Broward County News

Broward County Public Schools College Academy @ Broward College student Jared Rosen will spend his summer studying Chinese in China.

In a housing market characterized by a short supply of properties and by bidding wars, some buyers are hoping to get a competitive edge by writing sellers short notes about why they fell in love with a home and want to become its new owners.

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Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the largest budget in his state's history on Monday while vetoing a college tuition increase and axing $368 million in projects he said did not meet his Republican criteria of job creation, education improvement and holding down the cost of government.

During the winter months, when tourists and snow birds flock to South Florida, the arts calendar is filled with theater, music and dance performances; but once Passover and Easter pass, a little culture can be scarce.

Former Miami Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson was arrested about 10:30 a.m. today in Fort Lauderdale when a court hearing at the Broward County courthouse turned out nasty for the out-of-work NFLer.

Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson turned himself in to Florida authorities Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on an alleged probation violation.

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.