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Marjory Stoneman Douglas Students Shine in National Merit Scholarship Program
Two seniors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were honored for their exceptional academic achievements. They were named recipients of the prestigious 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Piper Bourne and Caleb Hebert, have been awarded college-sponsored scholarships, securing their futures at Florida State University and the University of Florida. The...
3 MSD Student Athletes Named Player of The Year: Conference Awards Announced
Marjory Stoneman Douglas had another spring season highlighted by several State Championships and other long playoff runs. Devin Fitz-Gerald led the baseball team to a fourth straight State Championship and was named Broward County Player of the Year. He was also named Florida Dairy Player of the Year after hitting .407 with five home runs and 26 RBIs. Fitz-Gerald stole eight bases and will attend NC State next year following their run in the College World Series this year.
Parkland Residents to See a 5 Percent Hike in Waste Collection Fees Under New Contract
Parkland residents will pay about $22 more per year for garbage and recycling pickup under a new contract approved by city commissioners Wednesday. The new monthly service rate from Waste Management is five percent higher than the current amount, from $35.97 to $37.77. Commissioners Bob Mayersohn and Simeon Brier voted...
Parkland Crime Update: Woman Loses $300 in Facebook Laptop Scam
This is a summary of crimes and other Parkland incidents through June 10, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with residents. Information. Information was reported on 06/06/2024. The caller stated that a contractor installing cabinets was removing the cabinets after not...
Eats ‘N’ Beats Free Concert Series Returns to Parkland July 6
Get ready to eat to the beat of another free live musical performance organized by the city of Parkland. Eats ‘N’ Beats Concert Series returns on Saturday, July 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre at 10561 Trails End. Featuring “Good Musicians,” they...
Stay Informed by Attending Parkland’s City Commission Workshops and Meetings This Summer
Summer in Parkland isn’t just about sunshine and barbecues – it’s also the season to shape the community’s future. Grab your calendars and mark these dates for the upcoming city commission workshops and meetings. Located at 6600 University Drive, stay involved in person or by streaming...
Parkland’s Movies in the Park Features Aladdin
This month’s Movies in the Park is the 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin. It follows a street urchin named Aladdin as he falls in love with Princess Jasmine, befriends a wish-granting genie, and battles the wicked sorcerer Jafar. Join the community as the city transforms the Park into its...
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Across Florida on June 12 in Remembrance of Pulse Nightclub Tragedy
In a tribute to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, the Governor of Florida has issued a directive for all United States and State of Florida flags to be flown at half-staff on June 12. This date marks the eighth anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack that took the...
Parkland Residents Will Soon Pay More For Trash and Recycling Pickup
Parkland residents and business owners will soon pay more for garbage and recycling pickup. Waste Management, the city’s waste service provider since 2008, offered Parkland commissioners two possible service packages at a May 15 meeting. The first option would raise the monthly rate charged to residents by five percent, from $35.97 to $37.77, while the second option would raise the rate an estimated 17 percent to approximately $42.08.
Demolition of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s 1200 Building Starts Thursday
The demolition of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s 1200 building – the site of the 2018 mass shooting that killed 17 students and teachers – is scheduled to begin Thursday. The demolition, which will be done with machines rather than explosives, is expected to take several weeks...
Rico and Jiminy Seek Forever Homes at the Humane Society
Rico, a friendly 4-year-old dog, and Jiminy, an adventurous 9-week-old kitten, are waiting for loving homes at the Humane Society of Broward County. Rico’s Story: From Puerto Rico to Fort Lauderdale. Rico’s journey began in Puerto Rico, where he was discovered as a puppy by a loving family who...
Parkland Crime Update: “Lucca” Bites 2 Residents After Backyard Breakout
This is a summary of crimes and other Parkland incidents through June 3, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with residents. Property Damage. A victim of Property Damage was reported on 05/28/2024. The reporter requested to document damage to his property...
2 Former State Champions From Marjory Stoneman Douglas Announce College Pick
Former Marjory Stoneman Douglas State Champions Chris Arroyo and Santiago Ordonez have officially announced new college picks. Arroyo, a 2021 graduate from MSD who won a pair of State and National Championships, is set to attend the University of Virginia. He started his college career at the University of Florida with teammate Jake Clemente. After hitting eight home runs in high school and going 18-1 on the mound, Arroyo was only used as a pitcher with the Gators and went 1-0 in seven games.
All Interested Candidates Urged to Qualify for Parkland’s November Election This Week
Candidates running for local office in Parkland in November must qualify for election this week. The city’s qualifying period for the November 5, 2024 election runs from noon on Monday, June 10, until noon on Friday, June 14. Parkland Commission Seats Three and Four, currently held by Commissioners Ken...
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Star Athletes Selected to BCAA All-Star Games
Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrapped up another tremendous year of high school sports, with several student-athletes selected for All-Star Games. The flag football team had a historic season, winning the District Title and reaching the Regional Final. Morgan Goldman and Daveigh Rampstad were the two seniors who competed. Goldman finished the season with 62 tackles and had 234 in her four-year varsity career. Rampstad also played and had six tackles as a senior.
Westglades and Coral Springs Middle Offers Summer Band Camp
Students who are entering grades 5-8 who want to play in the band or orchestra or those who want to sharpen their skills are welcome to join the Westglades-Coral Springs Middle School Summer Band Camp. Held June 17 – 20 at Westglades Middle School, The program is run by the...
Westglades Middle School Student Arrested for Making School Shooting Threat on Snapchat
A 14-year-old Westglades Middle School student was arrested Wednesday for threatening to carry out a school shooting in a Snapchat post, authorities said. Snapchat contacted law enforcement Wednesday about the threat posted by the boy on May 31, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Broward Sheriff’s Office Threat Management...
Arts for the Future Celebrates 25 Years with Scholarships for Local Students
The Arts for the Future Scholarship Fund marked its 25th year by awarding $1,000 scholarships to 29 high school seniors from 16 Broward County Public Schools. These scholarships support the students’ continued studies in visual, performing, and technical arts at various colleges, universities, and educational training institutions. The scholarships...
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