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Railroad coming to U.S. 27? A new vision emerges
A scenic highway on the edge of the Everglades , U.S. 27 seems far away from the hustle and bustle of interstate commerce.
Addicts turn to heroin as pain pills become scarce
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.
Powerball jackpot a record high
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.
Drivers sought after West Park, Boynton hit and runs
Hit-and-run crashes in Broward and Palm Beach counties sent two men to area hospitals with serious injuries, authorities said Friday.
Pill mill doc pleads guilty to drug, tax charges
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.
Lawmakers handed out $9.6 billion in county-level spending -- a $2 billion spike from last year
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.
Bars oppose later drinking hours for downtown competitors
Orlando's plan to extend last call at downtown bars to 3 a.m. isn't the first time the idea has been raised.
State's crime rate lowest in 42 years | Search crimes near you
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.
Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Broward School Board
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.
Local Students Shine Under International Spotlight
Walk into the cavernous room at the Phoenix Convention Center and you are immediately overwhelmed by science.
DCF Secretary Talks About Team 6 Investigation
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.
Rick Scott heading to Chile for trade mission
Gov. Rick Scott will lead a state delegation to Chile next week, his eighth overseas trade mission since taking office.
Real estate Q&A: With retirement in full view, try to avoid refinancing
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.
Judge rules in favor of County Commissioners
Circuit Court Judge John A. Schaefer has spoken. Term limits approved by referendum in 1996 do not apply to current Pinellas County Commissioners.
Broward Commissioner Promises Change After Bus Accident Involving Teen
As questions build over the bus accident that left a 14 year old Pompano Beach child hospitalized in a medically induced coma, one Broward County Commissioner is promising change.
Chad Johnson has a warrant out for his arrest
Police in Broward County, Fla., have issued a warrant for Chad Johnson's arrest because the former NFL wide receiver allegedly failed to show up for a meeting with his probation officer, TMZ reported Thursday.
Young people to participate in 'Above the Influence'
On Saturday, May 18, thousands of students throughout Broward County will come together for a one-of-a-kind youth rally.
Video shows Broward County bus run over boy
Surveillance video released Tuesday showed a Broward County Transit bus run over a 14-year-old boy, who remained in critical condition at Broward Health Medical Center.
Hallandale Beach leaders may require companies doing business with...
Any companies doing work for the city of Hallandale Beach may soon be required to offer domestic partnership benefits to its employees.
Wage theft in South Florida: Nation's first county with wage...
Earlier this month, Florida lawmakers wrapped up their latest legislative session.