Broward schools cut coverage of weight-loss drugs to save $12 million
The Broward school district will no longer cover popular weight-loss medications on its insurance plans, leading to complaints that the district is putting its financial health ahead of employees’ health. The School Board recently decided to stop covering GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, for employees...
Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Fort Lauderdale Leaves Suspect Dead as Officers Are Placed on...
A police-involved shooting in Fort Lauderdale left one man dead yesterday afternoon. The altercation resulted from officers responding to reports of a disturbance near Northwest 9th Avenue and Chateau Park Drive. Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Bill Schultz detailed in a statement to WSVN that officers were approached...
New nonstop flights from FLL airport offer travelers more options. 5 takeaways
The new routes provide new nonstop service to Northeast and Midwest destinations.
Police Report: Florida Man Arrested After Armed Home Invasion
Florida Police Arrest Suspect After Violent Home Robbery I still can’t get over how quickly a calm morning in West […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Mother accused of leaving young children in Uber for hours in Sunrise
SUNRISE, Fla. — A South Florida father says he is upset after his ex-partner allegedly left their two young children in an Uber for hours. The man, who didn’t want to show his face on camera, said he learned what happened when a sergeant contacted his family. “The...
Suspected skip scanner arrested after failing to pay for items at Walmart
A North Lauderdale woman was arrested for theft when employees caught her stealing $79 in items at Walmart. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, for a theft incident involving 49-year-old Shandra Shantale Rogers around 6:10 p.m., Feb. 6, according to an arrest report from the Lake...
Fort Lauderdale Woman Charged for Impersonating Officer, Armed Road Rage Incident Near Beach
A Fort Lauderdale woman has been charged with a serious bout of road rage turned potentially deadly after she allegedly threatened another driver with a gun while falsely claiming to be a police officer. On a day like any other, beneath the Florida sun where tempers are as likely to flare as the heat, the incident...
Random Attack: Parkland Woman on E-Bike Punched While Passing Man on Sidewalk
A Parkland man was arrested after authorities say he randomly punched a woman who was riding her electric bicycle along a sidewalk. According to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Jonathan Foster, 24, was arrested after deputies responded to an incident that occurred on February 10, near the 6300 block...
What is open and closed on Presidents Day 2026 in South Florida?
The U.S. is celebrating Presidents Day on Monday, and while many will be off work for the federal holiday, they'll also be wondering where they can go and what they can do. Here's a look at what Presidents Day is, when it takes place and what will be open and closed.
New noise crackdown means $250 fines for American homeowners during ‘active’ hours
A CRACKDOWN on noise will mean a $250 fine for loud households. Strict noise regulations in Florida will see specific decibel limits brought in, depending on the time of day and location. The proposal would create “active hours” and “quiet hours”. Active hours will run from 7am to 10pm, or...
