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Broward schools turn to teacher accelerator program amid hiring push

Broward schools turn to teacher accelerator program amid hiring push

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Panthers equipment manager arrested in Coral Springs on domestic violence charges

Panthers equipment manager arrested in Coral Springs on domestic violence charges

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Broward deputies arrest trio in North Lauderdale car break-in spree

Broward deputies arrest trio in North Lauderdale car break-in spree

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Child found in Plantation pool, water safety concerns grow

Child found in Plantation pool, water safety concerns grow

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History Fort Lauderdale exhibit explores Florida’s changing landscapes

History Fort Lauderdale exhibit explores Florida’s changing landscapes

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Broward voters can watch League of Women Voters candidate forums online

Broward voters can watch League of Women Voters candidate forums online

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Audit says Broward schools may owe $878,000 for attendance errors

Audit says Broward schools may owe $878,000 for attendance errors

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Broward schools mail flyers to Miami-Dade families amid enrollment drop

Broward schools mail flyers to Miami-Dade families amid enrollment drop

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Saharan dust keeps Broward dry for now, rain chances rise later
Community

Saharan dust keeps Broward dry for now, rain chances rise later

Broward was under a Heat Advisory as Saharan dust kept skies hazy and dry, but forecasters said rain chances would climb late in the week.

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Wasserman Schultz touts billions for Everglades restoration at Broward forum
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Wasserman Schultz touts billions for Everglades restoration at Broward forum

Wasserman Schultz said she secured $1.3 billion for 2026 House bills, but Broward's flood, water and insurance plans show the risks still aren't gone.

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One shot, one detained after Deerfield Beach condo complex shooting
Community

One shot, one detained after Deerfield Beach condo complex shooting

One person was shot and another detained at a Deerfield Beach condo complex. Broward Sheriff’s Office was sorting out whether the scene left any wider risk.

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Deerfield Beach apartment fire sends two men to hospital
Community

Deerfield Beach apartment fire sends two men to hospital

A Deerfield Beach apartment fire sent two men to the hospital as trauma alert patients, underscoring how fast a Broward building blaze can turn dangerous.

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Broward schools highlight Florida back-to-school tax holiday savings
Education

Broward schools highlight Florida back-to-school tax holiday savings

BCPS highlighted Florida's tax holiday as it opened Monday, with Broward shoppers saving $7 on a $100 backpack and $105 on a $1,500 computer.

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Smoke from Broward grassfire drifts toward US 27, Sawgrass Expressway
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Smoke from Broward grassfire drifts toward US 27, Sawgrass Expressway

Smoke from a rural Broward grassfire drifted over US 27 and the northern Sawgrass Expressway, with rain moving in and no injuries reported.

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Wilby, Labrador mix from Humane Society of Broward County seeks home
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Wilby, Labrador mix from Humane Society of Broward County seeks home

Wilby, a Labrador mix transferred to the Humane Society of Broward County, is looking for a home in Fort Lauderdale. One adoption helps free space as Broward shelters handle thousands of placements.

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Panthers equipment manager arrested in Coral Springs on domestic violence charges
Community

Panthers equipment manager arrested in Coral Springs on domestic violence charges

Teddy Richards was jailed in Broward after a Coral Springs arrest on domestic violence and 911 misuse charges, and the Panthers suspended him.

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Broward deputies arrest trio in North Lauderdale car break-in spree
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Broward deputies arrest trio in North Lauderdale car break-in spree

Broward deputies arrested 19-year-old Jason McDowell, 18-year-old Shamar McDowell and a minor after unlocked cars were hit across North Lauderdale.

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Child found in Plantation pool, water safety concerns grow
Healthcare

Child found in Plantation pool, water safety concerns grow

A child was found in a pool in the 4600 block of West Broward Boulevard in Plantation, adding to a string of recent child drownings and near-drownings in South Florida.

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Former Broward corrections sergeant held without bond after fourth arrest
Government

Former Broward corrections sergeant held without bond after fourth arrest

Scott Nida was held without bond at the Broward County Main Jail after his fourth arrest in seven months, with the latest case tied to a court-order violation.

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Weston garage fire, likely sparked by car, leaves no injuries
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Weston garage fire, likely sparked by car, leaves no injuries

Flames that started in a Weston three-car garage were stopped before they spread, and at least two people escaped safely after a loud bang and smoke alarms woke them.

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Overnight Broward shooting sends one person to hospital, detectives investigate
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Overnight Broward shooting sends one person to hospital, detectives investigate

One person was hospitalized after an overnight shooting in unincorporated central Broward, and detectives are still sorting out what sparked the gunfire.

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Large blaze at Weston home sends smoke over gated community
Community

Large blaze at Weston home sends smoke over gated community

Smoke billowed over a Weston gated community after a house fire in the 900 block of Crestview, but no one was hurt. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue kept the flames from spreading.

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Broward County preserves more than 255 archaeological sites, land and underwater
Government

Broward County preserves more than 255 archaeological sites, land and underwater

Broward County protects more than 255 archaeological sites on land and underwater, with over 70 safeguarded by local ordinance. That system now shapes development, grants and planning across a fast-changing county.

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Two killed in motorcycle, tractor-trailer crash on U.S. 27 in Miramar
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Two killed in motorcycle, tractor-trailer crash on U.S. 27 in Miramar

Two people died after a motorcycle hit a tractor-trailer on U.S. 27 in Miramar around 1:38 a.m., disrupting southbound traffic near Pines Boulevard.

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Broward schools turn to teacher accelerator program amid hiring push
Education

Broward schools turn to teacher accelerator program amid hiring push

Broward schools are still trying to fill about 1,200 jobs as a teacher accelerator expands locally, raising pressure on who will stand in front of students by opening day.

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United Way Broward surprises 104-year-old senior with volunteer project
Community

United Way Broward surprises 104-year-old senior with volunteer project

United Way of Broward County marked a 104-year-old senior's birthday with a surprise volunteer project, spotlighting local efforts to keep older residents connected.

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Broward residents warned as South Florida parasite cases rise
Healthcare

Broward residents warned as South Florida parasite cases rise

Broward health officials are warning about rising cyclospora cases, with Dr. Cornelius Powell saying the parasite may be living on green leafy vegetables.

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Mile Marker 40 fire burns 4,400 acres in west Broward County
Community

Mile Marker 40 fire burns 4,400 acres in west Broward County

Smoke from the Mile Marker 40 fire spread across western Broward as crews held the Everglades blaze to 20% containment and an air-quality alert stayed in effect.

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Mile Marker 40 fire burns out of control in western Broward
Community

Mile Marker 40 fire burns out of control in western Broward

Smoke from the Mile Marker 40 fire spread into Broward suburbs as the blaze topped 3,600 acres and remained uncontained near the Palm Beach County line.

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Broward schools face 100-bus-driver shortage as classes near
Education

Broward schools face 100-bus-driver shortage as classes near

Broward schools say a shortage of about 100 bus drivers could ripple into first-week pickup times and route reliability as classes near. District officials link part of the gap to Haitian TPS fallout and are advertising transportation jobs.

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Broward voters can watch League of Women Voters candidate forums online
Government

Broward voters can watch League of Women Voters candidate forums online

League of Women Voters Broward forums went live on Facebook, with WLRN livestreaming and YouTube replays to help voters size up down-ballot races.

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Broward grand jury indicts Lauderhill man in deadly double stabbing
Community

Broward grand jury indicts Lauderhill man in deadly double stabbing

A Broward grand jury linked a July 5 Lauderhill death to a June 30 stabbing on Northwest 19th Street, adding a third murder count against Gregory DaSilva.

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Car crashes into Cooper City yard, driver hospitalized
Community

Car crashes into Cooper City yard, driver hospitalized

A driver was hospitalized after a car slid across a Cooper City yard and stopped near a home's front wall, leaving no one else hurt.

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BSO seeks help finding missing Oakland Park woman, 47
Community

BSO seeks help finding missing Oakland Park woman, 47

BSO is searching for Tameika Ponder, 47, last seen June 29 in Oakland Park. Detectives want tips at 954-764-HELP.

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Coral Springs couple faces upgraded child abuse charges in Broward case
Community

Coral Springs couple faces upgraded child abuse charges in Broward case

Prosecutors upgraded charges against a Coral Springs fire rescue lieutenant and his wife, saying alleged abuse of seven children stretched for years before a school disclosure.

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Audit says Broward schools may owe $878,000 for attendance errors
Education

Audit says Broward schools may owe $878,000 for attendance errors

Attendance reporting errors could force Broward schools to repay $878,000, adding pressure to budgets as state auditors and board members review the problem.

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Miramar to host first Bahamas Goombay Broward Festival this Saturday
Community

Miramar to host first Bahamas Goombay Broward Festival this Saturday

Miramar’s first Bahamas Goombay Broward Festival will bring Junkanoo parades, island food and free family fun to the city’s civic core, with a $100 VIP upgrade.

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