Illinois man charged with plot to kidnap boy in Florida to hold for ransom
Devontay Shields, 35, of Danville, was arrested on Saturday at Union Station, as he tried to board an Amtrak train to Miami, according to federal prosecutors.
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Devontay Shields, 35, of Danville, was arrested on Saturday at Union Station, as he tried to board an Amtrak train to Miami, according to federal prosecutors.
A 14-year-old girl has been charged as an adult with manslaughter in the beating death of her 79-year-old grandmother in Lauderdale Lakes in May.
Heavy Thursday afternoon downpours which triggered a Flash Flood Warning have left flooded streets in parts of Broward County.
No one was hurt.
As chef and owner of Broad Shoulders Sandwiches, a gourmet hot sandwich shop in Fort Lauderdale, Tom Azar had an idea one night that changed everything.
A Fort Lauderdale man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl after threatening her with a knife has been arrested.
People came together Saturday morning in South Florida to support Bans Off Our Bodies, an effort to defend access to safe and legal abortion.
The popular Jay's Sandbar food boat ended up on its side, submerged in the Intracoastal during a busy Mother's Day lunch rush.
Fort Lauderdale police are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run last week who was seen in surveillance footage leaving the scene of the crash.
Two men were injured early Wednesday morning at a Fort Lauderdale nightclub.
For more than 30 years, Boatyard has remained one of Fort Lauderdale's most popular and well known water front dining destinations seating 300 guests.
In this week's Taste of the Town, it's a taste of Mykonos on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale at Ya Mas! Taverna, meaning "cheers" in Greek.
More than 3,700 participants from 175 companies are expected to take part in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
A man was brutally attacked by a would-be robber and his dog as he withdrew money from an ATM.
Gwendolyn Whitfield is haunted by what happened inside her Broward County Transit bus when gunfire erupted onboard last month.
More than 3,700 participants from 175 companies are expected to take part in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
The Broward Transit driver who drove into the parking lot of the Fort Lauderdale police station last month after a man started shooting people on the bus has been awarded the county's Medal of Valor on Tuesday morning.
The Broward Transit driver who drove into the parking lot of the Fort Lauderdale police station after a man started shooting people on the bus credits her quick actions that saved lives to a higher power.
Firefighters initially tried to attack the fire from the inside, but when flames went through the roof they switched to a defensive operation.
Police have released the name of the man who they said went on a shooting spree inside a Broward transit bus on Thursday, killing two people and injuring two others.
It's a fun fiesta day and night at the all new Coyo Taco in Fort Lauderdale.
Loved ones rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon after a man opened fire on a city bus, killing two and injuring several others.
The gunman wanted in a shooting on a Broward County Transit bus that left two people dead and others hurt was taken into custody.
It happened Sunday around 6:30 p.m. at a residence in the 1600 block of SW 40th Terrace.
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has announced new rules for the next month as thousands of spring breakers are expected to head to South Florida.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation as police search for a possible suspect.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are currently under investigation as police search for a possible suspect.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.