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Parkland Crime Update: Home Under Construction Damaged By Vandals
This is a summary of crimes and other Parkland incidents through August 19, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with residents. Information was reported on 08/15/2024. It was a phone report about a possible phone scam, as the caller received a...
Waterspouts Spotted In Florida This Week
PALM BEACH, FL - On Thursday, twin waterspouts were spotted by the Palm Beach Police Department just offshore of Palm Beach, Florida. Afternoon thunderstorms helped to trigger some waterspouts throughout the day. The forecast for Florida remains wet and stormy. As we head into Saturday, with the support of deep...
South Florida felon votes for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI — Dwight Spencer has been out of prison since 2017, and he's still having trouble finding steady work. Spencer was convicted of felony drug possession charges in Florida in the 1990s. He was also convicted of federal charges and spent 20 years in federal prison before President Barack Obama commuted his sentence. "I was very happy but still a little weary of coming back to society," Spencer said. He also just got back his right to vote. Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which restores a felon's right to vote once they complete all terms of their sentence....
Inspired by the pandemic, a Florida beachside music festival tries something new
The concert promoters who ran popular music cruises are now trying the music vacation concept on land, promising no lines and a different kind of music fest experience for both artists and fans.
Up to 10 storms could form in September as we head into peak Atlantic hurricane season
The deluge of tropical storms and hurricanes meteorologists predicted would batter the southern and eastern coasts of the United States hasn't quite materialized as the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season creeps nearer. That all could change in September as we head into peak hurricane season, according to AccuWeather, which predicts that there will be between six and 10 tropical storms in September. If the forecast holds true, it would be similar to the record-breaking 2020 hurricane...
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