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Over 60 People Displaced After Large Fire at FL Rehab Center
More than 60 people who were residents of a medical facility in Fort Lauderdale are displaced after a large fire erupted early Monday morning and knocked out the building’s power, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said. Firefighters arrived at the privately owned medical facility, located at 465 SW 20th Ave.,...
Deerfield Beach Honors Late Deputy with Back to School Block Party & Backpack Giveaway on July 27th
In a move steeped in community spirit and remembrance, the City of Deerfield Beach, in partnership with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, is set to host a Back to School Block Party & Backpack Giveaway in memory of the late Deputy Harold Morrison. Slated for Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., this event aims to equip Deerfield Beach students with the necessary school supplies to kick-start the academic year.
Key August election dates: Monday is deadline to register for Florida primaries and nonpartisan contests
Anyone who wants to vote in the August primaries to nominate party candidates to run in the fall or the nonpartisan summer elections faces a Monday, July 22, deadline to register. It’s also the deadline for anyone who wants to change a party affiliation to vote in a Democratic or Republican primary if they aren’t already registered in that party. For others, voting in the Aug. 20 primaries and ...
Margate Holds Sandbag Giveaway Event to Help Residents Prepare for Hurricanes
The City of Margate held a sandbag giveaway at Oriole Park on Saturday to help residents prepare for hurricanes and severe weather. On Saturday, the city’s public works department placed 1,000 filled sandbags in Oriole Park’s parking lot and handed out bags to residents. Those who wanted them could drive up, and public works staff would place them in their cars.
Condo seeking to evict dogs gets gobsmacking legal estimate to make their case
Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers. Question: We have a small 30-unit condominium. We have three units that have dogs, even though our...
SE 15th Avenue Bridge Replacement Survey
The Environmental Services Department invites the community to provide feedback on their preferred design for replacing the SE 15th Avenue Bridge, located between SE 6th and SE 7th Streets. Due to its current condition, replacement is necessary. Following community feedback from a workshop held on June 25, 2024, the City...
Resources, Events, Meetings & More – Week of July 18
Pompano Beach – Health screenings will be provided by Life Line Screening on Aug. 14 at Assumption Catholic Church, 2001 S. Ocean Blvd. Screenings can check for the level of plaque buildup in arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, kidney and thyroid function and more. Packages start at $159 and consultants will help patients create one that is right for them. Call 1-877-237-1287 to register (required).
Something exciting is coming to Recreation Services!
The Recreation Services Department is excited to announce the launch of our new, centralized website, which will go live on Monday, July 15th. By integrating the Beach and Park District’s pages with our regular pages on the city website, we have created a single, comprehensive site that brings together all the information and services we offer in one convenient location. This streamlined approach will make it easier for residents and visitors to access information about our various programs, facilities, events, services, and activities.
Broward sending out thousands of vote-by-mail ballots ahead of Florida primary
MIAMI - The Florida primary election is less than six weeks away and vote-by-mail ballots are headed to voters. On Tuesday, Broward's Supervisor of Elections Office mailed out more than 200,000 vote-by-mail ballots. If voters have already put in a request for a vote-by-mail ballot, the ballot should be in the mailbox in the next couple of days. If you need to register for a vote-by-mail ballot, you have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, to do so.Vote-by-mail ballots cannot be forwarded. If you want your vote-by-mail ballot sent to an address that's different from the one on file with...
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