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.

Fort Lauderdale bar burns down, is a 'total loss'

A fire broke out in a downtown Fort Lauderdale bar early Monday morning, then spread to a neighboring business. The fire started around 3 a.m. at Backyard in Fort Lauderdale, which is located at 100 SW 3rd Ave. in the downtown area, according to Local 10 news , and then spread to the nearby PoorHouse bar. Officials said the venue was a " total loss ," according to CBS Miami. The fire was "quickly raised" to a second alarm, and was "brought under control" in around 30 minutes. No injuries were reported, according to WSVN, beyond those of one firefighter that was treated for " minor injuries ." According to CBS Miami, an investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway. Where is Backyard in Fort Lauderdale? Backyard is located at 100 SW 3rd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:

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.

Cold front coming to South Florida. When, how low temperatures will go

A " blast of cold air " is expected to hit Florida , according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, and minimum temperatures in South Florida will dip into the 50s this weekend. Residents can expect temperatures to drop 10 to 15 degrees below historical averages on Friday and Saturday as the cold front moves through the state, said AccuWeather meteorologist Nicholas Arman via email on Nov. 9. The coldest temperatures will most likely arrive on Nov. 15, Sunday morning, Arman said. Shop warm clothing on Amazon High temperatures in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach this weekend Miami : According to the local NWS office, a high near 71 degrees is forecast for Saturday, with a low "around 57" degrees for Saturday night. Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 74 degrees. Fort Lauderdale : According to the local NWS office, a high near 70 degrees is forecast for Saturday, with a low around 56 degrees forecast for Saturday night. Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 73 degrees. West Palm Beach : According to the local NWS office, a high near 68 degrees is forecast for Saturday, with a low around 60 degrees forecast for Saturday

Paper Trail Ends at Bus Stop: Man Accused of Stealing Toilet Paper From Coral Springs Walmart

A man faces a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing 60 rolls of toilet paper from a Coral Springs Walmart and leaving them at a bus stop. According to a Coral Springs Police Department arrest report, Norman Javier Singletary, 44, of Pompano Beach, was arrested on November 9 on a felony theft charge. Officers responded to the Walmart located at 10635 West Atlantic Boulevard after a loss prevention employee reported seeing a man sprint for the exits with two 30-packs of Charmin toilet paper.

Broward County, Florida, Dandee Donut Fails to Keep Food Safe, Cited For 24 Health Violations

A popular Broward County Dandee Donut Factory in Margate, Florida, was cited for seven high-priority violations during a November 6, 2026 routine inspection that found 24 total violations, resulting in a stop-sale order on food held at unsafe temperatures — and the shop was left with a follow-up inspection required notification.

‘I Didn’t Think I Hit Him That Hard’: Man Faces DUI Charges Following Hit-and-Run

A Coconut Creek man faces DUI charges after police tracked him down following an alleged hit-and-run in Coral Springs. According to a Coral Springs Police Department arrest report, Michael Jay Harrison, 50, was arrested November 7 on charges of DUI, DUI causing property damage, and leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage.

Rodent droppings, employee contaminating utensils: 7 South Florida restaurants shut

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Dozens of rodent droppings, including about 78 inside a taco shop, were found at three of seven South Florida restaurants temporarily shut last week. State inspections also cited other pests (roaches and flies), as well as staff hygiene issues, including one employee seen...

5 Best Italian Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Fort Lauderdale — a city where the sun glimmers off the Intracoastal, where pastel Art Deco facades meet the salt-washed air, where every block is alive with the laughter of families, the rhythm of salsa, and the scent of something simmering on the breeze. Here, the city’s heart beats in the sway of palms, in the mosaic of cultures — Caribbean, Italian, Brazilian, and dreamers from every corner — all drawn by the promise of warmth, water, and the taste of something unforgettable.

Fire rips through popular Fort Lauderdale nightclub, with ‘stampede' to escape

Crews in Fort Lauderdale rushed to extinguish a fire that tore through a popular nightclub early Monday morning. Few details have been released, but the blaze broke out at the popular Backyard nightclub Backyard, 100 SW Third Ave., in the city’s Himmarshee entertainment district. The fire was so intense that it spread to a neighboring bar, and people inside at the time described it as a “stampede” in a rush to get outside. Officials said the fire was quickly raised to a second alarm, bringing about 80 firefighters to the scene before the blaze was brought under control. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes, and officials say the nightclub is a total loss. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Forest Glen Middle School and Coral Springs Elementary School Recommended for Closure

Coral Springs residents can expect to lose two Broward County Public Schools campuses. On November 5, Superintendent Howard Hepburn issued a memo with his final recommendation to close ten schools during the 2027-2028 school year because of low enrollment on their campuses and across the district. The School Board is...

Body found in parking lot of Deerfield Beach Checkers; no foul play suspected at this time, officials say

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Deputies are investigating after a body was found in the parking lot of a Checkers in Deerfield Beach. 7 Drone Force captured a yellow tarp surrounded by caution tape outside of the business, located near West Hillsboro Boulevard and Military Trail, Tuesday morning.. The Broward...

Police activity shuts down I-95 exit ramp after apparent crash on Sunrise Boulevard

Florida Man Arrested on Allegations of Trespassing and Becoming Aggressive with Manager at Popular Fast Casual Chain

The man was arrested after being accused of refusing to leave a Yard House in Boca Raton, Fla. on Nov. 2

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.

Fort Lauderdale Would-Be Burglars Pistol-Whip Window, Get Stopped Cold by Hurricane Glass

Two hooded suspects tried to force their way into an occupied Fort Lauderdale home just after 6 p.m. on Oct. 19, but the window they targeted had other plans. Security footage shows one of the men, dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt and red pants, repeatedly striking the glass with a handgun before throwing his entire body at it in a desperate attempt to break through — only for the pane to hold firm.

Families Stock Up On Fresh Pastries And Spices At This Florida Market And Bakery

The pita bread here comes out of an oven right up front, where shoppers can watch it get made. I can’t imagine a better way to start a grocery run. That warm bread shares the room with spinach pies, trays of baklava, and shelves of imported Middle Eastern groceries. There’s also a deli counter turning out shawarma, falafel, and kibbeh for anyone too hungry to wait until dinner.

Man accused of stealing 3 vehicles, giving fake ID to Collier County deputies

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A Broward County man was arrested after deputies with the Collier County Sheriff's Office connected him to the theft of three vehicles. According to CCSO, deputies responded to a location on Lake Shore Drive in Immokalee after receiving information that a Bobcat skid steer reported stolen from Fort Lauderdale was believed to be in the area.

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.

Pompano Beach Boat Thieves Strike Twice, Leave Owner With $45,000 in Damage

A masked man in gloves walked onto a dock behind a Southeast 4th Street townhome complex in Pompano Beach over the weekend, and by the time he left, two 12-inch Garmin screens worth thousands of dollars were gone. It was the second time in weeks that someone had stripped expensive electronics off a boat in the same stretch of the city, and the Broward Sheriff's Office is now investigating both thefts.