Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Ryan Mackey COOPER CITY – A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a machete-wielding altercation in a Cooper City neighborhood left both him and a homeowner injured Leer en español Tuesday to reports of injuries near the 4000 block of Wimbledon Drive Investigators said the man had entered the fenced-in yard of one home but fled after realizing it was occupied They said he then entered the fenced patio of a second home That’s when the homeowner armed himself with a machete and a confrontation followed They said both the homeowner and the intruder were injured during the tussle Authorities said the man attempted to flee the scene but he was quickly found and taken into custody by responding deputies while the homeowner was transported by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue to a nearby hospital No other details about the shooting were immediately released Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact BSO’s Cooper City District at 954-435-2000 More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. This exclusive Toll Brothers neighborhood will include just 38 single-family home sites in an intimate gated setting less than 30 miles from Miami and the community is anticipated to open for sale in summer 2025 Hanson Preserve will feature a stunning collection of new one- and two-story home designs offering up to 3,950+ square feet of living space with 3 to 4 bedrooms and covered lanais provide the perfect settings for work Pricing is anticipated to start from $1.5 million “Our new Hanson Preserve community will offer residents the rare opportunity to build a sophisticated new home within Broward County’s highly desirable Cooper City,” said Jonathan Carter Division President of Toll Brothers in Southeast Florida open floor plans and unrivaled personalization options through the Toll Brothers Design Studio experience this gated enclave will set a new standard for luxury living in Cooper City.” Residents will have access to top-rated schools within the Broward County School District and enjoy convenient access to major roadways The community is less than 30 minutes from Florida's most beautiful beaches Home buyers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows home buyers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants Additional Toll Brothers new home communities in the Southeast Florida area include Sandpiper Pointe at Deerfield Beach The Hanson Preserve community will be located at Griffin Road and SW 106th Avenue in Cooper City. For more information and to join Toll Brothers interest list for Hanson Preserve, call (855) 776-8655 or visit TollBrothers.com/Florida is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986 Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves first-time Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona The Company operates its own architectural The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Senior Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | ameck@tollbrothers.com Sent by Toll Brothers via Regional Globe Newswire (TOLL-REG) authorities confirmed in an arrest report Thursday Leer en español Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said the confrontation happened just before 1:50 p.m standing in the enclosed patio area of his townhome and holding his ashtray They said the victim opened the door and demanded that Guevara return the ashtray and leave Deputies said the victim then walked back inside The homeowner armed himself with a machete and confronted Guevara rushed the victim and tried to wrestle the machete away Deputies said the two struggled and fell to the ground The victim was eventually able to carry Guevara outside the gated fence area and the victim suffered a serious cut to his face Deputies said Guevara fled the scene on foot The victim was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries to his hand and calf and underwent emergency surgery Guevara later told deputies he took the ashtray because it looked “nice” and admitted to grabbing the machete during the confrontation to avoid getting stabbed He claimed the victim was “being dramatic” after being injured and that’s when he left Guevara was arrested and is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon burglary with assault or battery and petty theft Guevara defense lawyers stated that he was acting in self-defense claiming the homeowner was armed and confrontational Prosecutors said Guevara has a violent criminal history including prior arrests for fleeing and eluding law enforcement A public defender has been appointed to represent him the defense requested both a photo order and a mental health evaluation Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Janine Stanwood After a group of ducks attacked Sonia Farrow in Broward County “He came right on me with his claws,” Farrow said adding the duck latched on “I was clapping my arm and kicking and screaming to get him away.” Farrow said that as she defended herself more ducks started to approach them so she and her grandson ran away from them Other residents in the Rock Creek community said the geese in the same pond have also been aggressive They also have to be careful with alligators “My concern is for other people and children in the neighborhood innocently feeding them,” Farrow said “It’s a lesson that we shouldn’t be feeding them.” Janine Stanwood joined Local 10 News in February 2004 as an assignment editor Before moving to South Florida from her Washington home Janine was the senior legislative correspondent for a United States senator on Capitol Hill Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsCody Weddle Ryan Mackey – Another injured goose has been discovered on a berm in Cooper City its legs broken and the bird too weak to move Residents believe the injuries were caused by an ATV that was seen speeding through the area “This is another evidence of the atrocity that just happened,” Brian Schaffer said pointing to a video showing the injured bird he found Saturday afternoon near a canal behind his home “It breaks our