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LAUDERHILL, Fla. — A Lauderhill man is facing an aggravated animal cruelty charge after police said he subjected a woman’s dog to repeated “blunt force trauma” and tried to blame the abuse injuries on a computer monitor mishap. Authorities said the dog’s owner left him in...

As Miami-Dade struggles to decide where to build a new waste-to-energy incinerator and Broward County works toward approving a new waste management master plan, the need to recycle correctly has never been more urgent. A few months ago, a brand-new facility was unveiled, promising to bring recycling into the future...

LCM (50 meters) Welcome to the first day of the 2026 Fort Lauderdale Open! Last year’s Pro Swim Series meet at this pool saw two World Records from Gretchen Walsh and Katie Ledecky, and both swimmers are back this year along with a few other major swimmers. There is...

Shifting market changes have prompted two developers to downsize a mixed-use project in Plantation, FL. Initially, in 2023, Related Group and BH Group secured approval for residential and commercial space – specifically 512 residences and 24,970 square feet of commercial space. New plans call for a 24.8 percent reduction...

A human rights organization is calling on the Coral Springs Police Department to intensify its investigation into the disappearance of Skylee Merino, a 15-year-old Coral Springs girl who has been missing since April 21 and, according to them, has not made contact with her family in nine days. The Human...

Delray Beach's Blue Anchor British Pub, a decades-old Atlantic Avenue fixture, is now in bankruptcy, according to court records and local reporting. Luv Shak Hospitality Inc., the operating company behind the pub, filed a Chapter 11 petition in late April as landlord claims and state-ordered temporary closures piled up. Regulars and nearby businesses are watching to see whether the historic spot can...

A Boca Raton man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested last weekend after city police said they found cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a firearm during a traffic stop near a local restaurant. Jimmy H. Sun, 36, of Boca Raton, was taken into custody around 1:48 a.m. April 25, 2026, following a pursuit that […]

Hitting the road as the weekend approaches? Prepare yourself for rising gas prices. On Thursday, April 30, prices in South Florida are up by double digits from the start of the week, and have soared past $4 a gallon again. Here’s what to know: Gas prices in South Florida Miami-Dade: The average price: $4.14 on Thursday, April 30, a 15-cent increase since...

Charlie Woods' quest for the 2026 U.S. Open ended this week as the 17-year-old amateur and son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods fell agonizingly short of progressing to the final stage of qualifying. He finished one shot short of a playoff Tuesday after carding an even-par 72 at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs, Fla. Including a costly...

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between April 21 and April 27, 2026. Fraud cases were reported throughout the week, including incidents on Southwest 2nd Street and Southwest 6th Court with reported losses totaling approximately $500 and $428. Theft / Retail Theft. A juvenile...