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Over 125 Porsches on display for party in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dozens of Porsche enthusiasts met on Saturday at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center. More than 125 of the coveted German luxury sports cars were on display for a club party. The enthusiasts varied from those who wanted to check out the Panamera variants GTS and Turbo S E-Hybrid to those who love the classic vintage models.
Police: Toddler shot during kids’ party at Fort Lauderdale park
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A toddler was shot on Sunday afternoon during a children’s party in a public park in Fort Lauderdale. Crime scene tape surrounded a shaded playground and picnic area on the northern edge of the Riverland Park & Pool. The yellow tape extended to Southwest Ninth Street, near 26 Avenue.
X-Golf: Revolutionizing Golf in South Florida
X-Golf Brings Year-Round Golfing to South Florida with Cutting-Edge Indoor Simulators and Comprehensive Training Tools. X-Golf, originally established in the Midwest, was created to provide golf enthusiasts a place to play during harsh winter months. As John Buckley explains, “In the wintertime, people don’t have a place to go. So instead of being outside in the snow, they developed this indoor golf simulator.” The technology behind X-Golf, based in Korea, offers a comprehensive golfing experience, allowing players to practice their short game, chip, and play full 18-hole courses. The simulators provide detailed feedback on club head speed, backspin, sidespin, loft, and distance, enabling golfers to fine-tune their skills.
YMCA of South Florida, other local organizations host school supply distribution in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Some South Florida organizations are supplying support to families getting students ready to go back to school. The YMCA of South Florida led the way Saturday, making sure students have everything they need. Volunteers at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale handed out backpacks filled...
Beware of health risks on day 21 of heat advisories in South Florida
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Sunday is the 21st consecutive day that a heat advisory was in effect in South Florida. The heat index value was 105 degrees and could climb to 110 degrees in some areas of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. The peak heat index on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport was 110 degrees.
Woman accused of fraud while working for Broward SAO walks out of jail declaring her innocence
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – A woman — working for the Broward State Attorney’s Office when she was accused of fraud — walked out of the Broward County main jail singing gospel music on Saturday evening in Fort Lauderdale. While covering her face, Josephine Brown said she...
Construction Completes on BSO’s New Research, Development, and Training Center in Fort Lauderdale
ANF has completed construction of the new Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Research, Development, and Training Center (R.D.T.C.) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving as the construction manager for the project with Saltz Michelson Architects and RDG Planning & Design as the architects. The building is designed to meet Class “A” Office Building standards.
Aaliyah Butler dominates 400m at Holloway Pro Classic in Florida
Fort Lauderdale native Aaliyah Butler showcased her Olympic-caliber talent here on Friday ( July 19), clinching victory in the women’s 400m at the PUMA American Track League’s Holloway Pro Classic. The University of Georgia sophomore clocked an impressive 50.14 seconds, outpacing her more experienced competitors in her final...
Trucks Roll Out in Miramar, West Park, and Pembroke Park for Nightly Mosquito Control Ops Using Eco-Friendly VectoBac WDG
Residents of Miramar, West Park, and Pembroke Park should take note: Mosquito Control Section is rolling out trucks to tackle the buzzing nuisances from July 23 through July 26, hoping the weather plays nice. In these nightly operations, between 10PM and 6AM, the sound of sprayers will mingle with the chorus of nocturnal life as crews dispense VectoBac WDG, aimed at larvae of those disease-carrying critters, the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These mosquitoes, vectors known for dishing out dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya, find their humble beginnings in the unassuming pools of water we neglect in our backyards.
How whole blood donations are saving more lives than ever in South Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE — Paramedics with Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue said they are saving more lives than ever. "I can say I've been doing this for almost 20 years and this is the most impactful thing I've seen in my career by far," said Lieutenant Steve Krivjanick. Krivjanick is talking about the use of whole blood in trauma scenes. "You know these patients in the past we just typically would try to control the bleeding and get them to the trauma center as fast as we could. And unfortunately a lot of times they wouldn't make it," he said. In 2019,...
Oakland Park Proposes Lowest Millage Rate in 15 Years!
City staff have recommended the tenth decrease in the property tax rate over the past eleven years. The proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, presented during the City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, recommends reducing the operating millage rate from 5.8362 to 5.7243 mills. If approved, this would...
Exciting Renovations Coming to Collins Community Center!
Pardon our dust! We're thrilled to announce that the Collins Community Center will undergo significant renovations starting Monday, July 22nd, 2024. Thanks to a generous $2 million grant secured from FloridaCommerce, these renovations will enable the relocation of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library and benefit lower-income residents by providing enhanced educational support, employment training and opportunities, and telehealth services.
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