Broward County warns residents not to toss old batteries in regular trash
Broward County, Florida – Broward County is reminding residents and retailers that old batteries should not be tossed into regular trash or recycling bins, warning that improper disposal can create both environmental risks and serious fire hazards. The reminder comes as the County moves forward with Ordinance No. 2026-
Pompano Beach woman accused of stabbing boyfriend after argument over racial slur
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — New details were released Tuesday after the Broward Sheriff’s Office said a Memorial Day stabbing in Pompano Beach sent a man to the hospital and his girlfriend to jail. Deputies said they responded to Broward Health North, where they met with the victim, a...
Death In The Renaissance Hotel Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Updating a story we first reported on Sunday: the deceased person found in a room in the Boca Raton Renaissance Hotel was not the victim of foul play. Boca Raton Police confirmed to BocaNewsNow.com that the person died of natural causes. There w
Iconic Worth Avenue Fashion Store Set for Closure This Month
After more than 30 years of serving Palm Beach shoppers, luxury fashion store Kapsiki is set to close its doors. The boutique will officially close on May 30, 2026, but the owner is thinking of moving to a different location and reopening later this fall. Kapsiki is Closing Its Worth...
Miami man accused of battery in Walmart parking lot argument, cops say
A Miami man is facing battery charges after an argument in the parking lot of a Walmart turned physical, authorities said. Samael Mike Antoine, 37, was arrested Monday on one count of battery and two counts of battery on a person 65 or older, an arrest report said. The alleged...
Coral Springs Payroll Manager Accused of Stealing $1.5 Million From Miami Doctor’s Office
A Coral Springs woman working as a payroll manager is accused of stealing more than $1.5 million from a Miami doctor’s office through unauthorized bonuses, inflated paychecks, and company credit card purchases, police said. According to a Miami Police Department arrest report, Rachel Lynne Poor, 40, was arrested on...
Florida woman pleads guilty to role in bank fraud scheme involving WNY company
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 53-year-old woman from North Lauderdale pleaded guilty to her role in a bank fraud scheme. Renee Thompson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States. According to prosecutors, in April 2023, a company in Western New York mailed a $12,914 check to a vendor in Florida.
Lawsuits, whistleblower filing accuse North Miami Beach City Manager of retaliation, abusing authority
Less than half a year after North Miami Beach hired him, City Manager Darvin Williams is facing multiple accusations that he abused his authority, retaliated against employees and elected officials, and suppressed or manipulated internal government processes. Three women who worked under or dealt with Williams have fil
The 2026 World Cup and Florida Commercial Real Estate
The 2026 World Cup has the potential to be much more than a short-term tourism event for Florida. With Miami selected as a host market and scheduled to hold seven matches, including the third-place game, the tournament will place South Florida on one of the largest global stages in sports. For commercial real estate, t
FORECAST: Prepare for a stretch of wet weather with pop-up thunderstorms
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — South Florida will hold onto two more mostly typical late-May days before a major weather shift arrives mid-late week. Tuesday/Wednesday looks hot and humid, with only isolated showers or thunderstorms expected during the afternoon and evening. Rain chances stay fairly low along the east...

















