Davie

A former JROTC instructor, Eliezer Santana, is accused of repeatedly raping a student between 2004-2005 while in a position of power and trust. Investigators allege the abuse occurred in Miramar, Davie, and Pembroke Pines, with additional claims of sexual battery in Miami-Dade County in 2004.

Daniel Padilla was murdered in 2016 in Davie, with detectives still investigating a decade later. No signs of forced entry or robbery were found, and authorities believe the attack was targeted. His family continues to seek answers, and a $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

A crane fell into water at a construction site in Davie, captured by 7Skyforce near Southwest 20th Street and 154th Avenue. Another crane was used to pull it out, with no injuries reported.

Crews contained a mobile home fire in Davie overnight, with no injuries reported as the home was unoccupied during the blaze. Firefighters faced challenges battling the flames, and smoke remained visible hours later. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A man facing multiple firearm-related charges died after a deputy-involved shooting in Davie, Florida. Deputies attempted to stop the suspect at a gas station, but he fled with a gun and later pointed it at officers, prompting them to open fire.

Joseph Anthony Ciavarella, 74, faces DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after a June 11 crash in Davie killed a 55-year-old retired Hollywood police officer. Authorities stated Ciavarella was intoxicated and driving without headlights when he struck the officer's vehicle during a left turn. A judge set his bond at $252,000 and ordered strict supervision, including GPS monitoring and abstention from alcohol.

Detectives arrested Rashad Sattar and Shon Filsaime for using master keys to steal mail from hundreds of mailboxes in Davie. The pair were found at a gas station with stolen items including credit cards, checks, and identification, and faced charges of burglary, grand theft, and fraudulent use of ID.

Davie firefighters rescued animals from a petting zoo trailer after a minor crash on Interstate 75. The incident resulted in a man being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while goats, ducks, and chickens were safely transferred to a replacement trailer with no injuries reported.

Crews responding to a water main break in Davie encountered an alligator that had been a safety concern for residents. Firefighters and police collaborated to capture the reptile, which attempted to flee into a residential yard, and safely handed it over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Firefighters in Davie battled a house fire near Southwest 24th Street and 139th Avenue, successfully evacuating all occupants and their pets without injuries. Crews focused on ventilating the property and extinguishing flames in the second floor and attic. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed immigration enforcement at the Everglades Detention Center, referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' and promoted his 'Save Our Homes' property tax plan during a stop in Davie. He stated the detention facility is not intended to be permanent and criticized Biden administration immigration policies. Lawmakers are set to begin a special session on the property tax issue.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promoted his property tax relief plan and immigration enforcement measures during a visit to Davie. The property tax proposal will be discussed in a legislative special session starting Monday, with potential for a November ballot measure. DeSantis highlighted reduced property taxes for middle-class residents and praised Florida's immigration enforcement, referencing a detention facility that a vendor claims will close soon, though DeSantis denied ordering its closure.