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Delray Medical Center opens new Kosher Hospitality Room for Jewish families
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A brand new Kosher Hospitality Room has been unveiled by Delray Medical Center as its latest addition. This room is specifically designed to support Jewish families visiting their loved ones at the hospital. It offers easy access to kosher food and a peaceful setting...
Alonzo Mourning believes that players in the NBA have become too empowered: “It’s kind of gone overboard, It’s unfortunate”
Alonzo Mourning admitted that it’s great that players have more power than ever, but he thinks they are beginning to think they are more powerful than they actually are
Celtics Fans Roasted Rival Team After Sam Hauser Got $45M Extension
Boston Celtics fans used the news of Sam Hauser's new contract as an opportunity to throw shade at the Miami Heat. Hauser on Sunday agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension with the Celtics, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Hauser is set to earn just over $2 million in salary next season ...
DOLLARS AND CENTS: ISLAMORADA OFFICIALS SET MILLAGE RATE CEILING AS BUDGET TALKS BEGIN NEXT MONTH
Rising property values in Islamorada and increased insurance costs await village council members as they prepare to discuss a 2024-25 spending plan and millage rate next month. During a July 9 meeting, council members unanimously agreed they wouldn’t set a final millage rate beyond 3.000, or $300 per $100,000 of...
NEW FACES TO DIRECT BAND, COLOR GUARD AT MHS
On Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Marathon High School will host a gathering to introduce Paul Anderson as the school’s new band director. The event is a chance for students, parents and community members to receive information and ask questions about band classes and activities, including the 2024-25 marching band program.
‘GRANTS FOR GOOD’: FIRST HORIZON BANK DONATES TO KEY LARGO’S MARINELAB
MarineLab was selected as a recipient of a $10,000 donation by First Horizon Foundation as part of its “Grants for Good” campaign. In celebration of First Horizon’s 160th anniversary, the foundation distributed 160 grants of $10,000 each across 12 states where they operate, including Florida. It amounts to a total of $1.6 million awarded to non-profit organizations.
Ernest Hemingway fans celebrate the author's 125th birthday in his beloved Key West
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author’s award-winning novels and adventure-filled life. Hemingway Days started in 1981 with a short-story competition and a look-alike contest. This year’s celebration concludes Sunday on the 125th anniversary of Hemingway’s birth on July 21, 1899. As a novelist, short-story writer and journalist, Hemingway’s spot in the pantheon of American literature is undeniable and his legacy permeates the culture and character of Key West.
Republicans want to take Florida educational model nationwide with party platform
In its political platform adopted earlier this month, the Republican Party pledged to implement universal school choice, boost parental rights and promote "patriotic" standards for civics education.In other words, under former President Donald Trump, education across the country would look a lot like it does in Florida.Why it matters: Florida in recent years has been thrust into the national spotlight for its hyper-conservative approach to education, serving as a test kitchen for policies that public education advocates say undermine students' and teachers' rights.Some have criticized the state's Department of Education for its push to include Judeo-Christian ideas in public schools,...
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Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Miami Faces Surge of Thunderstorms and High Humidity Amid Heat Advisory
Residents in Miami and surrounding areas brace for a shift in weather as a tropical wave from the southeast brings increased moisture and a wave of thunderstorms into the region. Following a sweltering weekend with feels-like readings that could surpass 111 degrees Fahrenheit, a heat advisory remains in effect until 6PM for Miami-Dade, Browretard and the Keys, WSVN reports. This changing atmosphere marks a move away from the hot, dry conditions exacerbated by Saharan dust to a week that will begin with thunderstorms and high humidity.
Developer Files Pre-Application for ‘Naranja Grove Apartments’ Located at 23435 SW 127th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032
An affiliate of Onyx Housing Group hopes to get approval for a multi-family housing development on farmland in Miami-Dade County. The Naranja Grove Apartments would require 318,108 square feet of new construction, rising eight stories and comprising 285 apartments. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the one-bedroom to three-bedroom homes would range from 638 to 1,206 square feet. Communal amenities would include a swimming pool and residents’ clubhouse.
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