Alec Novak

In a move to enhance mobility for seniors within Broward County, the Area Agency on Aging has joined forces with United Way in the Empowered Partners Program, offering eligible older adults the opportunity to utilize Lyft services at no personal expense for trips valued at up to $50 roundtrip. According to the information provided by the City of Weston, these rides can be used for essential travel needs, including medical appointments, social activities, and more.

During an ordinary Thursday morning, the risk inherent to the duty of law enforcement became bluntly evident on Interstate 95, when St. Lucie County Deputy Sheriff's life was abruptly endangered. Deputy Patterson, a six-year veteran, was struck by a vehicle while removing debris from the northbound lanes of I-95 near the Indrio Road exit. According to a WPTV report, a motorist failed to heed the call of emergency lights and collided with the deputy and her patrol vehicle.

Palm Beach County is set to receive a significant boost in efforts to enhance public safety and reform the criminal justice system, thanks to a substantial grant from the Department of Justice. According to CBS12, over $300,000 will be distributed to support various initiatives across the county.

Hard work and adherence to standards in building safety in Palm Beach County have earned two local employees state recognition, as recent accolades were bestowed upon a pair of Planning, Zoning and Building Department professionals.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing 58-year-old Pompano Beach resident, Arthur Richard Manno, who has not been seen since November 29, 2022; Manno is described as standing 5 feet and 9 inches tall, weighing about 190 pounds, and having black hair and blue eyes, and he was last spotted near 1327 S. Dixie Highway.

The Boca Raton Police Department has confirmed that Morey Clemmons, 39, was the man fatally shot in an officer-involved incident on Wednesday morning, according to a Palm Beach Post report. The confrontation occurred near the intersection of Second Avenue and Second Street, in the vicinity of downtown Boca Raton. As per the same report, police spokesperson Jessica Desir revealed details to reporters at the scene and confirmed "one male is deceased," without disclosing why the officer discharged his weapon during the encounter.

A tragic traffic accident has claimed the life of a 46-year-old man in West Palm Beach when his vehicle collided with a parked truck, CBS12 reports. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office detailed in their report that the accident occurred at approximately 9:22 p.m. on Thursday as the man was making a turn from Seminole Boulevard onto Genessee Avenue.

Gunfire erupted yesterday afternoon in Pompano Beach, leaving a teenager injured and taken to the hospital. The Broward Sheriff’s Office and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to the 1400 block of Northwest Sixth Avenue just before 4:15 p.m. and found the wounded juvenile, according to a WSVN report.

A 21-year-old West Palm Beach man is now facing a slew of felony charges after a Saturday afternoon incident that involved reckless driving, nearly hitting a pedestrian, narrowly avoiding an officer on foot, and ultimately crashing into two police vehicles. WPTV reported that the events unfolded after the suspect ran a stop sign, prompting an immediate response from West Palm Beach Police Department.

The Kaseya Center in Miami, home to the Miami Heat, has been named Florida's top venue for a decade. According to WSVN and the center's announcement, it ranked 12th in the U.S. on Billboard’s list of highest-grossing venues. This recognition follows major events like UFC 299, which brought in $14.1 million in ticket sales, setting a venue record and ranking fourth in UFC history.