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Florida announces it will lift ban on nursing home visits
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced he will lift the state’s ban on visiting nursing homes By KELLI KENNEDY and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he will lift the state’s…
White substance on beach could be lethal to dogs
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A white substance that has washed up on Fort Lauderdale beach could be lethal to dogs. Fort Lauderdale officials said they received reports of a white substance that washed ashore between lifeguard towers 1 and 10.…
Broward County secure vote-by-mail locations
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward sets up secure vote by mail locations amidst concerns over the United States Postal Services’ ability to handle the influx of mail due to mail in voting. They will be setting up 24, secure vote…
FBI arrests Kiara Nunez and Alexandra Ramirez for sex trafficking
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The FBI announced the arrests of Kiara Nunez, 21, in Hollywood, and Alexandra Ramirez, 19, in Coral Springs, on August 24, 2020, for their alleged involvement in sex trafficking of minors. The arrests were made without…
Broward student tests positive for Covid 19
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward student tests positive for Covid-19 this week. He is an eight grader at Broward private school Westminster Academy According to the headmaster, Joel Satterly, the school staff on Sunday quickly notified the families of students…
Covid 19, Bars, Beaches and fines for not wearing masks
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward County continues to see encouraging trends in its coronavirus numbers, but with the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, local leaders have actually decided to up the ante. $100 Fines will be coming for people not…
Covid-19 cases by city, Broward and Dade County
Confirmed cases:Miami-DadeBroward counties Confirmed as of8/31total increasefrom8/30 Miami-Dade County *(deaths: 2,437/+34 since 8/30) **156,910 +351 Broward County (deaths: 1,184/ +1 since 8/30) **71,121 +171 * Number of tests recorded to date 8/31 Total tests Negative Miami-Dade County 811,036 (6.54% previous day positive-19.35%…
Salvation Army’s 3rd Annual Kettle Krush 5k
Fort Lauderdale, Florida– The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Virtual Third Annual Kettle Krush 5K September 19 – 26Saturday, 09/19/2020-09/26/2020, 12:00 am-FacebookCost: $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $20 per participant (18 and under) and $25 for registrants (19…
Winterfest Boat Parade Cancelled for 2020
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Fort Lauderdale’s Winterfest Boat Parade has been cancelled for 2020 due to concerns of corona virus spreading. Organizers made the announcement on Tuesday. The annual boat parade featuring some of the biggest yachts decorated for the…
Sistrunk Marketplace open in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The wait for Fort Lauderdale’s Sistrunk Marketplace is finally over: The food hall-meets-brewery meets-lounge-meets-DJ academy opened its doors to the public on August 21, 2020. The 20,000 square foot space’s soft launch has it open from Thursdays to Sundays…
New Rapid Covid-19 Testing Site
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A new rapid covid-19 testing site has been added in Fort Lauderdale. This covid-19 testing location now offers same day results for residents of Fort Lauderdale. Coronavirus tests using an antigen test rather than the days…
Covid-19 cases by city, Broward and Dade County
Confirmed cases:Miami-DadeBroward counties Confirmed as of8/23total increasefrom8/22 Miami-Dade County *(deaths: 2,243/ +5 since 8/22) **151,986 +772 Broward County (deaths: 1,113/ +25 since 8/22) **69,136 +245 * Number of tests recorded to date 8/23 Total tests Negative Miami-Dade County 780,128 (19.48% positive-above range)…
Virtual Learning Returns for Broward County Students
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Students return to classes today via virtual learning due to concerns of Covid-19. Superintendent Robert Runcie says his teachers are ready for the challenging year ahead. “Our teachers have been engaged in a tremendous amount of…
Water advisory! Sewer main break in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A major sewer in break Tuesday in the Lauderdale Harbors neighborhood prompted a new water advisory for residents. Workers responded to the intersection of Cordova Road and Southeast 15th Street to stop the flow of discharge…
Covid-19 cases by city, Broward and Dade County
Confirmed cases:Miami-DadeBroward counties Confirmed as of8/17total increasefrom8/16 Miami-Dade County *(deaths: 2,081/ +24 since 8/16) **146,026 +719 Broward County (deaths: 1,013/ +33 since 8/16) **66,826 +379 * Number of tests recorded to date 8/16 Total tests Negative Miami-Dade County 746,923 (19.55% positive-above range)…
Anthony Macias and Jack Jack the Kangaroo
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – On Thursday July 16, 2020, stunned motorists phoned in a call to 911 that would leave many stunned. Although probably being fairly common in Australia, its high unusual to see a Kangaroo hoping down the streets…
Woman wins big at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Part time Boca Raton resident Carol Page, hit a massive jackpot on Saturday at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Page was playing a slot machine with a progressive jackpot when a $3 bet resulted in winnings…
Covid-19 Cases by city, Broward and Dade County
Confirmed cases:Miami-DadeBroward counties Confirmed as of8/10total increasefrom8/09 Miami-Dade County *(deaths: 1,874/ +9 since 8/09) **133,623 +1,162 Broward County (deaths: 821/ +18 since 8/09) **62,898 +630 * Number of tests recorded to date 8/10 Total tests Negative Miami-Dade County 688,913 (19.4% positive-above range)…
Joshua Ladson, accused Brightline gunman arrested
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Accused Brightline gunman, Joshua Ladson, who shot a woman and child earlier this week has been arrested. Police noted in the arrest that the woman and child were not the intended targets in the attack. Joshua…
Woman and boy shot at Brightline train station
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – An 11-year-old boy and a woman were shot during an argument between two men at the Brightline train station in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators said a third man brought one of the others a gun on Saturday…