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the event created by United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse and the Broward County Public Schools. It is designed to help students and teens to resist peer pressure, violence and to stay away from drugs. “Above the Influence” had children from more than 40 different schools, from kindergarten to 12th grade. The bands march from the Kathleen C. Wright (KC Wright) Administration Building to Huizenga Plaza.

The family's statement: It is with infinite sadness that we announce the passing, on May 19, 2013, of our beloved son and brother, Lincoln Gabriel Diaz-Balart. For many years, Lincoln Gabriel struggled with depression. Lincoln Gabriel was a kind and loving human being. His love and compassion touched many lives during his 29 years. We will remember him with profound love and devotion for the rest of our lives. Lincoln, Cristina, and Daniel Diaz-Balart Our Thoughts and Prayers for the Diaz-Balart family.

Chad Johnson was just arrested in Florida -- after a Broward County judge determined the ex-NFL star violated his probation stemming from his 2012 domestic violence bust ... TMZ has learned.

A South Florida father and his teenage son are back on solid ground after they found themselves stranded in the Everglades when their brand-new airboat sank.

On Sunday, Kling was paid a special tribute in Sunrise. The Broward County VA Outpatient Clinic, at 9800 W. Commercial Boulevard, was re-named in his memory.

Let the countdown for aggravated east-west motorists in Broward begin: less than one year to go until the $1.2 billion Interstate 595 project is finally done.

A scenic highway on the edge of the Everglades , U.S. 27 seems far away from the hustle and bustle of interstate commerce.

Kevin Foley stood before a judge in Broward County's drug court - fellow abusers sitting behind in him in the pews - talking about the fitful life of a recovering addict, the random drug tests, the counseling and what he hoped was his next, clean chapter.

With the Powerball jackpot at $600 million, everybody has found a reason to play, said Miguel Chung, the owner of Jimmy's Courthouse Deli, located across the street from the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.

Hit-and-run crashes in Broward and Palm Beach counties sent two men to area hospitals with serious injuries, authorities said Friday.

A South Florida doctor is facing up to two decades in prison after pleading guilty to drug and tax charges arising from an illegal pill mill operation.

Florida's legislative budget-writers went bombastic this week when a business-backed group suggested that with the help of surplus taxpayer cash they had spread more pork throughout the $74.5 billion state budget.

Orlando's plan to extend last call at downtown bars to 3 a.m. isn't the first time the idea has been raised.

Crime statewide reached its lowest rate in 42 years, with Broward and Palm Beach counties following the downward trend, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported Thursday.

On Thursday attorney Jeff Herman along with his teenage client and his mother, announced the filing of a sexual abuse lawsuit against the School Board of Broward County.

Walk into the cavernous room at the Phoenix Convention Center and you are immediately overwhelmed by science.

A Team 6 Investigation inside DCF showed the challenges of that job. Florida's Secretary of DCF David Wilkins watched that report and spoke to Diana Gonzalez about it on Thursday.

Gov. Rick Scott will lead a state delegation to Chile next week, his eighth overseas trade mission since taking office.

QUESTION: I have five years left until I pay off my 30-year mortgage. I received an offer to refinance, which certainly is tempting, but I'm getting pretty close to retirement.

Circuit Court Judge John A. Schaefer has spoken. Term limits approved by referendum in 1996 do not apply to current Pinellas County Commissioners.