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Fort Lauderdale officials provide updates on Panthers championship parade
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale officials held a news conference Friday morning to discuss Sunday’s championship parade for the Florida Panthers. Public safety concerns, traffic closures and parking information are some of the topics that were discussed. The parade will take place this Sunday, beginning at 11...
Broward County Transit offers free rides on Sunday in honor of the Panthers parade
Broward County Transit (BCT) is offering free rides for everyone on Sunday in recognition of the Panthers' championship win and the celebratory parade ahead. The celebration for the historic Stanley Cup victory kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday along A1A in Fort Lauderdale, but fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Commissioner Denise Grant and Farm Share to distribute free groceries in Lauderhill
In a concerted effort to tackle the ongoing issue of food insecurity, Commissioner Denise D. Grant of Lauderhill has teamed up with Farm Share, a Florida-based food bank, to distribute essential groceries to 300 local families. This initiative is a crucial step in providing relief to residents still grappling with...
Red, white and WOW! Where to watch July Fourth fireworks, parades and new drone shows in South Florida
What time do the fireworks start? It’s perhaps the most important question asked by patriotic revelers at picnics, poolside parties and barbecues every Fourth of July. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a city-by-city South Florida guide to prepare you for the spectacular night-sky displays and give you the scoop on other holiday happenings around town on Thursday, July 4, including hometown ...
DeSantis vetoes bill to improve public warnings about bacteria contaminating beaches, public waterways
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that would have required health warnings about bacterial contamination and made it easier for swimmers, boaters and anyone else in or around the ocean and waterways to learn if there’s something dangerous in the water. Under the current, haphazard system, people sometimes don’t know about things like sewage that can flow into the water after torrential ...
DeSantis signs bill to rename South Florida roadway to honor Jimmy Buffett
Parts of A1A in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties will be named after late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Governor DeSantis signed HB-91 on Thursday, along with other bills that would include other highway designations and license plates. Florida Panthers Stanley Cup celebration tour continues across South Florida. NOW PLAYING.
New Florida law pricing out condo owners
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A new state law is making sure condominiums across Florida are more resilient after the Surfside condominium collapse. But complying with the legislation is pricing many condo owners out of their homes. Right now, many buildings across the state are going through a very...
Florida system shrinks unnecessary C. diff testing by 20%
After piloting new Clostridioides difficile guidelines for nine months, Memorial Healthcare System reduced unnecessary treatments by 20.1%, according to a study published June 27 in the American Journal of Infection Control. The Hollywood, Fla.-based system restricted the ordering of C. diff tests for some patients, including those who received laxatives...
Florida resident from New Jersey convicted of tax evasion
BOCA RATON, Fla. – A 50-year-old millionaire from New Jersey who was living in Boca Raton, Florida, was convicted of tax evasion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. Jason Kronick was 48 when he was indicted in New Jersey for crimes related to the 2008-11 tax years....
Florida Housing Scorecard: 4 Cities Ranked for the Best Real Estate Investments
The Sunshine State provides a wealth of opportunities for real estate investors wanting to grow their financial portfolios. However, as with any acquisition, maximizing the return on your real estate investments requires careful research and insight from professionals who know the market. While Florida is home to picturesque scenery and...
‘Paint It Broward’ Offers Margate Residents Free Exterior Paint
Margate residents can now access free recycled exterior paint through the city’s involvement in the “Paint It Broward” program. The ‘Paint It Broward’ initiative aims to provide sustainable solutions while enhancing community aesthetics. Recycled paint, available in 5-gallon buckets, comes in various colors, including Terracotta,...
Miss Space Coast USA, Rockledge Native Ashley Woxberg to Compete for Miss Florida USA Starting July 5
BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – Miss Space Coast USA 2024 and Rockledge native Ashley Woxberg is set to compete for the Miss Florida USA 2024 title on July 5-7 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in Coral Springs. Woxberg works in Legal Research and Analytics...
It was a signal of honor to place the Honorable Commissioner Yvette Colbourne of Miramar into the Congressional Record as she assumes the position of Chair of the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
It was a signal of honor to place the Honorable Commissioner Yvette Colbourne of Miramar into the Congressional Record as she assumes the position of Chair of the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489...
DeSantis Vetoes $1.3 Million in Funding for Planned Coral Springs Projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $1.3 million in funding earmarked for two major projects in Coral Springs. State funds for the planned Everglades Greenway Loop and Coral Springs Real Time Crime Center were among the nearly $950 million worth of projects, programs, and other expenditures approved by Florida lawmakers but slashed by DeSantis.
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