heart to see an animal suffering,” Schaffer added This is the second injured bird Schaffer has discovered since the initial incident occurred on Dec. 28 captured on video obtained by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Schaffer said he collected 30 dead birds in the aftermath dying,” Schaffer said in another cellphone video documenting the aftermath urging authorities and the community to identify the individuals responsible “I think they should look more into this and take this seriously because there are a lot of people complaining about this,” Serena Schaffer said “I feel really bad because it’s like there’s somebody protecting their identity They should do more in Cooper City to find these people,” she added Two injured geese were taken to Duck Haven Inc. while the other is awaiting veterinary care I cry sometimes every night,” said Sivertsen A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest or arrests Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Terrell Forney Leer en español The geese were slaughtered throughout the community and residents submitted surveillance video to the Broward Sheriff’s Office The item is not in the commission meeting’s agenda but the advocates plan to speak during the public information segment Terrell Forney joined Local 10 News in October 2005 as a general assignment reporter but a desire to escape the harsh winters of the north brought him to South Florida COOPER CITY, Fla. – Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives from its Special Victims Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a troubling case involving the killing of 30 Egyptian geese in Cooper City last week. Leer en español Investigators released surveillance footage Thursday in hopes of identifying the vehicle and individuals responsible in a quiet canal-side neighborhood near Southwest 49th Street and 120th Avenue a witness reported that the geese were run over by an off-road-style vehicle resembling the one shown in the released images The witness described seeing four to five young adults inside the vehicle Detectives said the attack happened in a lake easement area between the Flamingo Gardens West neighborhood and the Countryside Shops Plaza The vehicle was last seen entering the Flamingo Townhomes subdivision authorities said they located surveillance footage showing the suspects driving through the area running them back over again,” witness Brian Schaffer said “They were giggling when they were driving by.” The Schaffer’s said they saw a group of four to five people riding the ATV and called the attack intentional Brian Schaffer said he collected dozens of dead or dying birds after the group fled the scene “I already have seven in my truck that I already picked up,” Schaffer said noting that one injured goose had two broken legs The couple managed to capture the injured bird and take it to a veterinarian for treatment Serena Schaffer recalled confronting the group ‘What are you doing?’ And they started screaming bad words Brian Schaffer said he collected nearly 30 dead geese in total and described the scene as disturbing “Somebody has a twisted mind that needs help because that preludes to other things that this world is dealing with.” The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission noted that Egyptian geese are an invasive species in Florida and are not protected under state wildlife laws authorities say the individuals responsible could still face charges under animal cruelty laws Anyone with information about the vehicle or those involved is urged to contact Detective Charoudis Dimos at 954-321-4243 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app Anonymous tips can also be sent to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org or by dialing **TIPS (8477) from a cellphone Authorities also confirmed that a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by Broward Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Amanda Batchelor Roy Ramos – A Broward County high school was temporarily placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a social media post sparked concerns Leer en español Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Miranda Grossman confirmed to Local 10 that deputies responded to Cooper City High School A spokeswoman with Broward County Public Schools told Local 10 a short time later that the incident stemmed from “a social media post regarding a possible weapon on campus.” The spokeswoman said no weapons have been found on campus “All students and staff are safe,” she said “My parents got calls that (we were) Code Red under lockdown and now we are just out here,” student Mason Ciavatto told Local 10′s Roy Ramos some parents hurried to the school to pick up their children “It is very scary and I haven’t heard from my son No other details about the social media post were immediately released Sign up to receive breaking news alerts from Local10.com Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018 Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City He attended Christopher Columbus High School Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St Show Breaking News BarCloseVote 2024 Andrew Perez the race for Cooper City mayor is heating up with former city commissioner James Curran squaring off against attorney Hofit Lottenberg Both candidates are seeking to bring their vision to the tightly-knit community known as “someplace special.” who previously served as a city commissioner for two terms before terming out in 2020 is eager to continue his involvement in city affairs having coached local soccer and basketball teams “I don’t think there’s a neighborhood or part of this city that I don’t know and I think that’s what city residents are ready for,” Curran said “I think they’re ready for a mayor that has his cell phone number out.” One of Curran’s top priorities is addressing the city’s code enforcement policies which he believes should shift more responsibility to the city rather than burdening residents He also wants to revitalize the city’s infrastructure and they need to be maintained by the city I just