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Slippery Friday commute around South Florida

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:33:00 GMT

Friday morning drivers are being met with wet roads and patches of slippery highway where hydroplaning is possible.

Heavy rain possible on Friday

By Ken Kaye — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:07:00 GMT

Expect a wet, potentially stormy, start to the weekend.

Hollywood city manager's job fate to be decided Friday morning

By Tonya Alanez , Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:56:27 GMT

Resignation or termination?

Dozen hurt in Pompano Beach crash

By Wayne K. Roustan, Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:57:15 GMT

Van hits mini-bus at Powerline Road

A dozen people were taken to three hospitals after a crash between a passenger van and a utility van Thursday, according to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue.

Co-sleeping triggers infant deaths in Palm Beach County, authorities say

By Alexia Campbell , Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:51:42 GMT

A parent's choice to sleep next to a baby in bed could turn deadly — a fatal mistake authorities say is killing more infants in Palm Beach County than before.

Eight charged in $39 million mortgage fraud scheme

By Wayne K. Roustan, Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:48:05 GMT

Eight people have been indicted in a $39 million mortgage fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer.

Fort Lauderdale officers surrender, face charges of covering up misconduct

By Paula McMahon and Robert Nolin , Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:37:00 GMT

Three Fort Lauderdale police officers turned themselves in at the County Jail on Thursday, accused of lying about a 5 1/2-minute car chase at night in a busy area of the city that investigators said the veteran cops started without justification.

Broward deputy cleared in alleged teen beating

By Juan Ortega , Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:09:00 GMT

A Pembroke Pines woman complaining her 17-year-old son was beaten by a Broward Sheriff's Office "Deputy of the Year" said she had expected the deputy's employer to hold him accountable.

Convicted identity thief gets seven years in prison

By Wayne K. Roustan, Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:06:07 GMT

Michael A. Shillingford, 30, guilty in tax fraud case

A 30-year-old Pembroke Park man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison on Wednesday for identity theft and firearms convictions in a tax fraud scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer.

Suspect arrested when he returns to scene of burglary

By Wayne K. Roustan, Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:05:16 GMT

Thomas Whittaker, 33, admitted to break-in, police said

A burglary suspect was arrested on Wednesday after returning to the scene of the crime, according to Boca Raton police.

More plaintiffs added to suit against Cooper City Internet puppy broker

By Linda Trischitta , Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:51:54 GMT

When Bruce Bernstein paid $2,527 for a Doberman Pinscher puppy purchased online from Purebred Breeders, the Lighthouse Point resident said the dog did not conform to breed standards, lacked the black and tan markings he sought and had parasites.

A1A closed by car fire in Beach Place garage

By Wayne K. Roustan, Sun Sentinel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:24:43 GMT

Ford Focus destroyed but nobody hurt

A Ford Focus was destroyed by flames in the parking garage at Beach Place on Thursday night, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

Public's help sought identifying Wellington purse snatchers

The Palm Beach Post — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:03:00 GMT

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying three men suspected in a May 6 purse snatching at a Publix in Wellington .

Broward jury: Tobacco companies must pay $75.35 million to smoker's widow

By Jon Burstein , Sun Sentinel — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:50:25 GMT

Four tobacco companies must pay $75.35 million in damages to the widow of a Lauderhill smoker who died from bladder cancer and heart disease, a Broward jury decided Thursday afternoon.

Potential jurors screened for Michael Brewer burning trial

By Rafael A. Olmeda, Sun Sentinel — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:46:04 GMT

Picking a jury for one of the most widely publicized trials in Broward County may not be as tough as a judge and defense lawyers once feared.

Police: Boynton juvenile, 11, made bomb threat against N.C. middle school

By Ed Komenda, Sun Sentinel — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:38:53 GMT

An 11-year-old Boynton Beach boy accused of phoning in a bomb threat to a North Carolina middle school on May 25 surrendered to police on Thursday and was referred to the Palm Beach County Juvenile Assessment Center for processing.

Lawsuit filed against ex-deputy accused of fondling teen

By Wayne K. Roustan, Sun Sentinel — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:35:00 GMT

Jonathan Bleiweiss accused of eight molestations

A former Broward Sheriff's deputy, accused of intimidating eight undocumented male immigrants into performing sex acts with him, is being sued by one of them.

Dark humor spreads on social media following grim face-eating attack

By Ihosvani Rodriguez and Lori Todd, Sun Sentinel — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:32:50 GMT

The disturbing jokes emerged more quickly than the details of the face-eating assault.

Broward foot doctor accused of molestation

By Erika Pesantes , Sun Sentinel — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:58:37 GMT

A Broward foot surgeon 'begged' a teenage baby sitter to commit a sex act and then paid her not to tell anyone, authorities said.

FHP fights aggressive driving with aggressive campaign

By Erika Pesantes , Sun Sentinel — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:43:26 GMT

Aggressive drivers: The Florida Highway Patrol's being just as aggressive. About you, that is.

Fire at Century Village in Deerfield Beach Thursday

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:15:45 GMT

A fire at an apartment in Century Village drew responders to the Deerfield Beach complex Thursday morning.

Three Fort Lauderdale cops charged with misconduct, lying

By Paula McMahon , Sun Sentinel — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:22:17 GMT

Three Fort Lauderdale police officers surrendered themselves at County Jail on Thursday to face criminal misconduct charges, including allegations they lied about a car chase and arrest.

Thursday traffic: I-95 crashes, debris on I-75

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:58:00 GMT

Rain showers have started to move through the region, adding slippery roads to the challenges of the Thursday commute.

Ousted Miami police chief seeks reinstatement

By Kathleen McGrory, The Miami Herald — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:20:00 GMT

Ousted Miami Police Chief Miguel Exposito will be in court Thursday in hopes of reclaiming his old job.

Thursday forecast: Good chance of rain, storms

By Ken Kaye — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:18:00 GMT

With lots of clouds already filling the sky, expect a good chance of rain today.