Broward schools will start over to find a leader for its troubled school construction program after a search process was called "a colossal failure.". News. The lawsuit against Broward County claimed the county's midnight prohibition was superseded by Gov. Police are investigating after the body of a man was discovered in a Lauderhill canal on Friday afternoon. A total of 729 manatees were counted by park officials on Jan. 17, breaking the state park's previous record of 721 tallied on Jan. 29, 2022. Superintendent Vickie Cartwright and School Board Chairman Torey Alston received a letter from the state Department of Educations inspector generals office directing the district to respond by Nov. 28 to a complaint of possible waste and overpayment. Plans by a company owned by Elon Musk to build tunnels underneath Fort Lauderdale connecting its downtown to the beach are now on hold. In her first evaluation since being hired as the permanent superintendent in February, board members rated Vickie Cartwright as effective, the second-highest of four possible scores. Police have not said how the man died but did confirm that he was not shot. Pedestrians in South Florida should beware of cold-stunned iguanas falling from trees on Friday night and Saturday night when a blast of cold air is set to lower temperatures to the 30s and 40s. Police are now alerting residents after the weapons weren't even secured. The latest COVID-19 variant might be more contagious than others, but doctors say it is less severe. A Lake Worth Beach man, convicted of brutally murdering an elderly couple in their Deerfield Beach home in 2013, is asking a Broward judge for permission to represent himself at the penalty phase of his trial, a move that appears designed to end with a death sentence. Those who worked for the Broward elections office in 2018 recall the fear that loomed large during that dayslong demonstration, with worries it would eventually devolve into an attack. The full episode can be seen at the top of this page. 11:34 AM, Nov 30, 2022. Nov 29, 2022 Broward man charged with. This Week in South Floridas guests on Sunday discuss access to abortion in Florida, upcoming elections, and the political situation in Cuba. Count 11 of 17 in the penalty phase is for the murder of Aaron Feis who Nikolas Cruz killed on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, according to Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer. 44, was booked into Broward County Main Jail on Friday on multiple charges, including trafficking . December 1, 2022. BROWARD COUNTY Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs has been named the new Library Regional Manager for the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Here's the latest forecast track including the so-called "spaghetti models.". Peter Burke. Video shows a thief stealing a gun from an unlocked car door in Davie, Florida. The Humane Society of Broward County continued their search Saturday on finding a loving, permanent home for pets. . A multi-vehicle crash led to the shutdown of all northbound lanes on Floridas Turnpike near Sunrise Boulevard in Broward early Thursday. Derrick D or Solja Slade, 28, a member of the Broward County Onsight gang has been sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Jim DeFede goes on-one with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on a variety of topics including what it is like to be on the House floor during the chaos to vote for a new Speaker. Very grateful: This officer never gave up on a homeless man. Many people said they didn't seek treatment last year for serious conditions or illnesses, according to Gallup. The Broward County Sheriff's Office said an arrest was made on Thursday night for the murder for 23-year-old Ana Estevez and the injury of two others. A letter sent by Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony offers a glimmer of hope as to whom will handle the 911 operations for Broward County. If approved, Cartwright would stay through the end of June, which is nearly 100 days longer than the 60-day notice required in her contract. "Virtually everybody does not have a vote-by-mail request on file today. The latest government figures show a sharp decline in U.S. fertility in recent years. Weather. Amanda Elizabeth Walkes, 37, and Earen Kevin Huings, 49. In another sign in the growing body of evidence that education has center stage in Florida politics, Gov. Coconut Creek Police are testing out new equipment to limit the use of force and de-escalate conflicts. A Broward Sheriffs Office motorman was transported to the hospital after a hit-and-run incident. Palm Beach County deputies are now carrying Narcan to help reverse opioid overdoses, the Sheriffs Office announced Tuesday. The Broward County School District wanted to know how distance learning was going for everyone involved, so they sent out a survey, and now they have a clear picture of the good and the bad. Highs on Wednesday will be in the upper 70s. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working to shut down illegal snake trafficking rings. Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 Growing the Voices of Our FutureThe Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students. The forensic examinations reviewed contracts involving Public Consulting Group, or PCG, which provides a variety of education management and training services, and Chuck Puleri & Associates, a Broward distributor for Herff Jones caps and gowns. NBC 6s Ari Odzer reports. Police in Hollywood are trying to identify an armed robber who held the father of a family at gunpoint on his front porch, just steps away from his wife and three-month-old daughter. FORT LAUDERDALE - The fate of embattled Broward Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright hangs in the balance. Whether youre new to South Florida or new to gardening, heres a guide on how to go native this fall and enjoy the rewards youll receive as wildlife and fabulous colors work their natural Florida-friendly magic. Martnez is a proven goalscorer with a track record of success in MLS, A Broward County detention officer was hospitalized Wednesday after she accidentally shot herself at a local gun range, Plans are underway to build a public memorial to honor the 17 students and staffers who were killed five years ago during a Valentine's Day shooting rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In recent years, it's become a dangerous display of riders doing stunts and racing on South Florida streets. It's a year-long passion for event organizer Joey Callahan, who starts preparing every June. You can tell by the drop in temperatures brought to us via the northwest winds which require us to wear long pants with shoes and socks. Browards three main members of Congress, all Democrats, called Tuesday for unity and pledged to seek common ground with Republicans up to a point. The request, from Chairman Torey Alston, comes after the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that Anne Murray and Donna Korn had racked up grand jury-related bills of $120,000 over the past 16 months. State regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses - and the pain won't end there. Ron DeSantis announced this past week to inject billions of dollars into Everglades restoration. Looking at a map of Florida election results, Broward County looks like a blue oasis for Democrats in the Republican red state of Florida. Cartwright was fired last year, but the board reconsidered and gave her 90 days to prove herself and the work she was doing. Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs)has filed House Bill 241 Ethics for Public Officers and Employees of Special Districts. Fort Lauderdale Fishing Charters reported catching the apex predator, tagging it, and releasing it. The U. S. Justice Department sought to monitor 64 jurisdictions on Election Day, including Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. The red tsunami generated by Gov. The request calls for the board to also FORT LAUDERDALE -- A Broward County motorman was hurt Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle during a crash Wednesday morning in Lauderdale Lakes, authorities said. A digest of the top stories affecting South Florida, including breaking news, sports, politics and more delivered to your inbox each morning South Florida doctor sentenced to prison for fraud. Governor Ron DeSantis removed Broward School Board Members Patricia Good, Donna Korn, Ann Murray, and Laurie Rich Levinson from office after the Twentieth Statewide Grand Jury recommended that they be removed due to incompetence, neglect of duty, and abuse of authority. Facing South Florida: One-on-one with Artist George Rodez. Utah experiences largest population spike in 16 years. Police search for 16-year-old girl missing from Lauderhill, All vote-by-mail ballot requests have expired, voters need to update request, Law enforcement vows crackdown on 'Wheels Up, Guns Down' riders, Roxie and Bobby Are Available for New Homes at the Humane Society of Broward County, Police chief says BSO should takeover 911 System, Westside study proposes traffic calming measures, Have you seen Makhyra? Ron DeSantis political aid in the aftermath of the 2018 election, asserting he acted because votes were being stolen as part of the corrupt Election process in Broward County.. On a very frigid Saturday night volunteers with the Homeless Voice took to the streets. Dan Marino fans! More than six dozen threatened manatees are currently in rehabilitation centers in Florida and elsewhere amid a chronic starvation problem caused by water pollution, wildlife officials said Wednesday. The public may view the reports by going to WSVN.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. The victims were found shortly before 2:45 a.m. Monday in the 1400 block of Northwest 27th Avenue in unincorporated Broward. Multiple schools were on lockdown in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties Tuesday morning as police responded to calls of active shooters at the same time as the closing arguments for the trial of Parkland school shooter Nicolas Cruz started. Police say he looked at a woman,. Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. There wasnt a prize. Two teen brothers Jerrell and Druax Madison appeared virtually in Broward juvenile court on Tuesday, and are facing charges in the brutal beating of transgender teen Chad Sanford in Pompano Beach. A breakdown by party affiliation: Republicans- 262,390; Democrats- 597,190; Independents 361,607; and Minor Party 19,622. A high risk of dangerous rip currents remains along the Palm Beach County coast, and theres a moderate rip current risk at the beaches of Miami-Dade and Broward. