This Florida Deli’s Sandwiches Have Reached Legendary Status Among Locals
Tucked away in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Laspada’s Original Hoagies has been feeding hungry locals and visitors with overstuffed sandwiches that keep people coming back for decades. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, this counter-serve spot has built a cult following that extends far beyond South Florida. Walk in and you’ll witness an assembly-line spectacle where meat gets sliced fresh and...
Florida Shelter Dog Thought He Had A Family Until One More Goodbye Proved Otherwise
One of the hardest parts of working in animal rescue is trying to make sure every dog ends up in a home where they are truly loved and understood. Sadly, that does not always happen. Far too often, shelter workers are left watching dogs come back through their doors after being abandoned by the very people who once promised to keep them forever.
70 violations! The most of any restaurant all year
One restaurant stood out for all the wrong reasons, racking up a staggering 70 violations, the most we’ve seen in a long time and the highest of any restaurant in South Florida so far in 2026. It’s Peking One on North Kendall Drive. Inspectors documented everything from rodent...
BSO firefighter-paramedic dies after medical emergency at Fort Lauderdale airport
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony announced the unexpected loss of a Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic who suffered a medical emergency while on duty Easter Sunday morning. Around 6:55 a.m., Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and fire rescue personnel responded to a medical call inside the Palm...
Rip Currents Rip Into Miami Beaches As Winds Whip Up Surf
Miami is waking up warm, cloudy, and sticky, with mid-70s temps and an onshore easterly breeze at Miami International Airport. Atlantic beaches are under a Rip Current Statement through Sunday evening, April 5, so any shoreline plans need to factor in rough surf and strong, potentially dangerous currents. Beach And...
Beachside sunrise service among several South Florida Easter celebrations
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — As the night loosened its grip and light, quiet as a secret, began to breathe across the easter Sunday sky along Hollywood Beach. Observers started showing up just after 5 a.m. for the sacred service on Easter Sunday, a tradition that’s been happening for more than 30 years.
Broward County Public Schools wins major academic distinction for growth and performance in Cambridge...
Broward County, Florida – In classrooms across Broward County, a quiet transformation has been unfolding. One built on persistence, ambition, and a widening gateway to academic opportunity. That steady effort has now drawn national attention, as Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has been recognized as the 2025/26...
Georgia Man On Probation Crashes, Bolts Into Hollywood Park After Police Chase
A Friday night traffic stop in Hollywood escalated into a short-lived chase and crash, ending with officers arresting a 28-year-old man at ArtsPark at Young Circle, according to police. Investigators say the driver plowed into an electrical control box before ditching the vehicle and taking off on foot. Traffic stop...
FCC Fines Alleged Florida Pirate $60,000
The FCC issued a fine of $60,000 this past week against a Florida man for allegedly operating a pirate radio station. The penalty is against Aaron Streeter in connection with a station heard on 89.1 MHz in Miami Gardens, Fla., called “Da Pound FM.”. As we reported at the...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Fort Lauderdale — From Furniture to Appliances
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Fort Lauderdale neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from home furniture to working appliances and even a few handy services.
