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Officials urge water safety on July Fourth after dozens have drowned in Florida this year
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, state and local officials are urging residents to prioritize water safety. Already this year, dozens of people in Florida have drowned. Over the past few weeks, our area has seen a tragic increase in drownings, with one life lost in St. Lucie County on Tuesday.
Florida Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Street Racing with 32 Arrests and 457 Traffic Stops
A collaborative effort by multiple law enforcement agencies in Florida led to a massive crackdown on street racing and unsafe driving behaviors. Dubbed Operation Keep Our Streets, the initiative primarily focused on the Gandy Bridge and Courtney Campbell Causeway, both notorious for dangerous high-speed races. Enhanced Penalties and Increased Enforcement.
Sports Hall of Fame seeks candidates
The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame is seeking candidates for its 2024 class. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Aug. 1. Inductees who have made outstanding contributions or achievements in sports will be honored on Dec. 14. Individuals or organizations may submit a nomination for a qualifying...
How aging veterans are treated like family at medical foster homes
Shantel Cross and her two kids set three places for dinner for the veterans who live at their home in Baltimore — Charles McCoubrey, Peter Samaras and Ekkehard Thies. The three men couldn't be happier to have a seat at the table."It's nice here. And being in a nursing home, they just throw you away, they ignore you. But here we're like part of the family," Samaras said.Medical foster homes are an innovative approach from the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans who may need extra care later in life. The program began in 2002 in Arkansas, Florida and Puerto...
Heat Pick up Former 1st Round Pick in Free Agency: Report
The Miami Heat fortified their bench depth by signing ex-New York Knicks guard Alec Burks to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Burks signed for the veteran minimum contract worth about $3.3 million after coming off a three-year, $30 million deal he signed originally with the Knicks in 2021. He recently switched representation, joining Klutch Sports to prepare for his free agency.
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