Man left 5-year-old inside locked, hot car in Coconut Creek, police say
A man is facing child neglect charges after police say he left a 5-year-old girl locked inside a hot car for nearly an hour Wednesday in Coconut Creek.
May 29, 2026Open source
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Man accused of leaving girl, 5, in hot car for nearly an hour in Coconut Creek
A 23-year-old Lauderdale Lakes man is accused of leaving a 5-year-old girl unattended in a locked vehicle for about 50 minutes Wednesday outside a restaurant...
May 29, 2026Open source
A dollop of nostalgia, a dash of humor, a sprinkling of style: Chef turns old recipes into new book
Personable Coconut Creek chef Bobby Hicks has turned nostalgic online cooking series “Retro Recipes Kitchen” into a new book to be published on June 2.
May 19, 2026Open source
Police: Drivers suffer serious injuries in Coconut Creek crash
Two drivers were hospitalized Thursday following a car crash involving two vehicles in Coconut Creek, police confirmed.
May 7, 2026Open source
$3.5K in Magic: The Gathering cards stolen from locked GameStop cases with employee deviceA Coconut Creek m...
$3.5K in Magic: The Gathering cards stolen from locked GameStop cases with employee deviceA Coconut Creek man is accused of pulling off a pair of high-dollar...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Small plane crashes onto lawn of South Florida psychiatric hospital, 2 injured
A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff onto the lawn of a Pembroke Pines psychiatric hospital, authorities said.
May 30, 2026Open source
South Florida teacher sought to ‘bait’ students ‘into sending nude pictures,’ feds say
FBI agents arrested a South Florida teacher following a raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Thursday, accusing him of sending and receiving videos of childre...
May 29, 2026Open source
‘Remembrance & hope’: Gay Men’s Chorus to debut world premiere of requiem for Pulse nightclub tragedy
The 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy is June 12, and a week later — on June 19 — the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) will perfor...
May 29, 2026Open source
$2 a day turns into World Cup tickets for 10-year-old superfan
A 10-year-old South Florida soccer fan is turning years of saving into a trip to the FIFA World Cup. Valentino Sanabria has been putting aside money since he...
May 28, 2026Open source
Rodent droppings, roaches & fly infestations (some landing on pork): 7 South Florida restaurants shut
State inspectors last week found lots of fly issues at South Florida restaurants, with the critters seen buzzing around kitchens, bars, storage and restroom...
May 28, 2026Open source
Broward man convicted in ‘family-run' cocaine trafficking operation, AG says
A Broward man who operated a “family-run” cocaine trafficking ring that distributed drugs throughout South Florida has been convicted, authorities said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Man convicted of running cocaine trafficking ring out of Broward County, Florida AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday that a 45-year-old Broward County man had been convicted of crimes related to cocaine traffick...
May 27, 2026Open source
Crash involving tractor-trailer blocks Sawgrass Expressway lanes near Sample Road in Coral Springs
A crash involving a flatbed tractor-trailer and a dump truck shut down multiple lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County early Wednesday morning af...
May 27, 2026Open source
Crash on Sawgrass Expressway shuts down southbound lanes at Sample Road
The crash happened on the Sawgrass Expressway (State Road 869) at Sample Road in Broward County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
May 27, 2026Open source
Hurricane season 2026: Florida officials share safety tips ahead of June 1 start
Hurricane season starts Monday, June 1. "The time to prepare is now," says State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia, speaking at a fire rescue station in downtown...
May 27, 2026Open source
2 Broward mothers turn grief into purpose while waiting for justice Years after their teenage sons were kil...
Years after their teenage sons were killed in separate drive-by shootings, two South Florida mothers are still waiting for the same thing: answers.
May 23, 2026Open source
South Florida to stay hot, humid Memorial Day weekend There is a moderate to major risk of heat-related ill...
There is a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness this weekend in South Florida, so it's important to stay hydrated.
May 22, 2026Open source
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After struggling for years to make ends meet, a daughter opened her home to her mother Boca Raton is one of...
Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.
May 9, 2026Open source
West Boca Raton homeowner gets help from WPTV cutting through My Safe Florida Home grant red tape
A West Boca Raton homeowner nearly lost her My Safe Florida Home grant over a missing letter. See how she got help and what happened next.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Florida homeowners could soon see major property tax savings under a new proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis, but some warn those cuts could come with major cons...
May 30, 2026Open source
FBI Miami: World Cup security preparations ready for South Florida matches
FBI Miami announces comprehensive security plans for 2026 World Cup matches in South Florida. Deputy Director Bailey details drone restrictions, safety measu...
