Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue
Coverage of Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue in the Nexus archive.
- 12 injured after van crashes in Deerfield Beach, fire rescue personnel says
Twelve people were injured after a van and sports utility vehicle collided on Powerline Road near Northwest 49 Court in Deerfield Beach. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue personnel responded and transported the injured to nearby hospitals.
- Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Lt. Joel Kohnert appears in court accused of child abuse
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Lt. Joel Kohnert and his wife Jennifer Kohnert face charges of aggravated child abuse and other offenses after their 12-year-old adoptive daughter reported severe physical and mental abuse, including being locked in a bedroom, forced to clean bodily fluids with harsh chemicals, and subjected to distressing information about her biological parents. Kohnert, on administrative leave, appeared in court as prosecutors upgraded the case to a first-degree felony.
- Boy’s condition remains ‘very grave’ in Broward after video shows him underwater for 15 minutes
A 2-year-old boy remained in 'very grave' condition after being submerged in a North Lauderdale house pool for about 15 minutes, as captured by a Ring surveillance camera. Emergency responders performed CPR before taking the child to Broward Health Medical Center, where his condition was critical. At least three children have drowned in Broward County this summer, including two in Plantation and one in North Lauderdale.
- Man dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at work
A man died after getting trapped under the hopper arm of a conveyor belt during an industrial accident in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The incident occurred while he was addressing an issue with a large production machine, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.
- Man dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at work
A man died after getting trapped in a conveyor belt at work in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The incident occurred during an industrial accident, and his identity has not been released.
- Man dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at work
A man died after getting trapped in a conveyor belt at a production machine in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The incident occurred during an industrial accident, and his identity has not been released.
- 1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Hallandale Beach
A multi-vehicle crash in Hallandale Beach just before 6 p.m. Saturday evening resulted in one death and six injuries. The incident occurred at the 200 block of East Dania Beach Boulevard, with all six injured individuals transported to Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
- 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Deerfield Beach
Six people, including a child, were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving four vehicles in Deerfield Beach. Two injured individuals were listed as trauma alerts. Victims were transported to Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health North.
- Driver hits gas pedal, crashes into business in Hallandale Beach; no injuries reported
A driver mistook the gas pedal for the brake and crashed into a business in Hallandale Beach, causing no injuries. Police ruled the incident an accident, and while part of the structure was deemed unsafe, the rest of the building was safe. Responders included Hallandale Beach Police and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue.
- Family of slain man in Dania Beach asks public for help in unsolved shooting case
The family of Cardal Wyche III, a 22-year-old man fatally shot on April 10 at CW Thomas Park in Dania Beach, is urging the public for information to solve the case. Authorities report the shooting followed an altercation, and a $5,000 reward is offered for details leading to an arrest.
- 2 firefighters reunite with boy pulled unresponsive from Lauderdale-By-The-Sea hotel pool
Two firefighters reunited with a 5-year-old boy they resuscitated after he was found unresponsive in a hotel pool. The boy, Tyler, was revived through CPR administered by the off-duty responders, who later shared water safety advice with families.
- Fire forces Lauderdale Lakes family from their home
A fire broke out on Sunday in a Lauderdale Lakes home located along Northwest 41st Court, causing significant interior damage with charred ruins, fiberglass, and water damage. Firefighters from Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue extinguished the blaze within 30 minutes, but the cause remains under investigation. The affected family is temporarily staying with assistance from the American Red Cross, with repairs expected to take several months.