Lauderdale Lakes

A 79-year-old woman, Carol Lewis, is missing and was last seen near the 4300 block of Northwest 36th Way in Lauderdale Lakes. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is conducting the search and has provided contact information for tips.

Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public's help to locate 79-year-old Lewis, who has been missing since at least June 20 near Lauderdale Lakes. Described as 5 feet 9 inches tall with white hair and blue eyes, Lewis was last seen at 12 p.m. on June 20. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Detective Chris Blankenship or the BSO non-emergency line.

An 84-year-old man, Jim Brown, reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes was found safe. He was last seen on June 24 near the 3600 block of Northwest 37th Avenue and described as 6 feet 1 inch tall with grey hair, brown eyes, and specific clothing.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is searching for 84-year-old Jim Brown, who was last seen on June 24 near Lauderdale Lakes. Brown, who has dementia and other health issues, was last seen wearing blue jeans and a white and blue striped shirt, driving a brown 2017 Hyundai Sonata.

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.

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for 14-year-old Georchel Cephas, who was reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes. She was last seen near the 3200 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard wearing a multicolored dress and described as 5 feet 6 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities are urging the public to contact Detective Chris Blankenship with any information.

A 14-year-old girl named Georchel Cephas has been reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes. She was last seen on Saturday wearing a multicolored dress near the 3200 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard. Deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking public assistance to locate her.