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Gas prices not deterring many Florida RV travelers
As summer travel season peaks, the impact of rising gas prices on RV travelers' budgets is a focal point. The experiences of those at Santa Fe Palms RV Resort in Gainesville highlights this trend, reflecting the post-2020 pandemic growth in RV living, with over three million people hitting the road in RVs.
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 earliest in...
Underprivileged kids to get free swimming lessons in county’s ‘Zero Drowning’ collaboration with the Edu Foundation, KBCF and other groups
The Edu Foundation, a non-profit that provides free swimming lessons for underprivileged children, have collaborated with Miami-Dade and several other partners to launch the county’s “Zero Drownings” program. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recently announced the joint effort at an event held at Marva Y. Bannerman...
Miami arts nonprofit embroiled in controversy cancels annual awards ceremony
Miami arts nonprofit Oolite Arts has canceled this year’s The Ellies, its annual event that awards grant funding to local artists and arts educators. This comes after months of controversy surrounding the group’s removal a pro-Palestinian artwork from an exhibition. The Ellies, which has awarded $3 million to...
Eric T. Carpenter Appointed as Miami Beach City Manager, Brings Years of Experience and Community Engagement to the Role
Eric T. Carpenter, a veteran in public service, has been named the new city manager of Miami Beach, a position previously held by Alina T. Hudak who stepped down in March; Mayor Steven Meiner announced the appointment, citing Carpenter's extensive knowledge of the city and his established rapport with community members as key qualifications for the role. "Eric Carpenter is the best person for this job,” Meiner stated, expressing confidence in Carpenter's ability to lead a staff of over 2,300 employees across numerous departments, according to a post on the city's official website.
Celebrating the Power of Black Votes: A Candlelight Memorial and Fish Fry Honoring John Lewis’ Legacy
The community came together for a special event paying tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis and highlighting the significance of Black votes in shaping our future. The candlelight memorial and fish fry took place on July 17th at Burrows Electric Co. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event featured free...
MISSING: If You See This Teen, Call Police Immediately
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Deerfield Beach teen seen in the photo above is missing. Police need to know where she is. The Broward Sheriff’s Office issued this advisory Wednesday night; The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s… Read More »MISSING: If You See This Teen, Call Police Immediately
De La Cruz signs with Pecos Bills
HIALEAH, Fla. (July 25, 2024) – Florida National University’s Jeremy De La Cruz inks his first professional contract with the Pecos Bills out of Pecos, Texas. The Plantation, Fla., native was a crucial leader on the 2024 Conquistador baseball team that made a historic run at the USCAA Small College World Series in May.
Eye on the Arts: “A Streetcar Named Desire” is an intense ride
Wilton Manors – Playwright Tennessee Williams loved to write about tragic southern belles, and Blanche Dubois, the lead character in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” tops the list of women from the south whose lives are shaped by a traumatic past, adverse present, and predestined future. The classic...
Crews put out boat fire off coast of Dania Beach
DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A boat that was fully engulfed in flames off the coast Dania Beach prompted a swift response by rescue crews. A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue boat arrived at the scene, Thursday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where smoked billowed from the boat. From their...
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