South Florida cat owner claims records show evidence of vet hospital’s malpractice
Sherry Kwartler Darcy said her 11-year-old cat Robert died in 2024 after a botched blood transfusion at the Leader Animal Specialty Hospital. Kwartler Darcy said she was forced to allow Robert to be euthanized. She said she recently found new evidence of malpractice. “I can’t even believe this is happening...
Fort Lauderdale eyes new e-bike, scooter rules amid complaints
City officials in Fort Lauderdale are drafting new regulations for e-bikes and electric scooters following a surge in safety concerns and complaints about reckless riding.
Scammers pose as officers, demand money in South Florida, police say
The Plantation Police Department issued an alert to residents after scammers used the department’s phone number to impersonate officers and prey on victims. Officials said the scammers are “spoofing” the phone number, making the call appear to come from the police department’s official line. But they’re...
Cruise ship worker accused of rape at sea
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a cruise ship worker at Port Everglades on Sunday after they said he raped a fellow crew member while at sea. Wigawa Putu Janu, 36, of Jembrana, Indonesia, is now facing a sexual battery charge in South Florida. According...
Cardi B’s ex Offset shot outside Florida casino with his current condition unknown
Cardi B's ex-husband and chart-topping rapper, Offset, has reportedly been shot outside a Florida hotel and casino on Monday night.
Florida firefighter/paramedic, 54, dies unexpectedly in parking garage
A Florida firefighter / paramedic suffered a fatal medical emergency while on duty Easter Sunday, authorities said. Steve Lepselter, 54, was found unresponsive in a parking garage at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Lepselter started working with Broward County Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services in January 2007. During his career, he worked...
Body camera video shows first responders rescue woman, dog from Intracoastal
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Newly released video shows first responders rescuing a woman and her dog from a Broward County body of water. It happened on Thursday evening after they were found in the Intracoastal Waterway near Hallandale Beach. In the video, a rescue crew member is heard asking...
“Wells Fargo Investigator” Phone Scam Leads to Arrest of Coral Springs Woman
Coral Springs police arrested a woman accused of involvement in a Wells Fargo investigator scam that led to a victim losing nearly $20,000. According to a Coral Springs Police Department investigation, Samarah Sydene Comrie, 26, was taken into custody on March 28 and charged with felony grand theft. The case...
Florida woman accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands from HOAs for plastic surgery and...
Law enforcement officers in Florida are searching for a woman they say stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from homeowner’s associations while working as a property management bookkeeper. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts she managed and used...
Auto Dealer Arrested for Keeping $154K in Sales Tax Collected from Customers
A Coconut Creek auto dealer was arrested after investigators say he kept more than $154,000 in sales tax collected from customers, leading to a first-degree felony charge. According to a Coconut Creek Police Department investigation report, Berman Jose Sanchez Thumas, 31, was arrested on March 31 at his home near the 5200 block of Northwest 55th Boulevard. Investigators allege that while operating Evo Auto Sales LLC in...
