Did you miss these 3 Miramar stories? Catch up on lottery luck, travel & more
Three recent stories about life in Miramar and around Broward County covered several topics — a remarkable run of lottery luck, expanding air travel options and a deadly police pursuit raising questions about chase policies.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: Broward’s lucky lottery streak: One week, five top prizes, including $4M. A recap
Broward County lottery players hit a hot streak with five big Fantasy 5 and Mega Millions wins in just seven days, capped by a $4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Plantation. The run stretched from Feb. 28 to March 6 and sent lucky winners home with jackpots ranging from about $50,000 to more than $130,000 at supermarkets, a Walmart and a Publix across the county.
Story 2: Discount airline to add 11 routes from FLL airport this summer. Here’s what to know
Breeze Airways is ramping up service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this summer, adding new nonstop routes to Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Tampa plus beefing up existing flights like Pensacola and Myrtle Beach. The low-cost carrier will serve 14 cities out of FLL as it bets on demand for both in-state and out-of-state getaways.
Story 3: Fatal car chases involving BSO deputies highlight pursuit safety. Here’s what to know
A rush-hour pursuit of a stolen Ford pickup on Florida’s Turnpike ended in a fatal crash near Sunrise Boulevard, killing a 74-year-old driver in a Nissan sedan and leaving deputies and officers injured. The wreck came days after another Broward Sheriff’s Office chase killed a civilian driver, putting renewed focus on when deputies are allowed to initiate high-speed pursuits under agency policy.
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