Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Kicks Off 67th Edition
The 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened on Oct. 28, starting a five‑day event that contributes $1.7 billion annually and supports over 100,000 South Florida jobs.
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15-Year-Old Arrested After Shooting Near FAMU Stadium Injures 12
A shooting near FAMU’s stadium on Oct. 24 injured 12, and a 15-year-old suspect was arrested the next day.
Crash damages traffic lights on North University Drive
A crash at the North University Drive and Sheridan Street intersection damaged the traffic signals, likely affecting traffic flow.
Motorcycle Crash on Florida Turnpike Claims One Life
A motorcycle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Plantation on October 25, 2026, killed one person, with police describing the incident as chaotic.
One Hospitalized After Two-Car Crash Sends Vehicle Into Tree
Two cars collided on a Fort Lauderdale residential street on Oct. 25, sending one vehicle into a tree and leaving one person hospitalized.
Man Arrested in Boca Raton After Threatening Rep. Moskowitz
A Boca Raton man was arrested on Oct. 23, 2026 for leaving a death‑threat voicemail for Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who serves Florida's 23rd district.
Malicious Actor Breached Florida Driver License Database
A malicious actor accessed Florida’s driver‑license databases in September 2026, following a recent data leak.
Police, fire respond to envelope at Rep. Wasserman Schultz's office
A suspicious envelope sent to Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Sunrise office prompted a police and fire response on October 19, 2026, as officials moved to safeguard staff.
Elijah Manley Arrested on Facebook Threat Charges
Candidate Elijah Manley was arrested in Broward County on two counts of intimidation for Facebook posts that threatened to kill or injure someone.
71-Year-Old Fisherman Killed by Nearly 12-Foot Alligator
A 71-year-old fisherman died after a nearly 12-foot alligator attacked him in a Florida pond on October 16, 2026, marking the state's second fatal alligator attack this year.
Body Found in Pool at Weston Home Owned by Singer
Police are probing a single body found in the pool of a Weston home owned by singer Gustavo Ormo.
Florida Appeals Court Upholds Youth Social Media Ban
A Florida appeals court upheld the state’s law banning social‑media accounts for users under 14, finding it likely content‑neutral. The law, signed in 2024, is one of the nation’s toughest on youth social‑media use.
Two Men Arrested for Construction and Commercial Burglaries in Florida
Authorities arrested two men in Miami-Dade on October 15, 2026 for alleged roles in a string of construction site and commercial vehicle burglaries in Florida. The arrests come after a wave of similar thefts statewide.
Man Arrested After Barricading Himself in Weston Home
Broward Sheriff’s Office SWAT officers arrested a man who had barricaded himself inside a Weston home after a disturbance call on October 15, 2026.
17-Year-Old Charged as Adult After Hialeah Shooting Confession
Prosecutors charged a 17-year-old as an adult after he admitted to a Hialeah shooting, filing the case on October 14, 2026.
Police Retrieve Body from Fort Lauderdale River, Open Investigation
Police retrieved a body from the New River on October 13 and launched a death investigation.
Two Adults Killed in Lauderhill Neighborhood Shooting
Two adults were shot on Oct. 8 in Lauderhill; one died at the scene and the other was taken to a hospital.
Man Killed After Truck Falls Into Canal in Sunrise
A man was killed on October 8, 2026 after his truck crashed through a wall and fell into a canal near Broward Health’s emergency room in Sunrise, Florida.
Lauderhill Police Search for Driver in Saturday Hit‑and‑Run
Police are searching for an unidentified driver after a hit‑and‑run on North State Road 7 left a pedestrian critically injured.
Senator Rick Scott to tour Hurricane Isaiah‑hit areas in Destin
Senator Rick Scott is set to visit hurricane‑affected areas of Destin on October 11, 2026, after Hurricane Isaiah struck the coast.
