A Margate woman was arrested after police said she helped orchestrate a bank scam that stole over $33,000 from an Arizona senior.
Ryan Yousefi
Ryan Yousefi
Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiples outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.
Margate Teen Accused of Spraying Children in the Face With “Mace-Like Substance” at Fort Lauderdale Park
Deputies arrested a Margate teen after at least two children said she sprayed them in the face with a “mace-like chemical” at …
Margate Teen’s Ankle Monitor Links Him to $210,000 Stolen Porsche
A Margate teen’s ankle monitor linked him to a $210,000 Porsche theft while out on bond after a chase ended in a …
Margate Woman Accused of Using Fake Deed to Take Ex-Husband’s Share of $500K Home
A Margate woman allegedly used a fraudulent deed to take her ex-husband’s share of a $500,000 home.
Cleanup on Every Aisle: Refund Dispute Leads to Customer Trashing Store, Forcing Walgreens to Close
A refund dispute at a Margate Walgreens led to a customer allegedly trashing merchandise, causing so much damage it forced the store …
Margate Police Capture Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot People at Little Caesars
Margate police arrested a man accused of threatening to shoot people at Little Caesars.
Bagel Time Cafe Ordered Shut After Inspectors Find Live Roaches
Inspectors ordered Bagel Time Cafe to close after finding live roaches in the kitchen and other sanitation violations.
Margate Woman Blames Sneeze for Crash, Faces Hit-and-Run Charges After Facebook Video Helps Identify Her
A Facebook video helped police identify a Margate woman who blamed a sneeze for a hit-and-run crash involving a van carrying four …
Margate Man Accused of Trapping Wife in Closet and Barricading Door as Police Arrived
A 911 dispatcher heard a Margate woman say her husband threatened to kill her before police found him barricaded behind furniture, authorities …
Margate Man Arrested After Alleged Lewd Behavior Toward Hospital Employee
A Margate man was arrested after allegedly masturbating and making sexual comments toward an employee at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, police say.
Two Fast, Two Furious: Girlfriend Clocked at 137 MPH After Boyfriend’s Motorcycle Police Chase
Good Samaritans tackled a Margate motorcyclist following a police chase. His girlfriend was arrested for driving 137 mph to reach him, believing …
Woman Accused of Attacking Boyfriend in Parking Lot After He Throws Her Joint Off Balcony
A woman was arrested after allegedly attacking her boyfriend in a parking lot when he threw her marijuana joint off an apartment …
La Union Restaurant Ordered Shut After Inspectors Find Roaches, Flying Insects, Urine Odor, Among 44 Violations
La Union Restaurant in Margate was ordered shut after inspectors found roaches, flying insects, a urine odor, and 44 violations.
Seven Candidates, Two Seats: Your Guide to Margate’s 2026 Commission Races
Seven candidates are competing for two seats on the Margate City Commission: the sitting mayor, a former commissioner, two other repeat candidates, …
Margate Woman Accused of Hitting Child With Iron, Hanging up on 911, After Reported Suicide Attempt
Margate police say a woman hit a child in the head with a clothing iron and blocked her 911 call after a …
Police: K-9 Discovers Lunchbox Full of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Hundreds of Pills During Traffic Stop
A police K-9 allegedly uncovered a lunchbox filled with fentanyl, cocaine, ketamine and hundreds of pills during a Margate traffic stop.
‘Golfing Fore! Shelter Pets’ Fundraiser Tees Off To Help Rescue Animals
Sold-out Margate golf tournament tees up support for four South Florida animal rescues, with raffles, dinner, prizes, and public festivities.
Knife-Wielding Man Threatened to Kill Denny’s Customers, Rape Manager
A knife-wielding man allegedly threatened to kill customers and rape a manager inside a Denny’s restaurant in Margate, according to police.
Margate Woman Escapes Alleged Knife-Wielding Attacker and Flags Down Police
A Margate woman escaped an alleged domestic assault and flagged down police after being kicked in the pelvic area and threatened with …
Iguana Hunt Goes Off the Rails After Man Allegedly Throws City Pavers at Boaters
A Coral Springs man faces charges after police say he smashed city pavers and hurled the pieces at iguana hunters traveling along …
Margate Election 2026: Meet the Candidates Running for Commission Seats 3 and 5
Margate voters will decide Commission Seats 3 and 5 on November 3, with seven qualified candidates competing for two seats.
Gillette Him Explain: Margate Man Accused of Breaking Into Home for Just Razor Blades
A Margate man was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary after police said he broke into a home and only stole shaving …
Lightning Strike in Margate Kills Mother and 2-Year-Old Child
A 31-year-old mother and her 2-year-old child died after they were reportedly struck by lightning Sunday afternoon in Margate.
“Imma Kill Your Ass”: Margate Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Alleged Shooting
A Margate man faces an attempted murder charge after police say he fired a gun at his brother during a family dispute …
Margate Man Charged With Stalking, Cyber Sexual Harassment After Allegedly Sending Woman’s Explicit Videos to Family
A Margate man faces stalking and cyber sexual harassment charges after police say he sent sexually explicit videos of a woman to …
Shelly Soffer Vows to Bring ‘20 Years of Skin in This Game’ to Broward School Board
Broward School Board District 7 candidate Shelly Soffer discusses school safety, teacher pay, transparency and why she says the district is at …
“Why Aren’t You Dead Yet?”: Gruesome Margate Attack Leaves Mother Critically Injured, Child Covered In Blood
A Margate man is accused of repeatedly attacking his sister with a machete as her 1-year-old daughter lay beside her, leaving the …
Man Accused of Choking Woman Unconscious, Sexually Assaulting Her for Hours at Serino Park
A Margate man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he chased a woman who was sleeping on a bench, choked …
Man Previously Accused of Dumping Feces on Ex-Girlfriend Now Charged in Fatal Margate Crash
A man previously arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend and dumping feces-filled backpack contents on her is now charged with vehicular homicide …
Margate Mom Back Behind Bars Over Child’s Alleged School Absences
A Margate mother was arrested again after police say her Atlantic West Elementary child continued missing school despite a court order requiring …


