State surveillance shows flu ER visits and test positivity increasing, with a newly reported outbreak in Broward County.
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2nd Driver Dies Months After Southern Boulevard Crash
A two-vehicle crash on State Road 80 in Belle Glade on Aug. 10 later became a fatal case after one of the drivers died Dec. 31, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
DigitalBridge, Crestview Complete $1.5B Take-Private Deal for WOW! as Boca Raton Firm Eyes Fiber Expansion
Boca Raton-based DigitalBridge and private equity firm Crestview Partners say they’ve completed a $1.5 billion take-private acquisition of broadband provider WideOpenWest (WOW!), positioning the company for expanded fiber deployments and network upgrades.
Teen Killed In Tamarac Shooting; Shooter Claims Self-Defense
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a late-night shooting in Tamarac, and detectives say the suspected shooter was released after claiming self-defense.
Motors & Missions Car Show, Chili Cookoff Set Sunday In Boca To Benefit Boca Helping Hands
The Rotary Club of Boca Raton is hosting a free public car show and chili cookoff Sunday to support Boca Helping Hands and its food and emergency assistance programs.
FLHSMV, FHP Spotlight 2025 Push On Immigration Ops, Trooper Pay, New Crash Tech
State highway safety officials say 2025 brought new immigration enforcement agreements, pay raises, and a statewide rollout of new vehicle-service and crash-response tools.