Woman arrested in fatal Broward hit-and-run crash, BSO says
Karen Essick, 66, was arrested Wednesday on charges of tampering with physical evidence and failure to remain on the scene in an accident involving death.
Miami-Dade officials warn residents of fake traffic violation text message scam
The fraudulent texts cite a notice of default for a traffic violation, assuring recipients that it has not "entered the formal enforcement stage."
Stolen van plunges into Ft. Lauderdale canal after deadly police chase
A dramatic police pursuit ended as a stolen van crashed through a gate and sank in a Fort Lauderdale marina.
Fort Lauderdale police report security measures for Spring Break as the season winds down
Since the beginning of March, Fort Lauderdale police have issued more than 1,000 traffic citations and made 38 arrests, with 10 of those being spring breakers.
Miami doctor accused of sexually abusing patient, police say
Dr. Ronald Demeo, 63, is facing three counts of sexual battery on a physically helpless victim, according to his arrest report.
FBI and ATF raid an apartment complex in Pembroke Pines
A spokesperson with the ATF confirmed that agents from both agencies were conducting an investigation but declined to offer further details.
Man shot multiple times at Pembroke Park bar, police say
Police said the shooter fled the scene in a silver SUV.
Hollywood neighborhood on edge after series of robberies caught on camera
Neighbors say the suspect, caught on security cameras, has targeted at least three people in the past five weeks—sometimes in broad daylight.
Hialeah woman accused of running illegal assisted living facility
According to an arrest form, detectives went to the apartment and saw Maria Otero, 42, walking inside with a patient who was wearing a black robe and compression socks.
Family of skateboarder who died in Fort Lauderdale remember his life, not death
The skateboarder, identified as Joey Czaplinski, moved to South Florida from Maryland not too long ago, with his family back home wanting to transfer his body there.
Record sargassum bloom could be coming to South Florida beaches
Dr. Chuanmin Hu, a professor of Oceanography at the University of South Florida, delivered the warning following the school's latest 2026 sargassum outlook.
Skateboarder killed in Fort Lauderdale identified by police
Fort Lauderdale police identified the victim as 40-year-old Joseph Czaplinski.
Miami recovery center has a unique approach to help with opioid addiction
The device, which is cleared by the FDA for withdrawal mitigation from opioid use disorder, works by abating severe symptoms such as stomach aches, back aches, sweats, and the inability to keep food down, according to George Rizk, an executive board member with NET Recovery.
South Florida food truck owners worried as gas prices continue to increase
The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.
Fort Lauderdale businesses seeing a decline in Spring Break sales after new alcohol ordinance
Some spring breakers agree that the atmosphere is tamer than usual, but others say they haven't experienced the strict enforcement.