BROWARD COUNTY NEWS
Firefighters rescue four workers from top of open...
Firefighters rescued four construction workers who became trapped at the top of the Atlantic Boulevard drawbridge when it opened while they were on it Wednesday morning.
Traffic checkpoint today in Tamarac
Motorists driving through Tamarac on Wednesday will want to make sure they are driving safely and complying with Florida laws.
Plantation Acres residents to ask city for help...
Some Plantation Acres residents plan to ask the City Council on Wednesday night for money to help catch a pack of wild hogs that has been tearing up lawns, WPLG-Ch. 10 reports.
2 Pembroke Pines incumbents romp to victory
Pembroke Pines voters returned incumbents Angelo Castillo and Carl Shechter to the City Commission in Tuesday's general election, choosing to keep the status quo as the city faces budget deficits from dropping property values and rising employee pension obligations.
Art, music, PE classes on Broward schools hit list
The dire message was largely intended to jolt parents into paying attention: Art, music and physical education at Broward elementary schools are next on the budget-cut hit list.
Davie Town Council: 2 incumbents returned; teacher...
Davie voters returned incumbents Marlon Luis and Susan Starkey to office Tuesday and chose teacher Caryl Casey Hattan to fill a third open council seat.
Bank of America blocked from Broward courthouse...
Broward County government is taking on Big Banking. Bank of America lost out on a role in financing a new courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale after county commissioners complained Tuesday that the megabank had failed to help people with troubled mortgages and had unfairly jacked up credit-card fees.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea trio wins handily
A team of three candidates who ran together trounced their opposition in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's election Tuesday in a race that centered on both development and decorum.
Pompano vice mayor easily wins fifth term
Pompano Beach Vice Mayor George Brummer sailed to an easy victory Tuesday over challenger Johnny Jones Sr., winning the District 5 seat for the fifth time in a row.
Hillsboro Beach: One incumbent wins, another loses
A newcomer and an incumbent edged out two other candidates to win two Hillsboro Beach Commission seats. Newcomer Rhea Weiss unseated incumbent Tom Puleri, while incumbent Celinda Sawtelle won another term.
Davie reelects 2 to council, and adds a teacher
Davie voters returned incumbents Marlon Luis and Susan Starkey to office Tuesday and chose teacher Caryl Casey Hattan to fill a third open council seat.
Two Pembroke Pines incumbents romp to victory
Pembroke Pines voters returned incumbents Angelo Castillo and Carl Shechter to the City Commission in Tuesday's general election, choosing to keep the status quo as the city faces budget deficits from dropping property values and rising employee pension obligations.
Davie voters return 2 incumbents, add teacher
Small turnout for Tuesday’s election Davie voters returned incumbents Marlon Luis and Susan Starkey to office Tuesday and chose teacher Caryl Casey Hattan to fill a third open council seat.
Pembroke Pines police find SUV they think was in...
Police said Tuesday they found an SUV they think was involved in a fatal hit-and-run.
Burglar with sledgehammer failed to break through...
A burglar with a sledgehammer tried, and failed, to smash through the concrete wall of a gas station, police said Tuesday.
Elderly victim loses $5,000 in ‘pigeon...
Police on Tuesday were looking for two women who they say cheated an elderly victim out of $5,000 in what authorities call a "pigeon drop" scheme.
Poll incident in Pompano Beach livens up otherwise...
A slow, quiet Election Day in 21 Palm Beach County and Broward communities got a little more interesting Tuesday when poll workers tried to block a candidate from entering a polling place.
Book lovers, check out Broward's Literary Feast
The Reserve), Elizabeth Kostova (The Swan Thieves), Lisa See (Shanghai Girls) and mystery writer Deborah Crombie (Necessary As Blood).
Broward schools to consider cuts to arts, music,...
Elementary programs face big changes next year Facing huge cuts in state money, Broward's public elementary schools next year could see major changes to their art, music, physical education and library programs.
Broward schools recruiting teachers in New York
"TEACH near the BEACH!" read the education jobs posting in the Feb. 28 edition of The New York Times.

Brothers, freshman, heavyweight lift Taravella in wrestling wins
Even in defeat, Taravella High School heavyweight Joey St. Germain helped his team edge Hollywood Hills 37-36 in a quad wrestling meet on Wednesday at Taravella.
Disputes won't stall Montessori school opening in...
A public Montessori school in Hollywood is on track to open next fall despite some disputes between city and Broward school district officials. On Wednesday, city commissioners approved an agreement with the School Board that calls for a different number of seats being set aside for Hollywood residents than the district approved.
Hollywood orders audit of troubled CRA
The city of Hollywood will hire a firm to conduct an audit of the financially troubled Community Development Agency, which ran up large cost overruns and whose director was fired last month.
Roundup | Sample Italian, Greek fare or a seafest...
Dania Beach may not get as much notoriety as neighbors Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, but its dining options are more plentiful than one would expect for a small city.
