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South Florida begins holiday week with mild temperatures
Read full article: South Florida begins holiday week with mild temperaturesSouth Florida residents and visitors are waking up to a crisp and comfortable Monday morning as temperatures in Miami and Fort Lauderdale hover in the mid-60s, signaling a pleasant start to the holiday week.
Police: Man trying to get away from Fort Lauderdale police officers needed ‘rescuing’
Read full article: Police: Man trying to get away from Fort Lauderdale police officers needed ‘rescuing’A man who was trying to get away from police officers on Saturday needed their help after jumping into a canal in Fort Lauderdale, police said.
Fort Lauderdale unveils new pump system built in wake of devastating 2023 floods
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale unveils new pump system built in wake of devastating 2023 floodsFort Lauderdale has completed a critical pump project aimed at fighting flooding in two low-lying neighborhoods.
Miami Beach man extradited to face Maryland double murder charges
Read full article: Miami Beach man extradited to face Maryland double murder chargesNearly three months after his arrest in Fort Lauderdale, a South Florida man faced a Maryland judge Thursday. He was extradited to the Old Line State to face charges in a double murder case.
Woman faces judge after police say she left good Samaritan an amputee in hit-and-run
Read full article: Woman faces judge after police say she left good Samaritan an amputee in hit-and-runAppearing sullen and downcast, a Fort Lauderdale woman faced a Broward County judge Friday, one day after her arrest in what police said was a hit-and-run crash in the city that nearly killed a good Samaritan over the summer.
Police arrest woman wanted for Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run that severely injured Boca hair stylist
Read full article: Police arrest woman wanted for Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run that severely injured Boca hair stylistA woman wanted for a hit-and-run crash that nearly killed a man is now facing charges.
Amazon driver who survived stabbing: ‘All I was thinking of was making it home to my family’
Read full article: Amazon driver who survived stabbing: ‘All I was thinking of was making it home to my family’For the first time, a South Florida Amazon driver who was ambushed on the job is speaking about his ordeal. Just days before Christmas, while making deliveries, he was suddenly robbed and stabbed.
Feds accuse Broward man of drunken attack on American Airlines gate agent in Texas
Read full article: Feds accuse Broward man of drunken attack on American Airlines gate agent in TexasA Hallandale Beach man appeared in a Fort Lauderdale federal courtroom on Wednesday after authorities accused him of assaulting an American Airlines gate agent at its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport hub back in October.
Drivers stranded as some Broward County streets turn to rivers
Read full article: Drivers stranded as some Broward County streets turn to riversSevere weather in Broward County brought torrential downpours and flooding to Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas Wednesday, leading to traffic disruptions and stalled vehicles.
Uncle is sixth person to be arrested in connection with Fort Lauderdale boy’s death
Read full article: Uncle is sixth person to be arrested in connection with Fort Lauderdale boy’s deathA 31-year-old man is the sixth person to be arrested in connection with the death of a 7-year-old boy in Fort Lauderdale, authorities announced Wednesday.
Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom first
Read full article: Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom firstAt a stand-your-ground hearing on Tuesday, Broward County Judge Andrew Siegel experienced a unique approach to understanding a defense expert’s opinion: He used a virtual reality headset. It’s believed to be a historic moment in a Florida courtroom.
Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds say
Read full article: Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds sayA since-fired cruise ship worker appeared in a Fort Lauderdale federal courtroom on Monday after agents arrested him at Port Everglades over the weekend after they said he had “several videos and photos of child sex abuse material” on his cellphone.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort LauderdaleA 33-year-old man has been arrested, just over a week after an Amazon driver was stabbed after getting a flat tire in Fort Lauderdale, authorities announced Tuesday morning.
Broward deputies under investigation for fatally shooting domestic violence suspect
Read full article: Broward deputies under investigation for fatally shooting domestic violence suspectFlorida Department of Law Enforcement investigators were investigating the death of a man who was a domestic violence suspect in Broward County.
FBI investigates after cash stolen from Fort Lauderdale ATM as repairman was working
Read full article: FBI investigates after cash stolen from Fort Lauderdale ATM as repairman was workingFort Lauderdale police responded to a Bank of America Thursday after two thieves targeted an ATM while a repairman was working on it, authorities confirmed.
Family grieves after call for mental health help turns deadly in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Family grieves after call for mental health help turns deadly in Fort LauderdaleA 21-year-old man died after he walked out of a house armed and three police officers who responded to reports of his mental health crisis fired their service weapons on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale.
Fewer US grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data
Read full article: Fewer US grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new dataFewer grandparents were taking care of grandchildren, there was a decline in the number of preschoolers and more people were staying put in their homes in the first part of the 2020s compared with the last part of the 2010s.
