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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.,...
Movies in the Park Returns to Parkland With ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ on July 19
The City of Parkland is set to host another edition of its Movies in the Park series, this time featuring an outdoor screening of “Kung Fu Panda 4.”. Join the community as the city transforms the park into its local movie theater, featuring an 18-foot inflatable movie screen and popcorn (while supplies last).
Pompano Beach Development Review Committee to Consider Plans for 303-Unit ‘Atlantic One’
Gainesville-based Collier Cos. has plans for a residential housing complex in Pompano Beach. If approved by the city’s Development Review Committee on Wednesday, Atlantic One would comprise three five-story buildings, along with a one-story building and standalone clubhouse. In total, the venture requires just over 357,000 square feet of new construction.
South Florida leaders want to head off ‘silver tsunami’ aging crisis
South Florida leaders are urging a state planning council to tackle the impending “silver tsunami” as concerns grow for retirees’ well-being as they age. At a recent meeting of the South Florida Regional Planning Council, chairman Steve Geller, who is also a Broward County commissioner, said he would push for aging issues to be discussed at a broader conference this fall where experts could ...
Boynton Beach residents fear proposed development will create flood of problems
Some residents in a Boynton Beach community are hoping commissioners in Palm Beach County will be in their corner. They're concerned a developer, Toll Brothers, will be given the green light to reshape the Cypress Creek Golf Course community. Julie Nicholas is leading the efforts to keep that community as...
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.
As South Florida heats up, ice immersion cools the body — fast
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 a cold jolt, but then relaxes as she concentrates on the therapeutic benefits. “It takes a lot of the inflammation away,” she ...
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 ...
Join Broward County Education Leaders for Annual Virtual Back-to-School Zoom Q&A on August 6
The Parkland Chamber of Commerce invites the community to gear up for the new school year by participating in a special Q&A event featuring prominent educational leaders. The Parkland Chamber of Commerce will host its 5th Annual Back-to-School Q&A event on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. The...
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.
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