News in Margate
Margate Talk
Published October 01Margate 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 Talk
Published October 01Margate 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.
Margate Talk
Published October 01State 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.
Margate Talk
Published September 30Seven 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 Talk
Published September 29Margate 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 Talk
Published September 29Margate 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 Talk
Published September 28Margate 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.
Coral Springs Talk
Published September 27Domestic Violence Survivor and Advocate to Speak at Coral Springs Rotary Event
Cheryl “Cher Cher” Gordon, founder and CEO of SKIRTSTRONG Inc., will speak at a Rotary Club of Coral Springs event Thursday, Oct. 8, in Margate.
Margate Talk
Published September 24Margate 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 Talk
Published September 23Margate 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 Talk
Published September 22Margate’s Royal Palm Park Closes for $515K Upgrade
A Margate park is getting upgraded.
Margate Talk
Published September 22Breaking Chains of Violence to Host 1st Festival in Margate
A tragedy motivated CreeAnn Pepe to found a new non-profit organization in Margate.