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Fort Lauderdale police announce siblings’ arrests in 2022 food store murder
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police announce siblings’ arrests in 2022 food store murderFort Lauderdale police announced two arrests in connection with the 2022 murder of a man at a since-demolished food store in the city.
Deputies search for missing Fort Lauderdale senior with Alzheimer’s
Read full article: Deputies search for missing Fort Lauderdale senior with Alzheimer’sThe Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons unit asked for the public’s help Wednesday in locating a 76-year-old man who they say went missing Sunday morning in Fort Lauderdale.
Yacht stewardess, 20, murdered onboard in Bahamas; boat now docked in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Yacht stewardess, 20, murdered onboard in Bahamas; boat now docked in Fort LauderdaleOn July 3, 20-year-old South African national Paige Bell was found murdered inside the engine room of a luxury yacht while it was docked near Harbour Island in the Bahamas.
Fort Lauderdale cop taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after looking for dog in fire
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale cop taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after looking for dog in fireMedics took a Fort Lauderdale police officer to a local hospital on Tuesday after she was “overcome by smoke” while searching for a dog inside a burning apartment.
WPLG Local 10 announces multi-year broadcast partnership with Fort Lauderdale United FC
Read full article: WPLG Local 10 announces multi-year broadcast partnership with Fort Lauderdale United FCWPLG Local 10 is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Fort Lauderdale United FC, becoming the exclusive broadcast partner for the South Florida-based women’s professional soccer club.
Fort Lauderdale girl, 13, found safe after being reported missing.
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale girl, 13, found safe after being reported missing.Fort Lauderdale police asked for the public’s help Tuesday in locating a missing 13-year-old girl who they say was last seen near her home on Sunday.
‘You’re a coward,’ victim’s mother says in message to Fort Lauderdale shooting suspect
Read full article: ‘You’re a coward,’ victim’s mother says in message to Fort Lauderdale shooting suspectA 19-year-old woman’s family is speaking out after Fort Lauderdale police arrested who they believe is her killer.
Gusty storms push across South Florida, bringing lightning and strong winds
Read full article: Gusty storms push across South Florida, bringing lightning and strong windsParts of South Florida are bracing for gusty showers and thunderstorms Friday, with forecasters warning of winds up to 45 miles per hour and flashes of lightning as cells move quickly across the region.
Pier Sixty-Six reopens in Fort Lauderdale with luxury revamp, new restaurants and spa
Read full article: Pier Sixty-Six reopens in Fort Lauderdale with luxury revamp, new restaurants and spaAfter nearly seven years of redevelopment following Hurricane Irma, the iconic Pier Sixty-Six resort has reopened in Fort Lauderdale — and longtime visitors may not recognize it.
Ex-Dolphins safety Reshad Jones scammed out of $2.58M by woman, financial advisor, cops say
Read full article: Ex-Dolphins safety Reshad Jones scammed out of $2.58M by woman, financial advisor, cops sayA 52-year-old woman, with the help of a former Merrill Lynch financial advisor, is accused of stealing millions from former Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones over a two-year period, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Thursday.
Man wouldn’t pay New Orleans woman $500 to ‘get busy’ at Hard Rock, so she stole his Rolex, cops say
Read full article: Man wouldn’t pay New Orleans woman $500 to ‘get busy’ at Hard Rock, so she stole his Rolex, cops sayA New Orleans woman who authorities said is suspected in multiple thefts targeting men in South Florida was booked into the Broward County jail on four felony charges on Wednesday.
Man who cops say called self ‘pervert teacher’ faces judge in child sex abuse videos case
Read full article: Man who cops say called self ‘pervert teacher’ faces judge in child sex abuse videos caseA Broward County Public Schools teacher accused of sharing explicit videos of children in online chat groups faced a judge on Thursday.
Florida Panthers prospects spend afternoon with patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Read full article: Florida Panthers prospects spend afternoon with patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s HospitalPlayers attending the Florida Panthers Development Camp this week in Fort Lauderdale went on a special field trip Tuesday.
FBI Miami, local agencies announce results of ‘Operation Viper’ targeting violent offenders
Read full article: FBI Miami, local agencies announce results of ‘Operation Viper’ targeting violent offendersOfficials at the FBI’s Miami Field Office revealed the results of a two-month enforcement campaign Wednesday, saying 65 people were arrested and 21 firearms were seized during “Operation Viper,” a coordinated effort to target violent criminals in high-crime neighborhoods across South Florida.
