Blanche Ely High School security guard accused of abusing student
Ronald Thurston, who worked as a security guard at the school, is charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse.
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Ronald Thurston, who worked as a security guard at the school, is charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse.
Isolated showers possible early Saturday and Sunday.
Fort Lauderdale firefighters receive special training for pet rescues and first aid, treating animals with the same urgency as human victims.
Thursday will be mainly dry and warm with above average highs in the low 80s
Fort Lauderdale commissioners were told they couldn't vote on it because they needed voter approval for any EMS tax.
A warm, humid afternoon is ahead with highs rising to the low 80s.
The study found that "compound flooding" will become more common.
The study, commissioned by Broward County, found that "compound flooding" - a mix of tidal flooding, storm surge and heavy rainfall - will become more common.
Although the chance of rain is low, stray showers can't be ruled out.
After a colder than average January, it will be a warm start for the month of February.
Highs are expected to remain in the upper 70s to lower 80s throughout the week.
Fort Lauderdale police responded to reports of a shooting just before 5 p.m. in the 1100 block of Seabreeze Boulevard.
Fort Lauderdale police responded to reports of a shooting just before 5 p.m. in the 1100 block of Seabreeze Boulevard.
Lt. Andrew Masters opens up about his mental health journey to help break the stigma.
Fort Lauderdale Lt. Andrew Masters opens up about his mental health journey to help break the stigma.
Preliminary information indicates that two dogs began fighting when one of the owners pulled out a gun and shot the other dog.
A fight between two dogs in Fort Lauderdale escalated into gunfire Friday afternoon, leaving a woman, another person and a dog injured, according to Fort Lauderdale police.
One resident was shocked when she opened her latest bill: more than $1,000.
A dog and its owner were shot after a reported dog fight in Fort Lauderdale on Friday.
Near-record heat will be possible on Saturday.
Police identified the man who was shot Wednesday night by a Fort Lauderdale police officer.
Afternoon highs will climb to the upper 70s.
Authorities said the shooting happened in the area of 2323 West State Road 84 at around 6 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale police said one of their officers shot and wounded a man Wednesday evening.
Investigators are trying to determine if someone intentionally shot at the building.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals get underway with the University of Miami playing against defending national champion Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Miami area on Wednesday, and that brought tight security, large crowds and miles-long traffic backups.
A man has been arrested in connection to a sexual battery that took place more than 21 years ago, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
It's not only the anchor dropping in Fort Lauderdale on New Year's Eve - so are the temperatures.
There was a slight increase in tourism in Florida even as Canadians continue to back off on travel to the U.S., according to reports.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals get underway with the University of Miami playing against defending national champion Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve.
Temperatures tumbled overnight into the 40s across South Florida and will struggle to make it into the mid-60s for Wednesday afternoon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Miami area on Wednesday, and that brought tight security, large crowds and miles-long traffic backups.
A man has been arrested in connection to a sexual battery that took place more than 21 years ago, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
It's not only the anchor dropping in Fort Lauderdale on New Year's Eve - so are the temperatures.
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.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
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.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.