Wilton Manors police seek witness, suspect involved in aggravated battery
WILTON MANORS, Fla. — Officers with the Wilton Manors Police Department are seeking a possible witness and a suspected burglar who they believe are connected to an aggravated battery that occurred last month. It happened on Sept. 14 around 11:50 p.m. near the 2200 block of Wilton Drive, authorities...
Florida City Ranked Among Least Safe Cities In Florida And U.S. In 2025
Fort Lauderdale has been identified as one of the least safe cities in the United States.
Broward schools face $85 million budget deficit after losing nearly 10,000 students
Even before the school year began, officials had warned of a possible drop in enrollment.
One person struck, killed by Brightline train in Pompano Beach, deputies say
A Brightline train hit and killed a person early Wednesday morning in Pompano Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. At around 2 a.m., BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue arrived to the 4800 block of North Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach after reports of the collision. One person was pronounced dead...
Hip New York Sushi Spot is Headed to Oakland Park
One of New York’s most renowned spots for sushi, tuna crispy rice (if you know, you know), and hand rolls is opening its first-ever Broward location this October in Oakland Park. Bondi Sushi is set to make its Broward debut at 3329 N. Federal Hwy. on Wednesday, October 29, with a grand opening party featuring...
Hialeah Daycare Director, Rosa Iriarte Alcala, Charged After Surveillance Video Captures Slap to 3-Year-Old...
Hialeah, FL – A daycare director in Hialeah has been arrested after police say she struck a 3-year-old boy while changing his diaper at the facility. Hialeah Daycare Director Arrested After Alleged Assault on 3-Year-Old Rosa Iriarte Alcala, 52, was taken into custody Thursday on a charge of child...
Massive Asian Market Kimchi Mart Opens in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale just got a major addition to its food scene. Kimchi Mart, one of South Florida’s most popular Asian grocery chains and winner of New Times‘ Best Asian Market 2023, opened its newest and largest location this past Friday in Fort Lauderdale. The massive new location opened at 510 NW Seventh Ave. with...
Suspect wanted for plethora of crimes rams police car while trying to evade arrest
SUNRISE, Fla. — A Broward County man wanted for several crimes is now behind bars. Authorities said Reginald Collins, 27, was taken into custody on Oct. 14 in Sunrise after ramming two detective’s vehicles while trying to evade an arrest. According to officials, Collins was wanted for multiple...
Broward County opens new route connecting airport and beaches
Motorists can now move between Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale International Airport and area beaches — without having to stop and check in with Port Everglades security. This is thanks to a newly opened shortcut route Broward County officials recently unveiled Oct. 21. Port Everglades Bypass Road carries motorists from...
Public meeting tonight: Railroad tunnels would help Black residents safely avoid the tracks
For decades, Fort Lauderdale’s majority-Black communities have been cut off from the east side of town by train tracks. A proposal that’s gaining traction would help connect the two parts of town, offering a safe way for people on foot or bike to avoid trains. In a public meeting Tuesday night, transportation...

















