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South Florida town approves ordinance after death of girl in sand hole
Last February, Sloan Mattingly was digging a hole with her brother on the beach when the sand collapsed and trapped them.
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Last February, Sloan Mattingly was digging a hole with her brother on the beach when the sand collapsed and trapped them.
Former Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Commissioner James Silverstone was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
James Jude Silverstone, former Lauderdale-by-the-Sea commissioner and fire chief, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography charge.
A former Lauderdale-by-the-Sea commissioner - who pled guilty to possession of child porn - has learned his fate.
Her memorial will be held in her hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Local officials want to make sure that tragic death doesn't happen again.
The death of a child re-opened a longstanding debate in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea: Are lifeguards needed?
Local officials are looking for ways to make sure something like that never happens again.
Broward officials are discussing safety at the beach after a young girl was suffocated by sand.
Visitors and locals gathered Friday to hold a moment of silence for 7-year-old Sloan Mattingly.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Mayor Chris Vincent addresses fatal death of a little girl visiting from Indiana.
Harry Defina was walking on the beach Tuesday afternoon when he saw an odd site.
Police have identified the two children who were trapped inside the deadly sandhole collapse on Tuesday.
Police have identified the two children who were trapped inside the deadly sandhole collapse on Tuesday.
Police have identified the two children who were trapped inside the deadly sandhole collapse on Tuesday.
Police have identified the two children who were trapped inside the deadly sandhole collapse on Tuesday.
A young girl is dead and a boy is at a local hospital Tuesday afternoon after being trapped in a sand hole in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
A young girl is dead and a boy is at a local hospital Tuesday afternoon after being trapped in a sand hole in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
A young girl is dead and a boy is at a local hospital Tuesday afternoon after falling into a sand hole in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
A young girl is dead and a boy is at a local hospital Tuesday afternoon after falling into a sand hole in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Two children were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after reports of the minors falling into a sand hole in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
The chemical substance that the deputy was exposed to during the incident has not been identified.
The man reportedly met the woman outside of the Rooftop Bar in Fort Lauderdale
The women are accused of stealing the watch and credit card after the man fell asleep.
Many coastal businesses wondered what the aftermath would be like as the sun came up Thursday morning
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
With an expected turnout in the hundreds of thousands, they had to prepare.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
The Jimmy Ryce Center shared the sad news of Macie's death on Saturday, saying the 11-year-old purebred "passed away peacefully" on Friday.
The incident comes after three people – a woman and two teenage girls – were hurt in two separate shark attacks in Florida's Gulf Coast earlier this month
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
With an expected turnout in the hundreds of thousands, they had to prepare.
Fans are expected to pack the streets of Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday for the Cats' Championship Celebration.
Miami FC continues at home facing Detroit City FC at FIU Stadium this Saturday following last Saturday's draw against Loudoun United FC.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Former President Donald Trump addressed a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, a day after his first 2024 debate with President Biden.
The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means.
The Supreme Court's order clears the way for Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving a four-month sentence.
Jim DeFede devotes the entire half-hour to social media influencer Alex Otaola, who wants to be the next mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Jim DeFede talks with a Miami Herald reporter who was inside the courtroom and provides us with a first-hand account of exactly went on, where cameras were not allowed.
Jim DeFede talks to Jason Pizzo, who represents the district where the greatest flood impacts were felt this week: coastal Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Jim DeFede tackles a variety of topics with the Democratic congressman.
Jim DeFede talks to Broward County's new school superintendent Howard Hepburn.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Black Americans are twice as likely to have Alzheimer's disease, and face greater impacts of caregiving burnout and financial stress.
Portable battery chargers recalled after 120 reports of the product overheating, safety watchdog warns.
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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
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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The longtime TV host, who died in 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, is being remembered with a new Forever stamp by the United States Postal Service.