Ron DeSantis. BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) Detectives say have found the man responsible for the murder of a young woman and the shooting of two others on I-95 in November. By Carter Williams, KSL.com. Miami-Dade and Broward residents are cleaning up after over a foot of rain fell in parts of South Florida. Rosa served in the U.S. Marine Corps and joined the Sunrise Police Department in 1997.Commissioner Joey Scuotto lauded Rosa for his accomplishments in community outreach. A Lake Worth Beach man, convicted of brutally murdering an elderly couple in their Deerfield Beach home in 2013, is asking a Broward judge for permission to represent himself at the penalty phase of his trial, a move that appears designed to end with a death sentence. Hobbs passion for social justice, education and civic engagement aligns with Broward County Librarys mission to meet the changing needs of our neighbors and communities, said Allison Grubbs, Broward County Libraries Director. Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Newsroom: (305) 795-2777. BSO arrived at the scene in the area of Northwest 24thRead More, A Broward Sheriffs Office detention deputy has been hospitalized after accidentally shooting herself at a gun range. Adorable, sweet Roxie (ID 624084) wants to be part of your family. Austin Henry, 27, of Pompano Beach, was arrested Thursday on one count of second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Michael Walters, 47, of Margate, in the 300 block of West Copans Road on Nov. 16, the Broward Sheriff's Office said. A Broward County motorman was hurt Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle during a crash Wednesday morning. BROWARD COUNTY Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs has been named the new Library Regional Manager for the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Florida hires more than 1,000 officers in six-month period, with bonuses totaling $5M. Jim DeFede focuses on the bold plan that Gov. . The detention department officer was taken to a nearby A former candidate for the town commission in Surfside was booked into a Broward County jail after being arrested following an indictment for murder, records showed. An argument over whether or not the relatives of the victims should address the Parkland school shooters defense attorneys during the sentencing hearing prompted Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer to ask Broward Public Defender Gordon Weekes to sit down Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale. The three-week process to fill Rep. Adam Robertson's set in the Utah House of Representatives came to a close Saturday when 36 voting delegates chose between five candidates for the seat. January 17, 2023 5:20 PM. The governor appointed Daniel Foganholi to the seat. As the candidates cram in campaign events and TV appearances, Florida Democrats are heading into Election Day with a lot of work ahead of them. During early childhood, our family went to the beach three times weekly during the summer. Here's where people are moving. On a very frigid Saturday night volunteers with the Homeless Voice took to the streets. Cartwright said shes made numerous staff changes, addressed concerns of a state safety commission and taken steps to try to turn around a disastrous $800 million bond referendum for school construction. The Broward School Board has asked the County Commission if the district can join the countywide Office of the Inspector General, which currently investigates ethically questionable activity by the county government and 31 municipalities. Prescription drug prices are skyrocketing in Florida. A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued Tuesday afternoon for a teenage girl from Lauderhill. Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Broward County Public Schools will close Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Ian zeroes in on Florida, officials said Tuesday. Ron DeSantis, felt everywhere in Florida, was so big that it produced major Republican gains and ended Democratic dominance in once-blue Palm Beach County. Fire officials said the blaze occurred around midnight in theRead More, A 12-year-old avid angler captured a great white shark right off the coast of South Florida. Makhyra Fleurinord was last seen in the area of North West 31st Avenue in Lauderhill wearing a brown shirt, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement explained. Entrepreneurs in Broward County were granted over $22,000 to fund startup businesses through the Office of Economic and Small Business Development. Derrick D or Solja Slade, 28, a member of the Broward County Onsight gang has been sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Marshals on Friday arrested a man in Davie who had been on their 15 Most Wanted Fugitive List for about 18 months. A Pembroke Pines man was arrested in Georgia and faces a murder charge in the death of a woman whose body was found by road ranger off Interstate 95 near Oakland Park Boulevard. Neighborhood Builders is just one example of how Bank of America deploys capital in communities, builds cross-sector partnerships, and promotes socioeconomic progress as part of its approach to responsible growth. Weather. Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer announced on Oct. 13 that a divided jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole as punishment for the Parkland school shooter on count 15 of first-degree murder. In its final report, the Statewide Grand Jury recommended that four current school board members be removed from office. A state panel found probable cause to revoke Broward Sheriff Gregory Tonys law enforcement certification, meaning the Sheriffs ability to make arrests or otherwise act in a law enforcement capacity in Florida remains in jeopardy. Daniel P. Foganholi will be sworn into office as the newestRead More, A fire broke out at an apartment building in Coral Springs, which displaced many residents. Here's the latest forecast map. "I've seen too much, I've heard too much and I know too much," said new board member Torey Alston in December.The school U.S. The lawsuit against Broward County claimed the county's midnight prohibition was superseded by Gov. All rights reserved, Female Detention Officer Accidentally Shoots Herself at Gun Range in Broward, Detention Officer Hit By Bullet at Shooting Range in Sunrise, Broward Presents Results of Distance Learning Survey, Man in Custody After Allegedly Killing Co-Worker at Hollywood Business: Police, Apartments Condemned After Massive Fire Engulfs Coral Springs Building. Only two police agencies in Florida reported hate crimes to the FBI's national database for 2021, and the lack of participation across the country makes the data unusable, experts say. The latest local, regional and national news events are presented by the Local 10 News Team along with updated sports, weather and traffic. The Jury also discovered that the Board was aware of serious problems with the SMART Program. Roaches in the kitchen and rodent activity are just some of the violations recently found at restaurants in Broward County. Broward Sheriffs Office detectives are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway cargo train in Dania Beach on Monday. Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony took hundreds of children on a Holiday shopping spree. When you head to the polls Tuesday, make sure youre going to the right place. The Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale is currently home to two adorable animals needing loving homes. Tamara Curtis, one of Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's lawyers, is facing an investigation by the Florida Bar after she was seen flipping off cameras. You can search for airport news by category, type and/or date. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you . Preserving and protecting the environment of Florida is something everyone can and should be onboard with, writes Rev. Local News Publishers December 19, 2022 Applications for CareerSource Browards (CSBD) Summer Youth Employment opened on December 19, 2022. Multiple schools were on lockdown in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties Tuesday morning as police responded to calls of active shooters at the same time as the closing arguments for the trial of Parkland school shooter Nicolas Cruz started. News. Nova Southeastern University's Pediatric Dental club is offering free dental services for children next month. The singer was 54. A man and woman have been taken into custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run of a worker on Interstate 95 in Broward County Thursday morning, officials said. She was given 90 days last year to prove herself.On that day, the School Board could vote on whether she stays. HANDY and TSIC were selected as Neighborhood Builders for their work to develop programs and services that will help alleviate or eliminate these barriers, said Lori Chevy, president, Bank of America Fort Lauderdale. Welcome to the News Center for Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport. Those who worked for the Broward elections office in 2018 recall the fear that loomed large during that dayslong demonstration, with worries it would eventually devolve into an attack. Law enforcement agencies from all over South Florida are continuing the work theyve been doing on Martin Luther King weekend for years, patrolling the roadway, and looking for those illegal riders. The complaint has prompted the school district to hire an outside audit firm, and according to multiple sources, search the cellphones and emails of board members and administrators. Broward man claims $1 million in Florida Lottery Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game. Cars kept crashing into same house and yard. Wilton Manors Police Chief Gary Blocker told the commission last week that the countys regional communications system is not meeting performance standards and the Broward Sheriffs Office (BSO) should take control of 911. Firefighters saved several animals from a burning Coral Springs condo on Tuesday night, authorities said. The end of the Sheriffs Office running the beleaguered 911 emergency dispatch system for Broward County could be finalized within days. Nearly five years after the Parkland school massacre, the countys 911 emergency system still faces some of the same problems that could cause delays in the police response, a state school safety panel warned Wednesday. This left questions as to whom or what entity would take over. Provo council reviews 2023 goals, sets priorities for 2023-2024 budget year. Students and faculty were left shocked after witnessing a student take his own life at Fort Lauderdale High School Thursday and now Broward school district officials are urging parents to keep an eye on their childrens mental health. On Wednesday, the Broward School Board will look at hiring a firm to search for a new superintendent. President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls "America's freedom church" to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Florida lawmakers will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World's private government, according to a notice published Friday, the latest development in a feud over a law critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay.". Five justices on Florida's Supreme Court retained their seats in Tuesday's election. Dr. Vickie Cartwright without cause. Hurricane recovery efforts helped November tax collections in Florida, as housing sales waned and people continued to dip into savings amid high inflation. Do you want to start the next school year as early as possible because your little one cant wait to get started? Avoiding big losses would require an enormous turnout of Democratic voters on Tuesday and an anemic showing for Republicans, and there arent signs of that happening. Authorities responded to reports of a man who barricaded himself inside a Hollywood home Wednesday morning. A letter sent by Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony offers a glimmer of hope as to whom will handle the 911 operations for Broward County. Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Rescue crews arrived to put out the blaze. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Here's the latest forecast track including the so-called "spaghetti models.". One School Board member called the payments "sneaky," but most said they were satisfied with Interim General Counsel Marylin Batistas assertion that these were separation agreements," not severance agreements.". Thats how federal agents said a group defrauded more than 400 people, mostly seniors, out of $4.5 million for about three years. Ron DeSantis suspended and replaced four long-time School Board members after the release of a grand jury report that found widespread mismanagement in the district. Facing to the 50th anniversary of the Eastern Airlines crash in the Everglades that killed 101 people. If approved, Cartwright would stay through the end of June, which is nearly 100 days longer than the 60-day notice required in her contract. You can tell by the drop in temperatures brought to us via the northwest winds which require us to wear long pants with shoes and socks. At that time, four DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train in Dania Beach. . Broward firefighters worked to put out a house fire in Dania Beach early Tuesday afternoon. The agency warns that the snakes could become a threat to Florida's wildlife if they were to escape or be released. Florida governor considering punishment for Broward sheriff. Dozens of firefighters worked to extinguish the flames as smoke poured from the apartment building. I want to be remembered as a catalyst for change in America.Mrs. Here you'll find press releases just on Airport-related topics. Some members of the board have expressed doubt about her leadership style. Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright will get to keep her job after the Broward School Board voted to rescind her firing. He also claiming "the ballot theft immediately ended" after he sent in the FBI and U.S. Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer paused phase two of jury selection in the death penalty case against Nikolas Cruz on Monday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale. FORT LAUDERDALE -- A letter sent by Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony offers a glimmer of hope as to whom will handle the 911 operations for Broward County. A fire that broke out at a Fort Lauderdale apartment building forced some residents out of their homes Friday morning. Peter Burke. A twice-convicted former death row inmate will get a third chance to convince a jury that his life should be spared, a Broward judge has ruled. In late August, Gov. A Broward Sheriffs Office motorman was transported to the hospital after a hit-and-run incident. School districts in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are still searching for teachers. The shift was wide and deep. Looking at a map of Florida election results, Broward County looks like a blue oasis for Democrats in the Republican red state of Florida. Office of the Sheriff. In total, 175 stories have been published about Provo which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. More than four years after gunmen killed emerging rap star XXXTentacion during a robbery outside a South Florida motorcycle shop, three suspects are now scheduled to go on trial. Suggest one. Whos playing $1.3 billion Mega Millions lottery on Friday the 13th? A state panel will soon decide whether or not they will revoke Broward Sheriff Gregory Tonys law enforcement certification for omitting he was acquitted of a murder in Philadelphia in 1993 when he was 14 years old. The red tsunami generated by Gov. All content Copyright 2000 - 2023 WSVN-TV. By David J. Neal. If your pet or livestock has been bitten by a wild animal, seek immediate veterinary attention for the animal and contact animal control services. Records show the 911 call to the Broward County regional system just rang and rang. By Carter Williams, KSL.com. The last opportunity for voters to vote early in this November 8th General Election is Sunday, November 6, 2022. With 353 more COVID-19 patients hospitalized and a 10% increase from last week, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department data released Friday showed the highest weekly increase in Florida since June 17. Monday, December 19, 2022 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the U.S. Department of Education's Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant for more than $14 million. Corey Jones, 18, of Pompano Beach, and a16-year-old boy approached a woman as she was returning to her home on Sept. 14, forced her into the backseat of her car at gunpoint, robbed and sexuall battered her, according to the sheriff's office. On Tuesday, Broward County Commissioners selected a new mayor and vice mayor. Robbie Knievel's father, the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, died in 2007. It was quite the day for a family whoRead More, There has been a break in the case of a South Florida murder. Police in Hollywood are trying to identify an armed robber who held the father of a family at gunpoint on his front porch, just steps away from his wife and three-month-old daughter. Some Broward School Board members question whether it was a wise use of taxpayer dollars to pay the legal bill for former members who fought the release of the grand jury report. Nine Broward and Miami-Dade County residents face charges for their roles in a years-long health care fraud scheme to submit $37 million worth of fraudulent claims to Blue Cross Blue Shield, federal prosecutors said. Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright has said its a top priority to fill the long-vacant position of chief facilities officer, but the effort has been mired in multiple controversies. From the Sheriff. If you recall, Super Cartwright was advised to act on staff mentioned in the Grand Jury Report. The victims were found shortly before 2:45 a.m. Monday in the 1400 block of Northwest 27th Avenue in unincorporated Broward. FDA suit accuses Boca Raton company of making and selling adulterated drugs, Updated: The 23 best concerts coming to South Florida in 2023 (so far), Book reviews: Reef Road steeped in Palm Beach mysteries; They Come at Knight an action-packed thriller, Catch Seraphic Fire this weekend: Guest conductor to present rare American choral gems, SMALL BITES: Love strawberries? BSOs homicide Its no secret that the weather has been mighty chilly in Florida these past few days, but temps still arent approaching all-time lows at least not yet. Fleurinord stands at 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs around FORT LAUDERDALE- If you plan to vote by mail in this year's municipal elections or next year's general elections, you will need to request the ballots. It's a disease that's treatable if caught early with screening. December 6, 2022. Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer announced on Oct. 13 that a divided jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole as punishment for the Parkland school shooter on count 14 of first-degree murder. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. Dan Marino fans! The Humane Society of Broward County continued their search Saturday on finding a loving, permanent home for pets. That means Vote-By-Mail requests submitted FORT LAUDERDALE - While many people will be enjoying the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, law enforcement in South Florida won't be having the day off.They will be out in force and patrolling the roads as they expect hundreds of people to take part in "Wheels Up, Guns Down" rides. On January 1st, the agreement between The Broward County Sheriff's Office and the county commission expired. 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