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Tamarac Crime Update: Thief Steals Donation Canister For Cancer Patients
This is a summary of Tamarac crime events through July 15, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with the residents. Momentum Solar was a victim of Burglary Conveyance at 6001 Hiatus Road that was reported on 07/10/2024. The total estimated loss was $65. An unknown suspect unbolted a tire from the victim’s vehicle and then attempted to put their very damaged tire on the victim’s vehicle, but it wouldn’t fit because there were 4 lug nuts on the victim’s vehicle and 5 lug nuts on the suspect’s wheel. It seems that after the suspect realized this, they left the victim’s rim on the ground but still took three lug nuts and left.
Indoor golf is Palm Beach County's latest craze with three facilities opening soon
Three planned indoor golf venues are expected to be packed with the latest in golfing gadgetry and more. The X-Golf in the Palm Beach Marketplace on Okeechobee Boulevard will be the first in Florida for the Los Angeles-based company. Golf — the indoor kind — is making the game easier,...
Who sold the fatal dose? Boynton officers charge man with murder after overdose death
WEST PALM BEACH — Kalev Kangro lay facedown on the couch while his suspected drug dealer knocked on the front door. Investigators say the dealer came with a second supply of cocaine for Kangro, unaware that the first had killed him earlier that day. "Really hope ur ok bro,"...
HOMETOWN HERO: 96-year-old volunteer helps feed the hungry in Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — For nearly 15 years, this week's 'Hometown Hero' has dedicated his time to helping those in need in his community. Art Polacheck is a beloved volunteer at Boca Helping Hands where he helps pack meal kits and fill bags of groceries for those who are struggling to put food on the table.
Miami: The Under-Appreciated Urban Success Story
In the 1980s, Miami was a byword for violence. Drug cartels were murdering people. Tourists were targeted for robbery or worse, a trend so bad that the state of Florida changed its laws in the early 1990s in order to make it harder to identify who was a tourist by eliminating telltale license plates on rental cars. The city was rich, but also seen as seedy and corrupt. This sorry state was encapsulated in the influential hit TV show Miami Vice, which ran from 1984 to 1990.
Florida Grand Opera Names Three New Board Members
Florida Grand Opera announced the appointment of Giacomo Bossa, Sandra Savini, and Chang Oh Turkmani to its Board of Directors. Bossa is a partner at Barakat + Bossa, and is known for his adeptness in navigating different legal jurisdictions. and cultural frameworks. Bossa successfully leads trials to verdicts and counsels...
Jade Card to bring physicality and a winners' mindset to FAU's WR room
Florida Atlantic added one of the top talents in South Florida last Sunday, as Miami Norland (Fla.) athlete Jade Card announced his commitment to the Owls. Card, who has experience playing on both sides of the ball, is expected to play wide receiver at FAU. His 6-foot-2.5, 200-pound frame will allow him to emerge as a future contested catch threat for the Owls' offense.
South Florida Flights Still A Problem Two Days After Massive Computer Failure
Delta. American. United. JetBlue. Spirit. Fort Lauderdale. Palm Beach International. Miami International. BY: FLORIDA TRAVELWATCH BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Major travel problems continue Sunday afternoon two days after a massive Microsoft computer problem caused airlines worldwide to ground thousands of flights. While systems are returning to normal, airlines… Read More »South Florida Flights Still A Problem Two Days After Massive Computer Failure
Buyers sue to recoup Mandarin Oriental deposit on unfinished Boca Raton condo
The prominent Mandarin Oriental hotel and condo in downtown Boca Raton began construction five years ago but still remains mostly two concrete shells, creating an eyesore in the city center. Palm Beach Post. A Highland Beach couple is suing an affiliate of Boca Raton-based Penn Florida Cos. in a bid...
A first-year’s guide to campus safety
The University of Miami Police Department has several resources for the UM community to ensure everyone always feels and is safe on campus. The following are all available at no cost to students, faculty and staff at the UM. Safety Escort Services. When traveling around campus, the University of Miami...
COPS: Boca Raton’s Zero Not A Zero, Arrested And Jailed
BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Boca Raton resident Joseph Zero was likely not a zero when he was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office early Sunday — at least that’s the claim made in arrest documents logged by the Palm Beach… Read More »COPS: Boca Raton’s Zero Not A Zero, Arrested And Jailed
Miami Fire Dept responds to ambulance on fire
Three Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) units responded to an transport ambulance on fire a Miami expressway. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, happened on a westbound lane of SR836 and NW 87 Ave. Upon arrival, firefighters found the engine of the an unoccupied transport ambulance compartment fully engulfed in...
Haute Living Celebrates The Pre-Launch of Daniel Tobok’s Authorial Debut Featuring “Cyber Certainty”
Haute Living celebrated the pre-launch of Daniel Tobok’s authorial debut book featuring “Cyber Certainty” with an intimate cocktail party at the recently opened outdoor terrace of Miami Haute spot Delilah Miami on July 18. Guests sipped on Telmont Champagne and an array of innovative cocktails such as...
ESPN identifies Miami football biggest 2024 question mark
Roster depth is "Post-spring Top 25 teams' biggest question marks heading into the fall" for the Miami football program in an ESPN article earlier this week. Mario Cristobal has worked hard to improve the Miami roster entering his third season as head coach. Miami ranked 12th in the 2023 247Sports...
Miami Heat Among 14 Teams Being Sued For Alleged Musical Copyright Violations
According to 14 individual complaints filed in the United States District Court in Manhattan, NBA teams, including the Miami Heat, allegedly used copyrighted music in promotional videos on social media platforms without expressed written permission.
Master Building Permit Issued for 75-Story ‘Baccarat Residences Miami’
A master building permit has been issued for Baccarat Residences Miami, a luxury condominium tower developed by Related Group and GTIS Partners and designed by Arquitectónica. Miami’s Building Department issued the permit to allow for the continued development of the 848-foot-tall skyscraper, under construction at 99 Southeast 5th Street and expected to be completed in early 2028. John Moriarty & Associates serves as the general contractor for this project.
Coral Gables Police Launch "Fight Like a Girl" Self-Defense Initiative Following Miami Beach Assault
In the wake of a disturbing attack on a woman rollerblading in Miami Beach, the Coral Gables Police Department is responding through education and empowerment. Offering a self-defense course aptly named "Fight Like a Girl," the initiative aims to arm women with the skills to protect themselves in face of potential dangers. As reported by NBC Miami, the course recently welcomed participants, including Jessica Castillo, marking her second attendance.
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