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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...
Broward County Transit Offers Free Bus Rides for Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup Parade in Fort Lauderdale
As the community gears up to celebrate the Florida Panthers' momentous Stanley Cup victory with a parade on Fort Lauderdale Beach tomorrow, Broward County Transit has stepped in to make the festivities a little more accessible. The service plans to provide all-day free rides to anyone heading to the parade, ensuring that fans can focus on the celebration rather than transportation woes. Local 10 News reports that additional bus services will be available on routes 11, 36, and 40, alongside express services from Heron Garage.
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...
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 ...
DeSantis signs bill to rename South Florida roadway to honor Jimmy Buffett
Parts of A1A in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties will be named after late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Governor DeSantis signed HB-91 on Thursday, along with other bills that would include other highway designations and license plates. Florida Panthers Stanley Cup celebration tour continues across South Florida. NOW PLAYING.
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.
Florida system shrinks unnecessary C. diff testing by 20%
After piloting new Clostridioides difficile guidelines for nine months, Memorial Healthcare System reduced unnecessary treatments by 20.1%, according to a study published June 27 in the American Journal of Infection Control. The Hollywood, Fla.-based system restricted the ordering of C. diff tests for some patients, including those who received laxatives...
Florida Housing Scorecard: 4 Cities Ranked for the Best Real Estate Investments
The Sunshine State provides a wealth of opportunities for real estate investors wanting to grow their financial portfolios. However, as with any acquisition, maximizing the return on your real estate investments requires careful research and insight from professionals who know the market. While Florida is home to picturesque scenery and...
Florida resident from New Jersey convicted of tax evasion
BOCA RATON, Fla. – A 50-year-old millionaire from New Jersey who was living in Boca Raton, Florida, was convicted of tax evasion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. Jason Kronick was 48 when he was indicted in New Jersey for crimes related to the 2008-11 tax years....
Tamarac Gears Up for 2 Spectacular Fourth of July Events
The City of Tamarac is set to host a grand Independence Day celebration with two exciting events that promise fun and festivity for all ages. Residents and visitors are invited to dive into the Fourth of July spirit with activities at the Caporella Aquatic Center and the Tamarac Sports Complex.
‘Paint It Broward’ Offers Margate Residents Free Exterior Paint
Margate residents can now access free recycled exterior paint through the city’s involvement in the “Paint It Broward” program. The ‘Paint It Broward’ initiative aims to provide sustainable solutions while enhancing community aesthetics. Recycled paint, available in 5-gallon buckets, comes in various colors, including Terracotta,...
Miss Space Coast USA, Rockledge Native Ashley Woxberg to Compete for Miss Florida USA Starting July 5
BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – Miss Space Coast USA 2024 and Rockledge native Ashley Woxberg is set to compete for the Miss Florida USA 2024 title on July 5-7 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts in Coral Springs. Woxberg works in Legal Research and Analytics...
It was a signal of honor to place the Honorable Commissioner Yvette Colbourne of Miramar into the Congressional Record as she assumes the position of Chair of the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
It was a signal of honor to place the Honorable Commissioner Yvette Colbourne of Miramar into the Congressional Record as she assumes the position of Chair of the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489...
DeSantis Vetoes $1.3 Million in Funding for Planned Coral Springs Projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $1.3 million in funding earmarked for two major projects in Coral Springs. State funds for the planned Everglades Greenway Loop and Coral Springs Real Time Crime Center were among the nearly $950 million worth of projects, programs, and other expenditures approved by Florida lawmakers but slashed by DeSantis.
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