Fort Lauderdale secures $2.18 million state grant to advance Carter Park overhaul
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A long-anticipated transformation is moving forward at Joseph C. Carter Park after the Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved more than $2.1 million in new grant funding to support the effort. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is giving the park $2,180,314 through the...
Pines Boulevard Shut Down Following Serious Crash Near I-75
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Police officers in Broward County responded to a serious crash on Sunday morning. It happened in the area of Pines Boulevard and Northwest 145th Avenue. Authorities said there were serious injures as a result of the crash, but no further details were immediately released. The...
Coral Springs Fire Captain Keeps Irish Tradition Alive with Pipes and Drums Performances
David Schneider loves leading the Coral Springs Fire Pipes and Drums. A captain with nearly 31 years of service in the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, he plays drums at city and community events. For example, the group performed at the Blarney Bash in front of City Hall on March 6 and will play their next...
Shadow the dog, Nala the cat up for adoption at Humane Society of Broward
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Shadow, a 9-year-old dog with a big personality, and Nala, an 8-year-old cat, are among the pets currently available for adoption at the Humane Society of Broward County. Both animals were given up by their previous owners due to expanding families, a common but unfortunate...
Broward Sheriff’s Office highlights Whole Blood Program transforming trauma response across Florida
Broward County, Florida – When seconds matter between life and death, the treatment a patient gets before they get to the hospital can make a big difference. In Broward County, emergency responders are changing that important time frame with a trauma response system that brings sophisticated care right to the scene.
Train crash in West Palm leaves 1 dead, 1 critically injured
One person died and another sustained critical injuries when a train struck them on Saturday, March 7, in West Palm Beach. Police did not identify either the people or the rail company whose train struck them along the 500 block of Monroe Drive at about 6:20 p.m. Both Florida East Coast Railway freight and Brightline...
Late-Night Brightline Death On Andrews Avenue Rattles Fort Lauderdale
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train early Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, adding another tragedy to the busy rail corridor that cuts through the city. The collision happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 700 block of North Andrews Avenue, and officers arriving at the scene found the person already deceased....
Dog is adopted after over 400 days, but what happens next is tragic: “This...
Broward County, Florida - The poor dog had to spend more than 400 days in various animal shelters until someone finally gave Maddie the pup a chance. Sadly, it wouldn't last. The owner of the rescue dog fell ill last year. Her condition was so serious that she had to return the 3-year-old pooch to the animal shelter...
FedEx Driver Robbed During Tamarac Delivery; Suspect Captured After Crash, Foot Chase
A FedEx driver was robbed during a Tamarac delivery before the suspect led deputies on a police chase that ended in a crash and foot pursuit. According to BSO arrest records, Travon Ehrens Octelus, 29, was arrested on February 26 after investigators connected him to the robbery of a FedEx package earlier that day.
This Cozy Florida Restaurant Serves a French Onion Soup You’ll Never Forget
Tucked inside an old shopping center in Hialeah, Florida, La Fresa Francesa is the kind of restaurant that makes you forget where you are the moment you walk through the door. With a bohemian bistro vibe, warm lighting, and the aroma of gourmet French classics filling the air, it feels like a little corner of Paris...
