Driver killed as Tesla bursts into flames after hitting tree

A Tesla swerved through three lanes of traffic, hit a median and some trees and burst into flames, killing the driver, Davie Police said Sunday night. The male driver likely lost control of the Tesla, said Davie Police spokeswoman Vivian Gallinal. The car caught fire immediately, she said. Part of Flamingo Road south of Interstate 595 is closed as Davie police investigate the crash in the 1200 block of Flamingo Road. The family has not been notified, police said. Teslas do not use... Read More

Trump announces July Fourth celebration on the National Mall with ‘your favorite president’

In an announcement that appeared to catch many off guard, President Donald Trump on Sunday promised a July Fourth celebration on the National Mall this summer like no other, complete with a presidential address, fireworks and entertainment – in a city that already hosts an annual concert and fireworks there. “HOLD THE DATE!” Trump tweeted shortly before 8 a.m. “We will be having one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C., on July 4th. It will... Read More

Man killed in shooting at Lauderhill strip club | Video

A man was shot during a night out at a Lauderhill strip club around 2:30 a.m. Sunday and later died from his wounds. Lauderhill police responding to 911 calls arrived to a chaotic scene with patrons running from the club in a panic, said Lt. Michael Santiago. Detectives are still tracking down details on the suspect and the victim, Santiago said. The victim, whose name and age were not yet made public early Sunday afternoon, was taken to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale where... Read More

Driver flashed teen and recorded it on his phone, cops say

A man who exposed himself to a teenage girl in Pembroke Pines apparently videotaped the encounter on his cellphone. The 17-year-old girl was walking home after leaving her school bus stop near the 2000 block of North Douglas Road shortly before 3:15 Friday when the incident happened. According to police, the man who is thought to be in his 40s, stopped the “Wrangler-type” Jeep he was driving close to the teen where he “interacted with the juvenile.” He pulled down the shorts he was... Read More