believe they’ve been allocated in the wrong places.” Curran is counting on his community involvement and familiarity with the city to propel him to victory a mother of three and a practicing attorney with 16 years of experience advising governing bodies She has served as a special magistrate for Cooper City and chaired the Business Advisory Board She aims to address the city’s infrastructure needs particularly tree trimming and sidewalk repairs while ensuring that city spending is kept in check which I know there’s been a lag in over the last year making sure there’s no frivolous or wasteful spending.” Both candidates have been racking up endorsements and presenting their platforms at forums including a recent event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Broward Curran believes his longstanding ties to the community will give him an edge while Lottenberg emphasizes her focus on ethics and responsible governance Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Andrew Perez is a South Florida native who joined the Local 10 News team in May 2014 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Jeff Weinsier – A quiet canal-side neighborhood turned into the site of a grisly scene after a group of teens intentionally ran over a flock of Egyptian geese while they slept on a berm The aftermath left residents horrified and authorities scrambling to track down the culprits Leer en español The incident occurred on a berm adjacent to the Countryside Shops a known resting spot for the geese during this time of year Eyewitnesses Brian and Serena Schaffer described the harrowing event as a deliberate massacre “We were sitting at our dining room table when we heard the commotion,” Brian Schaffer said the couple saw the ATV barreling through the flock described the grisly scene: “I already have seven in my truck that I picked up The Schaffers quickly dialed 911 and rushed outside in a desperate attempt to intervene “I tried to shine a light on them and yelled while others were lifeless across the berm Brian Schaffer managed to capture one goose with two broken legs which he later took to a local wildlife rescue organization “We gently captured him and brought him to duck heaven,” he said Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office are leading the investigation with deputies on ATVs combing the shoreline for evidence Officials are reviewing security footage from nearby businesses to identify the perpetrators The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed that Egyptian geese are protected under state anti-cruelty laws The Schaffers are also offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest Residents are demanding justice for the senseless act Serena Schaffer expressed her heartbreak: “These kids were laughing like it was a game The Broward Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information to come forward This disturbing act of cruelty has left the Cooper City community grieving for the innocent geese whose lives were cut short contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS Fla (CBS12) — A Cooper City woman was convicted for threatening pro-life pregnancy help centers across Florida According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Gabriella Oropesa was convicted on Thursday for her role in a conspiracy to injure or intimidate the pregnancy help center employees Investigators say the defendant and co-conspirators who previously pleaded guilty chose reproductive health facilities that provided alternatives to abortion and vandalized those facilities the crime occurred between May 2022 and July 2022 Annarella Rivera and Oropesa vandalized various pro-choice centers masked in the dark of night in dark clothing and spray painting them with threatening messages See also: Sachs says she'll ask Governor for delay in homeless law The messages included: "If abortions aren't safe then neither are you," "YOUR TIME IS UP!!," "WE'RE COMING for U" and "We are everywhere." “The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act is clear: no one should have to face threats and intimidation just for doing their job,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division “The Justice Department will continue to ensure access to the full spectrum of reproductive health services afforded to the public whether those services include abortion or counseling on alternatives to abortion.” Oropesa faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for the conspiracy charge The FBI Tampa Field Office investigated the case with assistance from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Winter Haven according to the Justice Department's news release Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. 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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) has announced the development of Hanson Preserve a new luxury home community in Cooper City The gated community will feature 38 single-family homes the development will offer one- and two-story homes ranging up to 3,950+ square feet Home prices are expected to start from $1.5 million The properties will include customizable features such as lofts Residents will have access to top-rated Broward County schools and will be within 30 minutes of Florida's beaches Buyers can personalize their homes through the Toll Brothers Design Studio with assistance from professional Design Consultants Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) ha annunciato lo sviluppo di Hanson Preserve una nuova comunità residenziale di lusso a Cooper City La comunità recintata presenterà 38 case unifamiliari L'apertura per le vendite è prevista per l'estate del 2025 e il complesso offrirà case di una e due piani che variano fino a oltre 3.950 piedi quadrati I prezzi delle case sono previsti a partire da $1,5 milioni Le proprietà includeranno caratteristiche personalizzabili come soppalchi I residenti avranno accesso alle scuole di Broward County di alta qualità e saranno a meno di 30 minuti dalle spiagge della Florida Gli acquirenti potranno personalizzare le loro abitazioni attraverso il Toll