MiamiHerald.com: Broward

Third man accuses youth pastor Jeffery London of abusing him as a boy

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:14 EST

A third man has told Fort Lauderdale detectives that a popular youth pastor molested him as a child, police said.

Hallandale Beach newspaper gets ‘forgivable’ loan from the city

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:34 EST

Hallandale Beach newspaper that features the mayor as a columnist received loan with hefty forgiveness percentage from the city.

More damp weather ahead, followed by a cool, sunny Sunday

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55 EST

Although the Sunshine State has been murky for most of this week, the overcast skies and rain should give way to a nice cool-down by Sunday, with morning temperatures in the low- to mid-50s and afternoon readings in the upper 60s and low 70s.

Judge delays hearing on former Tamarac mayor’s corruption case

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:07 EST

Suspended mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco submits a sworn statement that she never received payment and is not guilty of corruption charges.

More than six years on, still no trial in Davie slaying of Miami teen

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:13 EST

After five suspects were charged in the killing of Miami teenager Richard Rojas, prosecutors warned the victim’s family it would be two or three years before the capital murder case could come to trial.

Gloomy skies will stick around for a few days

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:42 EST

The Sunshine State hasn’t been living up to its name this week, with more gray gloom expected over the next two days, the National Weather Service says.

2 held after child is found with fingers burned, missing

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:03 EST

Fort Lauderdale police are investigating how a small girl was left with a disfigured right hand. Two have been charged with neglect.

Travel show makes day-trip to Hallandale Beach, Hollywood

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:40 EST

Knock, knock. Want to win some money? A couple of Hallandale Beach and Hollywood residents had the chance to be on a trivia game show, just by opening the door and answering some questions about Florida.

Paranoia is justified on charter-school bill

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00 EST

In their despair, people who care deeply about public education in Florida sometimes get a little carried away.

Fog forces helicopter to land in Broward strip mall parking lot

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:30 EST

A pilot made an emergency landing early Wednesday morning in a Southwest Broward strip mall parking lot.

Scott Rothstein’s uncle pleads guilty to fraud in $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:05 EST

Scott Rothstein’s uncle pleaded guilty to fraud charges in federal court Wednesday for his supporting role in the Fort Lauderdale lawyer’s massive investment scam.

New FLL runway to force out hotel, boating center

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:33 EST

Broward County commissioners Tuesday voted to invoke eminent domain to buy the Hilton and the Dania Marine Center to make room for the airport’s new runway.

There’s more to living in Miami than big bucks

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:26 EST

A curious thing happens when an outsider tells you that you’re miserable, that you dwell, in fact, in the most miserable city in the land.

Crown Princess hit with norovirus outbreak again; returning to Port Everglades

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:25 EST

For the second time in as many days, the Crown Princess returned to Port Everglades after another outbreak of the norovirus, which attacks the gastrointestinal system.

Ex-South Florida politician to plead guilty to tax charges in federal corruption probe

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:52 EST

Former Fort Lauderdale legislator Mandy Dawson will plead guilty to tax-evasion charges stemming from secret payments she received from a Hollywood doctor at the center of a federal corruption probe.

Knights and wenches abound at annual Broward Renaissance Festival

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:48 EST

The Florida Renaissance Festival will be marking its 20th anniversary when it returns to Broward this weekend.

Former state Sen. Mandy Dawson to plead guilty to income tax evasion

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Former Broward state Sen. Mandy Dawson plans to plead guilty in a federal case that accuses her of income tax evasion, according to court records filed Monday.

Student, 18, charged in Barbara Goleman Senior High stabbing

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:07 EST

Frank Oreste Acosta told police that he felt bullied by the other student and didn’t think the small knife he used to stab him was a weapon.

Mine found floating off Dania Beach

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:08 EST

A large, round mine found floating a mile off Dania Beach Thursday prompted the U.S. Coast Guard to close the beach and surrounding waters, authorities said.

Need a job? Univision’s nightly job bank could help

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:31 EST

Univision and other community organizations in South Florida this week launched a campaign to help viewers looking for work.

