Police in Margate are asking for the public’s help in their search for a missing endangered man.
Kevin Deutsch
Kevin Deutsch
Kevin Deutsch is an award-winning journalist and author of two nonfiction books. He covers general assignment news and Jewish community issues for Talk Media. He has also worked as a staff writer at The Miami Times, the Rio Grande SUN, the New York Daily News, Newsday, The Miami Herald, The Palm Beach Post, The Riverdale Press, and Bronx Justice News.
Naked Margate Man Used Racial Slur Against Black Victim While Threatening Him With Gun, Police Say
A Margate man was charged with a hate crime for allegedly threatening a Black man with a gun while using a racial …
Margate Man Posed as Lawyer to Defraud Immigrants, Feds Say
A Margate man who posed as an attorney is charged with stealing more than $92,000 from six Russian-speaking victims, authorities say.
Man Shot at Margate Shopping Plaza, Suspect Arrested
A male victim was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in a Margate shopping plaza Friday, authorities said.
Fire at Margate’s Calypso Cove Causes $530,000 Worth of Damage
A fire at Calypso Cove in Margate caused an estimated $530,000 in damage at the city-owned property, firefighters said.
Margate Man Charged With Murder of Beloved Football Coach
A Margate man was arrested Tuesday and charged in the fatal shooting of a beloved football coach, according to court records.
Margate Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison For Killing Neighbor
A Margate man who used a wooden cutting board to bludgeon his neighbor to death was sentenced Friday to 25 years in …
All Candidates Urged to Qualify for Margate’s November Election This Week
Candidates running for local office in Margate in November must qualify for election this week.
“It’s a Community”: Margate Sneaker Shop Brings Streetwear Culture to City
A Margate business is getting a boost from local “sneakerheads” thanks to a city publicity campaign highlighting the shop.
Margate Appoints Michael Palma as Interim Chief in Wake of Harassment Scandal
Margate city commissioners on Monday appointed Major Michael Palma as Interim Chief of Police, replacing Joseph Galaska in the department’s top job.
Police Union Calls for Margate Chief’s Resignation After Votes of “No Confidence”
Broward County’s Police Benevolent Association called for the resignation of Margate Police Chief Joseph Galaska Thursday after a majority of voting members …
Report: Margate Police Chief Subjected Female Lieutenant to Harassment, Hostile Work Environment
An investigation into inappropriate text messages sent by Margate Police Chief Joseph Galaska found the chief subjected a female lieutenant to harassment …
Margate Police are mourning the loss of one of their own.
One person was shot and another stabbed Monday afternoon at a residence in Margate, police said.
House Democrats Choose Rep. Christine Hunschofsky as Next Leader
The Florida House Democratic Caucus has selected Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D-Parkland) as their Leader Designate-Elect for the 2027-28 legislative terms
“The Greatest Child”: Mother Mourns Death of Margate Middle School Student
A 14-year-old Margate Middle School student died from an unexpected medical issue Saturday, and her mother is raising money to help pay …
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Margate on Feb. 8, authorities said Monday.
9 Hospitalized With Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Margate
Five adults and four children were hospitalized with possible carbon monoxide poisoning in Margate Thursday, officials said.
VIDEO: Margate Police Catch Car Thief After Foot Chase
Margate Police released dramatic bodycam footage Wednesday of officers chasing down an alleged car thief on foot.
Corruption Watchdog Scrutinizes Margate’s Property Improvement Program
The office tasked with uncovering government corruption in Broward County is investigating Margate’s use of pandemic stimulus funds for its Property Improvement …
A 20-year-old man died in a vehicle crash in Margate on Dec. 22, according to police.
Pet lovers can take home puppies and kittens from the UFAR adoption event in Margate on Saturday.
Investigator Will Probe “Inappropriate” Text Messages by Margate Police
An outside investigator will probe a complaint involving inappropriate text messages between members of the Margate Police Department, city officials said.
Man Arrested for Bomb Threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
A Rhode Island man was arrested on bomb threat charges at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Sunday night, authorities said.
Victim’s Cousin Arrested in Margate Child Torture Case
Another person has been arrested in connection with an investigation that uncovered years of torture and violent punishment of a child in …
State Punishes Monarch High School Over Transgender Volleyball Player
Monarch High School in Coconut Creek has been reprimanded, fined $16,500, and placed on administrative probation
Rooster’s Flies the Coop: Beloved Margate Restaurant to Close after 43 Years
Rooster’s restaurant in Margate is closing after 43 years in business.
Monarch High School Principal, Staffers Reassigned Amid Sports Probe
The principal of Monarch High School and several staff members have been reassigned as the district investigates “allegations of improper student participation …
A man with a violent criminal history kidnapped a 12-year-old boy who had just left the Fair at Margate Saturday
A pho restaurant in Margate was temporarily shut down after state health inspectors found rodent droppings and insects inside the eatery, among …