Part of Florida Turnpike shut down following vehicle crash
FLORIDA — A crash is causing traffic delays on Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County Monday morning. According to Florida 511, the crash occurred on the northbound side of Florida’s Turnpike before Mile Marker 52. The right lane is currently blocked as crews respond to the scene. The incident was first reported at appro
Historic pizza chain closes Florida location in surprising first for company
For decades, some restaurant chains seemed almost untouchable. But even legacy pizza brands are beginning to feel the strain of today’s restaurant economy — and one recent Florida closure is…
Greek restaurant closes in Delray as nightlife competition intensifies
Lefkes Estiatorio , the Greek import known for its Mykonos-inspired nightlife and polished plates, has closed after fewer than two years in Delray Beach. The concept, which traces its roots to Athens and Santorini with a later expansion to Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, brought a splashy sense of place to downtown Delra
May 31: Near-record heat fuels storms across South Florida
Sizzling temperatures near record highs and deep tropical moisture helped fuel stormy weather across South Florida today. Showers and thunderstorms will gradually fade after sunset. Clouds will linger overnight, keeping temperatures warm. Lows will fall into the upper 70s. Monday will start dry, with afternoon thunders
Eats ‘N’ Beats Concert and Food Truck Series Returns to Parkland
Get ready to celebrate with eats and beats, featuring another free live musical performance organized by the City of Parkland. Eats ‘N’ Beats Concert Series returns on Saturday, June 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pine Trails Park Amphitheater at 10561 Trails End. This month’s event...
May 31: Warm, wet end to weekend
Lots of tropical moisture sitting over South Florida will combine with daytime heating to trigger scattered showers and t’storms each day through midweek. It’ll heat up into the lower 90s each day before those cooling storms arrive in the afternoon with some computer models forecasting over 4” of rain between today and
Colombians across South Florida line up early to cast ballots
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Several Colombian voting precincts were open in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties on Sunday. South Florida is home to some of the largest voting centers for Colombians living abroad. Hundreds were seen at Miami Dade College’s Kendall campus, which was one of many polling...
Parkland Ranked Florida’s Best Place to Live, Cracks Top 15 Nationally
Parkland has been named the best place to live in Florida in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Places to Live rankings, while also earning a spot among the top-ranked communities in the nation. The annual rankings placed Parkland 14th nationally among 250 communities selected from more than...
Billionaires in South Florida want more private schools, so they’re building their own
“Wisdom is brought about by need. I think there's a need,” said billionaire tech entrepreneur John Marshall. Marshall is among a growing group of ultra-wealthy founders who, in recent years, have taken on a new role in South Florida: private school creators. Marshall moved to Miami Beach in 2014...
BSO detectives searching for teen missing from Tamarac
TAMARAC, FLA. (WSVN) - Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance locating 17-year-old Brisa Velasco. According to detectives, Velasco was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday in the 8700 block of Northwest 57th Street in Tamarac. Velasco stands 5 feet 8 inches tall,...
