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Sunrise teen who killed marijuana buyer over $2 sentenced to 40 years in prison

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

A teenager convicted of fatally shooting a marijuana buyer in the face for shortchanging him $2 was sentenced today to 40 years in prison---twice the term he rejected in a plea offer from prosecutors.

West Boynton man arrested for possessing nearly 100 child pornographic images

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:57:00 -0400

A West Boynton man possessing 99 images of child pornography on his computer was arrested today, according to the State Attorney's Office.

Wilton Manors police shock burglary suspect with Taser

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:56:00 -0400

Handcuffed, he tried to kick an officer, police said

Police today said they shocked an unruly, handcuffed suspect with a Taser when he tried to kick an officer, officials said today.

99 years in prison for ex-boyfriend convicted of beating Broward woman with sledgehammer

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:50:00 -0400

A man convicted of battering his ex-girlfriend in the face and head at least a half-dozen times with a sledgehammer was sentenced today to 99 years in prison.

Police ID diver found dead off Hollywood beach

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:44:00 -0400

Police this afternoon released the identity of a diver who was found dead earlier today, floating about 200 yards from Hollywood beach.

Armed robber strikes at discount parking lot outside Fort Lauderdale airport

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:48:00 -0400

Cashier found lying on ground

An armed robber struck this afternoon at one of the exits from a parking lot outside Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, officials said.

Fort Lauderdale candidate raises next to nothing for his campaign

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:27:17 -0400

Fox that attacked Boca couple tests positive for rabies

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:08:00 -0400

Same fox likely attacked another man as well

The grey fox that attacked a couple at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton on Thursday has tested positive for rabies, according to the Palm Beach County Health Department.

Broward Sheriff's Office veteran Sherry Schlueter to lead Wildlife Care Center

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:39:00 -0400

Her friends know her as an animal lover.

Helicopter makes emergency landing in Pompano field

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:29:00 -0400

A helicopter pilot made an emergency landing near an industrial park after the low fuel light turned on, authorities said.