Category: Broward News

Pompano man heading for breakfast is shot and robbed at ATM

A Pompano Beach man was shot and robbed during an early morning visit to an ATM at a Bank of America branch, and a search is under way for the assailant, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said Saturday. Robbery detectives said they hope the public can help identify the shooter from the release of a surveillance photo of the man standing over the 67-year-old victim at the bank at 21 S. Pompano Parkway. The victim was heading for breakfast and stopped to get money from the ATM at 5:19 a.m. The... Read More

Bargain colt Maximum Security runs away with $1 million Florida Derby

March is the month for Cinderella stories in sports and Maximum Security created an exhilarating one for thoroughbred racing Saturday. A bargain-basement colt, who could have been claimed out of his Dec. 20 debut for $16,000, he led every step of the $1 million Florida Derby to ring up his fourth straight victory and head to the Kentucky Derby as one of the horses to beat. “I guess this ruins my fishing in May,” winning trainer Jason Servis said. Luis Saez rated Maximum Security... Read More

South Florida mayor Wayne Messam starts push for presidency with ‘American Dream’ rally

In the first speech of his presidential campaign, Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam on Saturday said he’s aiming to “give Americans a second chance at the American Dream.” The 44-year-old son of Jamaican immigrants said his top priorities are greatly reducing gun violence and preventing mass shootings, eliminating college loan debt, reversing harmful climate change, and rebuilding ties with America’s allies across the planet. “We will meet this challenge,” Messam told the crowd at the... Read More

Hollywood police amass arsenal during gun buyback

The cornucopia of weapons ranged from BB guns and pistols to shotguns and semi-automatic rifles at a gun buyback hosted by police in Hollywood. Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, a total of 65 firearms were swapped for Publix gifts cards worth $75 to $250. A line of vehicles wound around police headquarters, at 3250 Hollywood Blvd., as soon as the gate opened. One man turned over nine rifles he inherited from a relative’s estate. Another man said he would rather turn in his gun for a gift... Read More