Beloved Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Announces Its Final Day After Nearly Three Decades
Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q has been a Fort Lauderdale favorite for decades, making the closure news especially unexpected for regulars; the restaurant will serve its final dinner on December 21, 2025.
United Way Broward’s Mission United program helping homeless veterans get back on their feet
The number of homeless veterans in Florida is dropping dramatically, and programs like the Mission United program by United Way in Broward County are playing a role in that.
Firefighter accused of violent attack on teens pulling ‘ding dong ditch’ prank
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla. (WPLG) - A Florida firefighter is facing several felony charges after police accused him of a “violent attack” on a group of teenagers who pulled a prank at his house. Investigators with the Lighthouse Point Police Department say the incident happened around 9 p.m. Nov....
Deputy injured in Pompano Beach crash, Broward Sheriff’s Office says
A Broward sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash in Pompano Beach early Monday morning, according to officials.
Duck Haven Founder Eunice Sivertsen, Champion for South Florida’s Muscovy Ducks, Dies at 88
Muscovy ducks, that invasive species of birds most people don’t welcome on their lawns, sidewalks, and streets, just lost their greatest advocate. Margate resident Eunice Sivertsen, founder of Duck Haven, a not-for-profit sanctuary for injured and maimed ducks, operated out of her own home, passed away after a short...
Lauderhill proclaims Dec. 5 ‘Apostle Edison and Prophetess Mattie Day’
The City of Lauderhill has officially declared December 5 as Apostle Edison and Prophetess Mattie Nottage Day, honoring the couple’s decades of faith-based service, community leadership, and outreach. The proclamation was presented during Friday night’s “Prayer in the Park” event at Lauderhill Sports Park, where...
Once A Florida Retail Titan: Sears’ Last Two Florida Stores Face Final Days
From mall anchors to question marks, Sears' shrinking footprint in Miami and Orlando shows how Florida real estate and shopping habits have moved on. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia.
How This Neighborhood Burger Spot Won Hearts Fast in Oakland Park, FL
Oakland Park’s smash burger sensation started as food truck pop-ups under the name Frankenfurters before evolving into one of South Florida’s most talked-about burger destinations. Owner Jay Rok made waves at the inaugural 954 Burger Month event in 2024, and by November opened the brick-and-mortar location that now...
South Florida family praying for father of 5 to be matched with kidney donor
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Fighting back tears, Dominique Smith is opening up about her husband’s health struggles. Since 2022, 38-year-old father of five Henry Smith has been living with kidney failure. “It’s really saddens me because I’m used to him being the person that’s actually leading and helping...
Off-duty deputy involved in deadly shooting
One man is dead in a shooting in unincorporated Boynton Beach. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