Detectives arrest 3 suspects after gunman who wanted Rolls Royce, fled South Beach in Lamborghini
Read full article: Detectives arrest 3 suspects after gunman who wanted Rolls Royce, fled South Beach in LamborghiniGregory Yearty, Jr., was 16 years old when deputies accused him of stealing a car in Palm Beach County and again a few days after he turned 17. Deputies also accused him of a burglary at 18, and by the time he was 19, he was a convicted felon.
‘They just kept shooting’: Grandfather says police officers didn’t have to kill his grandson in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: ‘They just kept shooting’: Grandfather says police officers didn’t have to kill his grandson in Fort LauderdaleA 21-year-old man died after he walked out of a house armed and three police officers who responded to reports of his mental health crisis fired their service weapons on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale.
Police: Stolen Rolls Royce crashes into Fort Lauderdale Checkers
Read full article: Police: Stolen Rolls Royce crashes into Fort Lauderdale CheckersA man was arrested early Wednesday morning after crashing a stolen Rolls Royce into a Checkers fast food restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed to Local 10 News.
Miami Dolphins, United Airlines team up to bring special needs children to North Pole
Read full article: Miami Dolphins, United Airlines team up to bring special needs children to North PoleIt was a dream come true for a group of South Florida children with special needs as they were given the opportunity to head to the North Pole.
Police identify suspect wanted for Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run from August
Read full article: Police identify suspect wanted for Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run from AugustThe talk at Wild Hare Salon and Spa in Boca Raton is the critical case update Fort Lauderdale police shared about a devastating hit and run that occurred last summer.
Man accused of targeting Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz will remain in jail
Read full article: Man accused of targeting Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz will remain in jailA federal judge in Fort Lauderdale has ordered 41-year-old John Lapinski to remain in custody Tuesday, citing allegations of violating federal gun laws and posing a danger to the community.
SAO: Case closed into duck stomping death in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: SAO: Case closed into duck stomping death in Fort LauderdaleA Fort Lauderdale man who was accused of stomping on a duck last year until he killed it is no longer facing a criminal charge after the only witness in the case refused to cooperate, the Broward State Attorney’s Office confirmed Tuesday to Local 10 News.
Fort Lauderdale Amazon driver stabbing likely ‘random,’ victim ‘expected to recover,’ cops say
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale Amazon driver stabbing likely ‘random,’ victim ‘expected to recover,’ cops sayFort Lauderdale police said Monday that the stabbing of an Amazon delivery driver over the weekend “appears to be random” as they continued their search for a suspect.
Good Samaritan injured while rescuing neighbor from fire in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Good Samaritan injured while rescuing neighbor from fire in Fort LauderdaleA man and a woman suffered from smoke inhalation on Sunday afternoon during a dangerous residential fire in Fort Lauderdale’s Lauderdale Isles neighborhood.
Detectives search for knife-wielding attacker who injured Amazon driver in Broward
Read full article: Detectives search for knife-wielding attacker who injured Amazon driver in BrowardDetectives were searching for the knife-wielding attacker who stabbed an Amazon driver on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale.
VIDEO: Man seriously hurt in flash fire while fueling boat in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: VIDEO: Man seriously hurt in flash fire while fueling boat in Fort LauderdaleMedics rushed a man to a trauma center Thursday night after flames suddenly erupted as he was fueling a boat at a Fort Lauderdale marina.
Dirty Dining: Trio of restaurants South Florida shut down over startling conditions
Read full article: Dirty Dining: Trio of restaurants South Florida shut down over startling conditionsA shocking Dirty Dining investigation by Local 10 News has uncovered alarming conditions in South Florida restaurants, even after they were shut down and later allowed to reopen.
Woman shot with rubber bullet during 2020 Fort Lauderdale protest settles suit against city
Read full article: Woman shot with rubber bullet during 2020 Fort Lauderdale protest settles suit against cityThe woman who was shot in the face with a rubber bullet during a protest back in 2020 has settled her lawsuit with the city of Fort Lauderdale. However, commissioners have to approve it first.
BSO: Woman accidentally shoots herself outside Fort Lauderdale airport
Read full article: BSO: Woman accidentally shoots herself outside Fort Lauderdale airportThe Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman appeared to accidentally shoot herself late Monday night outside Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, authorities confirmed.
Broward high school students create food rescue club to help needy community members
Read full article: Broward high school students create food rescue club to help needy community membersTwo South Florida sisters have taken an idea to help their community and those dealing with food insecurity to another level by bringing it to their local high school.
Broward man accused of accidentally shooting wife while on cocaine, leaving her possibly paralyzed
Read full article: Broward man accused of accidentally shooting wife while on cocaine, leaving her possibly paralyzedA Fort Lauderdale man was arrested after accidentally shooting his wife in the neck while under the influence of cocaine and alcohol, an incident that doctors say could leave the victim paralyzed from the neck down, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Holiday travelers face parking challenges at FLL
Read full article: Holiday travelers face parking challenges at FLLTravelers heading to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this holiday season should brace for potential parking challenges as garages fill up quickly amid a busy travel period.
