Today's News

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18h ago

9 hospitalized including 3 children after Sunrise Boulevard crash

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded just before 9 p.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash in the 500 block of West Sunrise Boulevard. Two minivans collided with one overturned and people trapped inside. Nine people transported to Broward Health Medical Center; seven suffered serious injuries including three children.

19h ago

16 displaced after fire in Lauderhill triplex on NW 15th Street

Fire started around 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the 5700 block of Northwest 15th Street in Lauderhill. Sixteen people forced out of the triplex with no injuries reported. American Red Cross assisting displaced residents with shelter.

21h ago

Paraguay Recycled Orchestra plays landfill instruments at Miami college

Recycled Orchestra from Cateura Paraguay performed Sunday at Miami Dade College North Campus. Ten musicians create violins from paint cans pizza pans forks and spoons collected from landfill. Group joined South Florida Youth Symphony for one-hour show.

21h ago

Stowers 2-for-3 in return helps Marlins avoid sweep

Kyle Stowers went 2 for 3 in season debut after hamstring injury at loanDepot park. Eury Pérez pitched six strong innings. Marlins defeated opponents to avoid series sweep.

21h ago

Miami adds Horizon League POY DeSean Goode via transfer portal

University of Miami coach Jai Lucas acquired Acaden Lewis Somto Cyril and DeSean Goode from 2026 transfer portal. DeSean Goode named Horizon League Player of the Year at Robert Morris.

22h ago

Trial blames Tesla for fire after 116-mph Broward crash killing two

Edgar Monserratt Martinez and Barrett Riley both 18 died May 8 2018 when Tesla Model S driven by Riley at 116 mph in 30-mph zone hit wall on Seabreeze Boulevard then caught fire. Monserratt family alleges Tesla negligent with lithium-ion batteries; trial begins Monday in Broward County. Prior Riley family suit found Tesla liable for $105000.

23h ago

Miami highs fall to upper 70s Tuesday behind cold front

High reached 88 degrees Sunday afternoon in Miami. Scattered showers Monday with up to 1 inch rain possible; highs drop to upper 70s Tuesday. Gusts reach 30 mph with front.

23h ago

$400M 178000-sq-ft ER at Jackson Memorial opens this week

New 178000-square-foot emergency department at Jackson Memorial Hospital three times current size opens in phases starting April 23. Phase one provides 134 rooms; phase two over 200 beds plus 24-bed pediatric ER and 57-bed observation unit. Full project completes 2027.

23h ago

Boca Raton AI cuts rare disease diagnosis from years to 10 seconds

Jordan Avi Ogman diagnosed with TECPR2 genetic disease in 2019 after nearly four years. Sivotec GENA AI platform in Boca Raton analyzes cases in 10 seconds versus 3-4 days; processed 160000 rare disease cases. Average diagnosis wait 5-7 years.

23h ago

Mayor Suarez joins 47-group unity march in Brickell

Dozens marched 45 minutes Sunday from Freedom Tower to Unity Line in Brickell. Mosaic Miami organized with 47 community groups faiths and Mayor Francis Suarez. Third annual event promotes unity.

Apr 19

Agassi Blake beat Waters Bouchard 3-1 for $1M pickleball prize

Andre Agassi and James Blake defeated Anna Leigh Waters and Genie Bouchard 3-1 at Ares Pickleball Slam in Hollywood. Duo earned $1 million prize.

Apr 19

Zero sales for 37-unit Delmore on Surfside collapse site

Damac Properties bought Champlain Towers South site for $120 million after 2021 collapse killing 98. Launched 37-unit luxury Delmore condos early 2025 with $15 million-plus units; none sold. Sales relaunch possible end of year after delays.