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Seaside Builders Proposes ‘The Tropics of Delray’ for 2400 and 2410 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL
Locally based Seaside Builders has proposed a high-end housing development in Delray Beach. The Tropics of Delray would offer a total of 34 units: 16 condos in a four-story building and 18 townhomes divided between three six-story buildings. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the condos would measure 2,405...
Dirty rain has hit South Florida. The Panhandle could be next. Here's the latest forecast
A huge plume of Saharan dust has moved over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, from the western coast of Africa, to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. The dust plume is partly responsible for the relatively quiet start to what is expected to be a "hyperactive" 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, but things could soon get dirty. ...
Interim presidents tapped to fill vacancies at UF, FAMU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Interim presidents have been named to two State University System of Florida vacancies. The University of Florida and Florida A&M University presidents recently announced their resignations. Last week, University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced his departure from the school due to his wife's recent health issues. FAMU President Larry Robinson also announced his resignation last week after FAMU’s controversial acceptance and then rejection of a $237 million donation.
Morikami to Host Obon Weekend
(Press Release) DELRAY BEACH, FL – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will host its annual Obon Weekend on August 10-11, from 10am to 5pm. Obon is a traditional Japanese festival and holiday observed to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors, who are believed to return home for a short time to visit their living relatives.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which has produced hundreds of mentorship pairings since it was launched in September 2023. More mentors are needed across the state of Florida for those youth aging out of the foster care system.
Another round of South Florida afternoon storms expected
MIAMI - Another round of scattered storms is expected for South Florida on Tuesday due to deep tropical moisture lingering across the area. The rain will not be as widespread as Monday but some storms may produce heavy downpours.Afternoon highs will climb to around 90 degrees and it will feel like the triple-digits. A heat advisory has not been issued as we will not meet the criteria due to the rain and clouds.The National Weather Service warns there is a high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches due to strong onshore winds. Beachgoers should avoid swimming...
Agencies, companies look to Puerto Rico for workers as Central Florida Latino population booms
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida and Puerto Rico have long had a close relationship — one Central Florida companies and agencies are now capitalizing on to recruit workers from the island for jobs here. Lixia Díaz is one example of that. On a sunny day in Puerto Rico,...
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