Luxury, Gambling, and Gangsters: the Hidden History of Hialeah
Mary Josephine Coughlin stood by Al Capone until the last day of his life. She was his beloved and revered wife, “Mae,” even though the gangster’s weakness for women was an open secret and it was common to see him on the street with prostitutes and lovers. Jeanette DeMarco, a blonde who was always accompanied by her...
Florida’s Richest Small Town Is Right Next Door To The Everglades
Florida’s richest small town isn’t hiding behind velvet ropes—it’s tucked in Broward County with a straight shot to wide-open sawgrass. Parkland feels like someone turned the volume down on South Florida… without turning off the good stuff. Think manicured neighborhoods, everyday green space, and the...
Teenage boy hospitalized after shooting at large gathering in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A weekend shooting in Fort Lauderdale sent a teenage boy to the hospital, police said. Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Northwest 14th Way and Fifth Street, at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Investigators said the...
50 rodent droppings found in the kitchen, plus a place ordered shut for the...
Roaches crawling behind kitchen equipment. Rodent issues. Food prepared at home and brought in to be served. And a restaurant ordered shut down for the third time. That’s what state inspectors found last week during routine checks by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The most alarming...
Jamaica gas station attack leaves woman critically burned, fundraiser launched for airlift
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 40-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was set on fire at a gas station in Jamaica, and a South Florida-based air ambulance company is now on standby to bring her to the United States for specialized treatment her home country cannot provide.
Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Risk For South Florida
MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal risk (Level 1/5) severe weather outlook for South Florida due to the potential for severe thunderstorms expected to impact the region on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered to...
1 dead after fatal shooting in North Lauderdale; detectives investigating
NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - One person was killed after a fatal shooting took place in North Lauderdale Saturday evening. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 6500 block of Harbour Road, where they found an adult man who had been shot. The man was pronounced dead at a...
Humane Society of Broward seeks loving home for Bennett, other furry friends
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After surpassing its fundraising goal for their VCA Walk for the Animals event last week, the Humane Society of Broward County has set a new objective: finding a home for Bennett and some of their other furry friends. Local 10 spoke Saturday with HSBC’s Cherie...
Double stabbing at Opa-Locka nightclub leaves two victims injured but stable; police investigating
OPA-LOCKA, FLA. (WSVN) - A double stabbing at an Opa-Locka nightclub left two victims injured but in stable condition early Sunday morning. Officials from the Opa-Locka Police Department said that officers were dispatched to Klub 24 following a reported stabbing incident. The officers located two victims at the scene...
Haitian Journalist Carel Pedre Released from ICE Custody After Months of Detention
Miami, FL – February 28, 2026 Haitian journalist, influencer, and founder of Chokarella, Carel Pedre, was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody late Friday evening, February 27, 2026, following a court hearing earlier that day in which a judge approved his release on bail. He has since...

















