Truck driver with “unconfirmed immigration status” arrested after stealing from same rig parked at...
A truck driver with “unconfirmed immigration status” was arrested on Monday after police determined that he stole from a semi truck parked at a Louisiana truck stop. Duson, Louisiana police were contacted about the theft on Friday, December 5th, and the truck driver suspect was arrested on Monday, December 8th after...
Beloved Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Announces Its Final Day After Nearly Three Decades
Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q has been a Fort Lauderdale favorite for decades, making the closure news especially unexpected for regulars; the restaurant will serve its final dinner on December 21, 2025.
United Way Broward’s Mission United program helping homeless veterans get back on their feet
The number of homeless veterans in Florida is dropping dramatically, and programs like the Mission United program by United Way in Broward County are playing a role in that.
Firefighter accused of violent attack on teens pulling ‘ding dong ditch’ prank
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla. (WPLG) - A Florida firefighter is facing several felony charges after police accused him of a “violent attack” on a group of teenagers who pulled a prank at his house. Investigators with the Lighthouse Point Police Department say the incident happened around 9 p.m. Nov....
Deputy injured in Pompano Beach crash, Broward Sheriff’s Office says
A Broward sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash in Pompano Beach early Monday morning, according to officials.
Oakland Park Honors Local Volunteers for Their Contributions to Our Community
The City of Oakland Park recently held its annual event to recognize volunteers who have contributed to the community. The event acknowledged individuals and groups who support city programs and help improve life for residents.
Spitfire Farm Opens Registration for Winter Break Horse Camp
Saddle up, city slickers — Spitfire Farm in Coconut Creek is trotting out its Winter Break Camp to be sure to make young horse lovers say “giddy-up.”. Now in its fifth year, the locally loved equestrian haven offers more than just riding. Campers can expect daily rides, hands-on horsemanship lessons, nature walks,...
88-Year-Old Coconut Creek Author Shares a Lifetime of Resilience in New Memoir
Coconut Creek resident Shahen Guiragossian, 88, has released a deeply personal memoir titled The Hawk: My Memoir, a project he says took decades to complete and was inspired by an urgency to preserve the stories that shaped his life before they were lost forever. Guiragossian’s story spans generational trauma tied...
South Florida Caribbean Chorale raises funds for Jamaican hurricane relief through Christmas concerts
PLANTATION, Fla. — The South Florida Caribbean Chorale is singing Jamaican Christmas songs with a purpose: supporting relief efforts in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the island in late October. As the group performed classics — including the refrain “all over Jamaica everybody Jesus born” —...
Port Everglades ends fiscal year with record highs in cargo, cruises, and energy distribution
Broward County, Florida – Port Everglades is ending Fiscal Year 2025 on a high note, with new records in every major area it services. Early numbers reveal that the port has set new records in cruise travel, cargo activity, and energy distribution all at the same time. This marks a milestone unmatched in its recent...
