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City of Tamarac Hosts “Family Fun in the Sun Day” at Waters Edge Park
Get ready for a day of excitement and entertainment as the City of Tamarac’s Parks & Recreation Department presents the “Family Fun in the Sun Day.”. This free event is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waters Edge Park, located at 7508 NW 61st Street.
X-Golf: Revolutionizing Golf in South Florida
X-Golf Brings Year-Round Golfing to South Florida with Cutting-Edge Indoor Simulators and Comprehensive Training Tools. X-Golf, originally established in the Midwest, was created to provide golf enthusiasts a place to play during harsh winter months. As John Buckley explains, “In the wintertime, people don’t have a place to go. So instead of being outside in the snow, they developed this indoor golf simulator.” The technology behind X-Golf, based in Korea, offers a comprehensive golfing experience, allowing players to practice their short game, chip, and play full 18-hole courses. The simulators provide detailed feedback on club head speed, backspin, sidespin, loft, and distance, enabling golfers to fine-tune their skills.
TIMELINE: Afternoon showers return Tuesday afternoon with highs in mid-90s
ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday's remaining storms will wind down rapidly this evening. Expect significantly higher rain chances on Tuesday, with around 70% coverage. Once storms develop, they will move northwest, affecting the entire area. LONG-RANGE: Typical July weather will bring scattered afternoon and evening storms across Central Florida, with very...
Tamarac Holds Back to School ‘Splash Bash’ on Aug 3
The City of Tamarac is excited to celebrate the new school year with a fun-filled Splash Bash event. Join them on Saturday, August 3, at 4:00 p.m. at the Caporella Aquatic Complex for an afternoon of family-friendly activities, music, games, and more. This event promises a splashing good time for everyone.
Register Now for Parkland Teen Night at SoFlo Ninja Academy on July 26
Calling all teenagers – the City of Parkland is set to host a Teen Night you won’t want to miss. Teen Night takes place at the SoFlo Ninja Academy on Friday, July 26. Open to teens aged 12-16, it offers the chance to experience ninja-inspired obstacle courses in a high-energy environment reminiscent of “American Ninja Warrior.”
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
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Exciting Renovations Coming to Collins Community Center!
Pardon our dust! We're thrilled to announce that the Collins Community Center will undergo significant renovations starting Monday, July 22nd, 2024. Thanks to a generous $2 million grant secured from FloridaCommerce, these renovations will enable the relocation of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library and benefit lower-income residents by providing enhanced educational support, employment training and opportunities, and telehealth services.
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
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,...
VOTES ARE IN: ARC Florida viewers pick a Delray Beach pizza shop as their favorite
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — ARC Florida asked and viewers answered. Two weeks ago, Matt Lincoln, Sam Kerrigan, and the whole CBS12 News ARC Florida team asked everyone at home to nominate the best pizza place in the area. From Palm Beach to the Treasure Coast, viewers sent...
Miami snack company prepares special needs students for employment
MIAMI - Inside the Rishi Snacks commercial kitchen in Miami, workers prepare trail mix while preparing themselves for life. Vijay and Manisha Patel launched the business a year ago and named it after their 21-year-old son Rishi, who is autistic. "A big reason we started was for Rishi to have a purpose in life, to have something that he's contributing to," recalled Vijay Patel. Rishi and his schoolmates clock in several days a week to learn skills. "There's different levels," explained Manisha Patel. "Some of the kids cannot bag but they're very good at doing the curry leaves....
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