Trial begins for man accused in Hollywood slaying
The evil stench emanating from the cheap Hollywood motel room had neighbors complaining. The disappearance of Deane Davis, 37, had her mother in a panic.
Hollywood orders audit of redevelopment agency
The city of Hollywood will hire a firm to conduct an audit of a financially troubled city agency. City Commissioners voted Wednesday to spend about $152,750 for audits of the past two years, as well as the next two years, of the embattled Community Redevelopment Agency.
Hollywood to discuss new Montessori school,...
Hollywood city commissioners are expected Wednesday to vote to ask the Broward school district to set aside a large chunk of seats at a new school for city residents next year.
Trial begins for Hollywood man accused of killing...
The evil stench emanating from the cheap Hollywood motel room had neighbors complaining.
Hollywood approves deal for public Montessori...
City, Broward school district still at odds over how many seats will be designated for students from Hollywood A public Montessori school in Hollywood is on track to open next fall despite some disputes between city and Broward school district officials.
Conflicts in resúmé of former chief
On his most recent résumé, Gil Martinez, the fired director of Hollywood's beach redevelopment agency, said that before he was hired by the city, he had four years of experience in housing and community development.
Conflicts in résumé of former agency...
On his most recent résumé, Gil Martinez, the fired director of Hollywood's beach redevelopment agency, said that before he was hired by the city, he had four years of experience in housing and community development.
Hollywood leaders investigating beach...
Four years ago, Hollywood launched one of the most ambitious refurbishment projects in state history: a lavish $100 million makeover of its historic 80-year-old beachfront broadwalk.
Hollywood man charged in June rape
A Hollywood man was arrested for a June abduction and rape, police said Thursday.
Jason Taylor hosts ping-pong tournament for...
Miami Dolphins All-Pro Jason Taylor and the Jason Taylor Foundation will host the Seminole Tribe of Florida JT's Ping-Pong Smash 6, presented by Publix, at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at Hard Rock Live near Hollywood.
Truck theft at Hollywood dealership
The owner of Best Buy Auto Sales, 1100 S. State Road 7, in Hollywood, walked into the business at 9:20 a.m. Nov. 23 and called the police.
Hollywood Wildcats U10 soccer boys still...
The Hollywood Wildcats under-10 boys' travel soccer team improved to 5-0 by defeating Fort Lauderdale Select 5-2. John Quinchia and Danny Greene anchored a strong defensive effort. Ben Schwartz scored twice, and Bailey Finkelberg, Brandon Markus and Quinchia each added a goal.
Pickle workshop at Hollywood temple unites...
Making kosher pickles was a barrel of fun for families and friends at Temple Sinai of Hollywood on a recent Sunday. ``Pickles are like the Beatles. Who doesn't like the Beatles and what Jewish person does not like a pickle,'' said Sylvie Feinsmith, youth director of the temple and organizer of the pickle workshop led by Rabbi Gideon Goldenholz.
Green market still working on code issues
Shut down just before its opening day, Yellow Green Farmers Market is still working on permitting issues but hasn't given up on its vision for the Hollywood site.
Broward schools chief to ask for boundary change...
Broward schools Superintendent Jim Notter will officially recommend a one-year delay to a contentious proposed attendance boundary change that would have shuffled several hundred students in Cooper City, Pembroke Pines and Hollywood.
Fair offers people lessons on going green
David Etzler said he is not a tree-hugger. ``I'm not an environmentalist, not an eco-guy. I'm just a regular person who cares about the earth and is learning how to go green,'' said the Boca Raton resident, events manager and founder of the South Florida Living Green Fair held Nov. 14-15 at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park in Hollywood.
Robbery teams at work in Hollywood
The clerk at Kwik Stop, 830 Columbus Pkwy., was pricing items away from the counter when two men walked in about 10:15 p.m. Nov. 17.
Hollywood man's pet monkey found safe
A monkey that disappeared from his owner's Hollywood home on Wednesday was found safe and uninjured late Friday.<p/> Simon, a year-old, black-tufted marmoset, was rescued by officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Child found floating in Hollywood pool
Family brought 3-year-old back to apartment, called 911 A 3-year-old girl drowned Friday afternoon after she walked out of an apartment while family members napped and fell into a swimming pool, police said.
Monkey that disappeared found in Pembroke Pines
Pet black-tufted marmoset now back with owner A monkey who disappeared from his owner's Hollywood home Wednesday was found safe and uninjured late Friday night.
Answers sought after man falls to death from...
Sunday was the last day Desmond Nolan would walk from his condo to the beach.<p/> The 80-year-old snowbird from Deerfield, Ill., had crossed the Sheridan Street drawbridge countless times. But Sunday, he died after dangling from the bridge as it opened over the Intracoastal Waterway, police said.
Broward players named MVPs
Molly Macek of Cardinal Gibbons, Kelly Marble of St. Thomas Aquinas, Alyssa Robertson of Monarch and Amanda Wright of Hollywood Hills each received team MVP honors during the BCAA Senior All-Star Girls' Volleyball Showcase at Northeast High School in Oakland Park.
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