Category: Broward News

Man accused of DUI, vehicular homicide in crash that killed bicycle rider and flipped truck

A Pembroke Pines man was driving drunk when he caused the crash in Davie that threw a bicycle rider more than 150 feet — killing him — and also overturned a pickup truck, sending its driver to a hospital, police said. Ismael Quiles III, 33, is charged with DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide and reckless driving in connection with the death of bicyclist Paul Kirk Bramer, 48, and the injuring of pickup driver Steven Allen Poyner, 53, both of Davie. The crash happened about 8:20 p.m.... Read More

Florida reviewing options to fight Everglades oil drilling plan

The fight over oil drilling in the Everglades remains far from over, despite a court ruling this week in favor of the plan. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a statement Wednesday saying it’s reviewing its options and would help Broward County and the region’s cities as they fight a plan by Kanter Real Estate LLC for an exploratory well in the Everglades of western Broward County. “We’re disappointed in the Court’s ruling, which goes against the protection... Read More

Sunday Bulletin Board for March 24

Stay up to date with this week’s local Bulletin Board listings for South Florida. Events are subject to change. Sunday Coconut Creek Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., March 24. Coconut Creek Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek. 561-299-8684. Free. Coral Springs Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., March 24. ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral Springs. 954-344-1131. Free. Sundays at Sinai: 3-4:30 p.m., March 24. Topic: “The Dangers of Human Trafficking.” Temple Sinai of Palm... Read More

Tuskeegee Airman, Red Tail exhibit land at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

A significant chapter of aviation and U.S. history — and a living legend — will be appearing at Fort Lauderdale Executive airport this week. The Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron’s “Rise Above” Traveling Exhibit opened Wednesday and will be on display through Sunday to showcase the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, also known as the Red Tails for the distinctive red-tailed P-51 Mustang aircraft they flew during World War II. The free exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.... Read More

Airport worker missing for a week: ‘I just need answers,’ wife says

A Hollywood family is pleading for help to find their loved one who disappeared a week ago. Mackoni Hall, 40, was last seen about 2 p.m. March 13 leaving his job at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, at 200 Terminal Drive in Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. The agency Tuesday issued a picture of Hall — hoping that someone will recognize him and notify authorities. Hall is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing about 185 pounds. He has black hair, a... Read More

Airport worker missing: ‘I just need answers,’ wife says

A Hollywood family is pleading for help to find their loved one who disappeared a week ago. Mackoni Hall, 40, was last seen about 2 p.m. March 13 leaving his job at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, at 200 Terminal Drive in Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. The agency Tuesday issued a picture of Hall — hoping that someone will recognize him and notify authorities. Hall is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing about 185 pounds. He has black hair, a... Read More

Cellphone to the face deters teen’s taunts, sex attack, cops say

Hanging outside a Deerfield Beach nightspot, the teen repeatedly asked the woman “How much” and “How much to get with you?” It was the night of St. Patrick’s Day — Sunday — and the two were outside El Reventon Sports Bar & Club, 813 W. Sample Rd. “The victim repeatedly told the defendant that she was not a prostitute and attempted to walk around the defendant to approach the nightclub,” a deputy wrote in a Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report. At that point, Henrry... Read More