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Photo shows pickup truck believed to be connected to Pompano Beach hit-and-run that killed man, Broward detectives say
Detectives are asking for the public's help after they released a picture of what they believe to be the pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Broward County earlier this month, the sheriff's office said. Around 12:55 a.m. on July 8, the Broward County Sheriff's Office received a call concerning a crash with injuries near 600 N. Powerline Rd. in Pompano Beach, prompting deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to respond. According to the preliminary investigation, a man — identified as 28-year-old Wesley Moimeme — appeared to be standing in the roadway when he was struck by an unknown vehicle in the southbound lanes of North Powerline Drive and north of Northwest 6th Street. BSO said the driver of the vehicle fled, and paramedics pronounced Moimeme dead on the scene. As their investigation continues, BSO's Traffic Homicide detectives released a new photo on Thursday, which they believe to be a silver or gray full-size truck that could be the vehicle responsible for the crash. Anyone with information on the driver or vehicle involved is asked to contact BSO THI Det. Carlos De Jesus at (954) 321-4842 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. If tipsters wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, they can call Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS (8477), dial **TIPS (**8477), or go online at
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Texas woman who vanished while on Florida vacation found safe in Riverview: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman who was reported missing while on vacation in Florida was found safe in Riverview Tuesday by Hillsborough County detectives. Deputies said they found 30-year-old Summer Leo at 12978 South U.S. 301 in Riverview a day after she was last seen in Fort Lauderdale. Leo was with 39-year-old Timothy Bowman, who was detained for questioning. Body of Florida airman who disappeared in Vietnam War recovered 57 years later Bowman was released Tuesday afternoon, and Broward County Sheriff's detectives said there would be no charges filed against him. This is an update to a previous story. The original can be found below. A vehicle linked to a woman's 'suspicious' disappearance out of Pompano Beach was last seen traveling through Tampa Bay, deputies said Monday as search efforts continued. According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Summer Leo disappeared on the afternoon of Sunday, July 20. The last time anyone saw her was around 6:54 p.m. that day as she was leaving the Target on North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators said Leo got into a white BMW M340i with the Florida tag AH34SK after leaving the store. The vehicle, which is registered to 39-year-old Timothy Bowman, was last spotted Monday around 12:30 p.m. in Riverview on Big Bend Road, according to the sheriff's office. The relationship between Bowman and Leo is unclear. Detectives said they believe the circumstances of Leo's disappearance may be 'suspicious.' According to the sheriff's office, Leo was vacationing with her family in Pompano Beach. The family is from Texas. Her family reported her missing after she did not return home. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Summer Leo or Timothy Bowman or the vehicle, is asked to contact BSO Detective Shane Fairbanks at 954-321-4380 or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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Florida's DOGE kicks off with audit of Broward County spending, Gov. DeSantis says
Cities, counties and law enforcement agencies across Florida will now undergo state audits, with Broward County being up first, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday morning in Fort Lauderdale alongside the state's newly sworn-in Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. DeSantis said reviews by his Office of Policy and Budget and Ingoglia's Department of Financial Services will focus on governments that have "refused" to comply with state "Department of Government Efficiency" efforts, which were announced in February. The reviews also are tied to DeSantis' effort to get the Legislature to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot to lower property taxes. State auditors will be in Broward County and Gainesville starting July 31, DeSantis said. The two local governments were advised Monday night about the announcement. According to the Florida governor, Broward local government spending just doesn't add up. "Their county government has increased property tax burdens by the tune of $450 million, in addition to ad valorem collections, that's an increase of close to 50% just since 2020, but yet the population of Broward has barely grown at all, less than 5%," he said. The governor said the county is spending as if the money belongs to someone else. "I think it was, was it $800,000 for the Rose Bowl? They did a float in the Rose Bowl. The county administrator here makes almost half a million dollars a year. So there's a lot of things that really deserve scrutiny," he said. DeSantis said Broward is among communities that have drawn complaints since the state announced its DOGE efforts, with others being in places such as Hillsborough County, Manatee County, Northeast Florida and South Florida. "In particular, there's a couple sheriff's departments across the state that people find concerns about," DeSantis said. "I find it interesting that the two counties he chosen to audit first are two bright blue counties, but I'm sure that's merely a coincidence," said Geller. He said the state's numbers are off and explained that a large amount of money goes toward the airport, seaport and public safety. Geller also said recently passed legislation is also causing Broward to spend more. "They passed a law saying if there's homeless people, you have to remove them, but they didn't give us any money to do that; the county's having to do that. So, the legislature keeps passing laws that are costing us money and then complaining that we have to spend money!" "We've given them everything they've asked for. They said, 'Well, you