Four Broward students hospitalized after eating laced snacks at Margate Middle School, officials say
Broward County Public Schools urged parents to warn children about food safety.
Fort Lauderdale cracks down on derelict boats, sewage pollution with new ordinance and pump-out...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For years, South Florida residents have battled an ongoing water problem — derelict boats, illegal sewage dumping, and worsening water quality from Miami Beach to Hollywood. Now, Fort Lauderdale is taking action. “People could be getting sick, and they don’t know why,” said Suzee...
American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 School in Florida for the Highest Number...
Combined Students from American Heritage Schools’ Broward and Palm Beach Campuses Comprises 9% of all National Merit Scholar Semifinalists in the State of Florida The prestigious American Heritage Schools, which celebrates 61 years of fostering academic excellence and shaping future leaders this school year, is proud...
Hidden Florida Deli With Pastrami You’ll Remember Forever
Pomperdale Famous New York Deli in Florida may not catch your eye at first, but inside waits a pastrami experience that lingers long after the last bite. Thick, juicy slices are piled high on fresh bread, seasoned perfectly, and crafted with care that recalls classic New York delis. Locals know...
Bonded dogs lose owner in hit-and-run, family hopes to keep them together
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Fort Lauderdale family grieving the loss of a loved one in a hit-and-run crash is now pleading for help to find a home for his two dogs, who were left without their owner. The victim, Joey Henriquez, died after he was struck while walking...
Hollywood police lieutenant arrested on domestic battery charges involving senior, records show
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A lieutenant with the Hollywood Police Department was arrested Monday on two counts of domestic battery on a person 65 years of age or older, authorities confirmed. Osvaldo Perez, 50, a 25-year veteran of HPD who lives in Southwest Ranches, was being held Wednesday at the...
‘He must want to have a McFuneral’: Florida mom defends family after McDonald’s worker...
A Florida woman says she defended her family from a would-be spat of violence during a recent fast food experience gone horribly awry. Anthony Markeith Elliott III, 19, stands accused of aggravated assault with a firearm, according to Miami-Dade County court records. The underlying incident occurred around half past...
Mother arrested as search intensifies for missing 10-year-old in Broward County
Authorities say the girl was last seen in June but was not reported missing until October.
Margate Crime Blotter: Teen Assaulted, Robbed in Strong-Arm Incident on Winfield Boulevard
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between October 28 and November 3, 2025. A district manager reported that around 10:56 a.m., an unidentified Black male exited the store with several clothing items worth approximately $156. Theft — CSL Plasma. 1406 N. State Road...
Broward deputy, Hollywood cop face charges in separate domestic violence cases
A Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputy and a Hollywood Police officer are caught in the crosshairs of two separate domestic violence cases this week alleging the deputy shoved a pregnant woman down a flight of stairs and the cop fractured an older person’s shoulder. Hollywood Police Lt. Osvaldo Perez is facing...

















