Ziva and Mack at Broward County Animal Care Seek Loving Homes
Two very different, but equally deserving pets are waiting for their second chance at a forever home at Broward County Animal Care. Ziva, a 10-year-old domestic shorthair, is a calm and affectionate companion ready to settle into a quiet home where she can be the center of attention. Weighing 12...
Box truck driver runs over, kills woman crossing street in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The driver of a box truck struck and killed a woman crossing the street in Miami Beach on Thursday afternoon. According to Miami Beach police, the crash happened at around 1:27 p.m. at West 41st Street and Royal Palm Avenue. Police said the woman was...
‘Gunfire everywhere.’ 3 injured in Miami-Dade shooting, sheriff’s office says
Three people were rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon, two with serious injuries, after “gunfire everywhere” erupted in a residential area of the Gladeview neighborhood, deputies say. A man, who was not identified by authorities, was detained in connection with the shooting, but it’s unclear whether he was the shooter, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Det. Argemis Colome said during a press conference. It’s also...
Biscayne Garage Shootout: Aventura Woman Busted After Penthouse Key Fob Trail
A late-night confrontation in a North Miami Beach high-rise parking garage has led to a serious attempted murder charge for a 24-year-old Aventura woman, after a shooting that left a 35-year-old man wounded on March 15. The man was taken to Aventura Hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower back, and investigators say surveillance cameras and building...
Sunny Isles Beach police use drone to find car connected to Lauderhill attempted homicide
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. — Police in Sunny Isles Beach used new technology to help bring two suspects into custody. Sunny Isles Beach police launched their drone just before 3 p.m. Wednesday. They were looking for a car that was wanted in connection with an attempted homicide out of...
New Mediterranean and Lebanese restaurant is headed to Viera
Sirocco Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge , with locations in Dania Beach and Pembroke Pines, has announced a new fast-casual food concept, coming to The Avenue Viera . "Rooted in authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean flavors, Sirocco Station focuses on Lebanese-style shawarma with a curated menu designed for quality, speed, and consistency," a representative told FLORIDA TODAY. "Our goal is to bring the authenticity, flavor, and hospitality...
‘Someone jumped me’: Woman details frightening assault in Weston in 911 call
A woman is heard asking for help after she was assaulted by a man who authorities said exposed himself in Weston in a new 911 call from the moments after the frightening attack that was caught on camera. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on April 8 near the 16500...
Aldi testing new store format in Florida
Developed with Landini Associates, the model will undergo further testing and rollouts across the U.S.
Fort Lauderdale Block Rocked By Nighttime Gunfire, Two Left Clinging To Life
Two adults were left in critical condition after a Wednesday night shooting in Fort Lauderdale, according to police. Officers found the victims in the 2500 block of Northwest 21st Street, secured the scene and waited for detectives to arrive. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported both people to Broward Health Medical Center with life‑threatening injuries.
Broward schools alert 300 employees their jobs were cut
The Broward School District notified 353 employees on Wednesday that their jobs will be eliminated after this school year as part of a cost-cutting reorganization plan. The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district. The cuts also include...
