Fort Lauderdale FL

A man was arrested after barricading himself in a bathroom and firing multiple rounds inside an occupied townhome, prompting a SWAT response and evacuation of nearby residences. According to an arrest warrant filed in Broward County Circuit Court, Anthony Hardwick, 27, of Lauderhill, was arrested on March 11 after...

In a maritime industry increasingly defined by reliability, capacity and connectivity, Port Everglades has solidified its position as one of the most diversified and resilient ports in the United States. Located in South Florida -- within one of the nation’s largest consumer markets -- the port offers shipping and...

The “taste of paradise” in Sunset Harbour has come to an end. Paya, the island-inspired restaurant from James Beard Award-nominated chef Niven Patel and his Feal Hospitality partner, Mohamed Alkassar, officially closed its doors on March 2. The restaurant, located at 1209 17th St., enjoyed a relatively short...

A biochemist accused by police of drugging and raping multiple women inside his luxury Miami Beach condo has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine years in state prison, NBC6 learned. Records show that Jeremy D. Bittner, 44, pleaded guilty to several charges across four criminal cases involving three separate...

A South Florida food bank is serving 17% more people while distributing significantly less food, one year after the federal government eliminated a $420 million program that supplied local food banks with fresh, healthy groceries. Boca Helping Hands, a Boca Raton-based food pantry with multiple distribution centers...

Tucked along South Federal Highway in Dania Beach, Florida, Shenanigans Sports Pub is the kind of place locals have been talking about for decades. What started as a simple neighborhood bar has grown into a legendary hangout famous for its award-worthy wings, massive menu, and one-of-a-kind building. Built by...

When Googling “Flanigan’s,” the first question that appears is: “Is Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill a Florida thing?” You’re goddamn right it is. Whether you call it Flanny’s, Big Daddy, Flan, the Flanster, the ‘Gans, Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill (boring), or even old-school names like Piranha Pat’s or Laughing...

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — A Dania Beach woman was arrested Monday in connection with the death of a dog that authorities say was found inside her apartment late last year. The Broward Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect in an arrest affidavit as 39-year-old Vanessa Collada. Deputies said she...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CBS12) — A former Fort Lauderdale tennis coach and grandson of an infamous tennis legend was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to coercing and enticing two minors into sexual activity. Daniel James Riggs’ sentence was imposed Thursday. Court records state he worked...

Nearly a month after police arrested a man for killing a woman and leaving her body next to a dumpster in Fort Lauderdale, police say he is also responsible for shooting someone else the same day. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, Altavious Powell shot a woman before murdering Daneshia Heller...