Fort Lauderdale

Neighbors in South Florida, such as Paige Nast, have raised concerns about excessive debris piled up at a neighbor's Fort Lauderdale home, which they deem dangerous and unsightly. The city told 7News that the homeowner, Bruce Toski, has accumulated fines exceeding $750,000, which continue to mount daily for violations. Experts suggest the city holds authority to intervene if the property poses a threat regarding health or safety.

A heat advisory is anticipated for South Florida due to high temperatures reaching the upper 90s and heat indices climbing into the triple digits, exacerbated by Saharan dust. Miami-Dade has a forecast high of 98 degrees, while Fort Lauderdale anticipates 97 degrees. Showers are expected to return to the forecast on Wednesday.

Miami-Dade and Fort Lauderdale are expected to face hot, hazy conditions due to Saharan dust, with low temperatures in the mid-80s and heat indices reaching into the triple digits. A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., and record highs could be challenged today and tomorrow.

A man was arrested in Fort Lauderdale after an alleged drunk boating crash early Saturday morning at Bahia Mar Dock. Police reported that Michael Bender was charged with boating under the influence following the incident, which involved damage to his boat and other vessels.

George Mandes, accused of confronting a delivery driver outside his neighborhood on Thursday, was confronted by authorities after police surrounded the area for an armed robbery investigation. Although he waived his bond court appearance Friday and stated the story was exaggerated, surveillance video showed him possessing a gun moments after the package incident. Mandes is now facing charges of aggravated assault with a firearm.

Fort Lauderdale police cleared a shopping center parking lot of registered sex offenders and sexual predators under supervision. Although the property owner and police successfully removed the individuals, the underlying issue of providing legal housing for people subject to strict Florida residency restrictions remains unresolved. The conflict between local authorities and the state supervision system highlights that severe distance requirements from places like schools and public pools make finding suitable residences extremely difficult.

A man was stabbed at Blue Martini in Fort Lauderdale after a fight, and the victim's family demanded justice following the suspect’s arrest. The 52-year-old suspect, Lawrence Edmonson, has been charged with attempted murder for the incident that occurred on Thursday night. Authorities stated the victim suffered nine stab wounds and experienced a large stroke.

Jah Kobe Bessent, who was 15 during a 2022 crash in Oakland Park, pleaded guilty to killing Maria Tellez-Valderrabano. The fatal incident occurred when police were chasing him after he had stolen a white Mercedes sedan following a burglary in Fort Lauderdale. As punishment, Bessent was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 10 years of probation.

Two individuals were hospitalized after a stabbing in a Fort Lauderdale parking lot. The incident occurred around 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the 500 block of Southeast Ninth Court. Both victims were transported to Broward Health Medical Center, though their conditions remain unknown.

Drivers on the East Las Olas Boulevard bridge in Fort Lauderdale are being detoured for two days due to a rehabilitation project. The bridge closure began at 8 p.m. on Monday, redirecting traffic to North Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard, with reopening scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Nicholas Pavlakis helped rescue 10 people after a seaplane crashed into a seawall in North Bimini, Bahamas. The seaplane, operated by Fort Lauderdale-based Tropic Ocean Airways, collided with a dock before sinking. Pavlakis coordinated with locals and a dinghy captain to evacuate the plane before it sank in deep water.

A lightning strike ignited electrical wiring on a fence in Fort Lauderdale's Lake Ridge neighborhood, causing a fire and knocking down a live power line. The incident, which occurred at Villa Medici Townhomes, sparked explosive sparks and flames, alarming residents and requiring emergency crews to wait for Florida Power & Light to shut off the power. The homeowner’s association is coordinating repairs with an insurance company, while officials investigate the cause.

A lightning strike sparked a fire in Fort Lauderdale's Villa Medici Townhomes early Monday, damaging a power line but not igniting any buildings. Residents reported orange sparks and flames, while power crews worked to restore electricity after an outage.

A cash register, tip jar money, and drinks were stolen during a burglary at a Dollar Stop in Fort Lauderdale. The thieves smashed the glass front door, and police detained a person of interest for questioning, though no arrests have been made.

A burglar shattered the glass door of a Dollar Stop in Fort Lauderdale, stole the cash register and tip jar, and a person of interest has been detained. The store owner reported this is the second time a burglary has targeted one of his locations.

Storms are expected to develop by mid-afternoon, bringing lightning, gusty winds, heavy rain, and localized street flooding to the east coast metro area. Temperatures will rise into the lower 90s with a heat index of 100-105°F early Monday afternoon. The storms will affect regions including Miami-Dade, Broward, and the Florida Keys.

Police blocked a street in Fort Lauderdale with heavy law enforcement presence along Southwest 19th Street and 44th Avenue. The cause remains unknown, and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office has been contacted for further details.

July ended with record-breaking heat in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, but August is expected to bring cooler temperatures and increased storm activity. Weekend weather will feature morning dryness and afternoon/evening showers, with a storm system affecting the East Coast early next week. Tropical activity remains quiet for the next 7 days but is expected to increase in August.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade starting at 11 a.m. with high temperatures in the mid-90s, potentially breaking records in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Rainfall chances increase later in the afternoon and evening due to a moisture surge, with westerly flow on Saturday focusing storms along the east coast and a wind shift on Sunday shifting rain westward.

