Developer Eyeing Hotel Near Hard Rock Stadium
P3 Markets is trying to convince Miami Gardens officials to allow it to build a hotel on city-owned land near Hard Rock Stadium. On a public 3.5-acre piece of vacant land, P3 wants to build a 33,000 square foot hotel called The Beckham Hotel Miami Gardens. The S. Florida Business Journal reports that the plans also...
Fire breaks out at two-story apartment building in Margate; no injuries reported
MARGATE, FLA. (WSVN) - Residents in Margate were shaken up when a two-story apartment building went up in smoke. Heavy smoke was reported Wednesday morning in a unit at 240 Southwest 56th Terrace. Margate Fire Rescue said the flames started in a closet and killed the family’s cat. Crews...
Broward looks to transform empty schools into training centers, housing, revenue
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward County school leaders are exploring new ways to repurpose underused school campuses and district properties, aiming to save money and generate revenue after voting to close under-enrolled schools. At Tuesday’s meeting, officials discussed options that include renting out space in the...
Pedestrian hit and killed by Brightline train in Deerfield Beach
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A Brightline train hit and killed a pedestrian in Deerfield Beach, authorities said. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened near Northeast Second Avenue and Eller Street, at around 9 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. What...
This Old-School Florida Diner Serves Towering Pancakes and Comfort Food All Day
Tucked along Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, Moonlite Diner is the kind of place that feels frozen in the best possible way. Chrome accents, neon signs, and sky-high pancakes make it a beloved landmark for locals and visitors alike. Whether you roll in at sunrise or midnight, the kitchen is...
Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida
A 22-year-old social media personality is attempting to walk an outline of the continental U.S. — and he's passing through South Florida this week. The big picture: Jack Kadis, who has racked up over 100,000 followers on Instagram, has been walking about 11 miles a day for 69 consecutive days — beginning Jan. 14 in...
Target confirms battle against theft at self checkout is expanding to ‘parking lot’ tactic
TARGET is deploying a new tactic to curb theft amid a nationwide crackdowns by retailers on shoplifting. Brands like Target are using innovative measures to stop stealing. One new method was utilized at a Target location in Coral Springs, Florida. A 57-year-old woman was accused of shoplifting more than $1,700...
Boy will have to grow up without father after fatal fight over Broward crash
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — On Tuesday, Camille Willoughby said she was heartbroken for her 5-year-old son, who will have to grow up without a father. Her ex-husband Humphrey Willoughby died in the hospital after a fight with Wayne Brutton over a hit-and-run crash on Sunday in Broward County. He was 50.
‘I hope she goes to jail’: Father seeks justice after mother abandoned kids in...
A woman accused of leaving her children alone in an Uber while she was drunk and disappeared appeared in court Wednesday, charged with multiple felonies. Emily Sabogal, 32, now faces two charges of child neglect after Sunrise Police said she stranded her 3- and 4-year-olds in an Uber on Feb. 13 and then disappeared...
Annual list highlights which fruits, veggies retain most, least pesticides
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — The list is out for this year’s Dirty Dozen and turns out, potentially harmful pesticides remain on some of your favorite fruits and veggies, even after washing. Spinach took the top spot, according to the annual report by Environmental Working Group. Researchers found spinach...