May 30, 2026Open source
Homestead cop pleads guilty in DUI rollover crash case
A former Homestead police officer pleaded guilty Friday to driving under the influence in connection with a crash last year that left multiple vehicles damag...
May 29, 2026Open source
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson to deliver remarks during street naming ceremony in Miami Gardens
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson will be honored Friday with the ceremonial naming of a Miami Gardens street in recognition of her decades of service to South Flor...
May 29, 2026Open source
‘A proud day': Teen stabbed by girlfriend honored with posthumous diploma at Miami Northwestern graduation
What was supposed to be a joyful graduation day became an emotional tribute for the family of a South Florida teenager whose life was tragically cut short.
May 28, 2026Open source
LIVE RADAR: Rainy weather pattern kicks off in Miami, South Florida for days
Will it rain today in Miami and South Florida? NBC6 looks at the forecast and chances for storms on Thursday afternoon.
May 28, 2026Open source
DeSantis calls special session aimed at eliminating homestead property taxes in Florida
“And that will be historic,” he said at a news conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
May 27, 2026Open source
DeSantis calls property tax special session, proposes expanded homestead exemption
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling Florida lawmakers back to the Capitol next week for a special session on property taxes, unveiling a proposal Wednesday that wou...
May 27, 2026Open source
Miami Cuban exiles react emotionally to Raúl Castro indictment Cuban Americans from across South Florida g...
Cuban Americans from across South Florida gathered at Miami's Freedom Tower and Versailles Restaurant after Raúl Castro was indicted.
May 20, 2026Open source
DOJ to make announcement during Miami event honoring 1996 plane shootdown victims Many Cuban exiles in Sout...
Many Cuban exiles in South Florida, including Brothers to the Rescue founder Jose Basulto, hope that announcement will be a criminal indictment of Raúl Castro.
May 19, 2026Open source
Naples man tied to suspected 'one-stop shop' drug-trafficking operation out of storage unit
The Collier County Sheriff's Office says Omar Gutierrez, 22, stored trafficking amounts of narcotics, firearms and cash in a storage unit.
May 16, 2026Open source
Crews dig hole on South Beach intersection to repair water main break; 1 building under boil water notice
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Crews repairing an overnight water main break at a busy South Beach intersection were forced to dig a hole inRead More
May 16, 2026Open source
2 boaters OK after vessel erupts in flames in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Two boaters are OK after their vessel went up in flames on Miami Beach.Miami Beach Fire crews and Miami-Dade FireRead More
May 16, 2026Open source
MDSO responds to reports of shooting in SW Miami-Dade
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a reported shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade. Deputies and Miami-...
May 12, 2026Open source
Miami Beach Burger Staple Forced to Close for New Hotel
Miami Beach burger staple Cheeseburger Baby is being forced to close its iconic South Beach location after 25 years to make way for a hotel.
May 12, 2026Open source
The Best Weekend Trips From Miami (That Won’t Break the Bank)
A quick escape — to the Keys, the South, or the Northeast — can offer a reset without wrecking your finances.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Coconut Creek is in Broward County, Florida.
Region: South Florida
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33097
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Florida Man Friday: Keep It in Your G-String, Gramps
Florida Man antics this week: public nudity, drunk golf driving, police chases, and heroic rescues.
May 30, 2026Open source
Viral bodycam captures Florida deputy's traffic stop unravel as he accuses one-handed driver of holding phone
A Palm Beach County deputy ticketed a driver for using a phone with her right hand, but viral bodycam footage shows her right arm ends at the elbow. The cita...
May 30, 2026Open source
Snakes of Florida: Common species, how to identify them, and how to stay safe
Florida has a snake problem or rather, Florida has a people-and-snakes problem. The snakes are doing exactly what they've always done. It's the people.
May 30, 2026Open source
Florida entrepreneur’s job promises for NC mountains looking like a mirage
Paradigm was given land in Yancey County, NC, to build headquarters and manufacturing. Paradigm sold some of the land. Promises appear empty.
May 30, 2026Open source
WATCH: Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (CNN) — A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket experienced an anomaly during a ground test known as a hotfire Thursday, the company shared on...
May 30, 2026Open source
Traffic citation against one-handed woman in viral video gets dropped
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — A woman accused of holding her phone in a hand she did not have will not face any penalties now that the traffic citation has been...
May 30, 2026Open source
State
Florida homeowners could soon see major property tax savings under a new proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis, but some warn those cuts could come with major cons...
May 30, 2026Open source
Lee County
Memorial Day weekend flight delays at Southwest Florida International Airport turned vacation endings into extended waits for travelers hoping to return home.
May 30, 2026Open source
State
An economist from Florida Gulf Coast University said money lost from a proposed property tax elimination might come from counties and cities.
May 30, 2026Open source
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