BSO cruiser replica found in UK raises eyebrows, prompts investigation
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — More than 4,000 miles from Broward County, a fully marked replica of a Broward Sheriff’s Office patrol cruiser was recently spotted parked in Stevenage, a town north of London — leaving both locals and Americans abroad scratching their heads. “I was really confused,”...
Witnesses defend teen arrested for bomb threat on Spirit plane in Fort Lauderdale
A 16-year-old arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat on a Spirit Airlines flight that was set to depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was back in juvenile court Friday where multiple witnesses spoke in his defense. The 16-year-old boy faces charges of criminal mischief and false report of a...
North Miami Beach woman threw bleach-filled coffee mug in boyfriend’s eyes, police say
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A North Miami Beach woman is facing a first-degree felony charge after police said she threw a “coffee mug filled with bleach” in her boyfriend’s face and then hit him with a mirror. Police said they responded to the Northeast 158th...
BSO investigating after woman found shot to death in Oakland Park
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in Oakland Park on Thursday afternoon. The shooting was reported shortly before 2 p.m. near the 2700 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard. Deputies responded and found a woman who was suffering from a gunshot wound, Broward Sheriff's Office...
Man shot woman to death inside her Broward spa, sheriff’s office says
The Broward Sheriff's Office said the suspect and victim briefly knew each other before the deadly shooting.
Florida law targets colored crosswalks, prompting outcry from local communities
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A new Florida law cracking down on non-standard street art is drawing criticism from community members and local officials, who say the move threatens public expression and identity. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) released a statement June 30 citing safety concerns as the...
Former executive assistant accused of embezzling over $600K from Miami company
MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she orchestrated a scheme to embezzle more than $600,000 from her employer while working as an executive assistant. Yesenia Barbara Estrada, 44, was arrested Thursday and charged with grand theft over $100,000, organized scheme to...
Police: 2 women arrested in connection with stabbing over seat at Miami lounge
MIAMI — Two women were arrested early Friday morning in connection with the stabbing of another woman at a lounge in Miami, police said. According to their arrest reports, the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. at The Studio, located at 652 NE Second Ave. Miami police said video from...
“Good trouble” rallies honor civil rights icon John Lewis
Demonstrators across the country call for civic action, accountability, and justice in the spirit of the late congressman.
Police: Miami ‘sweep’ in Overtown, Model City, Little Haiti reacts to ‘troubling increase’ in...
MIAMI — James Williams, Joaquim Smith, and Michael Rube Flurencio were at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center early Friday morning, records show. Corrections booked them on Thursday morning, and they faced charges in separate cases with the Miami Police Department, records show. Their arrests on Wednesday...