Newly retired Coral Springs fire chief reflects on career, ‘doing the right thing’
Former District Fire Chief Stephanie Palmer discusses the Surfside condo collapse, encountering gators on dive missions and lessons learned.
Step Inside This 1950s Florida Burger Spot For Legendary Banana Splits
Walking into Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant feels like stepping into a time machine that runs on nostalgia and ice cream. This Dania Beach treasure has been serving up massive banana splits and juicy burgers since 1956, making it a true Florida icon. The walls are packed with...
Talkin’ Tacos to Open Coconut Creek Location With Free Tacos, Giveaways, and Live Entertainment
Talkin’ Tacos, the fast-casual Mexican eatery known for its bold, scratch-made dishes and vibrant branding, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Coconut Creek location on Friday, Dec. 5, with an evening of free food, entertainment, and community appreciation. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. at the...
A Community Rises as Hundreds of Volunteers Pack Meals for Jamaica
Volunteers came together to help people in Jamaica who were affected by Hurricane Melissa. Nearly 800 volunteers gathered at Community Christian Church in Tamarac to pack bags of rice, vegetables, vitamins, and seasonings as part of Join the Pack Jamaica on November 21-22. Through a partnership among Food for the...
Home Care Villas Manager Accused of Financially Exploiting 82-Year-Old Resident
A former manager at an assisted living facility in Coral Springs is facing a series of second-degree felony charges after investigators say she financially exploited an 82-year-old woman under her care. According to Plantation Police Department arrest records, Anita Sandy Hasnali, 35, of Sunrise, was arrested on...
16 Broward families finalize adoptions on ‘National Adoption Day’
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — There’s nothing like a hug from mom. For 11-year-old Gianna, Saturday’s embrace was extra special — it was the moment Sandra Wilson officially adopted her. “We had bonded right from the very start and we just had a lot of things in...
FHP: 6 people hospitalized after wrong-way wreck on I-95
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — First responders rushed to the scene of a wrong-way crash that occurred on I-95. It happened at approximately 5:17 in the northbound lanes of I-95 in the area of Miami Gardens Drive. According to authorities, a black Chevrolet coupe was going south in the northbound...
Fort Lauderdale turkey giveaway helps families ahead of Thanksgiving
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As Thanksgiving approaches, families in Fort Lauderdale lined up early Saturday morning to receive turkeys and groceries during a holiday giveaway. Local 10 first spoke to recipients Kimbele Edwards and Thelma Coates, who praised the event. “Last year they didn’t have the funding to provide...
Early morning shooting in Oakland Park under investigation
Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. It happened near a Mobil gas station located along the 3100 block of North Dixie Highway in Oakland Park shortly after 1:30 a.m. According to authorities, responding deputies arrived to the scene to find a man who had been shot.
Boca Raton, FL Residents: Your Future Puppies Best Friend Awaits!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around boca raton.
