A sticky, black substance that washed ashore prompted officials to close a stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach on Saturday morning as crews worked to determine its source.

The source of the tar remained unknown Sunday morning as the Coast Guard investigation resumed. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue ...

South Floridians enjoying a pleasant Saturday at the beach found themselves stepping in dark, greasy balls of oil, possibly ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Tribune News Service) — South Floridians enjoying a pleasant Saturday at the beach found themselves ...

When we first came down here, there was like weird, black globs on the beach … I thought it was a sea creature or something,” one man said.

Florida, known as the Sunshine State, is a fitting place to witness the best sunset views. With the sun setting in the west, ...

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High School continues to shine after having both volleyball teams complete terrific seasons while flag football is underway ...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can ...

Joann Fabrics is closing 500 stores in 49 states after the crafting chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year ...

Fabric and crafts chain Joann filed a motion to close hundreds of underperforming stores as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy ...