BSO: Substitute teacher arrested for bringing gun to school after grabbing wrong purse
COOPER CITY, Fla. — A South Florida substitute teacher was arrested after being found in possession of a gun on a Broward County school campus. Deputies took Khadijah Jameela Mohamed, 22, into custody at Cooper City High School on Tuesday morning. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Mohamed arrived...
5 Pompano Beach Restaurants that Locals Swear Have the Best Hamburgers
Pompano is mostly known for seafood and beachfront bars, but locals will absolutely point you to a few spots that do serious burgers. These are the names that come up again and again. 1. Galuppi’s. At first glance, Galuppi’s is all about the golf course and live music, but...
Urine Trouble: Police Say DUI Suspect Urinated in Patrol Car, Flooded Margate Jail Cell...
A woman arrested for DUI is accused of intentionally urinating in a patrol car, flooding a police holding cell with a clogged toilet, and spreading urine throughout the cell. According to the MPD arrest report, officers stopped Shakeita Latrise Brunson, 42, of Coral Springs, on February 25 after observing her making...
Judge dismisses red-light camera ticket, rules law is unconstitutional
A Broward County judge has dismissed a red-light camera ticket, ruling that the state law used to issue the citation improperly shifts the burden of proof onto vehicle owners. In a 21-page order signed March 3, Judge Steven P. DeLuca granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a photo-enforced traffic citation issued...
Florida mayors and more urge state lawmakers to reject ‘anti-diversity’ bills
Mayor Ken Welch at the 2025 St Pete Pride flag raising. (Photo by Dylan Todd) Elected officials from across the state are urging Florida lawmakers to reject bills targeting support for diversity, equity and inclusion on the local level. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis hosted a virtual press conference with...
Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 in Hollywood, FL, on Feb. 6, 2026. He was born in Checotah on Sept. 11, 1969 to Sonny Scroggins and Angeline Carter.
Fort Lauderdale businesses seeing a decline in Spring Break sales after new alcohol ordinance
Some spring breakers agree that the atmosphere is tamer than usual, but others say they haven't experienced the strict enforcement.
Family demands justice after BSO deputies are seen punching a man while arresting him
The video, recorded by drivers near State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard, shows 41‑year‑old Christopher Newkirk on the ground as three deputies hold him down. Two of them appear to punch him in the face.
This No-Frills Florida Restaurant Is Serving What Many Call the Best BBQ Ribs in...
Tucked inside a humble strip mall on Cordova Road in Fort Lauderdale, Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill has been quietly winning over food lovers one plate at a time. With a 4.7-star rating and nearly 2,000 glowing reviews, this family-run American restaurant is far more than just a burger joint.
You Can Get A Legit New York-Style Bagel Without Leaving Florida
Craving that unmistakable New York bite without hopping a flight? Head to Long Island Bagel Cafe on Glades Road in Boca Raton, where the chew, crust, and swagger feel straight off a Queens corner. Lines move fast, the spreads are stacked, and the vibe says breakfast is serious business. Bring...

















