Teen sentenced to 25 years in 2022 Deerfield Beach park killing
Keantae Vaughn, now 17, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of Rickey Ferguson Jr. and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
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Keantae Vaughn, now 17, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of Rickey Ferguson Jr. and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
The founders of a South Florida based nonprofit are working to ensure all children can walk tall and jump high.
A pre-dawn fire at a Deerfield Beach townhome displaced a family and their dog, prompting a one-alarm response and assistance from neighbors and the American Red Cross.
It's been a tense contract battle between Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony and Deerfield Beach.
Both Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach have been looking into the cost of breaking up with BSO and creating their own public safety departments.
Firefighters battled an early-morning blaze Friday after a 50-foot sailboat caught fire near a Deerfield Beach marina, according to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue.
A 50-foot sailboat caught fire around 2:30 a.m. in Deerfield Beach, prompting a large response from Broward Fire Rescue; the blaze is out, no one was hurt, and investigators are now working to determine the cause.
Detectives said several additional victims have come forward since the story was first reported Tuesday.
Ronison Exavier, an assistant athletic coach at Highlands Christian Academy in Deerfield Beach, is facing new accusations after being accused of molesting students.
Ronison Exavier, an assistant athletic coach at Highlands Christian Academy in Deerfield Beach, was arrested following reports of lewd and lascivious molestation, BSO said.
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office have arrested a 24-year-old man on multiple sex crime charges involving students at a Deerfield Beach private school, according to investigators.
A driver is dead after a crash between a car and motorcycle.
The city emphasized its appreciation for the "professionalism and dedication" of BSO personnel and described the longstanding relationship as a point of pride.
A 22-year-old man was arrested after scamming an elderly victim out of tens of thousands of dollars in a bank fraud scheme in Deerfield Beach, BSO said.
A 22-year-old man was arrested after scamming an elderly victim out of tens of thousands of dollars in a bank fraud scheme in Deerfield Beach, BSO said.
The city has posted stark social media messages cataloging the confrontational process of negotiating with the Broward Sheriff's Office, signaling Deerfield Beach may be ready to part ways.
With just days left before its contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office expires, the Deerfield Beach City Commission is holding its final meeting of the fiscal year Monday night.
Deerfield Beach on Friday asked residents whether they support the idea of leaving the Broward Sheriff's Office and forming independent police and fire rescue departments.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is asking for help to track down the vandals behind two graffiti incidents in Deerfield Beach.
The city released an informal survey on social media asking for opinions on police and fire rescue services.
The meeting came after weeks of public friction between Tony and Deerfield Beach City Manager Rodney Brimlow.
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony faced residents at a Deerfield Beach town hall Wednesday evening to discuss a contract between the Broward Sheriff's Office and the city, as tensions continue to grow over stalled negotiations.
Deerfield Beach city commissioners are pushing to cut ties with the Broward Sheriff's Office for police and fire services. The price tag of the new contract is at the center of a nasty rift.
According to the city, the 2025 price tag for Broward Sheriff's Office services is $48 million.
Police and fire services in Deerfield Beach are under scrutiny as city commissioners push to sever ties with the Broward Sheriff's Office following heated disputes over contract negotiations.
Mason, a nonverbal child from North Miami Beach, remains hospitalized after suffering severe injuries, police say, inflicted by his mother's boyfriend, who has a history of violence.
Council member Rafael Pineyro, who introduced the measure following Machado's Nobel Prize win, said the vote sent a powerful message.
A Broward County deputy is under internal investigation after a bystander's video captured a controversial arrest, raising questions about the use of force and department procedures.
The Florida House has approved a bill mandating all private employers to check new workers' immigration status through the federal E-Verify system.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
Falling temperatures bring wind chills overnight, with a cold weather advisory in effect early Friday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Mason, a nonverbal child from North Miami Beach, remains hospitalized after suffering severe injuries, police say, inflicted by his mother's boyfriend, who has a history of violence.
Council member Rafael Pineyro, who introduced the measure following Machado's Nobel Prize win, said the vote sent a powerful message.
A Broward County deputy is under internal investigation after a bystander's video captured a controversial arrest, raising questions about the use of force and department procedures.
The Florida House has approved a bill mandating all private employers to check new workers' immigration status through the federal E-Verify system.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Council member Rafael Pineyro, who introduced the measure following Machado's Nobel Prize win, said the vote sent a powerful message.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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