Certain Broward Charter Schools Not Opening Monday
Charter Schools Not Opening for 2012/13 School Year The following charter schools do not currently have contracts to operate in the Broward County school district for the 2012/13 school year: • Academic Solutions High School • Broward Math & Science Schools • Pivot Charter School • iGeneration Empowerment Academy of Broward County Each charter school had provisions [...]
Temporary Change In Flight Patterns For Runway Maintenance Work At Fort Lauderdale Airport
Temporary Change In Flight Patterns For North Runway Maintenance Work At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Pavement repair at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will result in the closure of Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) for up to 53.5 hours from Tuesday, September 18 at 12:01 a.m. through Thursday, September 20 at 5:30 a.m. This pavement repair [...]
U.S. Century Bank In Miami Robbed
The FBI is releasing photographs from a bank robbery that took place Friday (August 17, 2012) at approximately 11:00 a.m. at the US Century Bank branch located at 8201 S Dixie Hwy in Miami, Florida. The robber entered the bank and demanded money from a bank employee. No one was injured. Money was taken, but [...]
Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival chooses original painting to be icon of this year’s festival
Realist Mexican artist Luis Selem’s original painting, “Proud, Looking to the Future,” has been selected as the official image to represent the upcoming Ft. Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, announced Franc Castro, executive director of the FLGLFF. The festival, presented by HBO Latin America, runs October 4-7 at venues throughout Ft. Lauderdale. Selem is [...]
Department Of Education Concludes Investigation Of FCAT Irregularities
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONCLUDES INVESTIGATION OF FCAT IRREGULARITIES – Process ensures accurate portrayal of student abilities – Tallahassee, Fla., August 17, 2012 – The Florida Department of Education today announced the conclusion of an investigation into test anomalies on the 2011 administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. The investigation was focused on an [...]
Trash 2 Art 2012 Exhibition And Contest Showcases Recycled Art
Trash 2 Art 2012 Exhibition And Contest Showcases Recycled Art By Valerie J. Amor Thursday night, Trash 2 ART Exhibition and Contest 2012 shown brighter than ever on local artisans displaying creative art utilizing at least 75% recycled materials. With doll parts intertwined with a piece of wood and a model of Fort Lauderdale in the year [...]
First Public Military Academy in South Florida Opens Today In Hollywood
Opening Ceremony for Hollywood Hills High Military Academy First Public Military Academy in South Florida WHO: Hollywood Hills High School Military Academy WHAT: Military Academy Opening Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting and Open House WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 9 a.m. WHERE: Hollywood Hills High School 5400 Stirling Road, Hollywood WHY: New this school year in Broward County Public [...]
Smile, You’re On Camera! Davie Turns On Red Light Cameras
The Town of Davie has begun Phase 2 of the Red Light Camera Safe Intersections Program. The red light safety cameras will soon begin taking photos of red-light runners at the below designated intersections. Cameras will capture still images and video of red-light running violations. Once the cameras are operational, a 30-day warning period [...]
Adopt a “Study Buddy” this Week at Broward County Animal Care
Adopt a “Study Buddy” this Week at Broward County Animal Care - ASPCA $100K Challenge continues with special adoption fees and gifts for students and teachers – The excitement continues as Broward County Animal Care and Adoption welcomes the new school year with special adoption discounts for returning students, as well as teachers, who [...]