Maria Helena Lugo fought to reclaim her dog Coco from Sandy Paws K-9 Rescue in Fort Lauderdale after the rescue required proof of ownership. The reunion occurred after social media photos confirmed Coco's ownership, resolving conflicting claims between Lugo's family and the dog's original breeder.

Record heat is expected in Miami and Fort Lauderdale on Friday with temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices in the 100s. Rain chances will increase Friday afternoon as moisture expands across Florida, leading to scattered storms this weekend and into next week, with temperatures gradually cooling to near-normal levels.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, with high temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s, possibly breaking records in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Saharan dust is limiting rain chances and contributing to warmer temperatures, though rain chances are expected to increase by the weekend.

Benny and Leor Barak transitioned their New York Grilled Cheese restaurants to a delivery-only model called NYGC EXPRESS at the FTL Food Hub in Fort Lauderdale due to rising rents. The operation relies on digital platforms and third-party delivery services like UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

Agentes federales arrestaron a Christopher Larry Richards III, un hombre de 30 años de Hollywood, por intercambiar mensajes e imágenes obscenas con una adolescente de 14 años en Washington D.C. a través de Discord. La adolescente reveló la relación a una consejera escolar en febrero, lo que llevó a la investigación del FBI y a la detención de Richards, quien ahora enfrenta cargos federales por coacción, transferencia de material obsceno a menores y otros delitos.

A multi-vehicle pileup on I-95 in Fort Lauderdale involved at least eight vehicles, injuring three people who are expected to survive. The accident near Sunrise Boulevard caused closures in the southbound lanes, leading to significant traffic backups.

Three people were hospitalized after a multi-car crash on southbound I-95 near Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. The Florida Highway Patrol and Ft. Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded, and several lanes are closed.

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas is a massive cruise ship with 18 decks, eight 'neighborhoods' offering diverse activities, and capacity for 7,000 guests. It was the world's largest cruise ship until 2024, when Icon of the Seas surpassed it, and will be followed by Legend of the Seas in 2026.

Andrew Green faces charges of domestic battery by strangulation and false imprisonment after barricading himself with his child in a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb. SWAT officers used tear gas to subdue Green during a standoff, and the child was safely released.

A Brightline train collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Fort Lauderdale, dragging the car and injuring the female driver, who sustained a broken hand and busted lip. The woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the incident remains under investigation.

A woman was injured when her car was struck by a Brightline train at a Fort Lauderdale crossing, according to witnesses. The incident occurred early Monday morning, with the woman attempting to beat the train by driving around lowering arms but being dragged nearly a football field's length down the tracks. A bystander, Victor Carvalho, assisted her after the crash.

A man was arrested after a SWAT standoff at a Fort Lauderdale rental home where he barricaded himself with a child. The suspect, who had battered his girlfriend, was subdued using an aerosol irritant, and the child emerged unharmed.

A fight between two homeless men in Fort Lauderdale resulted in one being stabbed with a screwdriver. The suspect fled the scene but was later detained by police, while the victim received treatment at the scene and did not require hospitalization.

Un hombre fue arrestado tras un operativo SWAT en una vivienda de Fort Lauderdale en respuesta a una situación doméstica. Una mujer y dos niños pequeños fueron rescatados con seguridad, y el sospechoso, identificado como el padre de los menores, fue puesto bajo custodia. Las autoridades no han revelado detalles sobre el origen del incidente, que sigue bajo investigación.

SWAT officers responded to a domestic situation in Fort Lauderdale, leading to the safe removal of a woman and two children. The suspect, identified as the children's father, was taken into custody. Authorities are investigating but have not disclosed further details.

A large warehouse fire in Pompano Beach produced significant black smoke and required a multi-department emergency response. Witness Wesley Vincent described the intense fire and initial attempts to contain it with a hose before calling 911. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

A stolen car chase in Hallandale Beach escalated into a guns-drawn standoff in Fort Lauderdale after two police cruisers collided in Hollywood. The incident involved a damaged black BMW, a K-9 unit searching for a suspect, and a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter aiding in the pursuit of at least one fugitive.

Police established a perimeter in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood near Northwest Seventh Street and 15th Avenue, where officers detained two individuals. A black BMW with an open door was observed at the scene, and a police K-9 unit assisted in the investigation.

The ‘Paradise Found’ clothing store in Fort Lauderdale remains closed after a fire damaged the business. The blaze, which occurred in a storage area on Wednesday, was extinguished within 40 minutes, with no injuries reported.

A Fort Lauderdale neighborhood mourns the death of Prosciutto, a peacock who was attacked with an airsoft gun and physical trauma. Maria Guerrero, who cared for the bird, reported he was found injured and later died despite efforts to save him.

The East Las Olas Boulevard bridge in Fort Lauderdale is set to close for two days in August as part of a rehabilitation project, with traffic detoured to North Federal Highway and East Sunrise Boulevard.