Man Behind Bars, Accused Of Trying To Kidnap 18-Year Old
A man accused of trying to kidnap an 18-year old girl while at a Fort Lauderdale bus stop, remains in jail Saturday.
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A man accused of trying to kidnap an 18-year old girl while at a Fort Lauderdale bus stop, remains in jail Saturday.
On any given night more than 800 people sleep on the streets of Broward County, more than half of them in neighborhoods bordering downtown Ft. Lauderdale, according to the Salvation Army of Broward County.
A former law firm partner of convicted Ponzi-schemer Scott Rothstein will be sentenced this September after he pleaded guilty to four felony counts.
A second suspect police believe was involved in an armed robbery that ended with a deputy-involved shooting last week has been arrested.
A lightning strike caused damage to a major South Florida airport while other parts of the area experienced severe weather.
A Fort Lauderdale exhibit focusing on photography from the civil rights-era is being extended to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
Fire rescue officials have a little advice before you start your car these days and that is to tap the hood.
Federal investigators are looking for a man they say robbed a Fort Lauderdale bank on Wednesday and may be connected to other robberies.
A South Florida woman is out of surgery and recuperating Monday after her leg was bit by a shark in Fort Lauderdale Sunday afternoon.
Fort Lauderdale Police are now responding to accusations by a Critical Mass cyclist that he had excessive force used against him during Friday night's ride.
A Fort Lauderdale Critical Mass cyclists claims police used excessive force against him during Friday night's ride.
The Orange Bowl Committee will award those who have given back to the South Florida community Friday.
Small businesses play an imperative role in America's economy. With so many Americans utilizing small businesses to get their first job, it's vital that entrepreneurs and business owners have the tools needed to turn their ideas into a booming and successful businesses.
A South Florida student was among the inventors that wowed President Barack Obama Tuesday. So much so, that the President confessed to feeling a little bit, well, unaccomplished.
Hundreds gathered in Fort Lauderale Memorial Day morning to honor those who gave their lives in service.
While many people are sitting by the beach or at a backyard barbecue for the Memorial Day weekend, others will be working to end homelessness.
The first-ever student-run beetle-rearing lab will be in operation in South Florida.
A new flight will debut this fall between Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas.
The last time anyone saw wealthy Fort Lauderdale businessman Guma Aguiar was on surveillance video in June of 2012, he was walking through his backyard, then getting onto a boat and sailing off—never to be seen again.
A tiny kitten had to be rescued after getting stuck inside of a car's engine compartment.
Boaters off of the Florida Keys may want to be on the lookout for "Katharine the Great White Shark".
A ferocious visitor has made her way to South Florida - she's swimming around about 25 miles off shore.
The FBI is looking for a robber who walked into a bank Thursday and left with money.
The Bible controversy goes on in the Broward School District.
It's a new courthouse that can't come soon enough in Broward County.
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
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.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.