Broward faces a costly recycling crisis it needs to fix quickly

Commissioner Beam Furr is leading the charge to overhaul how Broward County manages its waste, an urgent mission as more and more cities have stopped traditional recycling.

Police safely locate 43-year-old man reported missing from Margate

Margate police are searching for a 43-year-old man who they said was reported missing from an assisted living facility.

Woman, 74, reported missing in Margate

A 74-year-old woman from Margate has been reported missing, police confirmed Thursday morning.

Margate police search for missing, endangered man last seen near 441

Police in Margate are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man who may be in danger.

Police locate man reported missing, endangered in Miramar

The Margate Police Department asked for the public’s help in locating a man who they said was missing and endangered.

Local couple brings taste, vibes of Haiti to Broward County

A local couple is bringing the taste and vibes of Haiti to Broward County.

Experts fear lax vaccination attitudes contributing to rise in severe flu cases

We are currently in the summer cold season, but medical experts are categorizing 2025 as one of the most severe in flu cases since 2017.

Margate police search for 65-year-old man reported missing, endangered

Officers with the Margate Police Department asked the public’s help Monday in locating a 65-year-old man who they said was reported missing and endangered over the weekend.

Jury finds Broward man not guilty of manslaughter in mother’s fatal shooting

A Broward County jury started deliberations Tuesday morning in the manslaughter case involving a man who testified he wanted to protect his mother not kill her.

Broward man says he was trying to defend his mom, not kill her

Alexander Deltoro, Jr., said that when he grabbed a gun in 2019 it misfired as he was trying to defend his mother from his father -- not kill her.

Broward jurors watch detective’s interrogation video after man shoots mother on his birthday

A 33-year-old man was on trial Wednesday on charges related to the 2019 shooting that killed his 60-year-old mother in Margate.

Long lines continue at DMV centers across South Florida, causing residents to wait in line for hours

Long lines continue to create a disaster at DMV centers all across South Florida.

Teens were home sick when fire started in Margate

Two teenage boys had missed school, as they struggled with a sinus infection, when a fire started at their home Wednesday in Margate, according to the homeowner.

Man, 33, found safe after being reported missing in Margate

Margate police have located a man who had been reported missing, authorities confirmed Friday.

Police investigate crash that left 3 dead, 2 injured in Margate

Three people were killed, and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at a busy Margate intersection late Tuesday night, police confirmed Wednesday.

Police search for missing, endangered 26-year-old Margate woman

The Margate Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 26-year-old woman who they said has been reported missing and is considered endangered.

Man, 44, reported missing from assisted living facility in Margate

Margate police are searching for a 44-year-old man who was reported missing Saturday.

Woman with early onset dementia found safe, police confirm

Margate police have located a 77-year-old woman who had been reported missing, authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon.

Margate police seek public’s help in locating missing, endangered teen

The Margate Police Department asked for the public’s assistance Wednesday in locating a missing endangered teenager.

Broward man accused of having images of child sex abuse worked for TSA, attorney says in court

An attorney said Wednesday in Broward County court that a man who was facing 10 charges related to images of child sex abuse worked the Transportation Security Administration for over 20 years.

Woman reported missing from Margate considered ‘endangered’

Margate police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing “endangered” woman, authorities said.

Police: Margate woman who suffers from schizophrenia vanishes from driveway of home

Margate police are searching for a woman who was reported missing Thursday night.

Broward letter carrier admits to stealing mail, selling it ‘on the street,’ feds say

A letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court on Tuesday after authorities busted him stealing mail during a surveillance operation, court documents state.

Teachers at Broward school back in classrooms, ready to build off success

Teachers around Broward County are putting the finishing touches on their classrooms as they get ready to welcome students for the new school year.

Man, 22, accused of raping 14-year-old girl in Margate church parking lot

A man, then 21, met a 14-year-old girl at a Pompano Beach church and the two would later enter into a relationship, authorities said. Newly-public court documents say that the man would then rape her in the parking lot of another church.

Nude Margate man threatens Black man with gun while hurling racial slur, police say

Police arrested a Margate man on a hate crime charge early Thursday morning after they said he threatened a Black man with a gun after he incorrectly believed he was on his property — and called him a racial slur while doing so.

