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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 ...
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.
‘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...
Man, 20, accused of murder in Broward
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Christian Julian Pope didn’t even get to celebrate his 21st birthday in May, and he was already accused of killing someone and trying to kill two others in Broward County. Hollywood police officers arrested Pope, 20, on Tuesday and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were...
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 ...
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...
Two men arrested in deadly shooting outside Lauderhill lounge
FORT LAUDERDALE - Two men have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting earlier this year in Lauderhill. In the early morning hours of February 7th, Christopher Fletcher was shot in the parking of a strip plaza on University Drive near 45th Street. Fletcher was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center where he died. According to police, the two men were seen inside of The Spot Lounge Bar & Grill, near where the shooting took place, for "several hours" before the shooting happened, arriving and leaving in what detectives believe to be a BMW SUV. Police said a fight led to the gunfire. Surveillance video from the shopping plaza shows a man firing an assault-style rifle and an SUV speeding away. A second man was also injured in the shooting. He went to the Florida Medical Center for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. During the investigation, detectives identified two men they believed to be involved and warrants were issued for their arrest. On Thursday, 28-year-old Damar Andrews and 20-year-old Jahiem Dixon were arrested in Sacramento, California. They are now awaiting extradition to South Florida.
Detectives trying to ID suspect linked to killing of stray cat in Broward
Authorities in Broward are working to identify a suspect believed to be involved in the killing of a stray cat. The investigation began on Monday after detectives were alerted that a known stray cat was found with bite marks in the 300 block of Northwest 28th Terrace in an unincorporated area of the county near Fort Lauderdale, Broward Sheriff's Office officials said Thursday.
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.
Broward’s outreach: The many efforts to help the homeless at the airport and beyond
Broward County outreach teams are beefing up patrols at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to help deter the homeless from sleeping in public spaces. An airport spokeswoman called the airport a “major economic engine and critical infrastructure.” “It’s not a shelter. It’s a transportation hub. So what can we do to help those individuals seeking shelter?” asked Celina Saucedo, the ...
South Florida Man Arrested for Brutal Beating of Younger Sister
Miami Gardens police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly beating his younger sister and is charging him with aggravated child abuse, domestic battery by strangulation, and resisting arrest.
Hit-and-run driver arrested after striking 8-year-old girl in Hallandale Beach released from jail
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A driver, who was arrested after being accused of striking an 8-year-old girl and leaving the scene in Hallandale Beach, was released from jail. 7News cameras on Wednesday afternoon captured 37-year-old Berdry Lubin walking out of the Broward County Jail. Lubin spoke exclusively to 7News...
Want a free ride? Here are 10 things to know before you take Circuit
Have you noticed the cute electric taxis traveling through South Florida’s streets? They’re part of a new burst of free rides being offered by a growing number of cities as a way to reduce car traffic and attract visitors to central business districts. The latest addition is expected to arrive next month, when the Circuit ride service starts in Boca Raton. Circuit offers trips through ...
Dog scratching or scooting? Here's what you can do about it
MIAMI - If you have noticed your dog is scratching or scooting across the floor, it might be time to make a trip to the veterinarian. Allergy season is here, and visits to the vet to combat the issues allergies cause, are on the rise. CBS News Miami spoke with dog owners and a local veterinarian about what they are seeing and what can be done about it. Christine Birch says, "I took her to the vet. She was a little bit itchy. They said maybe it's food, maybe it's the environment." Carlos Giraldo experienced something similar. "The last three months...
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