Margate Crime Blotter: Three Teens Arrested After Smash-and-Grab Burglary, Police Recover $30K in Stolen...
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between January 27 and February 2, 2026. A victim reported that approximately $1,000 in shirts and $400 in cash were missing from a closet and a wallet inside the residence. Total estimated loss: $1,400. Fraud — NW 79th...
New Greek restaurant coming to The Walk, taking place of former Hellenic location
The Great Greek Mediterannean Grill chain will be opening soon in Coral Springs.
Bahama Breeze to Close All Florida Locations After 30 Years
Eight months after New Times broke the story that Bahama Breeze had closed two Broward restaurants as part of a nationwide shutdown, the end of the island-inspired chain is officially here. Fans of frozen cocktails, coconut shrimp, and island escapism will soon have to look elsewhere as Bahama Breeze, the...
AC unit sparks apartment fire in Hollywood: Authorities
An air conditioning unit sparked an apartment fire in Hollywood on Wednesday morning, according to fire rescue. Firefighters responded to the fire at an apartment building in the 2700 block of Johnson Street at around 5:48 a.m. Crews said flames were coming from an AC unit on the second floor...
Serious crash leaves two injured in Plantation
Two people were injured Wednesday following a crash in Plantation, police said. According to preliminary information, the collision occurred in the 10100 block of West Sunrise Boulevard, prompting a partial road closure. Plantation Fire Department crews had to extricate both drivers from their vehicles before...
HOA Manager Accused of Scamming Homeowners Out of $1 Million Over 4 Years
The owner of a property management company scammed people out of $1 million between 2021 and 2025, police officials say.
U.S. Marshals Capture Fugitive on Run for 18 Years After Embezzling Over $700,000 at...
Craig Scanlon, 68, served 46 months in prison back in 2001 for embezzling money and defrauding clients out of nearly $700,000
Feb. 5: Cold front brings rain, wind and chilly temperatures to South Florida
Grab your umbrella — we are waiting for a cold front to arrive later this morning. By this afternoon, the front will clear the area and winds will pick up after sunset, ushering in chilly, dry air. Another round of colder temperatures is expected late this evening into Friday morning in the wake of the cold front...
Man Fatally Struck by Brightline Train in Deerfield Beach, Investigation Underway
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a man in Deerfield Beach after being struck by a Brightline train on Monday night. The Broward Sheriff's Office has reported that the collision occurred near the intersection of West Hillsboro Boulevard and Dixie Highway at approximately 9:20 p.m. In a scenario that is...
Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Arrest of Coconut Creek Man Accused of Raping, Beating,...
A Coconut Creek man was arrested after police say he raped and violently attacked his wife during an argument that stemmed from allegations of infidelity and the existence of a child outside their marriage. According to a Coconut Creek Police Department arrest report, Sir P. N. Fearon, 30, was taken...