More damp weather ahead, followed by a cool, sunny Sunday

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55 EST

Bigger, faster cutter steams into Miami

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:10 EST

The Bernard C. Webber is the Coast Guard’s new Fast Response Cutter, which is going to replace the aging, ’70s-era fleet of 110-foot cutters that are familiar to South Floridians.

Teen walking home from school shot in Liberty City

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:34 EST

A 17-year-old student was critically wounded Thursday afternoon when a gunman in a moving car opened fire on a group of teens walking home from school.

Plane tire blows after landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:03 EST

A flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Aiport ended oddly for 188 passengers and crew Thursday afternoon when one of the plane's front tire blew after landing.

Group submits ballot proposal for Miami-Dade Commission term limits — as do 2 commissioners

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:15 EST

Miami Voice filed proposed wording for a Miami-Dade charter amendment to impose term limits on county commissioners. Separately, two commissioners said they plan to bring forth the same proposal.

Funeral services for Antonio Jorge, expert on Cuban economy, FIU professor

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:37 EST

Funeral services will be Thursday for Antonio Jorge, a respected and prolific Miami-based economist who was also a professor at Florida International University and St. Thomas University and served in several top administrative posts at the schools.

Life amid the lemon trees

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:02 EST

One of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods, Lemon City, was home to the county’s first school, library and major grocery store.

Before the ink dries on Florida’s redistricting maps, lawsuits fly

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49 EST

Moments after legislators take the final vote in their congressional and legislative maps, the Democratic Party and a coalition of voters groups file lawsuits.

House approves $69 billion state budget

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:30 EST

Amid complaint from Democrats, the Republican-dominated state House approved a $69 billion budget. Next up: the state Senate.

Saturday’s $310 million Powerball jackpot sets a Florida record

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:22 EST

Powerball’s recent price increase to $2 per ticket has sparked the richest lottery we’ve ever had a hope of winning in Florida.

More damp weather ahead, followed by a cool, sunny Sunday

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:55 EST

Service for Patricia Stephens Due

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:49 EST

A memorial service for civil rights leader Patricia Stephens Due will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 19 at Florida A&M University’s Lee Hall Auditorium, 1601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee.

Larger Coast Guard cutter prototype debuts in Miami

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:59 EST

A 154-foot prototype for the new generation of Florida Straits Coast Guard cutter steamed into Government Cut Thursday, a new white ship with an orange stripe designed to replace the smaller cutters folks on the coast typically see.

Budget bill would make USF Polytechnic state’s 12th university

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:10 EST

Lawmakers are crafting legislation to split the Lakeland campus of the University of South Florida into the state’s 12th university.

Passengers contract Norovirus on Princess ship for 2nd time

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:38 EST

A Princess cruise ship returned to South Florida for a second time after passengers and crew members contracted the Norovirus.

Fleeing thief in Boyton dragged by getaway car

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:29 EST

A woman could be suffering from a severe case of road rash after being dragged by a getaway vehicle while trying to flee a pursuing crime victim and witness.

Veterans Court headed to Broward County

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:46 EST

Chief Judge Peter Weinstein moves plans forward to open a Veterans Court in Broward as more troops head home from the wars.

Budget bill would make USF Polytechnic state’s 12th university

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:10 EST

Lawmakers are crafting legislation to split the Lakeland campus of the University of South Florida into the state’s 12th university.

Before the ink dries on Florida’s redistricting maps, lawsuits fly

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49 EST

Moments after legislators take the final vote in their congressional and legislative maps, the Democratic Party and a coalition of voters groups file lawsuits.

Paranoia is justified on charter-school bill

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00 EST

In their despair, people who care deeply about public education in Florida sometimes get a little carried away.

Capitol Buzz: Housing and school bus ads are topics of debate

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00 EST

Catholics Days continues at the Capitol, culminating with Red Mass of the Holy Spirit program at 6 p.m. Note: It’s also Caribbean Heritage Day.

Ex-South Florida politician to plead guilty to tax charges in federal corruption probe

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:52 EST

Former Fort Lauderdale legislator Mandy Dawson will plead guilty to tax-evasion charges stemming from secret payments she received from a Hollywood doctor at the center of a federal corruption probe.

