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A man was stabbed at Blue Martini in Fort Lauderdale after a fight, and the victim's family demanded justice following the suspect’s arrest. The 52-year-old suspect, Lawrence Edmonson, has been charged with attempted murder for the incident that occurred on Thursday night. Authorities stated the victim suffered nine stab wounds and experienced a large stroke.

Lauderhill detectives investigated a shooting on Friday that killed Steve Joseph. Roderick Thomas was arrested following the fatal incident and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, facing detention without bond at Broward County Main Jail. Detectives are currently seeking information about the case through Broward County Crime Stoppers.

Two individuals were hospitalized after a stabbing in a Fort Lauderdale parking lot. The incident occurred around 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the 500 block of Southeast Ninth Court. Both victims were transported to Broward Health Medical Center, though their conditions remain unknown.

A 4-year-old boy accidentally shot himself with a gun in a Pompano Beach apartment, leading to a frantic 911 call and hospitalization. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, with the child remaining in critical condition at Broward Health Medical Center.

A woman was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg after a shooting in Wilton Manors. Police are investigating and searching for a suspect who fled in a white four-door vehicle. The incident occurred near North Andrews Avenue and Northeast 27th Drive, with no public threat reported.

A 58-year-old pedestrian, Bryan Kommes, was struck and killed by a Chevrolet SUV on State Road 7 in central Broward after stepping into traffic outside a marked crosswalk. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, who ruled out excessive speed or impairment as contributing factors.

A Brightline train collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Fort Lauderdale, dragging the car and injuring the female driver, who sustained a broken hand and busted lip. The woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the incident remains under investigation.

A 29-year-old woman, Essence Landers, died after falling from an SUV she was jumping on in Fort Lauderdale. The driver, with whom she had a prior argument, called 911 after the incident. Landers' cousin claims the driver deliberately ran her over, but no charges have been filed as police continue their investigation.

Broward Health hosted its first Bump, Baby and Beyond Fair in Fort Lauderdale to support expectant parents by connecting them with resources, doctors, and information about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. The event aimed to reduce anxiety by providing education on topics like breastfeeding and birth plans, with participants emphasizing the importance of preparation and communication with healthcare providers.

A woman was killed after falling off a moving SUV following a domestic dispute at a Fort Lauderdale motel. The incident began with a physical altercation at a motel, escalated as the driver attempted to leave, and ended with the woman sustaining critical injuries from falling off the vehicle. Police are investigating and have not yet confirmed the exact location or released the victim's identity.

A woman died after jumping on the hood of a man’s car and falling off during a physical altercation at a Fort Lauderdale hotel. The man stopped his vehicle and called 911, but the woman was critically injured and later died at Broward Health Medical Center. Police are investigating the incident, and her identity remains withheld as authorities work to notify her next of kin.

A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a pool in Plantation, Broward County. An adult performed CPR until first responders arrived, and the child was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center. Authorities confirm the investigation is ongoing, and the Broward Sheriff’s Office is sharing water safety tips to prevent drownings.

A 4-year-old child was hospitalized in critical condition after a near-drowning incident in a Plantation pool. First responders performed CPR and restored the child's pulse before hospitalization, but the child remains in critical condition. South Florida has seen multiple child-related drowning incidents recently, with the CDC noting drowning as the leading cause of death for children aged 1-4.

A 2-year-old boy remained in 'very grave' condition after being submerged in a North Lauderdale house pool for about 15 minutes, as captured by a Ring surveillance camera. Emergency responders performed CPR before taking the child to Broward Health Medical Center, where his condition was critical. At least three children have drowned in Broward County this summer, including two in Plantation and one in North Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale police released photos of a possible suspect in an aggravated battery case involving a Fourth of July shooting. The victim was shot in the thigh at 11:30 p.m. on July 4 near Seabreeze and Las Olas Boulevards but was not the intended target and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A man was shot early Friday morning in Fort Lauderdale and rode his scooter to a nearby Walgreens to seek help before police arrived. He was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

A man in Fort Lauderdale attacked a mother and her 12-year-old autistic son with a blunt object near a bus stop, leaving both with non-life-threatening injuries. Surveillance video was released to aid in identifying the suspect, who is wanted for aggravated battery.

Fort Lauderdale police released surveillance video of a suspect wanted for attacking a mother and her 12-year-old son, who has autism and is nonverbal. The attack occurred around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday near a school bus stop, leaving both injured but hospitalized. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

A mother and her nonverbal autistic 12-year-old son were attacked with a blunt object while walking to a bus stop in Fort Lauderdale, leaving both injured. The suspect fled before police arrived, and no description has been released. The mother reported the attacker directed confusing words at her son before striking them, leaving her feeling unsafe in her neighborhood.

A 4-year-old girl drowned in a lake in the Westport subdivision of Plantation on Sunday. Her father discovered her face-down in the water, performed CPR, and called 911. Medics transported her to Broward Health Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. Plantation police are investigating the incident as a tragic accidental drowning.