Margate man among 3 accused in $9.5M lotto scam targeting seniors nationwide

U.S. Marshals arrested a South Florida man after federal prosecutors accused him of joining two other men in targeting “at least 20″ people over the age of 55 in a multi-million-dollar lottery scam.

‘Be safe’: Fireworks injure teens during 4th of July celebrations in South Florida

A 17-year-old boy was undergoing surgery on Friday at Jackson Memorial Hospital after fireworks exploded right on his face.

Girl, 14, and boy, 16, are part of group facing charges after deadly crime spree in Broward, records show

Detectives believe a 14-year-old girl who was reported “missing” in November in Margate lured a 25-year-old man to a carjacking that turned into a police chase and a fatal crash in Broward County, records show.

Man, 73, reported missing in Margate after failing to return home from doctor’s appointment

Margate police are searching for a 73-year-old man who has been reported missing.

Rocky’s Sweet Treats owner arrested again for alleged drug dealing in Broward

At 5-foot-1-inch tall, a 25-year-old woman who enjoys baking looks harmless, yet detectives from two police departments in Broward County have described her as a drug dealer.

Broward organization celebrates judge striking down Florida law blocking gender-affirming care

The McKenzie Project in Broward County helps transgender adults and children and their families find access to health care.

Police need to speak with woman who allegedly stole Colombian shapewear from Broward business

Another case of shapewear shopping left a family-owned Broward business in the middle of a police investigation.

Driver hits several cars, injures pedestrian in Margate Walmart parking lot

A driver struck several vehicles and a pedestrian in a Walmart parking lot in Margate Thursday morning, according to police.

Death investigation continues after 2-year-old boy dies in Broward

A man hugged a grieving mother on Tuesday night in Broward County who through tears said, “Why God? Why? Why did my baby die?”

Man, 74, reported missing from Margate

Margate police are searching for a 74-year-old man who has been reported missing.

Police search for missing teen from Margate

The Margate Police Department is seeking the public’s help in the search for a teenager who was reported missing Friday.

Margate residents concerned over gun-toting iguana hunters

Men carrying long guns, riding in boats, walking onto and even shooting into yards have been a disturbing sight for residents in Paradise Gardens, a quiet senior community in Margate.

Police officers lockdown Broward school

Margate Middle School was on lockdown on Monday afternoon, according to the Margate Police Department.

Miami-Dade fugitive arrested in Palmetto Estates over 2022 organized scheme to defraud

Miami-Dade police arrested a woman and are searching for a man accused of running a large-scale rental car theft operation out of the Miami International Airport, according to an arrest report.

1 shot, 1 stabbed during ‘altercation’ at Margate home

Police detained at least one person after a shooting and stabbing at a home in Margate late Monday morning.

Employee attacked, forced into vehicle outside Deerfield Beach business

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they said an employee was attacked and forced into a vehicle outside the business where they work in Pompano Beach.

Driver plunges car into Margate pool

A driver drove his or her vehicle into a pool in a Margate neighborhood Tuesday.

Cops seek help finding sixth relative wanted in Margate teen torture case

Another family member is set to face charges in a months-long investigation into years of torture police say a 15-year-old girl suffered inside of a Margate home — authorities just have to find her first.

More ‘bike boosting’ caught on camera in Broward County

In a gated community, with cameras all around, police are working yet another case of crooks ‘boosting bikes’ and residents are upset.

WATCH: Man flings himself on top of car during attempted vehicle theft in Margate

Dramatic video shows an attempted car theft in action in Margate.

Woman reported missing from Margate hospital

Margate police are searching for an “endangered person” who they said was last seen Tuesday at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital.

9 hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide detected inside Margate home

Multiple people were taken to a hospital early Thursday morning after Margate police say there may have been higher than normal levels of carbon monoxide inside a home.

Miami-Dade prosecutors accuse ‘caretaker’ of stealing visually-impaired woman’s properties

Miami-Dade County prosecutors announced an arrest Tuesday in what they described as an elderly exploitation case targeting a visually-impaired victim.

‘All allegations’: Ex-counselor won’t say if she saw cousin being tortured in Margate

Former family support counselor Treaunshae Gibbons had nothing to say to Local 10 News Tuesday, one day after Local 10 obtained court documents alleging that the 29-year-old used her knowledge of the child protection system to help coach her mother in a child torture investigation involving her 15-year-old cousin.

