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Amped Fitness Opens in Margate With Pilates, Sweat Cinema and $14.99 Memberships
Amped Fitness opened its new Margate location with an upbeat welcome event for new members on the afternoon of October 12.
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 he was dead.
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 balcony.
Mayor Arserio Invites Margate Families to Celebrate Fall and Halloween Together
As we welcome September and begin the transition from summer to fall, I find myself reflecting on what makes Margate such a special place to call home.
Gatsby and Polo Bring Purrs and Cuddles to Their Search for Forever Homes
An affectionate cat who returned to the shelter nine years after his adoption and a senior dog who loves staying close to his people are waiting for forever homes at Broward County Animal Care.
Margate Crime Blotter Includes $6,000 Fraud Loss and Four Vehicle Burglaries
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between September 29 and October 5, 2026.
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.
Margate Plans Fall Festival and Police Trunk-or-Treat
Scarecrows, costumes, and candy will take center stage as Margate hosts two fall events in October.
Margate Man Charged With Murder in Double Shooting
A Margate man was arrested on murder and attempted murder charges after investigators say he shot one man dead and wounded another outside a Pompano Beach home Friday night, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Margate Man Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot, Coral Springs Co-Conspirator Sentenced to Life
A federal jury in Miami convicted a Margate man of participating in a murder-for-hire plot that killed Suren Seetal in November 2023
Margate Crime Blotter: Woman Arrested on Aggravated Child Abuse Charge
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between September 22 and September 26, 2026.
Wally the Cuddly Cat and Hugo the Senior Dog Seek Homes in Broward
Wally likes chin scratches and lickable treats. Hugo prefers walks, other dogs and a home without cats. Both are looking for families through Broward County Animal Care.
State Rep Hunschofsky Encourages Voter Readiness and Breast Cancer Awareness in October Message
As we transition into fall, I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather and the festive spirit of October.
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, and three challengers seeking elected office in Margate.
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 reported suicide attempt.
Margate Celebrates Consuelo Thornton’s 106th Birthday
For Consuelo Thornton, family always came first. Her daughter, Connie Thornton, remembers Consuelo's commitment to her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Margate Crime Blotter: Margate Robbery Leaves Victim With $1,800 in Losses
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between September 15 and September 21, 2026.
Margate Pulls the Plug on Annual Fair After Safety Concerns and ‘Teen Takeovers’
At the September 23 Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting, the board voted against approving a temporary use agreement between the CRA and Hildebrand Amusement Rides
Margate Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano Broke Ethics Law as His Company Took In $118K From City Grant Program Work, OIG Finds
The Broward Office of the Inspector General found Margate Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano violated Florida’s ethics law by voting on two measures that benefited him and his construction company,
Margate’s Royal Palm Park Closes for $515K Upgrade
A Margate park is getting upgraded.