Luis Suárez signs contract extension with Inter Miami
Read full article: Luis Suárez signs contract extension with Inter MiamiInter Miami CF announced Wednesday that striker Luis Suárez, the club’s leading scorer in 2024, has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2025 MLS season.
Clean Plate: Wilton Manors diner, Fort Lauderdale burger joint recognized for zero violations
Read full article: Clean Plate: Wilton Manors diner, Fort Lauderdale burger joint recognized for zero violationsLocal 10 News is shining a well-deserved spotlight on a place that’s not just spotless but serves up generosity and community spirit alongside great food.
Prosecutors: 9 caught laundering cash into cryptocurrency for drug cartels
Read full article: Prosecutors: 9 caught laundering cash into cryptocurrency for drug cartelsA grand jury indicted nine for conspiring to launder U.S. currency into cryptocurrency on behalf of drug cartels and for running an unlicensed money-transmitting business, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
Broward man accused of having images of child sex abuse worked for TSA, attorney says in court
Read full article: Broward man accused of having images of child sex abuse worked for TSA, attorney says in courtAn attorney said Wednesday in Broward County court that a man who was facing 10 charges related to images of child sex abuse worked the Transportation Security Administration for over 20 years.
‘Believe’ it: The Cher Show has arrived at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Read full article: ‘Believe’ it: The Cher Show has arrived at Broward Center for the Performing ArtsThe Broadway season is kicking in true style at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, with “The Cher Show” bringing all the glitz and glam,
Man stopped in Chicago before boarding train to kidnap ‘little boy’ in Fort Lauderdale, feds say
Read full article: Man stopped in Chicago before boarding train to kidnap ‘little boy’ in Fort Lauderdale, feds sayFederal authorities arrested a man at Chicago’s Union Station over the weekend as he tried to board a Miami-bound Amtrak train, they announced Tuesday. Investigators said he packed toys and zip ties as he headed to South Florida to kidnap a young boy from a Fort Lauderdale private school for a $100,000 ransom.
Singer Sean Kingston, mother back in federal court in fraud case
Read full article: Singer Sean Kingston, mother back in federal court in fraud caseSinger Sean Kingston and his 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner, appeared in federal court on Friday, where prosecutors expressed confidence in their case against the pair.
Passengers recall ‘scary’ Spirit Airlines flight from FLL hit by gunfire in Haiti
Read full article: Passengers recall ‘scary’ Spirit Airlines flight from FLL hit by gunfire in HaitiA Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, came under gunfire during its landing attempt Monday, and passengers are now sharing their frightening experiences with Local 10 News.
Cruise worker sentenced after Port Everglades arrest for child sexual abuse material
Read full article: Cruise worker sentenced after Port Everglades arrest for child sexual abuse materialA Celebrity Cruises crew member was sentenced to four years in prison Friday after federal agents discovered graphic child sexual abuse material on his cellphone during a search at Port Everglades back in late April.
Fort Lauderdale warns of parking scam involving fake QR codes on meters
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale warns of parking scam involving fake QR codes on metersFort Lauderdale officials warned locals and visitors Thursday about a parking payment scam involving fake QR code stickers on some city parking meters and “Pay by Phone” signs.
South Florida man now charged with murder following wife’s disappearance in Spain
Read full article: South Florida man now charged with murder following wife’s disappearance in SpainDavid Knezevich is now facing charges in connection with the death of his estranged wife, Ana Maria Knezevich, after previously being federally charged with kidnapping after she disappeared in Spain in early February.
Employee sentenced to probation after caught-on-camera luggage theft at Fort Lauderdale airport
Read full article: Employee sentenced to probation after caught-on-camera luggage theft at Fort Lauderdale airportBroward County Judge Michael Usan sentenced 29-year-old Junior Bazile to two years of probation following his arrest for grand theft.
Fort Lauderdale man who nearly died of heart attack reunites with first responders who saved his life
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale man who nearly died of heart attack reunites with first responders who saved his lifeA Fort Lauderdale man who nearly died of a heart attack got the opportunity this week to thank his rescuers.
BSO: 8 suspected gang members arrested in connection with multiple shootings, murders
Read full article: BSO: 8 suspected gang members arrested in connection with multiple shootings, murdersThe Broward Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of eight suspects, who they say are believed to be members of a “violent, criminal gang.”
