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Warren Haynes Announces Fall Tour Stop in Nashville
The Warren Haynes Band, led by GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes, has announced their Million Voices Whisper Tour and revealed their new studio album, Million Voices Whisper, will be released this fall. The new 16-date fall headlining tour launches September...
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Begins This Weekend
PARKLAND, FL- The annual Back-to-School sales tax holiday begins this Saturday, July 27, 2024, for Parkland and Florida residents that are preparing to head back to school this fall. The holiday allows families to purchase a number of school supplies tax-free as they shop for the upcoming school season. According...
Six-year-old flown to hospital after firework explosion injures hand, BSO says
A 6-year-old boy from Deerfield Beach was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday morning after a firework exploded and injured his hand, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the 600 block of Northwest First Terrace shortly after 10 a.m., and the boy was the only person injured, according to the Sheriff’s Office. He is expected to recover.
Florida school board unlikely to fire mom whose transgender daughter played on girls volleyball team
PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — A Florida school board appeared unlikely Tuesday to fire an employee whose transgender daughter played girls' high school volleyball in alleged violation of state law, but postponed their final decision until next week. The board is in Broward, one of the state’s most politically liberal...
As South Florida heats up, ice immersion cools the body — fast
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Deanna Young, 31, lowers herself into a 100-gallon tub filled with ice water at her Delray Beach gym. After 45 minutes of cardio and strength exercises in the intense Florida heat, she wants to cool off fast. Submerging into the frigid water, her body instantly feels...
Renderings of New Homes in Heron Bay Released
PARKLAND, FL- New renderings of the homes to be built in Heron Bay were displayed as part of a presentation during the Planning and Zoning Meeting this month in Parkland. The residential development, which is being handled by Toll Brothers, will include up to 52 residential homes to be built in the "dog leg" portion of the plan.
Newrock Lands $60M Financing for Another Resi Building Near Historic KenAnn Property
Newrock Partners and Brickbox Development secured $60 million to build a residential building near the historic KenAnn building in Oakland Park, Fla. The construction loan from S3 Capital will go towards Parc, a seven-story building with 165 units, a three-story parking structure and 29,000 square feet of retail space at 3411 and 3425 North Federal Highway, Koby Assaraf, a principal at Newrock, told Commercial Observer.
3-year-old boy dies after shooting during birthday party in Fort Lauderdale park
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Gunfire tore through a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood, leaving a 3-year-old boy dead and triggering a police investigation. Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting at Riverland Park, in the area of Southwest 27th Avenue and 10th Street, just after 4:30 p.m.
The American (and Miami) Dream of The Bee Gees
On March 4, 2007, a ceremony was held in a small park in Miami Beach, on Purdy Avenue, overlooking the Venetian Causeway and the open sea of Biscayne Bay. Until then, the park had been called Island View Park, but from that day on it would be renamed Maurice Gibb Memorial Park. Three years earlier, Maurice had not survived surgery for an intestinal obstruction at the Mount Sinai Hospital.
Puebla vs. Inter Miami 2024 Leagues Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
The third edition of the Leagues Cup starts this week. Inter Miami start their title-defending campaign on Saturday, July 27 with a game against Mexican side Puebla. Even though Puebla is officially labeled as the host team, the game is taking part on Inter Miami’s turf – Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
There’s No Shortage of Exciting Things to Do in Greater Fort Lauderdale
There’s No Shortage of Exciting Things to Do in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Looking for something off the beaten path? Check out some fun and unique things to do in Greater Fort Lauderdale. International Swimming Hall of Fame. The museum chronicles the history of swimming from ancient times to today....
New coach graces the annual Florida Panthers Development Camp
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A group of young and talented hockey players recently took to the ice to kick off the annual Florida Panthers Development Camp under new leadership. Less than a month after winning the Stanley Cup, the panthers wasted no time beginning their development camp where a...
HOMETOWN HERO: 96-year-old volunteer helps feed the hungry in Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — For nearly 15 years, this week's 'Hometown Hero' has dedicated his time to helping those in need in his community. Art Polacheck is a beloved volunteer at Boca Helping Hands where he helps pack meal kits and fill bags of groceries for those who are struggling to put food on the table.
Nominations Open for Miami Beach 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards
— Recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony in October — Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. The committee will honor recipients at an awards ceremony in September.
Oakland Park Proposes Lowest Millage Rate in 15 Years!
City staff have recommended the tenth decrease in the property tax rate over the past eleven years. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, presented during the City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, recommends reducing the operating millage rate from 5.8362 to 5.7243 mills. If approved, this would...
Tiger Woods watches 15-year-old son Charlie shoot a 12-over 82 in US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, covered his face with his cap after shaking hands with his playing partners on the 18th green at the Oakland Hills North Course. Woods shot a 12-over 82 on Monday in the U.S. Junior Amateur, a tournament...
Woman accused of fraud while working for Broward SAO walks out of jail declaring her innocence
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – A woman — working for the Broward State Attorney’s Office when she was accused of fraud — walked out of the Broward County main jail singing gospel music on Saturday evening in Fort Lauderdale. While covering her face, Josephine Brown said she...
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