February 2: South Florida still stuck on ‘cold’
The “cold” lingers over Florida. Skies remain clear over Miami-Dade and Broward counties as northwest winds stir Monday night. Temperatures are forecast to dip to the upper 30s and low 40s overnight across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Inland areas may experience wind chills around 32°F early Tuesday morning.
Man accused of carjacking, kidnapping victim from gas station in Tamarac
TAMARAC, Fla. — A 42-year-old man was arrested last week by the Broward Sheriff’s Office after he entered another man’s vehicle at a 7-Eleven gas station and then forced him to drive him around and withdraw money from an ATM, authorities said. According to the suspect’s arrest...
Florida Man Turns $10 Into $1.2 Million Payday With Luck Of The Word
A quick stop for a lottery ticket just turned into a life-changing event for a Miami Springs man this week. Ricardo Martinez officially joined the ranks of Florida’s millionaires after claiming a $2 million top prize from the ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD scratch-off game. Martinez made the trip to the...
Ohio fugitive sought for 18 years captured in Florida
CLEVELAND – Craig Scanlon, 68, is behind bars again, finally. Members of the U.S. Marshals fugitive team in Miami, Florida arrested Scanlon late Monday afternoon to end an 18-year odyssey. “Incredible work by investigators here in Ohio as well as in Florida led to the ultimate capture of a...
Low temperatures in Fort Lauderdale, Key West break records for coldest Feb. 2
Monday morning featured record-setting temperatures in Fort Lauderdale and Key West for the date - meaning it's the coldest Feb. 2 we've had since we started tracking. Fort Lauderdale fell to 37 degrees, breaking the record low of 38 degrees set in 1979. Key West, meanwhile, fell to 49 degrees,...
This Florida 1950s Style Diner Has Milkshakes Famous Around The World
Ever wished you could step back into 1950s America without leaving Florida?. In Fort Lauderdale, there is a retro diner that feels like a time capsule, where chrome shines, red vinyl booths glow, and every meal comes with a side of nostalgia. This Florida throwback has earned a reputation for...
Miramar family’s first heat in decades ends in disaster
When Hansy Auguste turned on his heat for the first time in decades, disaster struck, leaving his Miramar home burned and soggy.
Boca Raton Retail Employee Stole $11K in Return Scam, Police Allege
The 33-year-old manager of a retail housewares business in Boca Raton has been charged with stealing more than $11,000 from her employer through a “return scam,” according to court filings this week. Jessica Kaess, 33, of Parkland, was taken into custody Jan. 28, 2026 after she allegedly stole the funds based on her...
Joe & the Juice Opening at Dania Pointe
The little juice bar that could has grown a loyal following
Hazing-related incident allegedly tied to fraternity at FAU
Editor’s Note: This story is still developing and will be updated as new information becomes available. A recent hazing-related incident that “posed a risk of serious injury or death” was listed on Florida Atlantic University’s police blotter on Dec. 5, 2025, and has recently resurfaced a month after it was reported...