Fort Lauderdale hazmat team responds to ‘white powder scare’ after worker reports illness
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale hazmat team responds to ‘white powder scare’ after worker reports illnessFort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to a possible hazardous materials incident at a Las Olas business Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Broward officials decide to defer decision on ‘Mount Trashmore’ expansion
Read full article: Broward officials decide to defer decision on ‘Mount Trashmore’ expansionCounty Commissioners sat for hours on Tuesday, hearing from residents and city leaders making their case to stop the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill, dubbed Mount Trashmore by critics.
Mom to Mom: Grace’s Closet gives South Florida families in need a place to shop with dignity
Read full article: Mom to Mom: Grace’s Closet gives South Florida families in need a place to shop with dignityThis week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez spent time with an organization dedicated to helping South Florida families in need a place to shop for necessities with dignity.
FAA bans flights to Haiti after Spirit, JetBlue planes hit with bullets
Read full article: FAA bans flights to Haiti after Spirit, JetBlue planes hit with bulletsThe Federal Aviation Administration put in a temporary ban on all flights from the U.S. to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines jet, flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, sustained gunfire while trying to land in Port-au-Prince on Monday, injuring a flight attendant.
Safety concerns arise after South Florida engineer suspected of using late father’s license
Read full article: Safety concerns arise after South Florida engineer suspected of using late father’s licenseLocal 10 News has learned that unlicensed engineer Enrique Fernandez is under investigation for allegedly using his late father’s professional engineering license and forging his signature to conduct and sign off on building inspections.
Spirit Airlines flight from FLL hit by gunfire in Haiti; crew member hurt
Read full article: Spirit Airlines flight from FLL hit by gunfire in Haiti; crew member hurtA Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port-au-Prince came under gunfire while trying to land in the Haitian capital, the Haiti National Office of Civil Aviation told ABC News.
South Florida woman among Black Americans receiving racist text messages
Read full article: South Florida woman among Black Americans receiving racist text messagesCorryn Freeman of Fort Lauderdale is one of a growing number of Black women, men and children across the country reporting getting racist text messages.
Fashion icon Bob Mackie sits down with Local 10 ahead of screening of ‘Naked Illusion’
Read full article: Fashion icon Bob Mackie sits down with Local 10 ahead of screening of ‘Naked Illusion’Bob Mackie is an iconic fashion and costume designer best known for dressing entertainers such as Cher, Carol Burnett, Pink, Miley Cyrus and many more. His film screening for “Naked Illusion” will happen this weekend right here in South Florida at the 39th annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
Local 10’s Day of Giving is back, collecting food donations at various Publix stores
Read full article: Local 10’s Day of Giving is back, collecting food donations at various Publix storesThe Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating 11 years of collecting non-perishable foods for our local hunger relief organizations.
‘There’s so much at stake’: Port Everglades corals surveyed ahead of widening project
Read full article: ‘There’s so much at stake’: Port Everglades corals surveyed ahead of widening projectThe $1.3 billion project to improve, deepen and widen Port Everglades is still in limbo because of the millions of precious corals and other endangered marine species that will be impacted once the dredging begins.
BSO: Man burglarizes Sheriff Gregory Tony’s vehicle, steals firearm magazines, among other items
Read full article: BSO: Man burglarizes Sheriff Gregory Tony’s vehicle, steals firearm magazines, among other itemsA man has been arrested after he burglarized a Broward Sheriff’s Office vehicle assigned to Sheriff Gregory Tony, the agency confirmed to Local 10 News Tuesday.
Police: Video shows driver fatally running over elderly man in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Police: Video shows driver fatally running over elderly man in Fort LauderdalePolice in Fort Lauderdale are searching for the driver of a Jeep Wrangler involved in a fatal incident early Sunday morning, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Broward elementary school principal goes above and beyond for students, staff
Read full article: Broward elementary school principal goes above and beyond for students, staffA Fort Lauderdale elementary school principal goes above and beyond every day for her students, their families and school staff, according to her colleagues.
Las Olas pizza joint featured several times on Dirty Dining closes for good
Read full article: Las Olas pizza joint featured several times on Dirty Dining closes for goodAfter being ordered shut by the state and featured on Dirty Dining several times, Stoner’s Pizza Joint on Las Olas Boulevard has closed for good.
Vote 2024: Trantalis faces 3 challengers in Fort Lauderdale mayor race
Read full article: Vote 2024: Trantalis faces 3 challengers in Fort Lauderdale mayor raceAnd then there were four. After one candidate dropped out of the Fort Lauderdale mayoral race three weeks before Election Day, incumbent Dean Trantalis is seeking another term, while three others say it’s time for new leadership.
‘It affects everyone’: Water quality woes ignite Fort Lauderdale residents to unite for resilience
Read full article: ‘It affects everyone’: Water quality woes ignite Fort Lauderdale residents to unite for resilienceFort Lauderdale resident Suzee Bailey, known as the "Water Guru," leads a community effort to address persistent water quality issues affecting the city's waterways.