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Broward County Transit offers free rides on Sunday in honor of the Panthers parade
Broward County Transit (BCT) is offering free rides for everyone on Sunday in recognition of the Panthers' championship win and the celebratory parade ahead. The celebration for the historic Stanley Cup victory kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday along A1A in Fort Lauderdale, but fans are encouraged to arrive early.
'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
As Florida's ban on "lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah — at least for now — with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami.California-based Upside Foods hosted dozens of guests Thursday evening at a rooftop reception in the city's Wynwood neighborhood, known for its street art, breweries, nightclubs and trendy restaurants.“This is delicious meat,” Upside Foods CEO and founder Uma Valeti said. “And we just fundamentally believe that people should have a choice to choose what they want to put on their plate.”The U.S. approved the sale of what's now...
DeSantis vetoes bill to improve public warnings about bacteria contaminating beaches, public waterways
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that would have required health warnings about bacterial contamination and made it easier for swimmers, boaters and anyone else in or around the ocean and waterways to learn if there’s something dangerous in the water. Under the current, haphazard system, people sometimes don’t know about things like sewage that can flow into the water after torrential ...
Red, white and WOW! Where to watch July Fourth fireworks, parades and new drone shows in South Florida
What time do the fireworks start? It’s perhaps the most important question asked by patriotic revelers at picnics, poolside parties and barbecues every Fourth of July. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a city-by-city South Florida guide to prepare you for the spectacular night-sky displays and give you the scoop on other holiday happenings around town on Thursday, July 4, including hometown ...
New Florida law pricing out condo owners
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A new state law is making sure condominiums across Florida are more resilient after the Surfside condominium collapse. But complying with the legislation is pricing many condo owners out of their homes. Right now, many buildings across the state are going through a very...
Fort Lauderdale officials provide updates on Panthers championship parade
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale officials held a news conference Friday morning to discuss Sunday’s championship parade for the Florida Panthers. Public safety concerns, traffic closures and parking information are some of the topics that were discussed. The parade will take place this Sunday, beginning at 11...
The City of Miramar host job fair with over 3,000 positions up for grabs
MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Close to 2,500 job seekers registered to attend the City of Miramar’s Job fair. The fair was free of cost and presented by Vice Mayor Alexandra P. David, at the Miramar National Guard Armory, located at 5001 Flamingo Road on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Commissioner Denise Grant and Farm Share to distribute free groceries in Lauderhill
In a concerted effort to tackle the ongoing issue of food insecurity, Commissioner Denise D. Grant of Lauderhill has teamed up with Farm Share, a Florida-based food bank, to distribute essential groceries to 300 local families. This initiative is a crucial step in providing relief to residents still grappling with...
Miami-Dade Breaks Ground on New Transit Center
The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) began construction on a state-of-the-art Transit Operations Center (TOC) that will charge, service, operate, maintain, and house its new sustainable fleet of battery electric buses (BEB). The SDTOC is the first of its kind in the U.S., as it is...
New museum exhibit delves into historic Overtown's resilience as a community
A new exhibition at Miami's Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum explores Overtown's rich history as a major hub for Black tourism before desegregation and the impact of the decades-old construction of I-95 and I-395 highways on the renowned Black neighborhood. The new exhibition is called “Anything But A Slum:...
The North Miami ‘Dumpster fire’
Here’s a lesson from North Miami City Manager Rasha Cameau’s June 4 sacking by three of five council members after 15 months. Doing your job can be fatal. And word spreads fast. “Churn and burn in another Florida dumpster fire! Let’s talk about ‘no-go zones’ for managers,” Joseph...
Martin Karp ‘crashes’ candidate forum hosted by school board opponent
Former Miami-Dade School Board Member Martin Karp, who is running again (who knew?), crashed a candidate forum Wednesday that was hosted by Hayley Ross, who is running in the same district vacated by Lucia Baez-Geller, who is running for Congress, and has been campaigning since the beginning of the year.
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