Man injured in hit-and-run crash in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after he was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene, Fort Lauderdale police said. According to police, the pedestrian was struck by the vehicle around 9:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Northwest 19th Street, just west of Interstate 95 near...
SUV acceleration at Wawa leads to fatal fall for 87-year-old man in Lake Worth
LAKE WORTH, Fla. (CBS12) — An 87-year-old man died after falling and striking his head when an SUV accelerated forward while he was leaning against it in a Wawa parking lot, according to investigators. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) said the incident occurred on August 8, around...
The Lobster Roll At This Unassuming Seafood Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere...
Hidden in a Coconut Creek strip mall between palm trees and everyday retail shops sits The Fish Joint. A seafood haven that proves Florida’s culinary treasures don’t always come with ocean views and tourist price tags. This unassuming eatery might have you driving past it twice before you...
Teen accused of murdering brother, dumping body near Broward canal
The 15-year-old boy, who was not named by authorities, is currently charged with first-degree murder with a firearm.
Would-be Broward bank robber gave teller note saying ‘I will kill U,’ but left...
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — FBI agents say a would-be bank robber tried ― and failed ― to use a threatening hand-scrawled note to pull off a $100,000 heist in Pompano Beach. They say James Terrod Sipp, 52, told a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy, “No harm, no foul,” but the federal government disagrees: He appeared in Fort...
Death investigation underway after body found in Dania Beach
DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A death investigation is underway after a body was found in Dania Beach, officials say. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Ocean Waterway Boulevard and Old Griffin Road on Tuesday morning, where they made a grim discovery near a canal. The person was...
Fort Lauderdale sidelines World Cup funding, sends to homelessness budget instead
Fort Lauderdale is moving funds previously considered for the FIFA World Cup to its homelessness budget instead. The city formally torpedoed a $350,000 proposal to fund events in the county around the soccer tournament, which is being held in Miami and 15 other cities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada next summer.
14 Best Old School Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale isn't just a city of beaches, bars, and boats; it's also a city with a rich history, and nowhere is that more evident than in its restaurants. Across Broward County, tucked alongside streets, waterways, and boulevards, you'll find old-school institutions that have been serving South Floridians for...
August is Black Business Month: Here are 15 Black owned South Florida businesses to...
August is Black Business Month – a dedicated time to encourage consumers and corporations to intentionally support and invest in Black entrepreneurship. Successful Black-owned businesses reinvest in their communities, creating a cycle of growth and sustainability. Supporting Black businesses in South Florida...
Free Adoptions at Broward County’s Animal Care Boost Pet Homing During Clear the Shelters...
Broward County's Animal Care is laying down the welcome mat for families ready to expand their households with four-legged members during this year's Clear the Shelters campaign. In an effort spearheaded by NBCUniversal Local, this August, adoptive pet parents will not have to pay a dime for adoption fees at Animal...