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Lauderhill police officer arrested, faces voyeurism charge
MIAMI - A Lauderhill police officer was arrested Tuesday by Sunrise police, accused of digital voyeurism. Sunrise police notified the Lauderhill Police Department of an open criminal investigation for an off-duty incident involving officer Johnny Alejandro Mateo.Mateo, who was placed on administrative leave, has been with the City of Lauderhill since 2017.Police did not provide details regarding the voyeurism charge, but said the investigation remains open and active.No other details were provided by police.
Trump votes early in Florida after felony conviction but could face disenfranchisement
Former President Donald Trump cast an early voting ballot in Florida on Wednesday, his first as a convicted felon. However, his right to vote could be curbed depending on sentencing in New York and the outcomes of his two other court cases. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his Manhattan hush money […]
Florida environmentalists decry wildlife foundation donation to pro-hunting measure
TALLAHASSEE — When longtime environmentalist Chuck O’Neal first bought a wildlife conservation license plate, he thought the extra $25 he paid yearly was going to an organization dedicated to preserving Florida wildlife, especially its dwindling black bear population. So it seemed like a betrayal to O’Neal when he...
Cold front brings changes as dry weekend approaches
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A cold front currently over north Florida is going to push south into our area starting Thursday morning. This frontal passage will bring a few notable changes to our weather. Atmospheric moisture tends to collect along and just ahead of cold fronts, and the change in...
Green iguanas now invading Central Florida after wreaking havoc down south
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - One of the most pervasive invasive species is on the move to Central Florida. We’re talking about the infamous green iguanas. There are thousands in the southern part of the state, but sightings are increasing in our neck of the woods. Concerns for public health are also on the rise as these reptiles reproduce.
Team X Clinches Back-to-Back Titles in Parkland Men’s Basketball League with Overtime Victory
The second season of the City of Parkland Parks & Recreation Men’s Basketball League ended the same way as the inaugural year in 2023 with a Team X championship. On August 6, Team X defeated South Florida in an overtime thriller, 62-57 to capture back-to-back league titles led by their captain Ed Nelson.
Man killed in Oakland Park hit-and-run while lying on the ground
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (CBS12) — A man lying on the ground was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run. According to the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) the hit-and-run occurred on NW 31st Ave in Oakland Park. Deputies say at around 6:30 a.m. on Monday its communication line received a report of a possible hit-and-run with injuries.
Lake Worth ISD goes back to school
LAKE WORTH — The first day of the 2024-25 school year at Effie Morris Early Learning Academy in Lake Worth Independent School District began at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. This is the first day back for Lake Worth ISD after the summer break. Effie Morris is home to Lake Worth ISD daycare, pre-K and kindergarten students. Parents lined up all the way to the sidewalk to drop off their kids for their first day of school.
Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Member Appreciation Days Return Aug. 15-Sept. 30 2024
Pass Member Appreciation Days are back at Universal Studios Hollywood starting today, August 15! From now until September 30, pass members can enjoy giveaways, special offers, and all the awesome extras. Just show your valid Annual or Season Pass at any participating location to redeem offers. Here’s everything exciting that’s...
Jacksonville-based nonprofit launches affordable housing fund to boost its work in Northeast Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ability Housing, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit developer of affordable housing, announced Wednesday the launch of a fund that will help boost its work in Northeast and Central Florida. According to a release, the fund was possible thanks to an initial investment of $3.75 million from the Capital...
Husband accused of killing owner of Pompano bar. Jury now weighing the case
There was no way to tell with any certainty, from her remains, when Sherry Palmer died. Her body was left to decompose for days under several layers of tarp underneath a wheelbarrow in the backyard of her home in April 2018. But prosecutor William Sinclair told jurors Wednesday that Palmer, 63, died shortly after 3 p.m. that April 13, a conclusion drawn not from expert medical testimony but ...
Broward Sheriff's Office Seeks Help to Locate Missing Tamarac Woman with Memory Loss
The Broward Sheriff's Office is actively seeking the public's aid in tracing the whereabouts of 71-year-old Blanca Nieves, a resident of Tamarac reported missing since yesterday. As per the authorities' description, the missing person was last recognized in the area of the 7800 block of South Colony Circle at 8 a.m. yesterday, wearing a white shirt, a navy blue jacket, and blue pants, standing 5 feet, 3 inches tall, and weighing around 100 pounds with brown hair and eyes, as detailed by Boca Post.
Outspoken school board conservative resigns, citing move to Florida
An outspoken conservative and parental rights advocate who was often a dissenting voice in policy discussions has resigned from the local school board, citing a planned move to Florida. Brandy Robertson, of Bowdoin, had been vice chair of the Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors for about a...
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