Kathy Laskowski

1 week ago | tampabay.com | Kathy Laskowski

A Lauderhill father died Sunday after trying to rescue two of his children who appeared to be in distress in the ocean off Fort Lauderdale Beach. About 7:20 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue received reports of a drowning near the B Ocean Resort on Seabreeze Boulevard at the south end of the public beach. The city’s Ocean Rescue lifeguards had gone off duty at 7 p.m., but they heard the call and were first on the scene.

1 week ago | sun-sentinel.com | Kathy Laskowski

A Lauderhill man died on Sunday after trying to rescue two of his children who appeared to be in distress in the ocean off Fort Lauderdale beach. About 7:20 p.m., Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue received reports of a drowning near the B Ocean resort on Seabreeze Boulevard at the south end of the public beach. The city’s Ocean Rescue lifeguards had gone off duty at 7 p.m., but heard the call and were first on the scene.

3 weeks ago | sun-sentinel.com | Kathy Laskowski

The southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike closed for about an hour west of Delray Beach Wednesday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-tractor trailer. The accident occurred near mile marker 79 just before 1 p.m., and about a half-dozen vehicles are involved. Traffic was backed up, but at least one lane reopened as of 2:15 p.m.Heavy delays are expected, and motorists are asked to take alternative routes. Multiple patients have been taken to area hospitals.

1 month ago | sun-sentinel.com | Kathy Laskowski

For about 30 years, the South Florida Sun Sentinel has honored the best high school journalists. Students from 15 schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties entered the annual contest with material published in the 2024-25 school year. Congratulations to the young journalists of tomorrow.

2 months ago | sun-sentinel.com | Kathy Laskowski

TALLAHASSEE — Police are responding to  Florida State University early Thursday afternoon after reports of an active shooter on campus. A shelter-in-place notice was issued by the university while an investigation was underway. The school sent this message at 12:19 p.m. to staff and students: “This is a Emergency Message for Florida State University Tallahassee Campus. Continue to shelter in place. Police have responded to an active shooter call at the Student Union.