South Florida authorities view new software that can take down ‘dangerous’ drones
Read full article: South Florida authorities view new software that can take down ‘dangerous’ dronesLocal law enforcement was checking out some new software at the Broward Convention Center on Wednesday that could help them neutralize what they call dangerous drones in hopes of keeping the public safe.
Young Panthers fan was thrilled when Brad Marchand accepted his rat king crown during parade
Read full article: Young Panthers fan was thrilled when Brad Marchand accepted his rat king crown during paradeOne lucky Florida Panthers fan is still on cloud nine after a player wore his crown during the championship parade.
Former MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal formally charged in alleged Sunrise road rage incident
Read full article: Former MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal formally charged in alleged Sunrise road rage incidentBroward prosecutors have formally filed felony charges against Major League Baseball shortstop Rafael Furcal after police accused him of an April rock-throwing road rage incident in Sunrise, according to court records obtained Monday.
Prayer service held at St. Thomas Aquinas for teens killed, injured in fiery crash
Read full article: Prayer service held at St. Thomas Aquinas for teens killed, injured in fiery crashDuring a Monday prayer service, students at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale clung to hope and prayed for their classmates who survived a fiery wreck in Pompano Beach on Friday ― and also prayed for the two teens who didn’t make it.
Florida Panthers’ second championship celebration another success
Read full article: Florida Panthers’ second championship celebration another successThis time around, the torrential downpour stayed away from Fort Lauderdale Beach as the Florida Panthers celebrated back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with their fans on Sunday.
'This is amazing': Panthers celebrate 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup with another parade
Read full article: 'This is amazing': Panthers celebrate 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup with another paradeChampagne was swilled and spilled, cigars were smoked and the Stanley Cup was hoisted a few more times, all with about 400,000 people watching.
Panthers meet with fans across Broward as Stanley Cup celebration continues
Read full article: Panthers meet with fans across Broward as Stanley Cup celebration continuesFortunate Florida Panthers fans peered over display racks at Dick’s Sporting Goods at Sawgrass Mills for the chance to meet star forward Matthew Tkachuk on Friday.
Unlicensed engineer faces millions in fines after Local 10 investigation uncovers forged inspections
Read full article: Unlicensed engineer faces millions in fines after Local 10 investigation uncovers forged inspectionsThe Florida Board of Professional Engineers has filed a 724-count administrative complaint against Enrique Fernandez Jr., a South Florida man accused of forging his late father’s name and license number on dozens of building inspection reports across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
BSO detectives search for 37-year-old man reported missing near Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: BSO detectives search for 37-year-old man reported missing near Fort LauderdaleThe Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Friday in locating a 37-year-old year old man who they said was missing near Fort Lauderdale.
Sean Kingston is apparently broke, attorney says as he seeks to dump him as client in state case
Read full article: Sean Kingston is apparently broke, attorney says as he seeks to dump him as client in state caseSean Kingston, the South Florida singer known for his hit song “Beautiful Girls” and his mother-son federal wire fraud conviction in March, apparently can’t afford to pay his attorney in his impending state fraud case, according to newly-obtained court documents.
South Florida marks summer’s start with heat, brief shower at Panthers Stanley Cup parade
Read full article: South Florida marks summer’s start with heat, brief shower at Panthers Stanley Cup paradeFans heading out to celebrate the Florida Panthers’ historic Stanley Cup win won’t need to worry too much about the weather — just plan for a possible brief shower to kick off the festivities.
Fort Lauderdale officials discuss safety plans, parking options for Panthers championship parade
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale officials discuss safety plans, parking options for Panthers championship paradeFort Lauderdale officials are holding a news conference Thursday to outline safety measures ahead of the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup championship parade, as the city prepares to host the massive celebration for the second year in a row.
Publix opens new Fort Lauderdale store with coastal charm and community focus
Read full article: Publix opens new Fort Lauderdale store with coastal charm and community focusSouth Florida shoppers have a new place to stock up on groceries, grab a sub, or pick out a birthday cake — and it’s just steps from the sand.
Florida Panthers celebrate back-to-back Cup wins with fans at Elbo Room, across Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Florida Panthers celebrate back-to-back Cup wins with fans at Elbo Room, across Fort LauderdaleThe Florida Panthers spent Wednesday morning celebrating back-to-back Stanley Cup victories with some of their diehard fans at the Elbo Room — marking the second straight year the team brought the Cup to the iconic Fort Lauderdale Beach bar.
