GLP-1 weight loss drugs surge in popularity as doctors flag rare vision risks
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — At first, GLP-1 medications were taken for diabetes control. But now, these drugs continue to explode in popularity for those seeking weight loss. While patients can find success on GLP-1 medicines, it’s a weapon in demand for the battle against obesity. GLP-1 medications can...
Streets closed in downtown Fort Lauderdale for 2026 Lexus Corporate Run
The 2026 Lexus Corporate Run returns to downtown Fort Lauderdale this Thursday evening--and with it, come road closures. This is the 28th year of the race known as “Fort Lauderdale’s Largest Office Party," with more 4,500 participants from 198 companies expected to participate in the three-circuit 5K. Here's...
South Florida gas stations are reporting gas shortages as prices increase
Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.
Coral Springs Crime Blotter: Coral Springs Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven Among Week’s Top Crimes
The Coral Springs Police Department reported numerous crimes across the city between March 23 and March 29, 2026. Please note that the police have redacted the names and addresses of most victims in most incidents. Grand Theft Auto: A vehicle was reported stolen from the 9100 block of Ramblewood Drive...
Judge won’t drop domestic violence case against boxer Gervonta Davis as new video surfaces
A judge refused to dismiss charges against professional boxer Gervonta Davis in an alleged violent attack on his ex-girlfriend at a Miami Gardens gentlemen's club last year as new video shows part of the encounter. Davis, 31, was arrested in January on charges of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping...
Guests leap from Hollywood hotel as fire tears through building
The fire has since been extinguished and the cause is under investigation.
Margate Crime Blotter: Business Burglary Nets Over $30K in Losses
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between March 24 and March 29, 2026. A narcotics-related incident was reported at 600 S State Road 7 on March 24 around 12:51 a.m. Recovered Auto:. A vehicle was recovered on March 24 at 1815 N State Road...
Margate Commissioner Pushes to Transform Former Carolina Golf Clubhouse into City Event Venue
The iconic clubhouse at the old Carolina Golf Club could be renovated into a valuable venue for weddings, corporate meetings, and community gatherings, according to one commissioner. During the April 1 meeting, Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano addressed Rosemurgy Properties, the developer of the former golf course, stating...
Florida firefighter and wife accused of locking 12-year-old daughter in a room for years...
Joel Kohnert, 44, a Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue lieutenant, and his wife, Jennifer Kohnert, 45, face charges after allegedly locking their daughter in a room for years Broward Sheriff’s Office A Florida firefighter and his wife are accused of locking their 12-year-old daughter in a bedroom for years where she slept...
This Fort Lauderdale Pizza Spot Is Winning Fans with Extraordinary Pies That Look Almost...
Fort Lauderdale has no shortage of great food, but every so often a spot comes along that makes people stop mid-bite and say, “Wait, this is something else.” A certain pizza restaurant tucked into the heart of the city has been quietly building a devoted following, and the word is spreading fast. The pies here are...

