Pair paid 18-year-old $5K to kill Miami-Dade man suspect owed $315K to, court docs say

Somjeet Christopher Singh owed Suren Seetal about $315,000 in debt and Seetal was starting to collect. So Singh — also known as “Lil Chris” — paid another suspect to hire a hitman for $5,000 in order to kill him. That’s all according to newly-obtained federal court documents shedding light on the alleged kidnapping and murder of the 36-year-old airplane mechanic.

3 accused of kidnapping, murdering South Florida man who vanished in November

Three Broward County men were indicted by a federal grand jury Monday in the kidnapping and murder of a 36-year-old South Florida airplane mechanic who had been reported missing in early November.

Margate teen torture case: Counselor tried to help abuser, not victim, detectives allege

A former counselor for a child abuse nonprofit failed to report that her 15-year-old cousin was living in a house of torture in Margate for about a decade and she used her knowledge of the system to try to help one of the abusers, detectives alleged in an arrest warrant.

Relative who worked at child abuse nonprofit is latest arrest in Margate teen torture case

Authorities arrested a former worker at a child abuse prevention nonprofit in connection with an investigation into an alleged house of torture in Margate where multiple family members are accused of brutalizing, caging and starving a 15-year-old girl for years.

Video shows Margate employee crash city-owned truck into business, injuring 7

Surveillance video shows when a city employee crashed a city-owned truck into a store injuring seven people on Saturday in Margate.

After latest arrest, neighbors ‘shocked’ over Margate teen torture allegations

Residents living near an alleged house of torture on Northwest 79th Terrace in Margate said Tuesday they were horrified to learn of what police say was the brutal abuse of a 15-year-old girl.

Sex offender lived in home where family tortured Margate teen, police say

Police arrested a fourth member of a Margate household where they accused family members of torturing and starving a 15-year-old girl for years; as of now, his criminal charges appear to be unconnected to the case.

Margate torture case: Woman joined aunt, uncle in caging, starving teen sister, cops say

A little more than a week after Margate police arrested her aunt and uncle after accusing them of torturing her 15-year-old sister for years, a woman is now accused of participating in the decade of alleged brutality and starvation.

Police: Plea from Margate teen to online instructor reveals years of abuse inside home

Margate police have arrested two people who are accused of torturing a teenage girl for years who they were the legal guardians of.

BCPS: Student brings BB gun onto campus of Broward middle school

Police are investigating after they say a student “brought a weapon on campus” Wednesday at a Broward County public school.

Video shows high-speed police chase in Indian River County

A suspect led deputies on a chase through Indian River County on Wednesday afternoon.

Police: Missing teen from Margate last seen being dropped off at school

Margate police are searching for a 16-year-old boy who was last seen Wednesday morning.

Police: Margate man with a history of pretending to be Broward deputy does it again

A 24-year-old Margate man pretended to be in law enforcement at a restaurant, a hospital, and in front of officers, according to police.

Broward school employee accused of sexually abusing teenage girl, records show

A 31-year-old man who works at Margate Middle School stands accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in Broward County, records show.

2 injured during group fight in Broward

A fight between a group of men left two injured on Friday night in Broward County.

Denny’s employee describes scary moment after driver hits him following dine and dash

A Denny’s employee who was struck by a customer with a vehicle after refusing to pay spoke exclusively with Local 10 News on Thursday.

Video shows Margate man striking employee with vehicle after not paying bill at Denny’s

A Margate man was arrested Monday after refusing to pay the bill at Denny’s restaurant and then striking a victim with his vehicle as he tried to leave the scene, authorities said.

Researchers find possible noninvasive and non-systemic way to treat hypertension

Researchers are finding a new noninvasive and non-systemic way to treat hypertension, which affects 47 percent of American adults.

BSO: 6 arrested, cars seized in reckless driving bust

Deputies arrested six men performing “reckless maneuvers” at a Margate shopping plaza and seized their vehicles Friday night, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Man charged after deadly hit-and-run in Margate

A driver is behind bars following a deadly hit and run in Margate.

Police: ‘I’m going to kill someone tonight,’ Broward man says before disappearing

Margate police have located a man who they said threatened to kill himself and others before he disappeared Tuesday night, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

All clear given after bomb threat made against Broward middle school

Authorities have given the all clear after a bomb threat was called in to a middle school in Broward County, authorities confirmed.