Panthers parade set after second straight Stanley Cup win
Read full article: Panthers parade set after second straight Stanley Cup winThe Florida Panthers became Stanley Cup champions for the second straight year Tuesday night after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1, and their championship parade has been tentatively set for this weekend.
Fort Lauderdale police: Suspect abandons vehicle with 2 kids inside after fleeing from officers
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police: Suspect abandons vehicle with 2 kids inside after fleeing from officersPolice are searching for a driver who fled from officers and bailed out of their vehicle, leaving several juveniles behind.
Coral Springs woman who killed husband ‘at her wits’ end’ over cheating gets 2-decade sentence
Read full article: Coral Springs woman who killed husband ‘at her wits’ end’ over cheating gets 2-decade sentenceA 46-year-old Coral Springs woman was sentenced to spend the next two decades behind bars after pleading no contest to second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of her husband, according to court records obtained by Local 10 News on Monday.
1 drowning confirmed in Haulover Beach; Father dies after trying to save kids from drowning in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: 1 drowning confirmed in Haulover Beach; Father dies after trying to save kids from drowning in Fort LauderdaleOne person is confirmed to be dead after drowning near the Haulover Beach sandbar, and a father has also died after trying to save his two children from the water in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed.
Teen driver accused in deadly Hollywood crash appears in bond court
Read full article: Teen driver accused in deadly Hollywood crash appears in bond courtA 19-year-old man accused of causing a fiery crash that killed a man on Mother’s Day in Hollywood faced a judge Saturday after being arrested on vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges.
Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protests across South Florida, demand accountability from Trump
Read full article: Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protests across South Florida, demand accountability from TrumpDemonstrators gathered across South Florida on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and what they describe as threats to democracy.
Police officers arrest 19-year-old man over fatal fiery crash on Mother’s Day in Hollywood
Read full article: Police officers arrest 19-year-old man over fatal fiery crash on Mother’s Day in HollywoodPolice officers arrested a 19-year-old man on Friday accusing him of causing a fiery crash that killed a man last month in Hollywood.
South Florida places of worship boost security amid Israel-Iran conflict
Read full article: South Florida places of worship boost security amid Israel-Iran conflictAs tensions escalate in the Middle East following Israel’s strike on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attack, religious institutions across South Florida are heightening security ahead of weekend services and events.
Preps underway with thousands expected at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests in South Florida
Read full article: Preps underway with thousands expected at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests in South FloridaPreparations are underway by demonstrators and law enforcement for nationwide anti-Trump “No Kings” protests on Saturday, including four in South Florida.
SUV driver hit motorcyclist on I-95, then Porsche driver ran him over. Both fled, troopers say
Read full article: SUV driver hit motorcyclist on I-95, then Porsche driver ran him over. Both fled, troopers sayTwo men are facing hit-and-run charges after state troopers said, while driving separate vehicles, they both fled the scene of a deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Fort Lauderdale.
Teen, 17, arrested in Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run that damaged Tesla, Cybertruck
Read full article: Teen, 17, arrested in Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run that damaged Tesla, CybertruckA 17-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed an SUV into a Fort Lauderdale homeowner’s yard over the weekend, causing thousands of dollars in property damage before fleeing the scene.
Broward felon uses gaming app to sexually prey on 11-year-old boy, deputies say
Read full article: Broward felon uses gaming app to sexually prey on 11-year-old boy, deputies sayA 29-year-old man stands accused of using a gaming app to connect with an 11-year-old boy that he took advantage of sexually, according to Broward deputies.
Hybrid offspring of invasive, destructive termite species found in South Florida
Read full article: Hybrid offspring of invasive, destructive termite species found in South FloridaScientists at the University of Florida say two of the world’s most destructive and invasive termite species are not only spreading, but now producing hybrid offspring in South Florida.
Survivor of Fort Lauderdale boat explosion speaks as sons, 5 and 7, remain hospitalized
Read full article: Survivor of Fort Lauderdale boat explosion speaks as sons, 5 and 7, remain hospitalizedOne of the survivors of a deadly Memorial Day boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale spoke about her ordeal Wednesday as her two sons remained at a Miami burn center.
Panthers stay focused as Game 4 approaches, Ekblad expects strong Oilers response
Read full article: Panthers stay focused as Game 4 approaches, Ekblad expects strong Oilers responseThe Florida Panthers returned to the ice Wednesday morning, less than 24 hours before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final — and with a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers.
