Celebrating a century on Christmas: Fort Lauderdale woman gets big 100th birthday bash
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Thursday wasn’t just Christmas for a Fort Lauderdale family ― it was the celebration of a century. Chrissy Brinson rang in her 100th birthday surrounded by a sea of family and friends: those whose lives she’s touched. “It’s a wonderful, wonderful accomplishment,”...
Fatal crash involving motorcyclist closes University Drive in Davie
DAVIE, Fla. — A motorcyclist was killed early Friday morning in a crash in Davie, police confirmed. Officers with the Davie Police Department said they responded to the 4600 block of South University Drive, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Traffic detectives were called in to investigate.
Woman’s body found by passerby on Hollywood Beach, police say
A woman's body was found on the sand on Hollywood Beach early Friday morning, Hollywood police say.
Tamarac Resident and Haitian TV Star Carel Pedre Jailed at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Battery...
Haitian TV star and Tamarac resident Carel Pedre was transferred to “Alligator Alcatraz” following his arrest Sunday for allegedly battering his live-in girlfriend, after which authorities discovered an issue with his immigration status, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement records show. Pedre, charged with...
Florida Trooper Seriously Injured After High-Speed Chase on I-95 Ends in Crash, Driver Faces...
An intense high-speed chase that occurred on Christmas Day along Interstate 95 in Florida ended in a violent collision, resulting in serious injuries for a Florida Highway Patrol trooper. The pursuit began when the driver of the vehicle, now identified as 19-year-old Sundara Esperanza Garza, was spotted by officials...
Sunny now, but a cold snap brings a chilly New Year in South Florida
South Florida will enjoy sunny, dry weather through the weekend before arctic air arrives Tuesday, bringing cooler New Year's Eve and New Year's Day temperatures.
Florida Couple Arrested in Pennsylvania for Multi-State Credit Card Fraud Spree
A Florida couple has been arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with a multi-state credit card fraud scheme affecting victims from Alabama to Massachusetts. Authorities identified the suspects as Olivia Jean Baptiste, 24, of West Park, and Michael Rampal, 29, of Fort Lauderdale. According to reports, the pair used...
Florida woman sues Disney after falling near Animal Kingdom Lodge pool, complaint says
ORLANDO, Fla. - A woman who stayed at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is now suing Disney after she fell and was injured by the pool, a complaint says. In March, a woman who was staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge resort said she slipped and fell on a wet surface near the Samawati Springs Pool.
A Centenarian Milestone “ Honey Bunch”
Norma J. Wright, better known as “Honey Bunch,” was born December 26th 1925 in Waynesboro, Ga. She grew up in Fort Lauderdale and later graduated in West Palm Beach from Industrial High School in 1943. After strong persuasion from her Aunt Elizabeth McCoy, her father Mose McCoy agreed to send her to Tuskegee...
A Broward teen girl has been missing for a week. Have you seen Odessa?
As of Christmas night, a Broward teenager has been missing for a week, and the Broward Sheriff’s Office has asked for the public’s help in finding her. BSO said 15-year-old Odessa Boone hasn’t been seen since Dec. 18. The five-foot-seven, 155-pound 15-year-old girl was wearing green shorts and a black shirt when she...