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. Broward County, FL News | NewsBreak Broward County, FL Broward County, FL News Cities TOP CITIES Hollywood, FL Coral Springs, FL Margate, FL Parkland, FL Sunrise, FL Davie, FL Coconut Creek, FL Top Latest Most Commented WSVN-TV Barber featured in '90 Day Fianc,' accused of killing boss, arrested after Davie bar fight FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. The FBI was asking the public for help with identifying a robber who stole cash from a bank on Friday in Fort Lauderdale. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Florida jumped about 8 cents Wednesday after dipping below $3, according to the AAA auto club. Dr. Carl Cartwright will lead the districts School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting system for tracking incidents of crime and violence. In a suit filed Monday in Broward County Circuit Court, Rod Velez is challenging both Gov. Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer announced on Oct. 13 that a divided jury recommended life in prison without the possibility of parole as punishment for the Parkland school shooter on count 10 of first-degree murder. A deputy with the Broward County Sheriffs Office was injured in a self-inflicted accidental shooting on Tuesday morning, authorities said. By David J. Neal. We know there is an issue with regional communications. Diversity and School Climate Department will host a vaping prevention town hall event at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, located at 9501 Pine Island Road, on Thursday, Jan. 19. Makhyra Fleurinord was last seen in the area of North West 31st Avenue in Lauderhill wearing a brown shirt, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement explained. Months later, detectives have arrested a suspect in his murder. "We are a beautiful blue dot and were going to make sure that we spread those values". A twice-convicted former death row inmate will get a third chance to convince a jury that his life should be spared, a Broward judge has ruled. Local News Publishers Ron DeSantis. Many are surprised that all must now reapply, Feds bust $28M pandemic loan-fraud ring after tip on South Florida liquor store owner, Buy a Brightline ticket, book an Uber under new partnership deal, American Airlines flight returns to Fort Lauderdale airport after possible maintenance issue, Bracing for the silver tsunami: Broward considers new tax to help pay for senior services. A public health emergency has been renewed by the white house as COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise. Royal Caribbeans Liberty of The Seas rescued a group of 17 migrants from Cuba who were stranded at sea on Jan. 14 and arrived at Port Everglades on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Broward magistrate Yves Laventure worked for two months with an inactive law license, presiding over dozens of cases involving people whose family members were challenging their ability to make their own decisions because of mental health or substance abuse issues. December 7, 2022. Wilton Manors Police Chief Gary Blocker told the commission last week that the countys regional communications system is not meeting performance standards and the Broward Sheriffs Office (BSO) should take control of 911. 35-city "Madonna: The Celebration Tour" will kick off July 15 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, The couple was sentenced to prison in November for fraud and tax crimes, Together with Sophia Loren, Lollobrigida came to symbolize the earthy sexuality of Italian actresses in the 1950s and 1960s. Much of Florida from the Keys north past Orlando is in the forecast cone of uncertainty for Hurricane Hermine, which is expected to form out of Tropical Depression Nine in the southern Caribbean Sea. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The wind was whipping up in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday morning making an already frosty start feel all the more frigid. Of the three big South Florida counties, only Broward remained Democratic, but its less blue than its been in a generation. BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) Detectives say have found the man responsible for the murder of a young woman and the shooting of two others on I-95 in November. The Broward County, Florida, school district will pay more than $26 million to the families of 17 people killed and some of those . South Floridas sprawling flood control system, increasingly unable to handle flood waters worsened by sea level rise and development, is getting a long overdue update. Here you'll find press releases just on Airport-related topics. A woman from Coral Springs was arrested this week after police said she left her two young children at home by themselves while she went out to dinner with a friend. One situation is community concerned: A rabies alert was issued by the Florida Department of Health in Broward County for a portion of Fort Lauderdale. "I've seen too much, I've heard too much and I know too much," said new board member Torey Alston in December.The school U.S. Police officers arrested a domestic violence suspect after a standoff on Thursday in Miramar. If your pet or livestock has been bitten by a wild animal, seek immediate veterinary attention for the animal and contact animal control services. Dr. Vickie Cartwright without cause. If you recall, Super Cartwright was advised to act on staff mentioned in the Grand Jury Report. Four of the nine Broward School Board members will be replaced after the Nov. 8 elections. By. 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