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South Florida, Keys under heat advisory again
MIAMI - Another heat advisory has been issued for Miami-Dade and Broward through 6 p.m. and for the Keys through 7 p.m. Friday due to "feels like" temperatures expected to rise to up to 110 degrees in the afternoon.Passing showers moved across parts of South Florida on Friday morning. In the afternoon highs will climb to the low 90s. It will feel as hot as 110 degrees when factoring in the humidity. The heat of the day along with the sea breeze will lead to spotty storms in the late afternoon and evening. There is a low risk of rip currents...
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman on Beachwalk refuses to appear in court
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A sex offender accused of a heinous attack on a woman on Miami Beach’s Beachwalk refused to appear before a judge a day after his arrest. Keith Hill Jr. was a no-show in a Broward County court on Saturday, but he remains behind bars facing sex battery charges.
Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor charged with failing to update address on sex offender registry
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was charged in Florida with failing to update his address on the state’s sex offender registry, according to court records. The former New York Giants linebacker turned himself in to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday and was released with no bail. He […]
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to “Shoot Everyone” on County Transit Bus Driving through Coral Springs
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Fort Lauderdale woman was arrested after allegedly threatening to “shoot everyone” on a Broward County Transit bus that was driving through Coral Springs earlier this month, a police report said. On July 6, Renisha Thomas, 32, was on a Broward County Transit Bus when she asked passengers to use a cell phone as the bus drove through the 6200 block of Sample Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When no one responded, Thomas pulled out a gun and threatened to kill those on the bus, the report said. She...
South Florida impacted by Microsoft outages caused by CrowdStrike glitch
MIAMI — Airlines, banks, health systems, television networks and other organizations around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 applications were hit by widespread outages on Friday linked to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.Thousands of flights and train services were canceled while multiple other public and retail services experienced major disruptions.Here in South Florida, many agencies have been alerted about the outage and immediately warned the public about it. Here's what organizations in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were impacted:University of Miami & UHealthThe CrowdStrike outage impacted the University of Miami in the early morning hours on Friday, causing both...
BBBS Supports Students And Teachers At Back-To-School Picnic
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County will once again host its Back-to-School Picnic presented by Ana G. Mendez University in support of the youth and families in its program but with a twist this year. Supplies will also be collected for schoolteachers partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, who, like most teachers, often personally purchase classroom supplies.
True tales from the campaign trail, believe it or not | Steve Bousquet
It’s getting weird out there on the campaign trail, and there’s still a long way to go. The Aug. 20 primary is still a month away. On his Facebook page, a candidate for a Broward County judgeship, Scott R. Shapiro, falsely boasted that he’s “endorsed by those who know justice best.” “Honored to receive the endorsement of the County Court,” Shapiro’s Facebook page said. “Their support is a ...
BOMB THREAT: Cops Nab Man Who Threatened To Blow Up South Florida Hospital
BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A man allegedly threatened to blow up a South Florida hospital. He is now in custody and the Broward Sheriff’s Office gets credit for a quick response. BSO, led by Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony, provide this information to… Read More »BOMB THREAT: Cops Nab Man Who Threatened To Blow Up South Florida Hospital
Mom of Monarch transgender athlete could be fired Tuesday
The mom of a transgender athlete may lose her job with the Broward School District Tuesday after investigators alleged she violated a state law that bans anyone born male from playing on girls’ sports teams. Superintendent Howard Hepburn is recommending the termination of Jessica Norton, an information management specialist...
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