Shopper outraged after finding sugar label with racial stereotype at Presidente Supermarket

A product label found in a South Florida supermarket is in the spotlight after it left a shopper disturbed and outraged.

Video shows women stealing Colombian shapewear in Margate

A family business specializing in women’s shapewear solutions including body shapers, control briefs, and girdles recently lost nearly $3,000 at the hands of thieves.

Police: Man arrested after robbing bank, causing bomb scare in Broward

Police officers arrested a man on Friday who was accused of robbing a bank in Broward County.

Margate police search for 2 missing people in separate cases

Margate police confirmed they are searching for two people who have been reported missing in their city.

Woman allegedly wrecked ex’s car after seeing picture on Facebook of him with new girlfriend

A Coral Springs woman is accused of damaging her ex-boyfriend's car during a fit of jealous rage.

Margate hosts annual Fourth of July parade, Extravaganza

The City of Margate is hosting a day of fun Monday for the Fourth of July, which began with a parade at 9 a.m.

Vigil held for barber who was killed in Margate

Man gunned down outside apartment building in Margate

Margate police are investigating a fatal shooting that was reported late Monday night.

Elderly woman crashes vehicle into Margate storefront

An elderly woman accidentally drove her vehicle into a storefront Thursday morning in Margate, authorities confirmed.

South Florida man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly breaking a dog’s leg

A Margate man faces animal cruelty charges after a woman said he hit her dog so hard, he broke its leg.

Police: 1 person hospitalized after shooting in Margate

According to Margate police, one person was shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Margate murder suspect to detective: ‘She was fighting me for pills’

Detectives determined Evan Rosenthal used a round wooden cutting board to kill his neighbor on Saturday during an argument over prescription pills, according to the Margate Police Department.

Margate man arrested for murder after police find deceased woman inside home

Officers responded to the 5500 block of Lakeside Drive and found a deceased woman inside a residence.

Divers respond to report of man trapped in canal in Margate

Rescue divers responded to a canal in Margate Monday after reports were called in about a man who was trapped in the water.

Son speaks out about 82-year-old man identified as suspect killed by Margate police

Margate police say an 82-year-old man was fatally shot by an officer Sunday afternoon after he pointed the gun at numerous people.

82-year-old man identified as suspect killed by Margate police

Margate police say an 82-year-old man was fatally shot by an officer Sunday afternoon after he pointed the gun at numerous people.

Margate family lucky to escape home engulfed in flames

The homeowner told Local 10 News he was there at the time with his grandchildren, and they had no idea a fire had started.

Police fatally shoot Margate man after responding to domestic incident

According to authorities, officers responded to a domestic violence incident on the 6000 block of Northwest 1st Street.

Body found in parking lot of Margate Walmart

The store is located along West Atlantic Boulevard inside the Lakewood Shopping Center.

Police focus on scooter during investigation in Margate

A heavy police presence was spotted Tuesday morning in the area of Southgate Boulevard and State Road 7 in Margate.

Child expected to be OK after being struck by vehicle in Margate

Margate police are investigating after a child was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning.

Suspect rams Broward deputy with vehicle during arrest

A Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy was rushed to a hospital with a serious leg injury suffered during an arrest Friday, the agency said.

Demand for COVID-19 testing remains high as Broward County opens new sites

In addition to this new site at the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency, officials will also be launching three other sites later in the week in Lauderhill, Tamarac and Miramar.

Have you seen this endangered man missing in Broward?

John Bigelow was last seen before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday walking east on Kimberly Boulevard from Rock Island Road in Margate.

Man holed up with gun in mother’s Coral Springs house keeps cops at bay for 8 hours

Coral Springs police and SWAT team negotiators are called in after a man visiting his mother's home pulls out a gun then barricades himself inside.

Broward Fair worker who fired shots appears in court

A former Broward County Fair employee appeared in court Friday, a day after he was accused of firing a shot that came down and hit a 91-year-old woman.

Police: 91-year-old in assisted living facility struck by stray bullet that came from fairgrounds

A 91-year-old woman was injured in a shooting that occurred Thursday morning at the Broward County Fair in Margate, authorities confirmed.