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3 days ago
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Man dead, 2 people hospitalized after shooting involving deputies in Cooper City, authorities say
A man is dead and two other people were taken to the hospital after a shooting involving Broward County deputies on Saturday afternoon, authorities said. Just after 12 p.m., the Broward Sheriff's Office was called out to the 10200 block of Griffin Road in Cooper City regarding a man who had allegedly shot himself, prompting deputies and Broward Sheriff's Fire Rescue to respond and find the injured man. According to the preliminary investigation, a responding deputy approached the man to try to help him; however, the injured man allegedly attacked the deputy, forcing him to shoot his weapon, BSO said. BSFR personnel began lifesaving measures, but the man died at the scene, BSO said. BSFR and Davie Fire Rescue took the man's mother and another deputy to the hospital with unknown injuries, but BSO said neither of them was injured by gunfire. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is currently on the scene and investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
CBS News
10-08-2025
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Rare burrowing owl rescued after found with damaged wing on Broward roadside, officials say
A rare and threatened species of owl is recovering in an animal hospital after it was found with an injured wing on the side of the road in Broward County on Saturday, officials said. On Saturday evening, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to a call from a concerned resident reporting an injured burrowing owl near the intersection of Weston Hills and Royal Palms Boulevard in Weston. According to BSFR, the caller said they found the small bird on the side of the road and unable to fly. Upon arrival, firefighters found the owl had a damaged wing, "likely the result of a vehicle strike," BSFR said. So, crews carefully secured the owl, providing it immediate care to ensure its safety and comfort. BSFR said the bird was kept under "close observation" throughout the night before it was taken to the South Florida Wildlife Center in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday morning for specialized evaluation and treatment. The burrowing owl is a protected species in Florida, known for nesting in open and treeless areas, BSFR said. "These small, ground-dwelling birds are a rare and valued part of South Florida's ecosystem," the agency added. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the burrowing owl is designated by the state of Florida as a threatened species because of continued loss of habitat due to human and domesticated animal development and harassment. Other threats to the owl's survival include heavy floods that destroy its burrows, increasing predators and vehicle strikes. Though it doesn't have an international designation, burrowing owls are also protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the FWC said.
