Michael Carbonara Challenges Wasserman Schultz In Redrawn Florida District 22
Michael Carbonara (Campaign) Michael Carbonara officially entered the race for Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional...
Woman pulled from car after crashing into canal in Pompano Beach, BSO says
Authorities broke a window and pulled a woman to safety after car plunged into a Pompano Beach canal on Friday, officials said. The incident happened in the 2600 block of S. Palm Aire Drive, near Palm Aire Country Club. Broward Sheriff's Office officials said the elderly woman somehow drove through...
Reports: South Florida based Spirit Airlines set to shutdown after failing to secure $500...
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Spirit Airlines’ hopes to stay in the skies could be grounded for good. According to the Wall Street Journal, while hopes were high for a government save, it appears Spirit will be shut down, after a last ditch rescue deal to save the airline crumbled.
Beloved Fort Lauderdale Brunch Spot to Close After 15 Years
Fort Lauderdale is about to lose one of its most beloved brunch institutions — and fans are not taking it lightly. After 15 years of oversized plates, indulgent comfort food, and a bar that could turn any late morning into a full-day affair, Foxy Brown will close permanently on Sunday, May 10, following Mother’s Day dinner service. The news, confirmed by owner Elliot Wolf...
Man Who Filmed Jet Ski-Riding Dog: ‘I Thought I Was, Like, Hallucinating’
Aldo Hafez was relaxing on the balcony of his downtown Fort Lauderdale apartment, eating a SpongeBob popsicle while taking in the view of the New River. That’s when he saw it: a man on a jetpack, seemingly pulling… a dog on a jet ski. “At first I thought...
Broward woman accused of slapping baby across face
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies based in Pompano Beach arrested a woman after she slapped her ex’s baby daughter across her face, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Friday. Investigators said the incident happened on April 14 and Ashley Briana...
Boca Man, 64, Charged With Assaulting Juvenile During Confrontation on Walking Trail
A 64-year-old Boca Raton man was arrested April 26 after he allegedly struck a juvenile with a broomstick during a confrontation on a walking trail, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, identified as Vladimir Niagolov, faces felony charges of aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability and child abuse without great […]
Leon Marchand Blasts 1:53.08 Effort in 200 Butterfly at Fort Lauderdale Open
Leon Marchand Blasts 1:53.08 Effort in 200 Butterfly at Fort Lauderdale Open. The premier male swimmer in the world used the Fort Lauderdale Open to make a statement on Thursday night, as France’s Leon Marchand unloaded a stellar performance in the 200-meter butterfly. The reigning Olympic champion in the event, Marchand stopped the clock in 1:53.08, the top time in the...
Kate Douglass wins 2 races in 12-minute span in Fort Lauderdale
Kate Douglass recorded one of the quickest sets of back-to-back wins in elite swimming, taking the 100m freestyle and 100m breaststroke over a 12-minute span at the Fort Lauderdale Open on Thursday. Douglass, the Olympic gold medalist in the 200m breaststroke, won the 100m free in 53.01 seconds at 6:04...
After WFAA investigation, arrest made in case of dementia victim who lost home
A woman accused of exploiting an elderly Arlington woman with dementia and taking control of her home — which was later foreclosed on and sold — has been arrested in Florida, police said, in a case first highlighted by a WFAA investigation. Ireka Hamilton, 44, was taken into...
