Broward County

At a May 29 press conference, the governor and top Florida law enforcement officials celebrated arrests of 250 suspected undocumented immigrants. A WLRN review has found that basic facts — where, when and who — have been difficult to find.

Gilbert filed his Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission, joining a growing field of Democrats running for Florida’s 24th Congressional District.

Broward Welcomes the World, a new initiative aimed at capturing the increased attention brought on by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will officially kick off this weekend in Lauderhill.

A new study found students experience unintended consequences: less time for extracurricular activities, confusion about selecting courses and majors, and going through college too quickly.

Registration is open for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day competition that offers participants a shot at $25,000 in prizes for removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. The event runs from July 10 through July 19.

With 83-year-old Democratic Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s announcement she won't seek reelection in November, state Sen. Shevrin Jones has emerged as the likely front-runner for the seat.

The Democrat will run in the newly created district that runs along the coast from Delray Beach to Miami Beach. In a press release announcing his run, Moskowitz highlighted his willingness to work with Republicans on the issue of affordability.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said a looming El Niño weather pattern could help produce a below average season, but warned uncertainty about the forecast put the odds for a slow season at just 55%.

The letter, signed by 10 of the 15 elected members of the Florida DNC said that by running in the historically Black district, Wasserman Schultz was undermining Black political representation.

Richard Knight was executed Thursday night at Florida State Prison for the 2000 murder of his cousin’s girlfriend Odessia Stephens and her four-year-old daughter Hanessia Mullings. Knight is the eighth death warrant signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year.

The change is spurred on by Gov.Ron DeSantis’ redistricting effort. Wasserman Schultz’s current district, Florida's 25th, which had included most of southern Broward, was drawn to include coastal communities from Delray Beach to Miami Beach. Florida’s 20th district includes most of central Broward north of I-595.

Brazilians — along with the green and yellow from the country's flag — dominate some stretches of Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and Coconut Creek. The soccer-obsessed community celebrated when it was announced Brazil would be playing a FIFA World Cup match at Hard Rock Stadium. But steep prices and ICE threats appear to be muting the excitement.