5 arrested in Fort Lauderdale luxury SUV theft ring, G-Wagon recovered
Read full article: 5 arrested in Fort Lauderdale luxury SUV theft ring, G-Wagon recoveredFort Lauderdale police on Wednesday announced the arrests of five people, including one minors, and recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon as part of an investigation into a string of high-end vehicle thefts in the city’s downtown area.
New parents injured say selfish hit-and-run driver asked them not to call police
Read full article: New parents injured say selfish hit-and-run driver asked them not to call policeMicah Mereus and Ziniyah Cruz recently welcomed their baby daughter, but what was supposed to be a joyful time turned into terror when they were in a crash in Fort Lauderdale.
Miami Gardens pastor rejects plea deal in high-profile fraud case, faces up to 65 years behind bars
Read full article: Miami Gardens pastor rejects plea deal in high-profile fraud case, faces up to 65 years behind barsMiami Gardens Pastor Eric Readon appeared in a Miami-Dade courtroom Wednesday, where he rejected a plea deal offered by the State Attorney’s Office in a high-profile elder exploitation and fraud case that stems from a Local 10 News investigation.
Fort Lauderdale G-Wagon theft raises concerns after high-tech heist at office garage
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale G-Wagon theft raises concerns after high-tech heist at office garageA South Florida man is speaking out after his Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon was stolen from a secured parking garage in downtown Fort Lauderdale — the second such luxury SUV theft reported in the area in recent months.
Video shows aftermath of SUV slamming into Fort Lauderdale yard, damaging Tesla, Cybertruck
Read full article: Video shows aftermath of SUV slamming into Fort Lauderdale yard, damaging Tesla, CybertruckA Fort Lauderdale homeowner is demanding accountability after home surveillance video obtained exclusively by Local 10 News on Tuesday captured the terrifying moment after an SUV veered off the road and slammed into her driveway, narrowly missing her home over the weekend.
Statewide prosecutors drop perjury case against ex-Broward Superintendent Robert Runcie
Read full article: Statewide prosecutors drop perjury case against ex-Broward Superintendent Robert RuncieThe Office of Statewide Prosecution dropped a perjury charge against former Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie on Monday.
Former Broward car dealership manager arrested, accused of failing to remit sales tax payments to state
Read full article: Former Broward car dealership manager arrested, accused of failing to remit sales tax payments to stateThe manager of a now shuttered Broward County car dealership was arrested Thursday after failing to remit more than $120,000 in sales tax payments to the state of Florida’s Department of Revenue, authorities said.
Broward Sheriff says BSO won’t be involved in any ICE raids
Read full article: Broward Sheriff says BSO won’t be involved in any ICE raidsBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony said Thursday fighting crime is his number one mission in the county, not hunting down immigrants who may be in the country illegally.
Video shows man beating rooster outside Fort Lauderdale café, cops say
Read full article: Video shows man beating rooster outside Fort Lauderdale café, cops sayA Fort Lauderdale man is facing seven felony charges after video surveillance captured him repeatedly striking a rooster outside a local restaurant back in April, police confirmed.
Davie man used Instagram to profit off child sexual abuse, feds say
Read full article: Davie man used Instagram to profit off child sexual abuse, feds sayA Davie man is facing a federal charge after agents said he was caught as part of an investigation into groups selling child sexual abuse videos on Instagram.
Storms threaten afternoon plans in South Florida as front stalls over region
Read full article: Storms threaten afternoon plans in South Florida as front stalls over regionClouds are building across South Florida as a stalled front is expected to bring multiple rounds of thunderstorms across the region on Saturday afternoon, prompting residents and visitors to adjust their outdoor plans heading into the weekend.
High-profile Fort Lauderdale detective fired after internal affairs investigation
Read full article: High-profile Fort Lauderdale detective fired after internal affairs investigationDetective Henry Lockwood, once a face of the department and mentor to youth, is accused of abusing his authority, misusing police databases, and tracking his ex with a GPS device.
Fort Lauderdale mother-son duo describe rescuing animal control worker during bloody dog attack
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mother-son duo describe rescuing animal control worker during bloody dog attackTwo Fort Lauderdale residents were hailed as heroes on Friday morning after saving a woman during a bloody dog attack.
Fort Lauderdale family reunited with lost dogs 2 weeks later
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale family reunited with lost dogs 2 weeks laterAfter Local 10’s recent story about a man who was captured on camera seemingly taking puppies from a Fort Lauderdale home, Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch was contacted as he said he had been searching for the puppies’ owners for the last two weeks.