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Lauderhill couple says gunfire struck their car during dispute outside their home
Broward County, Florida — Lauderhill police responded after a reported shooting on Aug. 17 in which a vehicle was struck, according to the reporting. A married couple told investigators they were sitting in their car outside their Lauderhill residen
Renter shoots alleged home-invasion suspect at Fort Lauderdale Airbnb
Broward County, Florida — An attempted armed home-invasion robbery at an Airbnb in Fort Lauderdale ended when a renter shot one of the intruders, police said. The encounter occurred Thursday evening at a residence in the Northwest 19th Avenue. Fort
Marked Broward Sheriff’s patrol car stolen; deputy’s rifle recovered secured inside cruiser
Broward County, Florida — A marked Broward Sheriff’s Office patrol car was stolen from a public parking lot near the agency’s Fort Lauderdale headquarters during a Tuesday-night incident. Deputies later located and recovered the vehicle in St. Lucie
Man shot during altercation at Fort Lauderdale residence; transported to Broward Health
Broward County, Florida — Fort Lauderdale police are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously wounded Thursday evening along the Northwest 19th Avenue. Officers responded at about 6 p.m. after receiving reports of a person who had been sho
Two cranes collapse onto Fort Lauderdale home during removal attempt, no injuries reported
Broward County, Florida — Two cranes toppled onto a home in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, with the second falling while crews were attempting to remove the first, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said. The initial overturning occurred around 9:15 a.m. in
Man convicted of second-degree murder in 2020 disappearance in Broward County
Broward County, Florida — A Broward County jury found Shannon Ryan guilty of second-degree murder in the disappearance of Leila Cavett, a woman last seen at a Hollywood gas station in July 2020. The conviction was handed down on Sept. 24, 2026, acco
Broward deputy and another driver hospitalized after North Lauderdale collision
Broward County, Florida — A Broward Sheriff’s deputy and the driver of another vehicle were hospitalized after a traffic crash in North Lauderdale near West McNab Road and Southwest 71st Street, officials said. The collision occurred around 11:20 a.
Surveillance video shows confrontation, then gunfire at Pompano Beach gas station
Broward County, Florida — A violent confrontation at a Pompano Beach gas station ended with gunfire, according to surveillance video and on-scene observations. The incident occurred at the Orion gas station on E. Atlantic Boulevard, where video show
40-foot boat destroyed in ‘suspicious’ fire in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, firefighters say
Broward County, Florida — A fire that engulfed a 40-foot boat at a dock in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea early Wednesday morning is considered suspicious, according to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. Firefighters responded shortly after 6 a.m. to reports of a bo
Woman arrested after marked BSO vehicle stolen from Public Safety Building parking lot, deputies say
Broward County, Florida — A woman was taken into custody Tuesday night after a marked Broward Sheriff’s Office vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of the agency’s Public Safety Building in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said. According to BSO, 911
Broward County commission votes to assume control of county fire rescue
Broward County, Florida — Broward County commissioners voted to move county fire rescue operations from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) to direct county control, the commission decided on September 23, 2026. The county plans to allow the current