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Lauderdale Lakes Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips to deliver State of the City address on July 31
Residents and stakeholders of Lauderdale Lakes are cordially invited to the annual State of the City Address, scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, at 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Commission Chambers at 4300 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319. This year’s theme, “Building a Stronger City...
Another round of South Florida afternoon storms expected
MIAMI - Another round of scattered storms is expected for South Florida on Tuesday due to deep tropical moisture lingering across the area. The rain will not be as widespread as Monday but some storms may produce heavy downpours.Afternoon highs will climb to around 90 degrees and it will feel like the triple-digits. A heat advisory has not been issued as we will not meet the criteria due to the rain and clouds.The National Weather Service warns there is a high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches due to strong onshore winds. Beachgoers should avoid swimming...
Man smashes through 2 businesses for $8k worth of pre-rolls in Wilton Manors
WILTON MANORS, Fla. – Tempered glass, dozens of cameras and several locked doors did little to stop a man from stealing $8,000 worth of pre-rolls. The man was caught on several cameras in and around Art Frenzie on the drive in Wilton Manors. Video shows the man pulling, stabbing...
Central Florida Woman Arrested For Making Threats Against Governor Ron Desantis
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danyele Callaway, a local resident in Riverview near Tampa, for making online threats to kill Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement alerted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on July 8, 2024 about threatening messages received on Governor Ron DeSantis’...
UF: Fuchs on board to be interim president
Five days after UF President Ben Sasse’s abrupt resignation, the university said his predecessor Kent Fuchs has agreed to take over in the interim effective Aug. 1. The UF Board of Trustees will officially vote on Fuchs’ interim presidency at a 5:30 p.m. special meeting Tuesday, according to a university-wide email.
Petition: Demand Accountability for Florida Couple Who Abandoned Their Dog in a Hot Car
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A couple in Florida recently decided to go for a beach day...
A Florida school district banned ‘Ban This Book.’ Author says that’s ‘erasure of the highest order’ and wants it reinstated
An author whose novel about book banning was removed from a Florida school district’s library shelves has asked the school board to reinstate his book, saying that its removal is “erasure of the highest order.”
Hidden cost of vacation rentals skyrockets property taxes for hundreds of local homeowners
Hundreds of northeast Florida homeowners are taking advantage of the summertime beach living to put rooms up for vacation rentals, but are finding a hidden cost in renting out their place.
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