Brothers Design Studio con l'assistenza di consulenti di design professionisti Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) ha anunciado el desarrollo de Hanson Preserve una nueva comunidad de casas de lujo en Cooper City La comunidad cerrada contará con 38 casas unifamiliares La apertura para la venta está programada para el verano de 2025 y el desarrollo ofrecerá casas de una y dos plantas que varían hasta más de 3,950 pies cuadrados Se espera que los precios de las casas comiencen desde $1.5 millones Las propiedades incluirán características personalizables como altillos Los residentes tendrán acceso a las escuelas de alta calidad del condado de Broward y estarán a 30 minutos de las playas de Florida Los compradores podrán personalizar sus hogares a través del Toll Brothers Design Studio con la asistencia de consultores de diseño profesionales Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL)는 플로리다주 쿠퍼 시티에 새로운 고급 주택 커뮤니티인 Hanson Preserve의 개발을 발표했습니다 이 폐쇄 커뮤니티는 마이애미에서 30마일도 채 안 되는 곳에 위치한 38채의 단독 주택을 갖추고 있습니다 구매자는 전문 디자인 컨설턴트의 도움을 받아 Toll Brothers 디자인 스튜디오를 통해 자신의 집을 개인화할 수 있습니다 Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) a annoncé le développement de Hanson Preserve une nouvelle communauté résidentielle de luxe à Cooper City Cette communauté fermée comprendra 38 maisons unifamiliales L'ouverture des ventes est prévue pour l'été 2025 et le développement proposera des maisons de plain-pied et à deux étages allant jusqu'à plus de 3 950 pieds carrés 3 à 5 salles de bains et des garages pour 2 à 3 voitures Les prix des maisons devraient commencer à partir de 1,5 million de dollars Les propriétés incluront des caractéristiques personnalisables telles que des mezzanines Les résidents auront accès aux écoles de haute qualité du comté de Broward et seront à moins de 30 minutes des plages de Floride Les acheteurs pourront personnaliser leur maison via le Toll Brothers Design Studio avec l'aide de consultants en design professionnels Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) hat die Entwicklung von Hanson Preserve angekündigt einer neuen Luxuswohnanlage in Cooper City Die geschlossene Gemeinschaft wird 38 Einfamilienhäuser umfassen die weniger als 30 Meilen von Miami entfernt liegen und das Projekt wird einstöckige und zweistöckige Häuser mit einer Fläche von bis zu über 3.950 Quadratfuß anbieten Die Preise für die Häuser werden voraussichtlich bei 1,5 Millionen US-Dollar beginnen Die Immobilien werden anpassbare Merkmale wie Dachböden Die Bewohner haben Zugang zu den hoch bewerteten Schulen des Broward County und sind innerhalb von 30 Minuten von den Stränden Floridas entfernt Käufer können ihre Häuser im Toll Brothers Design Studio mit Unterstützung von professionellen Designberatern personalisieren Home buyers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio The Hanson Preserve community will be located at Griffin Road and SW 106th Avenue in Cooper City. For more information and to join Toll Brothers interest list for Hanson Preserve, call (855) 776-8655 or visit TollBrothers.com/Florida Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Senior Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | ameck@tollbrothers.com Already have an account? Login We are a union that is proud to fight for you We support politicians and policies – regardless of party affiliation – that protect and empower the work of fire fighters and rescue workers in the United States and Canada There is nothing – NOTHING – more important than the health and safety of our members That’s why we continue to establish services and programs that are widely recognized and imitated by other organizations The IAFF’s training programs empower and educate you in our shared mission to make a dangerous job safer – for you Access our full Course Catalog and your personalized training dashboard Our Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is an annual event that honors the memory of our brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty The Memorial is located in Colorado Springs and hosts a solemn ceremony every September Florida union leader Jason Smith has been elected Cooper City Commissioner He will begin his 4-year term later this year has been elected a Cooper City Commissioner It will be his first time in public office Cooper City is in South Florida’s Broward County The mayor and the City Commission serve as the city’s governing body. “Congratulations to Brother Smith on a well-run campaign,” 12th District Vice President Walt Dix said “He has been an outstanding leader in his department and with my home Local I know he will do great things for Cooper City and its citizens.” Smith began serving Broward County and his union in 2003 when he joined the department and Local 4321 He rose through the department’s ranks serving in specialized locations such as Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport As union president from 2019-2022 Smith worked to build relationships with the Broward County Commission and city commissions across the county His work with the local governments proved especially helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic as he addressed staffing issues and helped negotiate a multi-year collective bargaining agreement. “The Cooper City Commission has already been doing a great job making sure our city matches its slogan ‘Some Place Special.’ I am looking forward to doing my part,” Smith said “That will include deciding the best course of action with the city’s only fire station and whether we need a second one to better serve the 34,000 citizens.” The Cooper City Commission has already been doing a great job making sure our city matches its slogan ‘Some Place Special.’ I am looking forward to doing my part Smith is a lifetime resident of South Florida and has been living in Cooper City since 2005 with his wife and two children. Public Policies | © 2025 IAFF This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Bridgette Matter – A man survived and a woman has died after the vehicle they were in plowed into a canal in Cooper City Wednesday morning According to Broward Sheriff’s Office spokesman Carey Codd in the area of Griffin Road and Southwest 90th Avenue “This was a single vehicle crash where the vehicle crashed into part of a small bridge,” Codd said Deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene Codd said a man was able to escape from the submerged vehicle but a woman was found dead inside the car by BSO’s Dive Team He said the woman had been driving the car when it crashed family members were seen rushing to the scene after learning their loved one The victim’s mother told Local 10 News that her daughter was a hard worker and beautiful She said she identified her daughter by their matching tattoos “That was my baby girl -- that was my youngest daughter -- she had so many plans for the future,” said Blanche Pastore Detectives with BSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit are now investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash The family is holding a vigil at Geronimo’s in Davie on Friday at 5 p.m and are asking friends and loved ones to attend Bridgette Matter joined the Local 10 News team as a reporter in July 2021 Indiana and spent six years in Jacksonville as a reporter and weekend anchor Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Andrea Torres – Detectives need help identifying the man who set a car on fire about eight months ago in Cooper City Leer en español Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies released images of a man they have been searching for since July 9 The fire destroyed a parked 2014 Ford Fusion along Southwest 101 Avenue Detective Adrian Ulloa asked anyone with information about the case to call 954-321-4618 The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013 She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Chris Gothner FORT LAUDERDALE – A man appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court Thursday on three criminal charges after prosecutors allege that agents netted him in an ongoing investigation into “large-scale group chats” dedicated to sharing images and videos showing the sexual abuse of children According to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Friday the federal investigation into Jason Christopher Davis started with the bust of a Massachusetts man in December identified only by the initials “J.L.,” had access to more than 50 illicit group chats and allowed Homeland Security Investigations agents to assume his identity online as they seek to identify and prosecute participants Authorities said Davis participated in two group chats on a chat application which was left unnamed in court documents so as to not “potentially alert its members to the investigation and cause members to flee or destroy evidence.” had a name “descriptive of ‘preschool’ children.” Authorities said Davis contributed two images to the group showing boys The documents don’t state whether agents suspect Davis was shown in or created the photos The court documents state that HSI agents and members of the South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a federal search warrant at Davis’ home on Edgehill Lane Wednesday Authorities said a preliminary search of Davis’ devices revealed “numerous files” of child sexual abuse material in his photo gallery They said Davis later “admitted to viewing downloading and distributing” child sexual abuse material and joining “multiple chats” dedicated to the illicit content within the unidentified application He told investigators “he believes he has an addiction to pornography and has been viewing child pornography for a few years,” agents allege in the court documents Davis was booked into the Broward Main Jail and is facing charges of access with intent to view child pornography possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist Cooper City has been playing great baseball of late as their 10 seniors work towards making one final state title run As we head down the stretch of the 2025 season and wishing them good luck as they finish their high school careers It has been great to cover all of you through your careers #6, 3B, Adrian Graterol #7, LF, Marvin Fanith #8, OF, RHP, IF, Noah Dromerhauser #9, SS, 2B, Ryan Garcia #12, OF, LHP, 1B, Robert Scott #16, RHP, Kevin McCormick #19, C, 2B, Brian Bovington #21, RF, CF, Nicholas Tubito #23, 1B, RHP, Vito Faridani #24, RHP, Devin Heithaus Leave a comment using your facebook account WSVN A rabbi is getting ready to celebrate the Jewish New Year with a victory under his belt after his homeowner’s association said his celebrations can move forward Rabbi Shmuel Hurwitz got into a religious dispute with the association at the Embassy Lakes community in Cooper City last month when the board told him he wasn’t allowed to lead his annual prayer and play his shofar for Rosh Hashanah “They’re saying you’re not allowed to go and gather this is residents of Embassy Lakes that want to gather together in their own common area,” said Hurwitz the rabbi said the board changed their mind Read More at WSVN Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" – A South Florida lawyer is facing three felony charges after authorities accused her of using her position to help a Cooper City woman steal her son’s stake in a home the Broward Sheriff’s Office investigation into Morin began after the Broward County Property Appraiser’s office received a complaint that Suzanne Corcoran filed a forged quit claim deed in her son’s name “which removed his interest in the property,” which they had owned jointly working as part of a detachment with the BCPA wrote in the affidavit that Morin once worked for Corcoran’s son as an attorney Morin drove her around to various post offices in order to find someone to notarize a pre-stamped deed bearing the victim’s signature Corcoran was eventually successful at a UPS Store Feick wrote that she and Morin drove to a Davie library to make copies of the deed whose name was redacted from the affidavit to pick her up and take her to the Broward County Governmental Center to record the deed The affidavit states that Corcoran had brought a copy of the deed and county employees informed her that they needed