didn't pass a resolution telling us you support DOGE.' I don't support it. I'm not grateful they're planning on giving the county a colonoscopy, but we will follow the law." Ingoglia, who was sworn-in as CFO on Monday, said they're going to begin auditing municipalities and agencies with a team on the ground and using artificial intelligence. If the municipalities and agencies don't comply, DeSantis said not only will the state withhold funding, there will also be fines. "For example, if we send a letter to a city and say, you know, provide us information on these 100 things, and they don't do it, then each individual item would be a daily fine of $1,000, so that'd be $100,000 a day," he said. The governor said they are starting with areas where they've gotten a lot of complaints and little compliance. So where does Miami-Dade County stand? "I don't think they fully got on board, but we do have some of the commissioners that are helping on that. So I would say that they've been better than some, but not good enough. So, I think it's very possible that you'll see an announcement on Miami-Dade within the next couple weeks," DeSantis said. DeSantis said Ingoglia, a former state congressman who was sworn in as CFO on Monday, will make his top priority auditing local government spending. In addition to local government audits, Ingoglia said he will focus on ensuring insurance companies follow requirements. "If they're slowing stuff, we're going to have conversations with them," Ingoglia said. "I'm not going to sit back. I'm not going to allow anyone to game the system, whether it is on one side or the other side, whether it is trial attorneys gaming the system or insurance companies gaming the system." Critics have accused some property insurers of not properly paying claims and have raised questions about carriers sending money to shareholders and affiliated companies while seeking rate increases. In his remarks during Monday's ceremony, Ingoglia called the appointment to the Cabinet post an "honor that has been bestowed upon me." This report includes information from the News Service of Florida.
CBS News
3 days ago
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As food prices climb, South Florida families look for smart spending strategies
With inflation driving up the cost of nearly everything, especially groceries, working families across South Florida are feeling the financial squeeze and adjusting their spending habits just to keep up. Experts warn that relying on credit cards can lead to long-term debt, and shoppers are looking for smarter ways to stretch their budgets. Kiana Powell, a Pembroke Pines mother of three, said rising food costs have forced her to change the way she shops. "I love grocery shopping. That's like one of my things that I really enjoy doing and I'm always looking at like, oh my gosh, X has increased," Powell said. Powell, who handles most of her family's food shopping, said she's now relying on social media groups and store apps to track deals and compare prices. "I'm looking at different groups on social media and seeing what other moms and other wives are talking about and what stores has the deals and I've also learned that I'm doing more bulk shopping, so Sams sees me a lot nowadays," she said. This fall, her two oldest children will attend public school in Broward County, where lunch will no longer be provided for free. She's already factoring that added cost into her family's grocery budget. "Even when I don't pack lunch, the $3, the $2—they're gonna start adding up especially with two kids and then of course you still want to send your kids with snacks," Powell said. Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst at Bankrate, said that while back-to-school spending has dipped slightly from last year, the broader inflation trend has many Americans relying more on credit cards. "You think about back to school, the National Retail Federation has some new numbers that the average K to 12 back-to-school shopper is spending $858 this year — that's down about twenty dollars from last year," Rossman said. He warned that this behavior can be dangerous, especially when debt grows quickly from everyday expenses. "We found in our survey that the number one cause of credit card debt is emergency expenses, some kind of unplanned medical bill or car repair or home repair. Second place is day-to-day expenses, things like gas and groceries," he said. Powell said she and her husband are working to avoid using credit cards by being more deliberate with how they spend. "We're all in the same boat of being more intentional with our grocery shopping and then also making sure that we're buying things that are still going to benefit our family. We don't want to hurt our family just because we're trying to save money," she said. She also recommends downloading store apps, which often include coupons, bonus savings, and cash-back offers. Economists note that some consumers are taking on second jobs to help manage growing debt but caution that short-term sacrifices are often better than paying 20% interest on purchases.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Man accused of killing woman inside Florida spa business, police say
A Florida man is facing a murder charge after police say they found a woman shot to death inside a spa. According to a July 17 news release from the Broward County Sheriff's Office, 54-year-old Cuiyun Fu was found dead inside a spa after authorities received calls reporting a dead person inside the business. Police said Fu had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said they 'quickly identified' 69-year-old Chris Luchenburg as a suspect and learned that he and Fu had known each other for multiple months before her death. Police said they believe Luchenburg entered Fu's spa business on the morning of July 16 and fatally shot her. She was found a day later. According to online court records, Luchenburg faces one count of first-degree murder. Local news station NBC 6 South Florida reported a local judge had denied Luchenburg bond over the weekend. Information about Luchenburg's legal representation was not immediately available. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Florida man accused of killing woman inside Broward County spa: Police
