind of things did you lose?" CBS Miami's Ted Scouten asked. "Couches, rugs, material things like speakers, clothing shoes," she said. Dorothy Jackson lives...
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