A man was shot and killed in a parking garage at the Broward County Governmental Center in Fort Lauderdale's downtown entertainment district around 4:30 a.m. Sunday. A gun was recovered, and a person of interest was detained. Authorities are seeking witnesses to the incident.

A man was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot on a charter yacht in Fort Lauderdale on the Fourth of July. Police are investigating and searching for the suspect, who fled in a dark-colored vehicle. Witnesses, including the Lambertus family from Virginia, described encountering law enforcement at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina as officers swarmed the area.

A Florida Army veteran, Bart Diguglielmo, was fatally shot during a parking space dispute in a Walmart parking lot. A woman involved in the confrontation claimed self-defense and remained at the scene, cooperating with authorities. The case is under investigation to determine if criminal charges will be filed.

A 62-year-old man, Bart Diguglielmo, died after being shot in the parking lot of a North Lauderdale Walmart. The incident occurred during an argument over a parking space, and the woman involved claimed self-defense. She was detained for questioning, and the investigation will determine if criminal charges are filed.

Officials in Broward, Florida, demonstrated the dangers of fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, using fruits and a mannequin hand to show potential injuries. They warned of nearly 15,000 annual fireworks-related injuries, emphasizing risks like burns and amputations, and urged the public to attend professional displays instead of handling fireworks themselves.

A man was killed and another hospitalized after a stabbing in Lauderhill near a home on Northwest 19th Street. First responders confirmed the incident, with the deceased identified as a man in his mid-to-late 20s and the injured as a man in his early 60s. Authorities are investigating but have not released further details.

Six people, including a child, were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving four vehicles in Deerfield Beach. Two injured individuals were listed as trauma alerts. Victims were transported to Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health North.

A 22-year-old woman was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash and tampering with evidence after striking and killing a 68-year-old retired teacher while bicycling in Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred on the Southeast 17th Street Causeway, and the suspect fled the scene before later being arrested.

Don Janea Smith, a 22-year-old woman, is charged with fatal hit-and-run after striking Shelley Lewis, a retired Broward teacher, on Fort Lauderdale’s SE 17th Street Causeway Bridge. Surveillance cameras and license plate readers led police to Smith, who faces charges including failing to stop, tampering with evidence, and causing death.

A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Lauderhill, Florida. The suspect, who fled before police arrived, remains at large. Authorities say the victim and suspect know each other, and the incident is considered isolated with no public threat.

A woman riding her bike in Fort Lauderdale was struck by a dark-colored vehicle Thursday morning and later died at Broward Health Medical Center. The driver fled the scene, prompting a hit-and-run investigation and closure of eastbound lanes on Southeast 17th Street.

A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Fort Lauderdale’s SE 17th St. bridge, with the driver fleeing the scene. The crash occurred just after 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, leading to a temporary closure of eastbound lanes. The victim, a woman, was struck by a dark-colored vehicle and later died at Broward Health Medical Center.

Un incendio en una vivienda de North Lauderdale dejó varios heridos, incluido un niño de 6 años y un adulto en estado crítico. El incidente ocurrió en la cuadra 8000 de Southwest Eighth Court, y seis personas fueron atendidas por paramédicos.

A woman was fatally struck by a gray SUV while crossing West Commercial Boulevard in Sunrise. She was taken to Broward Health Medical Center but died from her injuries. The driver remained at the scene as police investigate.

A man arrived at Florida Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds after a reported shooting in Lauderhill, Broward County. Police are investigating but have not identified any suspects or determined a motive.

A death investigation is underway after a man drowned in Fort Lauderdale. Police received a call about a possible drowning in the 200 block of Southwest Second Avenue. Search efforts involving police, fire rescue, and the Broward Sheriff’s Office aviation unit led to the man being found and taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where he died. His identity has not been released.

A man was hospitalized after being shot in Lauderhill. Police responded to a report of a shooting but initially could not locate the victim, who later arrived at Florida Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds before being transferred to Broward Health Medical Center. His identity and condition remain undisclosed, and an investigation is ongoing.

A 40-year-old man was arrested after hitting a Broward Sheriff’s deputy in Fort Lauderdale and fleeing the scene. The deputy was hospitalized but is expected to recover. The suspect faces charges including leaving the scene of a crash involving serious injury.

A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was hospitalized after a hit-and-run incident in Fort Lauderdale, with the other driver fleeing the scene on foot. The deputy’s cruiser was heavily damaged, but injuries were not life-threatening. Investigators urge the public to contact Broward Crime Stoppers with information.

A South Florida mother, Marianella Almonte, expressed grief after her son, Dominick Almonte, was fatally shot by a Broward County deputy during a standoff in Oakland Park. Deputies responded to reports of a man with knives threatening neighbors, leading to an hours-long de-escalation attempt before Dominick, armed with a kitchen knife, was shot. The deputy involved was placed on administrative leave, and the incident is under investigation.