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Broward County Confirms Local Dengue Case as Florida Total Surpasses 250
health2 days ago

Broward County Confirms Local Dengue Case as Florida Total Surpasses 250

Broward County officials confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue fever on October 5, 2026. This development coincides with a statewide surge, with Florida Health reporting 252 confirmed cases across seven counties as of September 26. While Hillsborough County accounts for the majority of infections, the new case in Broward indicates expanding transmission. Authorities are coordinating surveillance and spraying efforts, though specific locations remain undisclosed to protect privacy.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#dengue-fever#florida-health
Fort Lauderdale Airbnb guest shoots armed intruder during attempted robbery
crime11 days ago

Fort Lauderdale Airbnb guest shoots armed intruder during attempted robbery

On September 24, 2026, an unidentified Airbnb renter in Fort Lauderdale shot an 18-year-old intruder in the chest after two armed men broke into the property. The suspect, Dareon Pubien, fled the scene but was later found by police and hospitalized in critical but stable condition. His accomplice, 25-year-old Sean Thompson, was arrested and charged with attempted felony murder and home invasion with a firearm. Police are investigating the shooting as an act of self-defense.

via New York Post|
#airbnb#broward-county#crime
No charges after Walmart shooting in North Lauderdale parking lot
crime1 month ago

No charges after Walmart shooting in North Lauderdale parking lot

Prosecutors say Melissa Payne acted lawfully and is immune from arrest and prosecution under stand-your-ground criteria after a June confrontation outside the Walmart in North Lauderdale; Payne shot and killed Bart Diguglielmo, a U.S. Army veteran, during a dispute in the parking lot, and no charges will be filed; the case is contested by Diguglielmo's family, who dispute the justification for the shooting.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#crime#north-lauderdale
Broward USPS carrier accused of cashing in on stolen Florida Lottery ticket
crime2 months ago

Broward USPS carrier accused of cashing in on stolen Florida Lottery ticket

A Broward County USPS letter carrier, Lakaysha Kenya Lockhart, is charged with stealing a $2,600 Florida Lottery Pick 4 ticket mailed to a relative for funeral expenses and redeeming it at the Miami District Office. Investigators say the ticket was never delivered to the intended recipient, and Florida Lottery officials, with USPS OIG, arrested Lockhart after she admitted to the theft. The case will be prosecuted in multiple circuits, with several felony counts including grand theft and mail theft.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#crime#florida-lottery
TPS sunset hits Haitians in South Florida
local2 months ago

TPS sunset hits Haitians in South Florida

Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ends on Monday, affecting more than 350,000 people in the United States, including a large South Florida community facing potential deportation; individuals like Farah Larrieux, a resident since 2005, are weighing asylum options while the government says Haiti is safe to return, a claim contested by the UN and U.S. State Department due to ongoing violence; many are left in limbo as they await the next steps for staying in the U.S. or leaving.

via WPLG Local 10|
#asylum#broward-county#haitians
Three Hospitalized After Miramar Lamborghini Shooting; Police Probe Motive
crime3 months ago

Three Hospitalized After Miramar Lamborghini Shooting; Police Probe Motive

In Miramar, Florida, police say three people—two men and a woman—were shot early Sunday while in a fluorescent green Lamborghini SUV. The vehicle crashed about a block away, and all three victims were hospitalized in critical condition. Detectives are investigating whether they were followed or targeted, with limited suspect information and no indication of a broader threat to the neighborhood.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#crime#lamborghini
Deadly Walmart parking dispute ends in Broward shooting
crime-and-public-safety3 months ago

Deadly Walmart parking dispute ends in Broward shooting

A 62-year-old Lauderhill man, Bart Diguglielmo, was killed after a woman shot him during a parking-space dispute outside a Walmart in Broward County. The shooter says she acted in self-defense; deputies are investigating and will present findings to the State Attorney to decide on charges. Dashcam and cellphone videos show parts of the confrontation, but no charges have been announced and the woman's identity has not been publicly released.

via Sun Sentinel|
#broward-county#crime-and-public-safety#parking-space
Man Fatally Shot in North Lauderdale Walmart Parking Lot After Parking-Space Dispute
crime3 months ago

Man Fatally Shot in North Lauderdale Walmart Parking Lot After Parking-Space Dispute

A 62-year-old man, Bart Diguglielmo of Lauderhill, died after a woman shot him in the Walmart parking lot in North Lauderdale during an argument over a parking space. The shooter remained at the scene and claimed self-defense; she is being questioned as detectives investigate. The case will be presented to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office for potential charges.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#crime#north-lauderdale
Family Shot Outside Hallandale Beach McDonald’s; Suspect Remains At Large
local3 months ago

Family Shot Outside Hallandale Beach McDonald’s; Suspect Remains At Large

An 11-year-old girl and her father were shot while sitting in their car in the Hallandale Beach McDonald’s parking lot; both victims were hospitalized in stable condition, with the girl undergoing surgery. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing neighborhoods as they search for a suspect at large; authorities say one of the involved individuals may be a McDonald’s employee.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#crime#hallandale-beach
Stormy winds topple gazebo at Hard Rock Hollywood, five injured
local3 months ago

Stormy winds topple gazebo at Hard Rock Hollywood, five injured

Five people were injured when a gazebo collapsed near the DAER Dayclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood during a storm around 7 p.m. They were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; the venue closed for safety and authorities say weather likely caused the collapse, with all victims expected to recover. A correction notes the collapse occurred at 7 p.m., not 7 a.m.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#gazebo-collapse#hard-rock-hollywood
Woman, 31, Killed in Boat Strike While Snorkeling Off Broward Beach; FWC Investigates
local4 months ago

Woman, 31, Killed in Boat Strike While Snorkeling Off Broward Beach; FWC Investigates

A 31-year-old Hollywood woman, Kellie Melinda Williams, was found dead after a vessel strike while snorkeling near Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Broward County. The Broward Medical Examiner ruled blunt-force injuries; FWC investigators say the case is active and are seeking witnesses, with Williams’ body later washing ashore on Hollywood Beach.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#dania-beach#death-investigation
politics4 months ago

Wasserman Schultz targets Broward’s newly drawn CD-20 in bid shift

Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced she’s moving her reelection bid to Florida’s newly drawn 20th District in Broward County, a seat long associated with Black representation after Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation; the move has drawn backlash from rivals, with Cherfilus-McCormick running again and several Black candidates entering the race as Republicans redraw maps to make CD-20 more competitive.

via Politico|
#black-representation#broward-county#florida-20th-district
Two South Florida Wildfires Push Air-Quality Warnings as Crews Battle Blazes
local5 months ago

Two South Florida Wildfires Push Air-Quality Warnings as Crews Battle Blazes

Two wildfires in Broward and Miami-Dade counties continue burning, with the Max Road Fire around 5,000 acres and about 20% contained and the 172nd Avenue Fire around 210 acres and about 30% contained; officials warn air quality and visibility could worsen as crews work to contain the blazes, with no evacuations ordered but road closures and traffic disruptions in the area.

via CBS News|
#air-quality#broward-county#local