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A Coral Springs man on an e‑bike died after colliding with a marked police vehicle Friday night. Police say the rider was taken to Broward Health North and later died; investigators are seeking witnesses.
David Ray Wyrick, previously charged after a violent Monroe County deputy assault, was shot after investigators say he tried to ignite propane tanks near the Jackson County Courthouse.
Three South Florida men were arrested after deputies found dozens of shell casings at Card Sound Bridge; a 9mm handgun was recovered and the case is under investigation.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A helicopter landed on SR 826 in Miami‑Dade after a crash forced lane closures Friday morning; responders were on scene and traffic was snarled.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Sweetwater approved a 29‑story student tower with 400 units and about 1,600 beds after variances allowed the building to top the city's height limit. The proposal has drawn questions about tenant displacement and heavy parking.
A Miami Beach man was arrested and charged with human trafficking after detectives say he coerced a 23‑year‑old woman into prostitution and seized her earnings. Investigators say evidence includes bruises and online posts.
A 41-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he burglarized two vehicles in South Miami Heights and stole ICE and federal prison gear.
A 24‑year‑old Aventura woman was arrested after a March 15 parking‑garage shooting at 16395 Biscayne Boulevard left a 35‑year‑old man hospitalized. Investigators point to surveillance and elevator access logs.
Politics & Govt in ...
Justice John D. Couriel was announced as the next chief justice; his two‑year term begins July 1.
Jammiah Catera Broomfield was arrested in Fort Lauderdale and booked on meth-trafficking and related charges.
Two adults were critically injured in a Fort Lauderdale shooting Wednesday night; paramedics administered whole blood while transporting them to Broward Health. Detectives are investigating.
Food & Drinks in ...
State inspectors found rodents, live roaches and temperature failures at Moises Bakery, and ordered the disposal of hundreds of pounds of baked goods.
A 54‑year‑old Boynton Beach man, Scott Herman, died April 10 from injuries after a March 23 crash on a cart path at Westchester Country Club while riding an electric dirt bike.
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