Dania Beach

A body was found floating in a canal in Dania Beach, prompting an investigation by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and the BSO Marine Unit recovered the body near the 1400 block of Northwest Eighth Street, and the Homicide Unit is examining the circumstances of the death.

Strong gusts during a heavy storm snapped traffic arms on the 79th Street Causeway drawbridge in Miami, causing road closures and maritime traffic halts. The storm, which followed a record-breaking 96-degree day in Miami, delivered over two inches of rain in North Miami and significant rainfall across South Florida.

Two candidates, Maura McCarthy Bulman and Carmen Gimenez, are competing for the Broward County School Board District 1 seat amid budget challenges and declining enrollment. Bulman, an attorney elected in 2024, focuses on improving facilities and enrollment, while Gimenez, a former gubernatorial and mayoral candidate, emphasizes modernizing transportation and securing state funds. The district includes areas like Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, and Hollywood.

A barber shop in Dania Beach caught fire, but the fire was quickly contained with no injuries reported. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for Kaylyn Hausmann, 35, and her 3-month-old daughter, who were last seen in Dania Beach on Wednesday. Authorities do not believe the disappearance is suspicious or that the baby is in danger.

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking the public's help to locate 35-year-old Kaylyn Hausmann and her 3-month-old daughter, who were last seen in Dania Beach on Wednesday. Authorities report no suspicious circumstances and confirm the child is not in immediate danger.

Surveillance footage shows a woman fleeing an armed individual after an attempted carjacking in Dania Beach on June 6. The incident occurred at the Courtyard Marriott parking lot near Tri-Rail station, with the suspect later seen gesturing with a handgun before leaving the area. The Broward Sheriff’s Office seeks public help to identify the suspect.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to locate a suspect involved in an armed carjacking attempt in Dania Beach. The suspect, described as wearing a light-colored jacket and black clothing, pointed a gun at a victim in a hotel parking lot and later at people inside the hotel before fleeing. Surveillance video shows the incident, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact Detective Daniel Cortes or Broward Crime Stoppers.

A man was charged with DUI after a deadly crash in Dania Beach that killed two passengers and injured six others. Vladimir Mushenko, 38, appeared in court facing two counts of DUI-related fatalities and remains in custody on an immigration hold.

A fatal car collision in Dania Beach resulted in one death and six injuries, including two children. The crash occurred on Saturday evening in the 200 block of East Dania Beach Boulevard and is under investigation.

A candlelight vigil is being held for Keisha Nicole Jones, whose remains were found in the water off Virginia Key. The FBI is investigating her death, which remains unexplained despite surveillance footage capturing her final moments. Her family, primarily from Michigan, seeks answers.

Uruguayan fans in South Florida celebrated their team's 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium, expressing mixed feelings of disappointment and hope for future matches. Fans gathered at locations like Doña Paulina in Southwest Miami-Dade and Dania Beach, singing the national anthem and emphasizing Uruguay's World Cup history as a source of pride. The team's next match is against Cape Verde on Sunday.

A massive buildup of sargassum seaweed along South Florida beaches is deterring beachgoers due to unpleasant odors and health risks. The issue, linked to warmer water temperatures and shifting currents, has worsened with the arrival of the FIFA World Cup, as the region prepares to host thousands of tourists.

Crews are addressing a gas leak at Jaxson’s Ice Cream in Dania Beach. The incident occurred on South Federal Highway and Stirling Road with no reported injuries. The cause remains unknown.

The family of Cardal Wyche III, a 22-year-old man fatally shot on April 10 at CW Thomas Park in Dania Beach, is urging the public for information to solve the case. Authorities report the shooting followed an altercation, and a $5,000 reward is offered for details leading to an arrest.

A fatal shooting occurred at a Sunrise apartment complex, resulting in a man's death. A suspect was detained, and investigators are examining a potential link to a second scene in Dania Beach involving a purple Chevrolet sedan. The victim, described as an older man around 70 years old, has not been officially identified.

A submarine was spotted in the waters of South Florida off Dania Beach, with 7Skyforce hovering over the U.S. Navy submarine. The sighting is likely related to training, though the Navy has not issued an official statement.

Kellie Williams, a 30-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, died after being struck by a boat while snorkeling off Dania Beach in Broward County. Her body washed ashore in Hollywood Beach, and the cause of death was determined to be blunt force injuries.

A 34-year-old man from Hollywood was arrested for attempting to meet a minor for sex, after communicating with an undercover agent posing as a 14-year-old girl. He sent explicit photos and arranged to stay overnight with the 'teen' at a hotel, according to authorities.

A woman vanished while snorkeling or diving off Dania Beach and later washed ashore dead in Hollywood Beach. Hollywood Police Department confirmed her identification and are notifying next of kin, with an ongoing investigation involving Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation and the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and Bass Pro Shops granted 12-year-old Benjamin Rodrigues a fishing boat to fulfill his wish after battling leukemia. The event, held in Dania Beach, included hospital treatments and family support, with Rodrigues expressing gratitude for the gift.