"Tsunami" of smelly seaweed irritates South Florida beachgoers
A "tsunami" of seaweed is washing ashore on South Florida beaches, creating an unsightly problem and irritating both locals and visitors alike.
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A "tsunami" of seaweed is washing ashore on South Florida beaches, creating an unsightly problem and irritating both locals and visitors alike.
No injuries were reported in the incident, officials say
Two Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Captain Keith Costa were the first responders on scene, diving into the canal to help the trapped woman.
The suspect was identified as Victor Steven Boyd Jr., 43, by BSO crime scene detectives.
Communities likely to experience heavy rain, reduced visibility, and ponding of water on the roads include Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Aventura, and nearby coastal communities.
The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) has provided police and fire services at the airport for decades. However, with rising costs, commissioners say they must look at alternatives.
One of the victims suffered a laceration while jumping from a window to escape, officials say.
The Pompano Beach Fire Department said a 13-year-old boy was taken to Broward General with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Detectives have identified a person of interest in the July 3, 2020, cold case murder of trans woman Bree Black.
Melirose Joncky, 42, was arrested after a school counselor called police when the second grader arrived at class with visible injuries.
A Broward man was sentenced to nine years in prison for running an $11.4 million scheme that billed Medicare for unnecessary orthotic braces sent to seniors.
A Pompano Beach residence was left charred late Sunday following a fire that may have started with a water heater blowup, officials say.
The warning comes after a swimmer drowned off Pompano Beach last Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue reported that more than 100 people had to be rescued last weekend alone.
Rough seas and dangerous rip currents led to a high volume of beach rescues on Friday, with 29 people pulled from the water in Fort Lauderdale and another nine in Pompano Beach.
Tracie Catalano founded the free shop after serving as a foster parent for nine years, before eventually adopting some of the children she cared for.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a domestic-related stabbing in the 4700 block of Northeast 1st Terrace Friday night at around 11:30 p.m.
BSO says William Forhan was robbed and pursued the suspect, firing his gun numerous times. One of the bullets traveled into a home on NE 24th Ave., striking a woman in both legs and also hitting her pet cat.
Warehouse club members are finding relief at outlets like Sam's Club, BJ's, and Costco.
Shenard Jennings, 33, now face a first-degree murder charge in connection to the killing, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, Lori St. Thomas received "unauthorized extra pay totaling $238,196" over a period of nine years.
Colonel Nichole Anderson, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony's undersheriff and second in command, was terminated in a brief phone call after the sheriff left the meeting.
The city ordered a study for a standalone police agency, driven in part by rising costs, and are now discussing the results of the study.
Traffic homicide detectives were sent to the scene to investigate, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Brightline train collided with someone on a scooter in Pompano Beach on Thursday afternoon, according to officials
The fur is flying in Pompano Beach as the city looks to change the rules when it comes to local pet stores.