the original Morin “brought the original deed” and Corcoran recorded it “(Redacted) stated that Morin informed him that she had printed the deed at (redacted) before leaving her job there,” Feick wrote Morin told (redacted) that she stole (the victim’s) signature stamp from his office before leaving the job Morin told (redacted) that (the victim) had two stamps ensuring that he wouldn’t notice one of the stamps missing.” tried to falsely implicate that third party in the case to conceal Morin’s involvement Feick wrote that a witness told investigators that Morin advised Corcoran to “discard the stamp,” which she did “Suzanne told her that one of the attorneys she consulted with told Suzanne that what she did was a crime and had advised her to reverse it back to how (the deed) was originally...which Suzanne eventually did,” he wrote Feick wrote that there were also “screenshots of messages apparently received by Suzanne from Ashley Morin wherein Morin appears to be giving Suzanne advice on the situation.” The detective wrote that he spoke over the phone with Morin on Feb He said she claimed she “didn’t know much of anything” regarding what happened and she denied taking the stamp or seeing it “When asked if she drove Suzanne Corcoran around to get the deed notarized she stated that she no longer wanted to answer any questions and would not come in for an interview,” Feick wrote Both Morin and Corcoran are facing charges of first-degree grand theft filing false documents against property and criminal use of personal identification information Corcoran has pleaded not guilty in the case According to the Florida Bar website Morin has since been employed as a Boca Raton-based associate for Shendell & Pollock “a full-service litigation and business law firm.” Her biography was still listed on the firm’s website late Tuesday morning Local 10 News contacted Shendell & Pollock seeking comment Tuesday morning and had not heard back as of Tuesday afternoon A spokesperson for the Florida Bar confirmed Tuesday afternoon that that entity has an “open investigation” into Morin’s conduct Morin did not have an attorney of her own listed in Broward court records spoke to Local 10 News on Tuesday afternoon noting that his client is presumed innocent “There are significant mitigating circumstances here and there’s a sad family feud going on,” Saul said Saul said he couldn’t elaborate on those circumstances Morin was being held in the BSO Main Jail on a $15,000 bond as of Tuesday afternoon while Corcoran had already bonded out of jail following her arrest Thursday The BCPA’s office has a free program homeowners can use to prevent title fraud Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Nicole Perez – Cooper City High School has set a very special record at this year’s graduation ceremony 14 sets of twins and one set of triplets walked up to accept their diploma at Wednesday night’s ceremony Two of the sets of twins are identical and the other 12 sets are fraternal Congratulations the 2024 graduating seniors and their families Nicole Perez is the the primary co-anchor of Local 10 News at 4 p.m. She first joined Local 10 in July 2016 as the morning traffic reporter Show Breaking News BarCloseDirty Dining Jeff Weinsier Below is a list of places that were inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation last week All the places ordered shut were allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup followed by a re-inspection “Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found Three live roaches found under the rolling bin of rice in the dish area of the kitchen.” 1 dead roach found under the dish washer in the dishwasher area of the kitchen.” “No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.” “Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found -Observed 6 rodent droppings on top of dishwashing machine -Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath dishwashing machine -Observed 5 rodent droppings behind flip top coolers at cook line -Observed 4 rodent droppings underneath food preparation table at wait station.” -Observed approximately 20 live flying insects in wait station next to steam table -Observed approximately 10 live flying insects landing on soda nozzle and clean cutting board in bar “Insect control device installed over food preparation area -Observed bug zapper installed in wait station above clean cups and take out containers -Observed accumulation of dead flies in bug zapper device.” “Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Observed roast beef cold held at 48-52F in walk in cooler beef cooked and placed in unit from yesterday Roast beef did not remove from unit since.” “Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit -Observed tuna salad cold held in flip top cooler at 45F item transfer from walk in cooler to flip top cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection -Observed roast beef cold held at 48-52F in walk in cooler “Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade “Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food -Observed raw pooled eggs stored over cut tomatoes at flip top cooler.” “Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at flip top cooler -Observed bag with flour stored on dry storage floor -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor “Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.” -Observed 1 live roach underneath food preparation table at cookline -Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall above prep sink -Observed 1 live roach underneath prep sink next to cook line -Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in dishwashing area.” -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in prep area -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing area.” “Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.” -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls in dishwashing areas.” “Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure -Observed employee dispense cut tomatoes and cut onions to sandwich bun with bare hands.” “Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands Employee also wash his hands without soap.” hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit “Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined no time mark on butter held using time as a public health control Operator determined that butter transfer to area at 11:00 a.m.” “Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing -Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used as dump sink evidence by waste ice and coffee residue found inside.” “Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient Observed 8 live roaches on the floor and baseboard behind prep tables in the kitchen Observed 1 live roach on the floor underneath reach in cooler located in the kitchen Observed 1 live roach crawling behind the steam table in table in the kitchen Observed 4 live roaches crawling on prep table shelf in the kitchen Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind freezer chest in the kitchen.” “Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.” “Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease Top of small freezer chest in storage area.” “Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Observed bottom of reach in cooler have accumulation of soil residues.” Observed in walk-in cooler cooked turkey (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding) per employee held out of temperature less than 4 hour.” “Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Raw shell eggs over box of whole tomatoes in walk in cooler.” Observed raw fish over cooked turkey in walk-in cooler.” rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized Observed employee wash and rinse a stainless steel bowl without sanitizing three component sink was filled with dirty dishes.” Box of cabbage stored on walk-in cooler floor.” “Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands Observed employee speaking on cellphone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.” At the time of the inspection observed 1 live roach on top of the mixer behind the preparation area at kitchen Observed 4 live roaches crawling under mixer behind the preparation area at kitchen Observed 1 live roaches crawling on the floor approximately 4ft from cook line at kitchen.” “Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles “Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris Observed ceiling vents soiled and ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.” Observed reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen in disrepair not working.” Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.” Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by cook line.” **SAM’S KITCHEN DETENTE BAR AND RESTAURANT 2) 2 live roaches under red refrigerator entrance of kitchen 3) 2 live roaches under small white chest freezer in kitchen.” Observed water sewage inside the establishment Observed the plumber arrived and cleaned the sewer line.” “Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains Observed waste water backing up through dishwasher floor drain and six floor drains on floor at preparation area “Insect control device installed over food preparation area at juice station “Interior of toaster grilled has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at front counter.” Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at cook line.” Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled.” Observed raw shell eggs stored over ham at reach in cooler cook line And raw hamburger stored over pealed plantains at walk in cooler Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler Observed raw hamburger (62F - Cold Holding); tamales (52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler As per operator the product was outside at cook line for less than 2 hours The operator moved the product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling And cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers preparation area The products were moved to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling And raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); fritas burgers (58F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler at cook line Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling And precooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ham (59F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of steam table Operator moved the products to a reach in cooler for rapid cooling.” Observed chorizo (122F - Hot Holding); French fries (125F - Hot Holding) at preparation table under the lamp As per operator was made less than one hour ago And mash plantains (117F - Hot Holding); mash potatoes (124F - Hot Holding); tamales (130F - Hot Holding) at oven Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for cooling instead of reheating And ground beef (109F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table Observed approximately 5 live flying insects landing on clean plates stored at the cook line Also approximately 4 live flying insects landing on single service foam containers Also observed 2 plus live flying insects landing on a cutting board at food preparation room.” Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black mold like substance Observed cutting board soiled due to live flying insects landing.” Observed mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler Observed whole fish (49F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); pulled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); boiled pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (47F - Cold Holding); homemade mojo (47F - Cold Holding); skirt steak (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee for less than 4 hrs According to employee walk in cooler door was left open Also observed mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler Observed approximately 5 small flying insects landing on food preparation area metal rack used to prepare pizzas.” “Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present At the time of inspection observed back door was open Observed metal bowl stored inside hand sink next to triple sink.”