Along the Coast: Beach widening launches in Delray
Jim and Ann Frank, visiting from Houston, look on as dredging begins Jan. 29 on the north end of Delray Beach. The $19.2 million beach renourishment project will restore 2.65 miles of coastline. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star. By John Pacenti. “Delray Dave” has seen plenty of beach restorations...
‘Car creepers in the area’: Deputies investigate suspicious vehicle
The car was found along La Matcha near Ponce De Leon in Royal Palm Beach, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says.
Tiny homes could solve a big housing problem in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a pilot program to build tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness, using $500,000 in opioid settlement funds to address a growing crisis affecting more than 1,500 unhoused residents. WATCH BELOW:. The initiative, championed by Commissioner Maria Sachs over the past...
Parkland families urge Broward Sheriff to stop delaying lawsuit
Eight years after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy, grieving families are urging the Broward Sheriff's Office to take responsibility for its actions.
Broward County audit reveals how bonuses meant for teachers ended up in the wrong...
High-paid administrators in Broward County schools were given large bonuses from a 2022 referendum that was made to look like it would boost teacher pay. Now, an audit by the school district found that school board members and the public weren't given key information about the referendum. The audit, conducted...
No Injuries as Experimental Plane Mishap Temporarily Closes Runway at Pompano Beach Airpark
Yesterday, the pilot of a small plane experienced difficulties on the runway at Pompano Beach Airpark, which resulted in the loss of one wheel and damage to one of its wings. The single-engine aircraft, which 7Skyforce spotted with its striking yellow and red colors, was seen stationary on the tarmac with the pilot...
Man Says Scammers Posed as Cartel, Threatened His Family in Coconut Creek Fraud Attempt
A man recently went to police after receiving a phone call in which scammers claimed they were members of “the cartel” and threatened to hurt him and his family unless he paid them, according to the Coconut Creek Police Department. Authorities said the incident is part of a...
‘We cannot continue housing them’: Broward Animal Care makes urgent plea for 3 dogs...
DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Broward County Animal Care is making an urgent plea to the community to help them find homes for three dogs that desperately need one. Officials at the shelter posted an adoption alert for some dogs whose mental health is worsening. “They are the ones struggling...
Judgments and fines over his head, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy
A Fort Lauderdale-based mover, facing judgments and attorneys fees in Miami-Dade and Orange counties that could cost him over $310,000, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Shawn Thompson’s Jan. 26 bankruptcy petition in West Palm Beach federal court — the day before a hearing in Miami-Dade on $242,000 in attorney...
February 5: More cold air incoming
Another powerful cold front is moving through South Florida. This will bring a round of showers between noon and 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., the front will have cleared and the clouds will move out. Cold air will begin rushing in with 50s already by sunset, 40s by midnight, and as low as 43° Friday morning. Factor in the...
