Pembroke Park mayor faces possible ouster over residency questions
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — A Local 10 News investigation is now triggering formal action that could remove Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs from office. Town commissioners are scheduled to hold a special commission meeting Tuesday at 1 p.m. to consider whether Jacobs has forfeited his office by failing to maintain...
Hialeah City Council Approves Four-Story Apartment Building for 250 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL
A funeral home that’s operated since the 1990s is slated for demolition to make way for a new housing project in Hialeah. The City Council approved a special use permit that would replace the Memorial Plan San Jose – Ferdinand Funeral Home with a four-story apartment building. It would comprise 71 units: 18 studios,...
Sickle cell patients ask Florida to close a knowledge gap
In many ways, Shamar Harper is a typical 12-year-old boy living in Miramar. He worries about homework, what he’s going to wear to school, and even the video games he plays. “But I also worry about going to the hospital, taking my medicine, and the pain that shows up even when I didn’t invite it,” Harper told members...
Say goodbye to viral Hooters location as chain confirms February closure
AN internet-famous Hooters spot is slated to shut its doors permanently in just a few short weeks, much to the dismay of customers. One of the chain’s most popular locations, the Florida restaurant will close due to the landlord’s refusal to renew its lease. The Hooters in Boca...
‘Are you scared now?’: Man, 79, shows gun to Miami-Dade Walmart worker over ‘bad...
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A senior is facing a felony charge after sheriff’s deputies said he flashed a gun at an employee in the jewelry department of a northwest Miami-Dade Walmart because he felt she had a “bad attitude.”. Deputies arrested Pascual Santana, 79, of Hialeah, on...
Fort Lauderdale tightens alcohol restrictions to improve safety
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fort Lauderdale’s busy entertainment districts are about to look a little different as tighter alcohol rules take effect. “This area right here specifically is very fun. It’s all crowded, everyone is having a great time,” said visitor Kyle Fraynd. Earlier this week,...
This Florida Butterfly World Has the State’s Largest Butterfly House (Plus a Maze!)
Ready to wander through clouds of butterflies and a lush maze in sunny South Florida? Butterfly World in Coconut Creek blends serene gardens, vibrant aviaries, and hands on discovery into a day that feels magical and memorable. With thousands of butterflies, friendly staff, and extras like lorikeet feeding and an...
Fraudster poses as bank agent, steals $40K from Coral Springs woman. 5 takeaways
The man has been charged with grand theft and identity theft.
The Massive Used Bookstore In Florida That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and digital downloads, there exists a magical paper kingdom in Fort Lauderdale where literary treasures wait patiently on wooden shelves for their next caretaker. Old Florida Book Shop isn’t just a store – it’s a time machine disguised as a bookshop, where the...
Staying true to a vision: Beloved Broward ice cream shop celebrates 70 years
A few years ago, Linda Udell Zakheim, owner of Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant, was doing some cleaning in the restaurant’s second dining room. As she wiped down surfaces and some of the old-fashioned, kitschy decor that defines the Dania Beach ice cream parlor, she opened one of the old metal boxes on...
