Margate city commissioners on Monday appointed Major Michael Palma as Interim Chief of Police, replacing Joseph Galaska in the department’s top job.
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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 …
2 Hurt in Margate Motorcycle Crash, One Airlifted to Hospital
A man and woman riding a motorcycle were injured in a crash with a vehicle in Margate Saturday, police said.
Walmart’s Money Transfer Scandal Exposed: FTC’s Amended Complaint Reveals Millions Lost to Scammers
The Federal Trade Commission filed an amended complaint Friday aimed at bolstering its lawsuit against Walmart, which the FTC says allowed money …
Margate Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing, endangered resident.
The Margate Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding an endangered woman who went missing from a senior living …
Margate Police Detective Named Officer of the Year for ‘Unprecedented’ Work Solving Cold Cases
Margate Police Detective Julio Fernandez was named the department’s 2022 Officer of the Year Award Wednesday for his “exemplary service” to the …
Margate to Host Sun & Safety Splash Bash at Calypso Cove on June 9
The city of Margate will host a Sun & Safety Splash Bash at Calypso Cove on Friday, June 9.
Sheala Rodriguez, the Margate 13-year-old missing since June 1, has been found safe, police said Tuesday.
The Margate Police Department is seeking the public’s help with finding a missing, endangered child.
The city of Margate will host a Sun & Safety Splash Bash at Calypso Cove on Friday, June 9.