Broward families push back as graduation venues shift to school gyms
Students and parents say the district's cost‑cutting plan creates inequities, while officials argue class size determines which schools get larger venues.
Suspect in custody after Pembroke Pines bank robbery
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Police arrested a man Wednesday morning following a robbery at a TD Bank branch in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed. Pembroke Pines police said officers responded to a “silent panic alarm” at TD Bank, located at 7999 Pines Blvd., just before 10 a.m. They...
Drivers face $1,000 fine and one year in jail as part of major ‘permit’...
MOTORISTS have been issued a stark warning about the improper use of disabled parking permits, as lawmakers warn: “We are coming for you.”. Officials say the use of fake disabled permits being used is spiralling “out of control” and have vowed to crackdown on the issue in the strongest possible way.
10 Hole-in-the-Wall Delis Across Florida Known for Seriously Good Reuben Sandwiches
Florida’s food scene is full of hidden gems where locals gather for hearty, flavorful meals. Among these, small delis tucked away on side streets stand out for their authentic sandwiches and relaxed vibes. For anyone chasing the perfect Reuben, these spots offer more than just a meal—they deliver a...
Bright Education Institute Owner Arrested After Investigation Reveals Alleged Widespread Student Loan Fraud
A Parkland woman accused of orchestrating a wide-ranging student loan fraud scheme involving more than $147,000 has been taken into custody following a traffic stop earlier this month, according to court records. Wei Hong La Femina, 48, the owner of Bright Education Institute in Dania Beach, faces multiple felony...
Owners of Davie luxury car dealership arrested on racketeering, fraud charges tied to alleged...
DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities in Miami-Dade County have arrested the owners of a Davie luxury car dealership, accusing them of running a yearslong scheme to defraud the state and buyers by obtaining rebuilt vehicle titles through fraudulent documentation. Michael Lucci, 32, and his wife, Emily Lucci, 30, co-owners...
‘My heart sank’: Strangers step in to help 92-year-old Pompano Beach woman who can’t...
POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A day at her clothing store job turned into a life-changing moment for a 92-year-old employee who says she can’t afford to retire when a complete stranger decided to help her out. April Steele says she was looking around a Burlington store in Pompano...
Emotions pour over after Miami-Dade teen sentenced for killing best friend
It was an emotional day inside a South Florida courtroom on Wednesday after a Miami Gardens teen's best friend was sentenced for killing him nearly three years ago.
Broward School Board votes to close 6 schools, saves Bair Middle
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In response to student enrollment decreases that prompted budget concerns, Broward School Board members voted Wednesday to close six schools. During a regular public meeting that continued well into the evening, the school board members considered Superintendent Howard Hepburn‘s plan to close...
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Launches $2M Dragon Link
HOLLYWOOD, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has introduced the Florida launch of the $2 Million Dragon Link™, a high-limit slot experience offering one of the largest jackpots on the casino floor. Located in the casino’s high-limit slots area, the brand-new $2 Million Dragon Link...

















