South Florida banker victimized customers in $1.3 million fraud scheme, feds say
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former South Florida personal banker worked in concert with scammers in a seven-figure wire fraud scheme targeting unsuspecting customers, authorities allege. Officials said Ana Dalila Vega was aware she was under investigation and had booked a one-way flight to Nicaragua set to depart...
Settlement reached for Miami city lieutenant’s discrimination lawsuit
The vote followed a debate among commissioners about whether settling the case was appropriate.
‘What the hell?’: Angry speaker confronts Pembroke Park mayor about residency controversy
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Anger erupted at a special town commission meeting Tuesday as resident Howard Clark III confronted Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs over questions about the mayor’s residency. Clark, whose father, Howard Clark Jr. served as a Pembroke Park Town Commissioner for nearly 31 years, including...
New boating restricted area takes effect
FORT LAUDERDALE — A 30 day courtesy warning on new speed restrictions enacted on the Intracoastal between the Sunrise and Oakland Park boulevard bridges is expiring in early March. Warning signage was installed in early February with the understanding that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)...
10 adults, 3 children displaced following house fire in West Park
WEST PARK, FLA. (WSVN) - A family’s home went up in flames in West Park. The fire broke out overnight near Southwest 39th Street and 34th Avenue, Wednesday. The blaze torched one side of the house, causing extensive damage to the structure. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the flames.
Advocates fighting to keep mangroves in Dania Beach
Broward County Commissioners will vote on whether or not to remove that parcel from the Environmentally Sensitive Land Map.
Mom Who Took 3-Year-Old on First Date with Man She Met Online Allegedly Gets...
A 34-year-old Florida man is in custody after allegedly holding an Orlando woman and her 3-year-old child captive during their first in-person meeting. Saady Mijail Castellanos Triminio faces multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and battery, following a harrowing early-morning rescue by Miami police on...
Italian-American Restaurant Expanding to Hallandale Beach
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Patrizia’s Waterfront is preparing to open at 1975 South Ocean Drive, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, marking the brand’s 18th location and its continued expansion from its New York roots. Owner Emerson Insfran told Business Debut the restaurant will bring the group’s Italian-American offerings to...
Hollywood Beach residents push back against proposed 20-story condo
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Residents in Hollywood Beach are at odds with how the city wants to transform its community city along South Ocean Drive. The city has an agreement with a developer to make upgrades to the center and the park nearby, but residents aren’t happy about what could come with it.
Queen Latifah Brings Star Power To Fort Lauderdale HIV/AIDS Benefit Concert
Queen Latifah performed at Fort Lauderdale Beach to support HIV/AIDS organizations during the 21st Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival. Queen Latifah will hit up Fort Lauderdale Beach on March 21 to headline AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s 21st Annual Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival. The Grammy-winning Hip-Hop...

















