Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Okeechobee Boulevard
A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night on Okeechobee Boulevard.
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UPDATE: Two Dead After Suspect Vehicle Crashes Into Lake During Deerfield Beach Burglary Investigation
One person is dead and another remains missing after a suspect vehicle crashed into a lake during a burglary investigation early Tuesday in the Deer Creek community of Deerfield Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
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Delray Beach Expands Irrigation Ban as Crews Work to Stabilize Water System
Delray Beach is asking residents and businesses to halt all lawn and landscape irrigation through Jan. 30 as crews work to maintain water pressure during ongoing system repairs.
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Coral Springs Fire’s Daniel Chavez Named 2025 Fire Inspector of the Year
Coral Springs Fire Department says Public Education Officer Daniel Chavez was named 2025 Fire Inspector of the Year by the Fire Inspector’s Association of Broward County after leading community life-safety outreach that reached more than 521,000 people.
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BREAKING: BSO Investigating Active Incident Near Lakeside Way in Deerfield Beach
An active Broward Sheriff’s Office investigation is underway near Lakeside Way and Lakeside Drive in Deerfield Beach, with authorities saying there is no threat to the community.
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Missing Fort Lauderdale Man Found Dead Inside Submerged Vehicle
A 35-year-old Fort Lauderdale boxer reported missing over the weekend was found dead inside a submerged vehicle Sunday afternoon, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash at Jog Road and Okeechobee Boulevard
A pedestrian was killed late Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene at the intersection of Jog Road and Okeechobee Boulevard, according to investigators.
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BREAKING: Two Women Killed in Greenacres Shooting; PBSO Says No Threat to Community
Two women were killed in a shooting Monday morning in Greenacres, prompting a SWAT response as detectives continue an active investigation.
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Developing story: This report may be updated as additional information is confirmed. Updates will appear at the bottom of the article. WEST PARK, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — An adult male was hospitalized after a...
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Woman Dies After Being Struck by SUV on North Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach
An adult woman was killed late Saturday after being struck by a southbound SUV while crossing North Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach, according to investigators.
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