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Tropical Storm Milton Approaching Florida; Hollywood City Waives Parking Fees Starting Oct. 6
Hollywood, FL — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Hollywood, beginning Sunday, October 6, at 11 a.m. Heavy rainfall is expected to last into next week, with predictions of up to 8 inches of rain gathering by Thursday, October 10.
Broward’s top prosecutor settles lawsuit with former employee who accused him of anti-white discrimination
Broward State Attorney Harold Pryor has reached a settlement with a former veteran prosecutor who accused him of anti-white discrimination for dismissing five veteran prosecutors when he came into office nearly four years ago, according to court records. Details of the agreement were not available Friday, and both sides declined to comment with the issue still pending. Because the State ...
Shorty's BBQ in Davie, Florida, cited for 11 inspection violations in Broward County
Shorty's BBQ in Davie, Florida, received 11 violations during a routine inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on September 30, 2024. The Broward County barbecue joint, known for its pit-cooked meats, was cited for 5 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 4 basic violations.
Florida enacts tough law to get homeless off the streets, leaving cities and counties scrambling
Florida has a tough new law aimed at getting the homeless off the streets. Under a statute that took effect Tuesday, it is now illegal in Florida to sleep on sidewalks, in parks, on beaches or in other public spaces. The law requires counties and cities to enact ordinances to enforce the law and create programs aimed at getting the homeless off the street. If they don't, starting Jan. 1 residents, businesses and the state can sue them. That has local officials worried they will be targeted by lawyers seeking fees. Localities also can set up outdoor camps where the homeless could live for a time.
Old condo tower on pricey land? Knockdowns might be next development wave, experts say
An aging condo on Fort Lauderdale’s barrier island ordered to evacuate because of an unsafe foundation could be among the first of a long line of condos in desperate need of long-delayed repairs, experts say. Nearly two weeks ago, unit owners at Springbrook Gardens — a former hospital turned condo built in 1947 — were told they had to be out by noon Friday after the building’s engineer ...
Park to reopen now that Fort Lauderdale has made deal with Broward Health
Dottie Mancini Park has been closed for nearly one year, much to the chagrin of the people who came to know and love the popular gathering spot. The park, closed since Dec. 7 after the city’s lease expired, has become a bargaining chip in a tug-of-war between Broward Health, owner of the land, and Fort Lauderdale officials, who want the land to remain a park. But on Tuesday, Fort Lauderdale ...
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