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The volley of shots can be heard on a home’s security surveillance system as a gunman gets out of a car and begins pumping bullets. Police Tuesday circulated the video of the drive-by shooter who fired more than a dozen shots at a home on the 7700 block of Meridian Street in Miramar shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 10. The home’s security system recorded two incidents that day that detectives believe are linked. In the shooting, the surveillance video shows a silver-gray Nissan Maxima... Read More

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory effective noon Wednesday and running through 6 a.m. Thursday. The agency is projecting one to three inches of snow, with flurries kicking off at around 3 p.m. and continuing through 8 p.m., when the storm will turn into a wintry mix. ... Read More

Fledgling programs to move Broward’s homeless people off the streets are succeeding, but a lot more money and housing will be needed, community leaders said Tuesday. Fort Lauderdale commissioners took stock Tuesday of efforts to solve homelessness. After years of bungled efforts that led to international notoriety, the city switched gears and is cooperating with nonprofits, the business community, the county and the courts on a housing-first approach. The programs began in earnest when... Read More

Fledgling programs to move Broward’s homeless people off the streets are succeeding, but a lot more money and housing will be needed, community leaders said Tuesday. Fort Lauderdale commissioners took stock Tuesday of efforts to solve homelessness. After years of bungled efforts that led to international notoriety, the city switched gears and is cooperating with nonprofits, the business community, the county and the courts on a housing-first approach. The programs began in earnest when... Read More

A new year and a new governor provide a hopeful backdrop for fresh approaches for sustaining Florida’s economic growth and creating opportunities for its people but a small pack of trial lawyers would rather pit Florida communities against energy companies over climate change. They think we can sue our way around this challenge but litigation would only mire our state in counter-productive confrontations with employers when cooperation on finding solutions is needed. In his inaugural... Read More

Congressional Democrats from Florida and Texas on Tuesday toured a migrant camp, where they said children are being held for too long in a place that has a “prison-like” feeling. The lawmakers held a news conference after visiting a facility in Homestead, Florida. They pledged to work for children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border to reunite with their families already in the U.S. The Democrats say those who cross with siblings, aunts or uncles should remain together. Rep. Debbie... Read More

We’re heading into prime time for outdoor events and festivals in South Florida — a perfect time for families looking to enjoy beautiful weather before it gets too hot. Here’s our top 10 picks for the weekend: 1. MSD Heroes Challenge, Saturday, Race begins at 7:30 a.m. The inaugural MSD Heroes Challenge is an obstacle course race for athletes of all skill levels and ages. Participants will walk/run a two-mile race of challenging obstacles and are invited to join a yoga class following... Read More

One minute he was a customer — and then he became thief. A man who appeared to be browsing at a Hollywood jewelry store took off with items valued at about $100,000, police said. It happened Feb. 5 at DSH Oakwood Jewelers, 2897 Stirling Rd. Hollywood police Tuesday released security surveillance video of the crime in the hopes someone will recognize the man who is believed to be in his late 20s. According to police, he asked to see several items that were locked in a display case. “As... Read More

It was a close encounter with a great white shark and it was “just awesome.” It happened Sunday when a group of people were spearfishing Sunday about three miles offshore from Jupiter. While the experience might be frightening or hair-raising for some, Tommy Allore of Stuart, said he and those with him were exhilarated. “I think everyone was just excited,” he said. “We knew how special that moment was. It’s not common to see them, especially out of a cage,... Read More

The family of the Kentucky teen who was involved in an encounter with a Native American advocate at the Lincoln Memorial last month filed a defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post on Tuesday, seeking $250 million in damages for its coverage of the incident. The suit alleges that The Post “targeted and bullied” 16-year-old Nicholas Sandmann in order to embarrass President Donald Trump. Sandmann was one of a number of students from Covington Catholic High School in Kentucky... Read More