Waverly Park in Davie closes at sunset for electrical work with no set reopening date; alternative parks suggested.

The southern playground at Shenandoah Park in Davie is closed from Sept 2-17, 2025, for repairs. Alternatives are suggested, with varying park hours noted. Safety is a priority, and Davie Park Rangers can be contacted for more information.

Ex-Boyd Anderson High teacher, Basil Farrington, is arrested on six counts of sexual battery of a student from 2011-2014. He's been given a $150,000 bond with GPS monitoring.

A body was found in a canal in Coral Springs, initiating a police investigation into the woman's death. She was declared dead at the hospital, and her identity remains unknown.

Fort Lauderdale is preparing for the Pre Labor Day Festival on August 31, with NE 32nd Street closing from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. A traffic advisory is issued for anticipated congestion.

A Burmese python was found in a Miami-Dade home shed; firefighter Captain Shaw safely removed it, underscoring the invasive species problem in Florida.

A fire erupted in a Miami home's detached garage with living quarters, requiring firefighters to swiftly extinguish it. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Starbucks is reintroducing its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte along with other seasonal offerings and new items like Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and Italian Sausage Egg Bites, despite a recent 2% dip in US sales.

Firefighters quickly contained a tractor-trailer fire at a Hallandale Beach business, preventing damage to surrounding areas, with no injuries reported.

A man riding an electric scooter was hit by a car in Miami and hospitalized in serious condition. The scooter's wheel was trapped under the car, and the accident's cause is under investigation.

The US Coast Guard announces its largest cocaine haul at over 76,140 pounds, to be detailed in a press conference at Port Everglades with top officials present.

The Broward Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Anthony Vargas Perez, a missing 28-year-old with health and substance abuse issues, last seen in Oakland Park.

The VIP Shadowood 16 movie theater in West Boca Raton is closing on August 24, 2025, ending nearly four decades of operation due to a redevelopment project.