Fort Lauderdale readies for New Year's Eve with events like the downtown Anchor drop, family gala at Esplanade Park, live music, DJ Afrojack at DAER nightclub, a prix-fixe dinner at Negroni, and a rooftop celebration at the Guitar Hotel.

A former animal rescue worker in Broward County was sentenced to three years in prison for the mistreatment of over 60 cats, with a subsequent ten-year mental health probation.

The Broward County Sheriff's Office is spending $460,000 on abstract sculptures titled 'Both And' from artist Matt Niebuhr and RDG Planning & Design, without public discussion of the expense.

Ex-HR Director Babette Friedman is suing Pembroke Park and Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs for creating a hostile work environment; she seeks over $2 million in damages.

Revelers flocked to a Miami Beach drag show one year after controversy, despite a blocked Florida law aimed to restrict such events. The Supreme Court declined to reinstate the law.

Whole Foods has recalled two frozen fish fillets due to undeclared soy allergen, with no reported illnesses so far. Customers can return them for a refund.

Two unoccupied mobile homes in Fort Lauderdale were destroyed by fire on Christmas morning, sparking arson suspicions among evicted residents. Investigations are ongoing.

Firefighters in South Florida spread holiday cheer by distributing gifts to children, with Pompano Beach and Miami fire departments engaging local communities and maintaining long-standing traditions of giving.

The Bagel Time Cafe in Miami Beach suffers yet another flag vandalism incident, with the American flag desecrated this time. Owner Josh Nodel remains resolute, while police investigate.

A fire in Fort Lauderdale destroyed two trailers early Monday morning, with firefighters working to extinguish the persistent flames. No injury or displacement reports yet; the cause is under investigation.

A man was killed and a woman wounded in a targeted shooting at Florida's Paddock Mall; suspect Alber Shell Jr. is at large, with a reward offered for information leading to his arrest.

The Humane Society of Broward County is seeking permanent homes for two dogs, Pearla and Buttercup, part of their mission to find loving families for animals in need.

Miramar Police are seeking help to find Marie Annete Maxi, an 82-year-old woman missing since Friday. She was last seen in a black Kia Forte, license plate BR72UX. Her attire is unknown, and authorities are requesting tips from the public.