Crime and Safety

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between August 17 and 22, 2025.

An eight-year-old boy has undergone multiple surgeries after being bitten several times in an incident involving two Pit bulls in a Margate …

A child was airlifted to the hospital after suffering multiple dog bites inside a Margate home Wednesday, officials said.

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between August 12 and 18, 2025.

A Margate man is facing child exploitation charges after authorities say an online storage service flagged him for uploading dozens of illegal …

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between July 29 and August 4, 2025.

Should Margate merge its fire department and contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) or remain a standalone department as the Margate …

Fire broke out in a Margate home Thursday and caused the roof of the residence to collapse, authorities said.

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between July 29 and August 4, 2025.

Margate hosted its annual National Night Out event at the Sports Complex on the evening of August 5.

The Margate Fire Department reports success with its new GlideScope Go2 medical device that has been placed on rescue trucks.

A man is facing a slew of serious charges after Margate Police say he kidnapped, exploited, and repeatedly robbed a disabled man.

A woman is behind bars after what police described as a disturbing and sustained campaign of stalking, harassment, and intimidation that targeted …

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between July 22 and 28, 2025.

National Night Out offers law enforcement professionals the opportunity to connect with the residents they protect, and Margate takes the celebration to …

A Margate man was arrested after allegedly injuring his partner with a vape because he discovered she was an online phone sex …

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between July 8 and 14, 2025.

A Margate woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she exposed herself and engaged in sexually explicit behavior in front …

A Margate teen was arrested and charged with battery and child abuse after police responded to a pair of frantic 911 calls …

A man was arrested Thursday for a high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash in January that killed three people and injured two others in Margate, …

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between July 8 and 14, 2025.

A 67-year-old man was killed when the SUV he was driving crashed into a large palm tree on Monday night, authorities said.

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between June 24–30, 2025.

Officer Antonio “Tony” Careccia was honored for serving as a Margate police officer for 35 years during the July 9 meeting.

The Margate Police Department is seeking new officers and offering opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Margate firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home Monday afternoon while battling a fire that set two homes ablaze, authorities said.

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between June 24–30, 2025.

A man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend with a loaded firearm during a disturbing series …

A man drowned after falling into the water while fishing in Margate on Sunday, police said.

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead early Wednesday morning at a bus stop in Margate.