Coral Springs

A 42-year-old man from Margate was arrested after a fatal DUI-related crash in Coral Springs, where he rear-ended a vehicle stopped at a red light. The collision killed an occupant of the struck vehicle, and the suspect exhibited signs of intoxication and refused sobriety tests. He faces charges including DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide.

Daniel Edward Niemiec, a 21-year-old man previously accused of domestic violence involving a feces-filled backpack, faces a new charge of vehicular homicide after a February 2 crash in Margate. Police allege he caused the crash by speeding at 90 mph in a 45-mph zone, resulting in a passenger's death and injuries to a driver.

A Coral Springs man, Christopher Jacob Smith, opened fire on a romantic rival and his son in a Jeep, causing a minor shoulder injury to the victim. Smith was arrested on charges including attempted murder and shooting at an occupied vehicle, driven by jealousy over a woman.

Bill and Mary Garrett spent $65,000 on solar panels for their South Florida home, but the hired company abandoned the project, leading to city fines. After five years, a new contractor completed the installation and resolved the penalties.

Two people are recovering in stable condition after a shooting in Coral Springs. Police responded to the intersection of Northwest 87th Terrace and Atlantic Blvd, where 7News reported a large police presence. Authorities confirmed all parties involved have been identified and there is no threat to the community.

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.

A heat advisory is in effect due to Saharan dust bringing hotter, drier weather, with a heat index near 110 degrees. Possible pop-up storms in western suburbs and moderate rip current risk at beaches are noted, though most of the weekend remains rain-free.

A 20-year-old Coral Springs man, Daniel Edward Niemiec, is accused of choking his ex-girlfriend and dumping a backpack filled with feces, urine, and other substances on her as retaliation for alleged infidelity. The victim reported non-consensual physical abuse during sexual encounters and was left in fear after the incidents.

Broward County is under an Air Quality Alert due to smoke from July 4 fireworks, with hazy, hot conditions expected midday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms with potential heavy rain and lightning are likely between 1-5 p.m., followed by clearing in the evening. Saharan dust midweek may bring hotter weather and reduced storm chances.

A brush fire near the Sawgrass Trailhead in NW Broward County, known as the Atlantic Fire, has burned over 150 acres with 0% containment. The fire, which sparked on Sunday, has produced visible smoke plumes and is spreading rapidly, though wind direction has pushed smoke away from homes into the Everglades. Officials have not determined the cause.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is searching for 47-year-old Valdridge Barales, who was last seen on June 1 in Coral Springs. Barales is described as 6 feet tall, 190 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. He may be driving a white Subaru with Florida tag XBN62.

Colombians in the U.S. voted overwhelmingly for Abelardo De La Espriella in the presidential runoff election, with 80.57% of ballots cast in the country for him compared to 18.43% for Iván Cepeda. Preliminary results showed De La Espriella leading nationwide with 49.66% of votes, while Cepeda received 48.7%. Voting occurred in over 250 diaspora precincts, including locations in South Florida.

A Coral Springs family was displaced after a fire destroyed their apartment, likely caused by a faulty Power Wheels toy battery. The family, including Tavaras Calvin, his wife, and four children, escaped unharmed and are staying in a hotel with assistance from the American Red Cross.

Black women are 2.5 times more likely to be murdered by men than white women, with multiple cases in April including Cerina Fairfax and Nancy Metayer Bowen. Shaneiqua Elkins survived a shooting by her husband that killed seven children and a cousin.

A video captured police activity outside a Coral Springs home early Friday, showing multiple police units and an officer in tactical gear near North University Drive and West Sample Road. Officers used a speaker to ask someone to contact the police department to ensure their safety. NBC6 has contacted authorities for information, and the story is ongoing.

A Coral Springs man was arrested for stealing over $50,000 from a Florida Keys couple through fraudulent banking activities, including an illegal line of credit, fraudulent charges, and unlawful wire transfers. Dwayne Leveridge, 33, faces charges of fraud, larceny, and illegal use of credit cards and identification, with the investigation ongoing and potential further charges pending.

Three South Florida men were sentenced for a Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme involving $2.2 million. They operated fraudulent medical equipment companies and submitted false claims. Vazquez must pay over $1.7 milliom in forfeiture and over $2.2 in restitution.