Florida Panthers fans start to celebrate as Fort Lauderdale Beach prepares for parade, rally
Florida Panthers fans filled hotels on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Some planned to celebrate all night. Red and blue jerseys dominated the crowd in the Elbo Room, a beach bar founded in 1938, that closes at 3 a.m.
Woman, 25, accused of human smuggling after 16, including kids, die at sea
Prosecutors say a 25-year-old woman is to blame for a tragedy at sea. A survivor reported that about 16 fellow migrants vanished — including children — when an overloaded boat without life vests sank about 30 miles off the coast of Cuba.
Florida Panthers fans start to celebrate as Fort Lauderdale Beach prepares for parade, rally
Florida Panthers fans filled hotels on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Some planned to celebrate all night. Red and blue jerseys dominated the crowd in the Elbo Room, a beach bar founded in 1938, that closes at 3 a.m.
Philly woman stole $184K check meant for city of Weston, paid for butt lift, travel, cops say
A Philadelphia woman is facing three felony charges in Broward County court after authorities accused her of hatching a scheme to steal a COVID relief check meant for the city of Weston and proceeded to use portions of the proceeds to pay for a Brazilian butt lift and a Bal Harbour shopping spree, among other things.
‘She took away everything’: Woman found guilty of murdering gym friend in Coral Springs
It has been more than four and a half years since 21-year-old Daniela Tabares was shot and killed in Coral Springs, but her family is now getting justice knowing her killer has been found guilty on charges of murder and tampering with evidence.
Hialeah councilwoman claims mayor was ‘trying to get rid’ of her before $19M fraud indictment
A Hialeah councilwoman accused the mayor of targeting her before a grand jury indictment became public. She is facing eight federal felony charges over an alleged $19.1 million fraud involving a private company.
‘Mommy is not home’: 3 arrested after child left unattended, malnourished at Hollywood hotel
A man and two women who were responsible for watching a child at a Hollywood hotel were arrested Thursday after police say they discovered the child left unattended, without food and suffering from severe rashes on his body.
Bill barring local heat regulation to become Florida law amid hot summer
A new crop of laws regarding heat regulation will take effect in the state of Florida on Monday. Among them is a highly contested preemption law that will prevent local governments from enacting heat regulations and protections.
Florida Supreme Court suspends law license of ex-State Rep. Michael Grieco
In a unanimous opinion Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court suspended the law license of former state lawmaker and Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco for one year after an investigation found that he made dishonest statements related to a campaign finance scandal.
Rapper ‘$Rod’ from North Miami admits to defrauding feds
Rodney “Money Rod” McClain, also known as “$Rod,” has told his fans that he grew up with a single mother who struggled with poverty in North Miami, and he is known for the “Money” single, which samples The O’Jay’s 1974 classic “For The Love of the Money.” Prosecutors say money is why he will likely end up in federal prison.
Shocking twist in court: Feds now targeting Miami Beach doc who took plea deal in sex crimes case
Dr. Jeffrey Kamlet surrendered his medical license and received withheld adjudication after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in a child sex trafficking case in March. But a shocking twist during a court hearing Thursday reveals that the former Miami Beach pain specialist’s legal troubles may not be behind him.
Philly woman stole $184K check meant for city of Weston, paid for butt lift, travel, cops say
A Philadelphia woman is facing three felony charges in Broward County court after authorities accused her of hatching a scheme to steal a COVID relief check meant for the city of Weston and proceeded to use portions of the proceeds to pay for a Brazilian butt lift and a Bal Harbour shopping spree, among other things.
Former Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital nurse facing child exploitation charges after May raid
A man who federal agents said worked as a nurse at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court Wednesday after U.S. Marshals arrested him on three federal child exploitation charges; FBI agents joined local law enforcement in raiding his Plantation home in May.
Broward RV dealership owner arrested, accused of failing to pay $471K in taxes
A prominent South Florida RV dealership owner could spend up to 30 years behind bars after she was arrested Wednesday on a charge of theft of state funds. Authorities said she failed to pay nearly a half million dollars in state taxes.
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‘Mommy is not home’: 3 arrested after child left unattended, malnourished at Hollywood hotel
A man and two women who were responsible for watching a child at a Hollywood hotel were arrested Thursday after police say they discovered the child left unattended, without food and suffering from severe rashes on his body.
Philly woman stole $184K check meant for city of Weston, paid for butt lift, travel, cops say
A Philadelphia woman is facing three felony charges in Broward County court after authorities accused her of hatching a scheme to steal a COVID relief check meant for the city of Weston and proceeded to use portions of the proceeds to pay for a Brazilian butt lift and a Bal Harbour shopping spree, among other things.