Margate city commissioners are weighing whether to revise the city’s animal cruelty laws to allow residents to kill iguanas with air or …
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.
FBI Warns Residents of Government Impersonation Scam
The FBI is warning South Florida residents of a phone scam in which callers identify themselves as federal officers and con their …
Non-U.S. Citizen in Margate Charged with Voting and Passport Fraud
A Margate man has been charged with federal crimes after allegedly using false identity documents to apply for a U.S. passport, registering …
Margate Commissioners Weigh School Speed Camera Program
Margate city commissioners are weighing the implementation of speed detection cameras in school zones, sparking a heated debate over safety and revenue.
Rep. Hunschofsky’s Bill to Strengthen Background Screening for Child Care Advances in House
Legislation filed by state Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D- Parkland) to toughen screening requirements for certain professionals working with kids cleared the House Human Services …
“Afraid For His Life”: Margate Commissioner Files Police Report Against Colleague Tommy Ruzzano and His Wife
Margate Commissioner Anthony Caggiano filed a complaint with police accusing fellow Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano of harassing, intimidating, and placing him “in fear …
An 80-year-old Margate man may have suffered a medical event that led to his dying following a vehicle crash Wednesday, authorities said.
Margate Commissioners Oust Tommy Ruzzano as Chair of City’s CRA; Cite Ethical Concerns Over His Construction Business
Margate city commissioners last week ousted Tommy Ruzzano as head of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, with one colleague citing Ruzzano’s inappropriate…
Community Raises Money for Families of 3 People Killed in Margate Crash
Friends are raising money for the families of three people killed in a vehicle crash in Margate.
3 Killed in Late-Night Margate Crash; Police Seek Information
Three people were killed in a traffic crash in Margate Tuesday night, police said.
Deputies Fatally Shoot Margate Man After Police Chase
Four Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies Saturday opened fire on a Margate man who had pointed a gun at his estranged wife, killing …
Margate Commissioner Arlene Schwartz Tapped as City’s New Mayor
Margate city commissioners on Wednesday selected Arlene Schwartz as new mayor….
Potential Plot to Assassinate Rep. Jared Moskowitz Uncovered in Margate; Suspect With Rifle Arrested
A Margate man arrested before Tuesday’s election was allegedly plotting to assassinate Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fl.), the congressman said Friday.
Man Charged With Murder in Killing of Margate Teen Girl
A man was charged with first-degree murder Monday in the July killing of a Margate teen girl, authorities said.
The announcement came as county officials declared a local state of emergency for Broward as of 3 p.m. Monday.
A child was killed and two other people injured in a single-vehicle crash in Margate Thursday night, police said.
Over 230K Vote-by-Mail Ballots to Be Sent Out in Broward County; Margate Voters to Decide on Key City Races
Over 230,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 general election will be mailed to Broward County voters on Tuesday, election officials …
Margate Police Search for Missing Man Last Seen on Ring Camera
Police in Margate are asking for the public’s help in their search for a missing endangered man.
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.