Former state Sen. Mandy Dawson to plead guilty to income tax evasion

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Former Broward state Sen. Mandy Dawson plans to plead guilty in a federal case that accuses her of income tax evasion, according to court records filed Monday.

Miami-Dade college president deems budget allocation process unfair

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:26 EST

The House budget proposal includes special allocations for a trio of colleges in north and central Florida.

Gov. Scott’s Facebook page draws praise and protests

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:58 EST

Gov. Rick Scott’s Facebook page is intriguing because the comments to a question about the Florida Legislature provides a snapshot of a divided state.

Bills to revamp high school sports spark debate

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27 EST

A pair of proposals would dramatically change the structure of high school sports in Florida.

Legislators reject attempt to clarify state’s regulation of slot machines

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:49 EST

While holes in state gambling laws threaten payments from the Seminoles, legislators rejected regulators’ bid for more powers.

Central Fla. commissioner gets 22 months in prison

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:41 EST

Former Orange County Commissioner Mildred Fernandez has been sentenced to 22 months in prison in her corruption case.

Elderly woman dies in house fire

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:51 EST

Authorities say an elderly Tampa Bay area woman was found dead following a fire at her home.

Miss. lawmaker: 'Gulf of America' bill was a joke

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:01 EST

All the people outraged about the Mississippi bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" have missed its satirical intent, the sponsor said Thursday.

Fla. House approves $69.2 billion budget

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:11 EST

The Florida House on Thursday voted along partisan lines in favor of a bare-bones $69.2 billion budget for the coming year.

Scientists say NASA cutting missions to Mars

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:06 EST

Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars. And NASA's former science chief is calling it irrational.

Fugitive sibling pleads guilty in Colorado deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:41 EST

One of three fugitive siblings who were the focus of a nationwide search last summer will have to serve at least nine years in prison after pleading guilty to reduced charges.

Florida water pollution rules clear Legislature

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:41 EST

The lingering dispute over new water pollution rules for Florida will move to an administrative law court following final passage Thursday of a bill that in effect gives them legislative approval.

Judge excludes testimony from Gulf oil spill trial

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:41 EST

A federal judge has ruled out testimony about a deadly 2005 explosion at a BP PLC refinery in Texas from the first phase of a trial over the oil giant's liability for the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Florida redistricting plans get final passage

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:06 EST

Democrats filed a lawsuit against a congressional redistricting map immediately after that plan and a second one redrawing Florida House and Senate districts received final approval Thursday from the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Man guilty of killing mother, stepfather

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:01 EST

A Tampa Bay area man has been convicted of killing his mother and stepfather.

Before the ink dries on Florida’s redistricting maps, lawsuits fly

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49 EST

Moments after legislators take the final vote in their congressional and legislative maps, the Democratic Party and a coalition of voters groups file lawsuits.

Miami Hurricanes likely to open vs. Boston College on Labor Day weekend

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:37 EST

The Miami Hurricanes might face the Boston College Eagles on Labor Day weekend, but the schedule won’t be out until likely next week.

Hallandale Beach newspaper gets ‘forgivable’ loan from the city

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:34 EST

Hallandale Beach newspaper that features the mayor as a columnist received loan with hefty forgiveness percentage from the city.

Mine found floating off Dania Beach

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:08 EST

A large, round mine found floating a mile off Dania Beach Thursday prompted the U.S. Coast Guard to close the beach and surrounding waters, authorities said.

Student, 18, charged in Barbara Goleman Senior High stabbing

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:07 EST

Frank Oreste Acosta told police that he felt bullied by the other student and didn’t think the small knife he used to stab him was a weapon.

Need a job? Univision’s nightly job bank could help

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:31 EST

Univision and other community organizations in South Florida this week launched a campaign to help viewers looking for work.

Suit challenges new Guantánamo prison mail rule

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:27 EST

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – A lawyer for a Guantánamo prisoner charged in the Sept. 11 attack has filed suit against the prison commander, arguing a new rule subjecting legal mail to a security review is unconstitutional and amounts to illegal “intelligence monitoring” of a U.S. citizen.