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97-Year-Old Luther Radway of Palm Bay is Oldest Health First Patient to Receive Heart Valve Replacement
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Life expectancy in the United States took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is still the case that many Americans are living longer lives – much longer. There are about 100,000 centenarians living in the United States today, a number that is...
Raccoon with head trapped in jar has Wild Florida Rescue racing to save animal: 'Time is of the essence'
PALM BAY, Fla. - Wild Florida Rescue is working around the clock to try and help a raccoon with its head trapped in a jar. The raccoon has been stuck for five days. It has been seen several times in the Compound of Palm Bay but hasn’t been brought to safety. Rescuers are working overnight to save the animal.
Popular Roller Coaster Loses Wheels Mid-Ride, Terrified Guests Sent Flying off the Rails
A theme park is being sued after its popular roller coaster lost its roller coaster and derailed mid-ride. There’s a reason roller coaster accidents always make the headlines—they’re so rare that they’re worth talking about. Whether it’s Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, or any other theme park, every location builds its attractions to strict codes designed to ensure the safety of all.
Crave Hot Dogs reopening in Ocala under new ownership
A hot dog, barbecue, and axe-throwing restaurant in southwest Ocala that closed late last year will reopen next week under new ownership. Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is reopening at 2463 SW 27th Avenue, in the Shady Oaks Shopping Plaza, on Friday, August 30. To celebrate its grand opening, the...
Fort Lauderdale Announces Pre Labor Day Festival with Traffic Changes to Ease Festivities on NE 32nd and NE 33rd Streets
Fort Lauderdale is gearing up for an end of summer celebration with its Pre Labor Day Festival on September 1. Scheduled to unfold within the lively vicinity of North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, spanning NE 32nd and NE 33rd Streets from A1A west to the Intracoastal, the event promises a festive day out for families and friends alike. Those making plans to attend should be aware of significant traffic modifications.
HealthCares: HCA trauma center doctor speaks on emergency response
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - In TV20′s new monthly interview series “HealthCares,” TV20′s Paige Beck sits down with doctors from HCA hospitals in North Central Florida. Beck spoke to Dr. Darwin Ang, the trauma medical director at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. She asked what people in the community can do to help first responders in an emergency situation.
Commissioner Gabela calls for Omni CRA expansion to address Allapattah's homelessness, blight, and economic decline
Allapattah demands immediate attention as City of Miami Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela proposes expanding vs. extending the Omni CRA to address critical issues where needed. City of Miami Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela is on a mission to transform Allapattah, a district he represents, from a neighborhood grappling with severe challenges to a thriving community. His strategy centers around expanding the boundaries of the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to encompass Allapattah, a move he believes is crucial for revitalizing the area.
Judge allows Regina Hill to grab personal belongings from homes
An Orange County court order has granted former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill access to retrieve items from two properties belonging to a 96-year-old woman who Hill was accused of exploiting earlier this year.
Mike McDaniel gets roasted for transforming into ‘South Beach cocaine kingpin’
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is making the rounds on social media for his appearance as he was recently seen rocking a new look. McDaniel took the head-coaching reigns from Brian Flores ahead of the 2022 campaign, and Miami has been one of the more successful regular-season teams in the league since the start of his tenure.
Coming Up! Props, costumes can be yours at ‘Guilded Treasures’
Get ready for Halloween, a New Year’s Eve costumed party or just throw some theatrical aesthetic into your home at “Guilded Treasures,” the Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s sale of props and costumes. Organizers promise “great deals” on costumes and vintage relics. The event runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2020 San Juan Ave. And if you have anything you’d like to donate for the sale, drop it off between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. When you go to the Guilded Treasures sale, be sure to bring some folding money, because if you have to pay for those new vintage treasures with a credit card, you’ll be charged a convenience fee of 75 cents plus 5 percent. For more information, call 772-562-8300, visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com or email lisa@VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
Breeze Airways expands Vero service to sixth destination
Vero Beach Airport Director Todd Scher was attending last week’s City Council meeting when he received an email informing him that Breeze Airways was about to announce plans to expand its service here to a sixth destination – New Haven, Connecticut. By the time he returned to his...
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