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Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Admits He’s Unable To Play Band’s 1986 Classic Track After “Touch and Go” Health Battle
While playing with several bands throughout his early years in music, most fans know Nicko McBrain as the drummer for the iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Gaining a spot in the group in the 1980s, the musician appeared to find his home, playing with the band for decades. But that all changed in January 2023 when McBrain suffered a stroke at his home in Boca Raton. While regaining his health, the musician watched his life drastically change as his journey to recovery was a long road. Although finding his way back to music, McBrain recently discussed the support he received from Iron Maiden.
Ex-Dolphins RB Known for ‘Miracle’ Play Retires at Age 30
Kenyan Drake turned in one of the most memorable plays in modern Miami Dolphins history, and now has decided to hang up his cleats. The veteran running back took to Instagram on July 19 to announce that he is retiring from the NFL. Drake played for eight different teams across his eight NFL seasons, with the most productive stretch coming in his three years in Miami to start his career.
City of Coconut Creek Launches 2024-25 Creek Club for Middle School Students
The City of Coconut Creek has announced the 2024-25 Creek Club, an after-school recreational program designed specifically for middle school students. The Creek Club aims to provide participants with structured activities, ensuring a balanced mix of fun and education, along with a light snack and a drink each day. Open...
Girl's death sparks concerns about other Florida facilities run by TrueCore
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice removed TrueCore from a five-year, $31.5 million contract after a girl died at Lake Academy. Some call for contractors to be removed from other facilities.
Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Weather watchers everywhere were astounded to see Hurricane Beryl ramp up in just two days from tropical storm strength to a Category 5 behemoth packing wind speeds of 165 mph. Its July 1 emergence as a Category 4 storm and growth the next day to Cat 5 strength were the...
When will be the best time to get outside this week?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mostly cloudy tonight with Lows in the upper 70s. Tuesday will again feature scattered showers and thunderstorms starting in the morning along the coast, then increasing to scattered to numerous through the rest of the day as tropical moisture remains in place. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Buyers sue to recoup Mandarin Oriental deposit on unfinished Boca Raton condo
The prominent Mandarin Oriental hotel and condo in downtown Boca Raton began construction five years ago but still remains mostly two concrete shells, creating an eyesore in the city center. Palm Beach Post. A Highland Beach couple is suing an affiliate of Boca Raton-based Penn Florida Cos. in a bid...
Disney World Hotel Introduces New AI Bartender During Skyrocketing Price Hike
Disney workers may be worried that artificial intelligence is coming for jobs in writing and acting, but it turns out that another profession has more to fear: bartending. A Disney associate hotel in Orlando has unveiled its newest offering, a fully automated “AI bartender” named Sara. Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center, located a short distance from and primarily servicing the Walt Disney World Resort, has partnered with a tech company named Cecilia.ai to offer its guests beverages prepared by an artificial intelligence console (per ClickOrlando), which is probably the easiest way to make a fancy drink seem futuristic.
Woman killed in crash involving cement truck on Florida's Turnpike in Miami-Dade
A woman was killed after she crashed into a cement truck on the Florida's Turnpike in Miami-Dade Monday morning, authorities said. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened shortly after 4 a.m. along the northbound lanes of the Turnpike near Doral at Mile Marker 31. A Hyundai sedan...
Florida's Cassie Carli Law aims for safer, less risky custody exchanges
ORLANDO, Fla. — Named for a mother who was allegedly kidnapped and killed by her child's father during a child custody exchange, Florida's Cassie Carli Law went into effect this month as part of an effort to make similar exchanges safer for parents. The Cassie Carli law requires county...
Sam Greco Endorsed by FL NFIB, FL Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine Business Coalition
It has been an exciting week on the campaign trail for Sam Greco. NFIB’s Florida PAC, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Augustine Business Coalition have all thrown their support behind Greco in the past week. Greco’s campaign continues to gain momentum. He now has the support...
Cocaine found inside West Palm Beach City Hall, battalion chief says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — West Palm Beach City Hall was evacuated after cocaine was found in the city commission chamber on Monday morning, according to the fire department. The Battalion Chief for the West Palm Beach Fire Department (WPBFD) said crews received a call about a suspicious...
Indoor golf is Palm Beach County's latest craze with three facilities opening soon
Three planned indoor golf venues are expected to be packed with the latest in golfing gadgetry and more. The X-Golf in the Palm Beach Marketplace on Okeechobee Boulevard will be the first in Florida for the Los Angeles-based company. Golf — the indoor kind — is making the game easier,...
Report: Tampa General Hospital ranked one of Florida's best
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa General Hospital was ranked one of the best hospitals in the state in a report, moving up a few spots from last year. U.S. News and World Report evaluated the 258 hospitals in the state with the Tampa hospital coming in at No. 2. Tampa General was also nationally ranked in eight medical specialties.
Two Pine Island waterfront restaurants in spotlight on popular HGTV show
Pine Island was in the national spotlight when “My Lottery Dream Home's” season-finale premiered Friday, July 19, on HGTV. The episode, “Pine Island Prince and Princess,” featured a $4 million scratch-off lottery-winning couple looking for a vacation and eventual retirement home from St. James City to Bokeelia.
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