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Broward School District implements new bomb threat safety protocols
FORT LAUDERDALE - With three weeks left in the school year, the Broward School District is making a big change when it comes to bomb threats. No longer will there be mandatory evacuations. "We've been doing research and aligning ourselves with national safety protocols," says Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. After 175 false alarms this year, including a bomb threat at MSD in February that had thousands of students on the football field for 90 minutes, the district has revised its bomb threat response. Now when a bomb threat comes in there will be an initial assessment between the principal, school, police and...
More FL Restaurant Losses As Longtime Sports Bar Bru's Room Closes Three More Locations
Fans of Bru's Room in Coconut Creek, Pembroke Pines, and Boynton Beach may be disappointed about a new closure announcement. Although Florida has no shortage of sports bars owned by sports figures, like Kerr's Winghouse and Bokampers, Bru's Room - just had three more locations close in South Florida, leaving only one. And Bru's Room is another of a string of recent restaurant closures in Florida.
“We have the perfect city for it”: Wilton Manors’ annual birthday party leans into its unique Island City character
Wilton Manors – While most cities only commemorate their big anniversaries, Wilton Manors celebrates its incorporation – May 13, 1947 – every year with a canoe race and birthday bash. “It just brings the community together . . . We take pride in it,” said Mayor Scott...
Major Glades Road Changes Coming For I-95 Entrances In Boca Raton
Metering Starts On Tuesday. FHP Will Enforce. What Do You Think Of New System? BY: ANDREW COLTON | Editor and Publisher BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Get ready for major changes coming to the I-95 entrances for both northbound and southbound traffic in Boca Raton. Metering officially goes into… Read More »Major Glades Road Changes Coming For I-95 Entrances In Boca Raton
Age-old fencing for residents' dogs runs afoul of new homeowners association president
Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers. Question: Our homeowner’s association states in its declaration that “all fences, other than those installed by the...
Memorial Day 2024: South Florida to honor its fallen with special ceremonies, wreath presentations, flag plantings and more
has been observed on the last Monday of May since 1971. In remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country, people throughout South Florida will gather for ceremonies, march in parades, and place flags on veterans’ graves. Did you know the poppy has become known as the red flower of remembrance? The Boca Raton-based Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556 and ...
Jewish Federation Hosts Fifth Life and Learning Meeting in Boca Raton
Community members in Boca Raton and the surrounding areas are gearing up for an engaging and enriching experience as the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County announces its fifth installment of the Jewish Life and Learning Meeting. The event is slated to take place on Tuesday, May 21st, from 4pm to 6pm, and will be hosted at the vibrant and eclectic venue, Crazy Uncle Mike's, located at 6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL.
Dogs not welcome in Fort Lauderdale parks. That might be about to change.
FORT LAUDERDALE — Louis Rofrano and his dog strolled happily through Holiday Park, just like they do most every day. Just one problem: They’re breaking the city’s no-dog park rule. Walking the family dog through any of Fort Lauderdale’s 110 parks — even those with dog parks like Holiday Park — is a no-no unless the dog happens to be a service animal. Commissioners are now looking at changing ...
Upcoming Events in Coral Springs: A Guide for May 24-30, 2024
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