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South Florida impacted by Microsoft outages caused by CrowdStrike glitch
MIAMI — Airlines, banks, health systems, television networks and other organizations around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 applications were hit by widespread outages on Friday linked to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.Thousands of flights and train services were canceled while multiple other public and retail services experienced major disruptions.Here in South Florida, many agencies have been alerted about the outage and immediately warned the public about it. Here's what organizations in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were impacted:University of Miami & UHealthThe CrowdStrike outage impacted the University of Miami in the early morning hours on Friday, causing both...
Indoor pickleball giant plans 15 new indoor facilities for Florida. What to know
For several years now, pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in Florida and the rest of the country. Also increasingly popular the last year or so, amid blazing hot temps? Indoor pickleball. Pickleball Kingdom, the self-proclaimed "largest indoor pickleball entity," announced in a release Thursday a major expansion along the...
Palm Beach real estate sets new record for average single-family sale price in 2Q
The power of private real estate deals in Palm Beach — and the resiliency of the local market — forged a common theme in second-quarter sales reports just released by several agencies that do business in the wealthy town. Take, for instance, the four transactions recorded at $60 million or more in April, May and June. Of those, three were off-market deals, the reports show. ...
Important Notice: Civic Access Service Outage
Our Civic Access Site/EPL Platform is currently inaccessible due to an unexpected outage from our service provider. Our team is working diligently with the provider to restore services as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience. Updates will be provided as soon...
This Fall is the Launch of the NEW Waterway Code Enforcement Vessel
This fall, we are launching a Waterway Code Enforcement Vessel to help promote clean and navigable waterways! This collaborative effort between the Fort Pierce City Marina and St. Lucie County aims to address the overcapacity of anchoring boats along our beautiful Intercoastal and inlet. The goal is to alleviate congestion...
Ron DeSantis-supported opposition mounts against Florida marijuana ballot question
More Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed opposition is mounting against the recreational marijuana amendment appearing on Florida's 2024 election ballot. Amendment 3, if it gets at least 60% of the vote, would allow non-medical marijuana possession of up to 3 ounces, with no more than 5 grams in concentrated form, for those who are 21 years...
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Brett Hinely to Okaloosa County School Board
OKALOOSA COUNTY — Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Brett Hinely, a Niceville resident, to the Okaloosa County School Board. Hinley's appointment comes nearly a month after former board member Diane Kelley stepped down from her role to become the new principal of Destin High School. An Air Force veteran...
Florida Missing Child Alert Activation for The Barber Children out of Wakulla County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for Caden Barber Jr. and Marina Barber. The children were last seen in the area of the 100 block of Melody Lane in Crawfordville. The children may be in the company of Tiffany Carroll. They may be...
What is Chuy’s? Florida’s Darden Restaurants buying Tex-Mex chain. What to know
Florida's Darden Restaurant Company, owner of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Ruth's Chris Steak House and more, may be adding some Tex-Mex to its lineup. Darden and Chuy's announced Wednesday that Darden would be acquiring the other company in a multi-million dollar deal. In a release, Darden's President and CEO Rick Cardenas said "Chuy's is an excellent fit that supports our winning strategy."
Florida killer Wade Wilson faces death penalty. What to know ahead of sentencing
Wade Wilson, the Florida man found guilty of killing two Cape Coral women, is due in court in August for sentencing in the case. On June 12, Wilson, 30, was found guilty of the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43. The jury recommended the death penalty...
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