Tag: North Lauderdale

Florida Teens Hailed as Heroes for Rescuing Driver Whose Truck Plunged Into Canal

Rescue

Two Florida teens jumped into a Broward County canal this week and pulled a driver out of his truck after it plunged into the water. The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, WSVN reported. Tony Cooper and Elijah Hodge, both 13, were walking home from a Dollar Tree when they saw the driver …

Attempted Murder

November 2, 2020

Florida man lights girlfriend on fire with a cigarette, flees the scene

A south Florida woman is in critical condition after her boyfriend allegedly set her on fire early Monday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. Noe Jimenez-Cortes, 40, was taken into custody Monday evening in North Lauderdale, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies are investigating the incident as an attempted murder. Jimenez-Cortes has not yet been booked, according …