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South Florida leaders, voters react to Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race
President Biden announced on Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's nominee. It triggered immediate reaction from the American people, including officials in South Florida. Among the first of local leaders to react, was Representative...
Millionaires Outpriced By Billionaires Flock To Florida's Fort Lauderdale
Jeff Bezos has the Billionaire Bunker. Ken Griffin dominates Star Island. Dozens of other billionaires and captains of industry flaunt opulent Palm Beach estates. But for those who aren’t quite so drenched in wealth, there’s always Fort Lauderdale. The Florida city is seeing home prices surging to record...
Help wanted: Seeking Jewish after-school teachers in Broward and Palm Beach counties (and offering $600 incentives)
Synagogues in Broward and Palm Beach counties, desperately searching for religious school teachers for the fall, are offering a $600 incentive to lure applicants with no educational experience. The Jewish Federations of Broward and Palm Beach counties are coordinating the recruitment effort, called The Learning Collective, which is in its second year. They are responding to a persistent ...
City of Tamarac Hosts “Family Fun in the Sun Day” at Waters Edge Park
Get ready for a day of excitement and entertainment as the City of Tamarac’s Parks & Recreation Department presents the “Family Fun in the Sun Day.”. This free event is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waters Edge Park, located at 7508 NW 61st Street.
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.
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...
Coral Springs Rabbi Condemns County Employee’s Antisemitic X Posts
A Miami-Dade County senior software developer was placed on leave this week after county leaders learned he had posted “hateful” antisemitic comments on social media, officials said. Pedro Alcocer, who works in the county’s Information Technology Department, is under scrutiny for his writings on X, including a June...
New development proposed for Little Haiti, Hallandale Beach
If you build it, we will come write about it. Let's check in on the latest in the development world. A proposed residential project in Little Haiti would rise 28 stories and feature 454 apartments and nearly 20,000 square feet of commercial space, Florida YIMBY reports. The project, at 165...
Fort Lauderdale firefighters free kitten wedged in piece of wood
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters in Fort Lauderdale came to the rescue of a stray kitten that became stuck. The feline on Friday got its head wedged in a piece of wood in front of a home along the 1100 block of West Las Olas Boulevard, in the city’s Sailboat Bend neighborhood.
Broward Inspector General slams ‘gross management’ of Wilton Manors parking contract
Two former City of Wilton Manors finance directors engaged in “gross mismanagement” in their handling of the city’s parking contract with Lanier Parking Meter Services, according to the Broward Office of the Inspector General. That included not adequately verifying revenue Lanier reported, not properly reconciling revenue Lanier reported against deposits made into the city’s parking bank ...
Tamarac Holds Back to School ‘Splash Bash’ on Aug 3
The City of Tamarac is excited to celebrate the new school year with a fun-filled Splash Bash event. Join them on Saturday, August 3, at 4:00 p.m. at the Caporella Aquatic Complex for an afternoon of family-friendly activities, music, games, and more. This event promises a splashing good time for everyone.
True tales from the campaign trail, believe it or not | Steve Bousquet
It’s getting weird out there on the campaign trail, and there’s still a long way to go. The Aug. 20 primary is still a month away. On his Facebook page, a candidate for a Broward County judgeship, Scott R. Shapiro, falsely boasted that he’s “endorsed by those who know justice best.” “Honored to receive the endorsement of the County Court,” Shapiro’s Facebook page said. “Their support is a ...
Fort Lauderdale's SE 3rd Avenue Drawbridge Repair Commences, Expect Delays and Detours
Attention Fort Lauderdale drivers and pedestrians: prepare for some detours and delays as bridge repairs are set to commence on the SE 3rd Avenue drawbridge, a vital artery in the city’s downtown area. According to a Broward County press release, necessary repairs are in the works to address the damage from a recent crane accident. The bridge which spans the New River will see construction activity starting Friday, July 26, with crews working tirelessly through two consecutive weekends until completion.
Mr. Cannabis Law Spins Off LumaLex Law
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Mr. Cannabis Law is pleased to announce the rebrand of its law firm into LumaLex Law, a full-service law firm serving clients in emerging and highly regulated industries, such as cannabis, psychedelics, alternative health, artificial intelligence (AI), health clinics, ketamine clinics, real estate, technology and more.
City of Coconut Creek Launches 2024-25 Creek Club for Middle School Students
The City of Coconut Creek has announced the 2024-25 Creek Club, an after-school recreational program designed specifically for middle school students. The Creek Club aims to provide participants with structured activities, ensuring a balanced mix of fun and education, along with a light snack and a drink each day. Open...
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.
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