New Florida law creates animal cruelty offender database
South Florida shelters say the new statewide database will help them screen adopters and keep animals safer.
“New Yorkers Beware” — Florida Mayor Calls Out Zohran Mamdani After Inauguration
Boca Raton (Fla.) Mayor Scott Singer didn’t wait long before sharing his initial frustrations with newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Singer had some advice for Mamdani’s new constituents. Mamdani, who turned 34 in October, was sworn in on Thursday, January 1. He replaces Eric Adams, who served...
FBI: $25K Reward For Info on Shooting in Fort Lauderdale
The FBI is now offering a $25,000 reward and joining the investigation into a Himmarshee shooting which wounded 5 people.
Stay Strong Jamaica benefit to be held at Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The Stay Strong Jamaica benefit is happening Friday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, bringing together reggae royalty to help rebuild the island after Hurricane Melissa. “We’re hoping that many Jamaicans come out, West Indians, and friends of Jamaica will come out. It’s not only...
Man injured in Pompano Beach shooting, sheriff’s office says
A man was injured in a shooting in Pompano Beach on New Year's Day, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
City offers $500K to lure California-based company
Officials in Boca Raton are proposing to offer an unnamed tech company up to $500,000 in incentives to relocate its headquarters to the city.
Jhené Aiko, Ludacris, Nelly And Ashanti Anchor Historic 2026 Jazz In The Gardens Lineup
The cultural landscape of South Florida is set to transform this spring as the 19th annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival returns to Hard Rock Stadium on March 7 and 8, 2026. Coming off a milestone year where it was lauded by Newsweek and crowned “Best Music Festival for 2025” by Miami New Times , the...
16-year-old Tamarac boy fatally shot. Shooter is claiming self-defense, BSO says
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in Tamarac on New Year’s Eve, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. And, detectives say the man accused of pulling the trigger, whom the sheriff’s office has not named, claimed self-defense and was subsequently released. The shooting happened around 10:10 p.m. at 7913 NW...
Coral Springs Crime Blotter: Man Arrested After $942K Fraud Reported on Ramblewood Drive
The Coral Springs Police Department reported numerous crimes across the city between December 22 and 28, 2025. Please note that the police have redacted the names of victims and addresses of most incidents. Incidents. Grand Theft Auto: A vehicle was reported stolen overnight on Dec. 22 in Coral Springs. The...
Margate Home Condemned After Pickup Truck Slams Into House On New Years Day
A New Year’s Day crash in Margate left a family displaced after a pickup truck allegedly veered off the road and crashed into their home, causing severe structural damage and a gas leak.
