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Litanis Alcira, 41, of Margate, and the male victim in this incident committed an armed robbery in the 3900 block of Northwest 34th Way in Lauderdale Lakes. During the robbery, one of the robbery victims, who was in fear for his life,…

Undercover detectives were able to meet with five women at undisclosed locations within Flagler County. During each separate encounter, the undercover detective would reach an agreement with the woman and exchange money for sexual acts.…

Bruce Layendecker, 36, left, was arrested on six charges including burglary, larceny and petit theft in the second degree, possession of firearm ammunition or weapon by a Florida convicted felon, marijuana possession, and possession of…

According to authorities, Jacquelyn St. John, 32, of Lauderhill, was arrested for her involvement in a hit-and-run that left a female pedestrian dead this past September. St. John faces charges related to failing to stop/remain on the…

Adrian Peschl, 71, of Fort Lauderdale, was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed on East Oakland Park Boulevard when his motorcycle struck the passenger side of a vehicle causing the motorcycle to end up partially inside the vehicle.…

According to authorities, Jose Luis Ortiz, 46, drowned two animals and bludgeoned a third. He was placed under arrest and charged with three counts of aggravated animal cruelty. Detectives booked Ortiz into the Lee County Jail. UPDATE…

According to investigators, the officer’s 13 year old son was home alone when he contacted his parents advising that someone was attempting to break in. The off-duty officer responded, encountered the subject in front of the home and shots…

New Habitat Homeowners Gerald and Kathiana Charles with sons Gianni and Giovanni; the Gerald's mother, Marvelia Charles (top left). MIRAMAR, FL – Three Broward families attended the dedication of their forever home on…

According to investigators, preliminary information revealed that at approximately 6:30 pm Sunday, the two victims were attending a gathering at a residence in the area of SW 237 Street and SW 106 Avenue, when a verbal dispute occurred. …

Hurricane Sally was expected to strike Alabama and Mississippi. Instead, it made a slow crawl over land in Florida's Panhandle with 105-mile-per-hour winds, ripping roofs, snapping trees, and leaving thousands without power. Photo credit…

The incident started around 4 p.m. at Nova and Spruce Creek roads, where a Port Orange police officer attempted a traffic stop on a driver of a green Lincoln sedan who took off fleeing recklessly at high speed. Officers followed the car at…

According to authorities, the two suspects committed a physically battery on two two females, one female received permeant disfigurement. The two males fled in a white Mazda 4-door vehicle. The IHOP is located in the 500 block…

The inmate was arrested in 2018 and was housed in the Broward Main Jail. He showed no signs of COVID-19 until his unit was quarantined in late August. Once the inmate tested positive for COVID-19 on September 7th, he was transported to…

Joseph K. Maino Jr., 40, was booked at the Volusia County Branch Jail on Thursday afternoon on 16 counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child. Maino has no bond on his violation of probation charges and a $4 million bond on his…

Chasity Lynn Hatch, 40, was placed under arrest and charged with possession of 10 or more counterfeit bills, forgery of counterfeit bills, possession of instruments for forging bills, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set…

There have been five catalytic converters reported stolen in Flagler County over the past three months. Parts from a catalytic converter are expensive and are often stolen and re-sold for a profit. Work trucks are commonly targeted as they…

According to authorities, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, Eduardo Cruz Baca, 43, of Pompano Beach, was traveling eastbound in a 2002 GMC Sierra truck along E Copans Road approaching Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach when a pedestrian entered his path…

 ShotSpotter is a gunshot surveillance system that uses sensor-based technology to detect and locate outdoor gunfire in real-time. Once the system is alerted to gunfire, ShotSpotter employees vet the information and share the details with…

Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today MODS is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. The Museum showcases more than 300 interactive exhibits, immersive films and experiential programs. MODS…

According to investigators, a cleaning crew entered the property at the 300 Block SW 136 Street in Miami, and found an adult male and an adult female unresponsive. Kendall District uniformed officers responded to the residence, along with…