Former Davie firefighter accused of misdemeanor battery won’t be charged

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 7, 2026. Posted in Crime and Public Safety, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, News.

A former Davie Fire Rescue lieutenant who was accused of battering his wife hours before she was found dead in Coral Springs last year will not be charged with any crime stemming from that day. Jeffrey Evans, 43, of Coral Springs, was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after an argument with his wife became physical, according to a probable cause affidavit. Their fight on the morning of Aug. 25 about 11:30 a.m. was recorded on Ring surveillance video, which showed Evans punching Jessica Lloyd, 38, and grabbing her by her hair as he tried to take his laptop from her, according...

Man accused of tricking hundreds of teens into sending him pornographic images is brought to US

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 7, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Bangladeshi man accused of using social media to trick teenage girls into sending him sexually explicit images — and then threatening to share them with their friends and family if they didn’t send more — has been transported to Alaska to face federal charges of child sexual exploitation. Related Articles Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring ‘Come and take it’: Massachusetts...

Bills on delivery robots, turnpike tolls advance in Florida Legislature

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 5, 2026. Posted in Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Social, Transportation.

TALLAHASSEE — Small autonomous or remotely operated personal delivery devices, used to carry food and small packages, would be allowed to operate on bike lanes and road shoulders under a transportation package approved by the Florida Senate on Wednesday. However, those robotic devices would be prohibited under the measure (SB 1220) from making such deliveries in state parks, state forests and wildlife management areas. Additionally, the devices, along with unmanned drones, would be barred from flying over special districts and theme parks without their consent. And that’s just a small part...

Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 5, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News, Social.

By HANNAH FINGERHUT, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and REBECCA BOONE WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a Kuwait attack were released Wednesday by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa. Related Articles Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project Elon Musk’s proposed Tesla tunnel loop met with opposition by Nashville...

Trump’s White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 5, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s White House ballroom project is way too big and should be scaled back, an architect and member of the board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation said Wednesday — one of a number of changes he has suggested for a project he says could permanently alter the nation’s most recognizable historic home. Related Articles Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after...

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 3, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Iran, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By STEVEN SLOAN WASHINGTON (AP) — For Democrats demoralized at being shut out of power in Washington, the past several months have offered reason for optimism. A party often beset by ideological division has largely been unified in opposition to President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration tactics, particularly after two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis. Heading into a midterm election year in which they are just a few seats shy of reclaiming the U.S. House majority, Democrats have also kept the White House on defense with criticism of Trump’s economic policies and ties to Jeffrey...

In a first as president, Trump says he’ll attend the White House correspondents’ dinner

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 3, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll attend this year’s White House Correspondent Association dinner on April 25, marking the first time he’s done so as commander-in-chief. Related Articles Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections FACT...

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 3, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, LGBTQ, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student’s approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group. Related Articles Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran In a first as president, Trump says he’ll attend the White House correspondents’ dinner Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for...

With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 28, 2026. Posted in Environment, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network, News, World News.

By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA SAO PAULO (AP) — Pugapia and her daughters Aiga and Babawru lived for years as the only surviving members of the Akuntsu, an Indigenous people decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest. As they advanced in age without a child to carry on the line, many expected the Akuntsu to vanish when the women died. Related Articles Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana Swedish military says a Russian drone made an unauthorized flight off southern...

Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 28, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

DURHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Shoppers in upstate New York earlier this month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: tucked next to a cookie jar made in the shape of a chicken was a live owl resting peacefully on a shelf. Related Articles Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave amid federal probe Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Federal prosecutors won’t appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case ...

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