Is it really possible to get an abortion within 6 weeks if Florida’s proposed ban becomes law? FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Would Florida’s proposed six-week abortion ban be a total ban in practicality? Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023
3 arrested, including leader of Palm Beach County Latin Kings, in assault on rapper 6ix9ine at LA Fitness gym FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Three men, including the leader of the Palm Beach County chapter of the Latin Kings gang and his son, were arrested Monday in connection with an assault on rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine at an LA Fitness gym in Lake Worth Beach last week, the Palm Beach County… Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023
Former Attorney General William Barr offers withering criticism, high praise for Trump — and kudos for DeSantis FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former Attorney General William Barr praised former President Donald Trump’s “very successful administration” — and offered scathing criticism of his former boss Tuesday during a South Florida appearance about his life and 22 tumultuous months in the Trump administration. Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023
DeSantis signs massive school voucher expansion into law FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Every Florida family will be eligible for state money to send their children to private schools regardless of income, under a massive expansion of the state voucher program signed Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023
Feed the hungry, fight climate change: The campaign to curb food waste in South Florida FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Ellen Bowen is on a mission to combat food waste in South Florida — a campaign that not only feeds the hungry but, perhaps surprisingly, can also help curb climate change. Miami Herald · Mar 27, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of Florida children could lose health coverage with Medicaid cutbacks FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marne Harvich of Orange Park runs a Facebook group for Florida parents like herself who count on Medicaid as health insurance for their children. Though Harvich and her husband work, their income doesn’t cover the high cost of medical care their daughter on a ventilator requires. Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023
Dave Hyde: Florida Atlantic’s shining moment advances to Final Four FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — So here’s what the dream came to: Two more free throws from the fifth-year senior with an engineering degree, the kid from Pompano Beach’s Blanche Ely High, the guard in coach Dusty May’s first recruiting class to Florida Atlantic University who helped change this losing program… Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023
Something in the water? Researchers studying high amounts of late-stage breast cancer in Florida county FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Broward County, Florida’s rate of advanced breast cancer exceeds the state and national average, and researchers want to learn why. Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023
Florida lawmaker introduces, then quickly withdraws, measure allowing people to openly carry weapons FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Legislation allowing Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit is set for consideration Thursday in the Florida House of Representatives — minus an attempt to allow open carrying of firearms. Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023
Rap star XXXTentacion was murdered 5 years ago. The 3 men accused of ambushing and robbing him have been found guilty FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Three men accused of ambushing, robbing and murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion in Deerfield Beach nearly five years ago were found guilty Monday by a Broward County jury. Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023
3 men found guilty of robbing, murdering rapper XXXTentacion FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Three men accused of ambushing, robbing and murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion in Deerfield Beach nearly five years ago were found guilty Monday by a Broward County jury. Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023
Confidence in cruising: Travel picking up despite lingering COVID concerns FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After earning a reputation in the early days of the pandemic as floating disease carriers, cruise ships are back in favor with American travelers. Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen issues health update after violent attack outside hotel The drummer, who only has one arm, popped outside the Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a cigarette when he was attacked Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023
Def Leppard's Rick Allen releases statement about Florida attack Rick Allen has released a statement after being attacked and injured outside a Fort Lauderdale hotel last week Metal Hammer · Mar 20, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023 Florida professor loses job after complaint about racial justice course segment FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An English professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University has lost his job after a parent complained about a racial justice unit he taught in one of his courses.
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023 They weren’t porch pirates: Theft ring members stole whole houses, authorities say Three suspects have been charged in what investigators say was an elaborate scheme to steal Broward County, Florida properties with fraudulent quit claim deeds, liens and litigation.
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023 Man jailed for 400 years released after 34 years for crime he didn't commit Sidney Holmes, 57, was sentenced to 400 years in prison for an armed robbery which took place in 1988, but he was found innocent in a reinvestigation of the case in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023 Florida House panel backs law that would lower rifle-buying age to 18 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The minimum age of a person to buy a rifle and other long guns in Florida could be lowered from age 21 to age 18, reversing legislation enacted after Parkland’s school shooting.
Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023 LGBTQ Floridians heading to state Capitol, where they face increasingly hostile political climate FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — When LGBTQ Floridians, their families and their supporters arrive in the state capital Monday to start two days of what organizers are calling pride, passion and resistance, they’re more likely to encounter a brick wall of opposition than a welcome mat and an open door.
Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023 Earth Wind & Fire accuses ‘legacy’ band of trademark infringement FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Maybe if they changed their name to Dirt, Breeze and Flames?
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023 Home values in South Florida jump 13%, despite the slowing market FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Homeowners across South Florida saw their homes values rise over the past year, despite the market taking a turn, new data shows.
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023 Targeted robbery described and gloating suspects shown on video in closings at XXXTentacion murder trial FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Four men made a decision. One man was murdered because of it, according to Broward prosecutors.
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023 Baby girl born weighing 12 ounces is finally heading home FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After spending almost 200 days in the neonatal intensive care unit at West Boca Medical Center, the smallest baby to be born at the hospital is finally on her way home.
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023 Fort Lauderdale mayor decries ‘creeping level of hate’ after vandals deface LGBTQ pride flag painted on street FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The LGBTQ progress pride flag painted on a side street just off Fort Lauderdale beach and State Road A1A was damaged — intentionally, according to the mayor — less than three weeks after it was unveiled.
Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023 FAA system outage repaired; delays continue at Miami, Fort Lauderdale airports At least 60 flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Miami International airports have been delayed as of Monday afternoon after technical difficulties at the Federal Aviation Administration Miami Center.