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Watch: Florida Man Leaves Toddler on Roadside After Suspected Carjacking
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly carjacking a mother, driving off with her child, and then abandoning the toddler on the side of the road. On Sunday, the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) arrested 35-year-old Willio Petioma after an anonymous tip identified him as the person seen on surveillance video leaving a 3-year-old child in a car seat on the roadside after allegedly carjacking the child's mother in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale Announces Road Closures for 4th of July Celebrations, Advises Early Planning for Attendees
Fort Lauderdale's annual 4th of July Spectacular is gearing up for a grand display of patriotism and fireworks along the beach and Las Olas Oceanside Park, which is sure to draw locals and tourists alike. Those planning to join the celebrations should take note of major road closures and traffic advisories in effect from 6 a.m. to midnight on July 4. The information, outlined by the City of Fort Lauderdale's official advisory, points to significant impacts on Las Olas Boulevard and surrounding streets.
SunPass warns customers about phishing attempts via text
SunPass warned customers Tuesday that there have been multiple incidents of phishing attempts that have been made via text message. According to SunPass, employees will never ask for immediate payments or urgent actions via text. Emergency directors talk about flooding response. NOW PLAYING. Graphic content: Prosecutors make decision about police...
Playbill Travel Now Booking Seth's Big Fat Broadway Cruise
Playbill Travel is now the official travel agency for Seth's Big Fat Broadway Cruise, the tri-annual cruises created by SiriusXM Broadway host/Playbill columnist/actor/musician Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley Jackson. Described by Rudetsky as "theatre camp at sea," the next voyage is scheduled for January 11–18, 2025, departing...
NE 22nd Street Stormwater Improvements Project
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. to make improvements to the stormwater system on NE 22nd Street west of NE 32nd Avenue in the Dolphin Isles neighborhood. This project includes:. Replacing stormwater structures. Installing tidal valves. Construction will begin on Monday, July 8, 2024,...
STRO, KRE Group add 48,000 sq. ft. industrial property near Fort Lauderdale
1901 Mears Parkway in Margate, Florida — Courtesy: The STRO Cos. The STRO Cos. and Kushner Real Estate Group have added to their portfolio in the Southeast, acquiring a two-building, 48,000-industrial property outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to the firms, the complex at 1901 Mears Parkway in Margate benefits...
Food Network Star Nears Launch of Fort Lauderdale Restaurant
Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Nikol Zarbalas is launching a new restaurant concept at the Gateway Shopping District in Fort Lauderdale. The Food Network star will open The Food Republic, a brand-new restaurant featuring Chef Zarbalas’ elevated take on a northeast-style diner with an evolving menu and “blue plate” specials.
Florida Panthers lose several key pieces of Stanley Cup championship roster to free agency
FORT LAUDERDALE — While the literal rain tried — and failed— to ruin the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup Championship parade and ceremony on Sunday, the figurative rain struck the franchise the day after. On Monday, the gates of free agency opened and the Panthers lost a froth of key pieces to their Stanley...
Teen accused of murdering grandmother to remain jailed
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 14-year-old girl accused of murdering her grandmother in late May faced a Broward County judge again on Monday. Sofia Koval is accused of beating her grandmother, 79-year-old Yevheniia Koval, to death on May 23 at their home in Lauderdale Lakes. Koval, charged with second-degree...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT TUESDAY 7-2-24
Local weather report for Tuesday, July 2 This report updates during the day. Today our temperatures will range from a low of 81° to a high of 89°. Sunrise is 5:50 AM and Sunset 7:53 PM . Sun and clouds There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 20% chance of rain in the afternoon and 10% chance of rain during the evening.
July Business Spotlight is...YouFit Gyms!
For the month of July the Lakes Business Spotlight is aimed to illuminate YouFit Gyms. YouFit Gyms is conveniently located in the Lauderdale Lakes Marketplace, with state of the art gym equipment and motivated fitness professionals to guide you through personal training or group training! Everything that you need to be the very best version of yourself!
Signature Grand in Davie to be replaced by warehouse park
DAVIE, Fla. – A South Florida staple for nearly 30 years for celebrations big and small will soon be demolished to make way for a warehouse park. According to a media release, Signature Grand in Davie has been sold to two companies and there are plans to redevelop the 11.3-acre site.
Hollywood auto dealer accused of taking $275K for vehicle without delivering car, and it’s not the first time
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A South Florida car dealer is being accused of taking $275,000 from a customer and not delivering. That customer, Alan Sue, admits he made a huge mistake when he bought the Mercedes G-Wagon online, sight unseen. It’s not the first time Local 10 News has reported...
Equal Ground mobilizes Black voters in Lake County to combat voter suppression
Equal Ground, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building Black political power in Florida, held a meeting June 24 to mobilize Black voters in Leesburg and surrounding areas. The event was part of a statewide tour aimed at combating voter suppression tactics. Genesis Robinson, interim executive director of Equal Ground,...
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