Miami Beach officer fired after friendly fire incident on Venetian Causeway responds with federal...
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A Miami Beach police officer that accidentally shot her fellow officer when responding to a call has been fired, and now, she said she is planning to sue the department in federal court. Shenaqua Stringer said she’s been under attack from her own department and...
Miami-Dade man accused of beating, choking girlfriend following argument
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A 42-year-old Miami-Dade man was arrested early Tuesday morning on multiple felony charges after allegedly choking his girlfriend and threatening to kill her with a kitchen knife during two separate domestic violence incidents, authorities confirmed. Geovanny Gonzalez was taken into custody...
Photos show emaciated animals seized from Family Farms amid animal cruelty investigation
Authorities have removed all of the animals from Family Farms in Davie after the founder was arrested on several charges of animal cruelty. Robert Lee Hoover, 51, was arrested last week on eight counts of tormenting or killing an animal and eight counts of causing death or suffering to an animal.
Fantasy 5 winners hit jackpots in Miami-Dade, Broward counties
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A pair of Fantasy 5 drawings Monday brought big wins to three lucky ticket holders in South Florida, with jackpots claimed in Hollywood and North Miami Beach. According to the Florida Lottery, one ticket matched all five numbers in the midday draw — 6, 17, 21,...
Miami Gardens mom charged after 2-year-old son shoots himself; great-grandmother calls it tragic accident
The child's great-grandmother says she believes the shooting was a tragic accident and is thankful the boy was not more seriously injured.
Florida’s DOGE may take closer look at Broward County School District
Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency may be taking a closer look at the Broward County School District. In a social media post, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier pointed to what he says are questionable contracts awarded by the school board. Uthmeier did not specify which contracts. The announcement...
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Pancakes At This Old-School Restaurant
In the heart of Fort Lauderdale sits Lester’s Diner, a place where pancakes are served the size of manhole covers and locals have been known to engage in heated debates over whether the corned beef hash or the country fried steak deserves the title of “life-changing.”. This isn’t...
Man in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself at Sunrise mall
SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man is fighting for his life after accidentally shooting himself at a mall in Sunrise. According to Sunrise Police, a Target employee at Sawgrass Mills Mall accidentally shot himself in the head just before 9 p.m. Monday night. It happened in the back area of...
Pompano Beach police officer killed 17 years ago honored with memorial statue
POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - The Pompano Beach community gathered to honor the life of a Broward Sheriff Deputy killed in the line of duty with a monument in his honor. “Today we stand together in solemn remembrance and unwavering gratitude as we dedicate this monument to sergeant Chris Reyka,” said Major David...
Video shows masked suspects of triple shooting at Fort Lauderdale parking garage
Police have released footage of three suspects who they said were involved in a shooting that left three teens injured in Fort Lauderdale last month. The shooting happened at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, June 22, in a parking garage at 200 Las Olas Circle, police said. Police said that a...