Federal disaster declaration for Broward approved, easing way for financial help

President Joe Biden has approved the disaster declaration requested by the city of Fort Lauderdale one day after Mayor Dean Trantalis visited the White House.

• Apr 28, 2023

First Republic teeters on collapse as FDIC circles troubled bank

The ailing regional lender is at risk of becoming the third U.S. bank to collapse since March.

• Apr 28, 2023

Florida GOP lawmakers clear path for DeSantis to run for president without resigning

"I can't think of a better training ground than the state of Florida for a future commander in chief," Republican state Rep. Tyler Sirois

• Apr 28, 2023

Fort Lauderdale Cares Day: List of drop off sites

Here's a list of places to obtain help or donate supplies as part of Fort Lauderdale Cares Day.

• Apr 28, 2023

FL senate passes bill that would change how some cities police vacation rentals

Drunken bachelor parties. Loud pool parties. Speeding golf carts.

• Apr 28, 2023

'I look like Barbie': New doll representing someone with Down syndrome has positive local impacts

Sophia Sullivan, 6, lives with Down syndrome. She smiled from ear to ear when she saw the new Barbie.

• Apr 28, 2023

South Korean president delights, surprises White House with rendition of rock anthem 'American Pie'

South Korean President Suk Yeol surprised everyone at the White House state dinner Wednesday night after President Joe Biden asked him to sing 'American Pie.'

• Apr 28, 2023

Heat's Oladipo undergoes surgery, no timetable on return

The Miami Heat announced Friday that shooting guard Victor Oladipo had undergone successful knee surgery.

• Apr 28, 2023

Jean Segura hits game-ending single as Marlins beat Cubs 3-2

Jean Segura hit a game-ending RBI single, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

• Apr 28, 2023

26 educators vying to be next Broward Public Schools superintendent

The outside firm looking to find and hire the next superintendent for Fort Lauderdale public shools on Friday released a list of the over two dozen candidates who have expressed interest in the job.

• Apr 28, 2023

6 gallons of chemical solvent dubbed 'coma in a bottle' seized: CBP

According to a press release, the gallons of gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) arrived in two shipments from France and were meant to go to an address in Hillsborough County.

• Apr 28, 2023

Justice Department asks judge to limit ruling if he finds DACA illegal

A federal judge is preparing to rule on a request by Republican-led states to shut down the DACA program for nearly 600,000 immigrant "Dreamers."

• Apr 28, 2023

Everglades' Shark Valley area to temporarily close to visitors in May

Closure for repaving of the entrance road, parking lot, and 15-mile tram road

• Apr 28, 2023

Arrest made in deadly hit and run in Miami

Elton Suarezmesa is charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving a death

• Apr 28, 2023

'A legend is born': Kirsten Neuschäfer becomes first woman to win historic Golden Globe Race

By the time the South African Neuschäfer crossed the line Thursday, only two other sailors were on course to complete the race without stopping.

• Apr 28, 2023

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