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Margate to Name a Bridge After a Soldier Who Died in Iraq
A 25-year-old man who died serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq will be honored by Margate.
Fundraiser Seeks Support for 8-Year-Old Recovering After Margate Dog Attack
An online fundraiser is rallying support for an 8-year-old boy who was mauled by two dogs in a Margate home last week …
International Hair Salon PHD Marks Grand Opening in Margate with Community Celebration
International Hair Salon at Margate, also known as Personal Hair Dresser (PHD), celebrated its grand opening with a party attended by community …
Eight-Year-Old Recovering After Pit Bull Attack in Margate; Dogs Euthanized
An eight-year-old boy has undergone multiple surgeries after being bitten several times in an incident involving two Pit bulls in a Margate …
Carolina Golf Club Redevelopment Sparks Heated Debate as Residents Push to Keep Land Green
Emotions continue to run high over the redevelopment of the old Carolina Golf Club.
Margate Commission Approves Pay Raises for Non-Union Staff, Adjusts CRA Funding
Margate personnel who are not represented by a union will be receiving a pay increase.
Child Airlifted to Hospital After Suffering Dog Bites in Margate
A child was airlifted to the hospital after suffering multiple dog bites inside a Margate home Wednesday, officials said.
Margate Leaders Earn Statewide Recognition for Commitment to Municipal Education
The Florida League of Cities has recognized three Margate officials for completing the Certificate Program for Elected Municipal Officials, which honors local …
Margate Crime Blotter: Man Arrested After Battery by Strangulation
The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between August 12 and 18, 2025.
Broward County Animal Care Spotlights Sniffany and Bootsie as Pets of the Week
Broward County Animal Care has named Sniffany, a 3-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix, and Bootsie, an 11-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix, as …
Doc Reno’s 8th Annual Bacon, Beer & BBQ Fest: Margate’s BBQ Bash Returns
Those who come will enjoy a free, family-oriented event including children’s activities, artisan vendors, a silent auction, and food trucks.
Broward Center to Host Free Open House Showcasing Theater Classes
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts will welcome the community to its free annual open house on Saturday, Aug. 23…
Margate Man Arrested on Child Pornography, Bestiality Charges After Cloud Service Tip
A Margate man is facing child exploitation charges after authorities say an online storage service flagged him for uploading dozens of illegal …
Dog Park at Firefighters Park Temporarily Closing for Upgrades
The dog park at Firefighters Park, located at 2500 Rock Island Road, will be closed from August 18 to August 28 for …
Margate Crime Blotter: Man Threatens Burger King Manager With Razor Knife, Spits in Her Face
The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between July 29 and August 4, 2025.
Margate Officials, Firefighters Divided Over Proposal to Merge Fire Department With BSO
Should the Margate Fire Department merge with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) or continue operating as a city service?
Margate’s Sounds at Sundown Music Series Features “Bread Zeppelin” Sept 6
The City of Margate Sounds at Sundown event returns on Saturday, September 6.
Meet Broward County Animal Care’s Pets of the Week: Onyx and Ruckus
Broward County Animal Care is shining a spotlight on two special dogs looking for loving homes: Onyx, an affectionate senior with plenty …
Margate Commission to Consider Merging Fire Department with Broward Sheriff’s Office
Should Margate merge its fire department and contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) or remain a standalone department as the Margate …
The Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Margate has a new pastor.
Fire broke out in a Margate home Thursday and caused the roof of the residence to collapse, authorities said.
Margate Crime Blotter: Suspects Mace Victim During Armed Robbery at Nail Supply Store
The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between July 29 and August 4, 2025.
Margate National Night Out Unites the Public with the Law Enforcement Community
Margate hosted its annual National Night Out event at the Sports Complex on the evening of August 5.
Margate Fire Department Uses New Device to Save Lives
The Margate Fire Department reports success with its new GlideScope Go2 medical device that has been placed on rescue trucks.
Teen Kidnaps and Repeatedly Robs Disabled Margate Man
A man is facing a slew of serious charges after Margate Police say he kidnapped, exploited, and repeatedly robbed a disabled man.
Keep Margate Green: Residents Rally Against Rezoning Plan for Former Carolina Golf Club
Juli Van Der Meulen is among a group of Margate residents who are strongly opposed to a rezoning request that would allow …
Woman Arrested After Sending Child’s Casket Photo in Chilling Months-Long Stalking Campaign
A woman is behind bars after what police described as a disturbing and sustained campaign of stalking, harassment, and intimidation that targeted …
State Rep Hunschofsky Highlights Back-to-School Safety, Tax Holiday, and Education Advocacy
It is hard to believe that summer is already slowly coming to an end and that the school year is about to …
Letters to the Editor: Margate Residents Demand Transparency on Golf Course Rezoning Plans
As concerned Margate residents, we are requesting that you go on record with your position regarding the proposed rezoning of the golf …