$1 billion+ project one step closer to coming to Pembroke Pines
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — One of the largest development projects in recent city of Pembroke Pines history is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Grand Palms Homeowners Association recently gave preliminary approval for a $1 billion dollar plus makeover of the golf course community which is located off Pines...
Woman accused of targeting Miami-Dade victims’ unattended purses
MIAMI — Alejandra Brito was behind bars on Friday after an alleged crime spree in Miami-Dade County. Brito, 25, had an eye for women who left their purses unattended, according to deputies. One victim left her purse in an unlocked gym locker and the other in the car, according...
Family of man killed while riding bike near Miami Shores wants answers
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said the driver who hit Samuel Singletary did not stop to render aid or call 911.
Man convicted of murdering ex-wife, another man in 2022 double shooting in Davie
A man has been convicted of murdering his ex-wife and another man in a 2022 double shooting in Davie. Jurors on Friday found 32-year-old Luis Manuel Rodriguez Toledo guilty of second-degree murder and other charges in the killing of Michelle Patricia Arias and Lazaro Morero. Arias was Rodriguez Toledo's ex-wife...
Former mayoral candidate in this Broward city sentenced in PPP fraud case
A former Miramar mayoral candidate was sentenced Tuesday to three years of probation and ordered to repay more than $123,000 in federal funds after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 relief loan. Rudy Theophin, 41, admitted in federal court to submitting a false application for a Paycheck Protection...
BSO cruiser replica found in UK raises eyebrows, prompts investigation
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — More than 4,000 miles from Broward County, a fully marked replica of a Broward Sheriff’s Office patrol cruiser was recently spotted parked in Stevenage, a town north of London — leaving both locals and Americans abroad scratching their heads. “I was really confused,”...
Witnesses defend teen arrested for bomb threat on Spirit plane in Fort Lauderdale
A 16-year-old arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat on a Spirit Airlines flight that was set to depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was back in juvenile court Friday where multiple witnesses spoke in his defense. The 16-year-old boy faces charges of criminal mischief and false report of a...
North Miami Beach woman threw bleach-filled coffee mug in boyfriend’s eyes, police say
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A North Miami Beach woman is facing a first-degree felony charge after police said she threw a “coffee mug filled with bleach” in her boyfriend’s face and then hit him with a mirror. Police said they responded to the Northeast 158th...
BSO investigating after woman found shot to death in Oakland Park
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in Oakland Park on Thursday afternoon. The shooting was reported shortly before 2 p.m. near the 2700 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard. Deputies responded and found a woman who was suffering from a gunshot wound, Broward Sheriff's Office...
Man shot woman to death inside her Broward spa, sheriff’s office says
The Broward Sheriff's Office said the suspect and victim briefly knew each other before the deadly shooting.
