The Florida Peninsula Command Post Unified Command announced Saturday plans to establish a group of Qualified Community Responders (QCR) in Monroe County to prepare for the possibility that oil products need to be cleaned from beaches. While there is no imminent threat of weathered oil products reaching the Florida Keys, there is a need to [...]
The Broward Sheriff’s Office will conduct a saturation patrol targeting intoxicated and impaired drivers this holiday weekend. The enforcement effort will run from 7 p.m. Sunday, July 4 through 5 a.m. Monday, July 5. The BSO D. U. I. Task Force units will be joined by district deputies and will focus patrols on areas that [...]
Governor Charlie Crist has recognized Dan Marino of Weston as a Point of Light for Disability Awareness Month. “Over the past 18 years, Dan has devoted time and resources to autism research and the development of programs for persons with disabilities,” said Governor Crist. “His passion and dedication has led to innovative advancements in treatment [...]
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Signing of Iran Sanctions Act The White House, Washington, DC, Thursday, July 1, 2010 As Prepared for Delivery— Good evening everyone. As President, one of my highest national security priorities is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. That is why my Administration has aggressively [...]
The Broward Judicial Watch will host two judicial forums for judicial candidates to meet the community and engage in a discussion panel at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) located at 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida 33314-7796. The first of this two part series will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at NSU’s Miniaci Center [...]
Agency for Workforce Innovation Director Cynthia R. Lorenzo today issued an advisory warning Floridians to be wary of companies offering beach cleanup jobs for a fee. Recent reports indicate some Floridians have paid fees to submit applications or undergo training for oil spill-related jobs, only to later discover the advertised jobs were not available or [...]
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which [...]
Fort Lauderdale city manager’s letter to commissioners on this year’s budget: July 7, 2010 (to be presented to full commission which is why it is dated this way) Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler Vice-Mayor Romney Rogers Commissioner Bruce G. Roberts Commissioner Charlotte E. Rodstrom Commissioner Bobby B. DuBose Honorable Mayor and Commissioners: It is my [...]
Keep your family safe this Fourth of July! The Coral Springs Police Department reminds residents that setting off illegal fireworks could result in these fireworks being confiscated and perhaps criminal sanctions. Any fireworks that explode or fly in the air are illegal. Airborne fireworks run the risk of damaging property or causing serious injury to [...]
A Broward County man made a frightening discovery Monday morning when a quick bathroom stop led him to find human skeletal remains along U.S. 27. The man was driving south on U.S. 27 with his family, returning home from Palm Beach County. He drove onto a small, narrow road on the west side of the [...]
Florida Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith today announced 2010 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) results for grades 4-10 reading and mathematics, grades 5, 8 and 11 science and grades 4, 8, and 10 writing. The results show increases in the percent of students scoring proficient and above in almost every middle and high school [...]
Broward County Commissioner Albert C. Jones will be hosting a town hall meeting for Homeowner Association Presidents within District 9 on June 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Broward County Central Regional Park Field House, 3700 NW 11th Place in Lauderhill.
Kelvin Gibson, age 30, was arrested on Friday, June 25, 2010 in Dania Beach, Florida by the FBI. Gibson has been charged with robbing Wachovia Bank in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The FBI is now seeking information regarding his accomplice who has not yet been apprehended.
FORT LAUDERDALE The City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s Independence Day by attending a free celebration on Fort Lauderdale Beach from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The Fourth of July festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. on across from the Oasis Café, located at [...]
For the eighth year in a row, The Florida College System ranks among the top producers of associate degrees in the nation according to Community College Week’s annual Top 10 report. Despite record student enrollment and increasing budget concerns the report, conducted by Community College Week using data from the National Center for Education Statistics [...]
From the office of Adam Hasner: In conjunction with the Florida Clean Energy Congress convening in Tallahassee this week, Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner (R-Delray Beach) has submitted recommendations to advance the adoption and commercialization of electric vehicles throughout the state. Hasner’s Florida Electric Automobile Commercialization and Implementation Proposal provides numerous policy recommendations that [...]
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host The Summer Groove Comedy Jam Hosted by Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade, on Friday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale, now. With a major headline act to be announced soon, so far this year’s annual laugh fest will feature comedians Rickey Smiley (BET’s [...]
South Plantation High School teacher Allan Phipps has been selected to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. President Obama recently named 103 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award.
Broward commissioners are seeking legal input from a judge to determine the constitutionality of a proposed ethics code. In the November 2008 election, voters approved a commission to create an ethics code that would govern elected county officials. In a last minute presentation Tuesday, county attorney Jeff Newton told Broward commissioners that certain provisions related [...]
One suspect was killed and another was wounded during a burglary in progress call Saturday night in Southwest Ranches. At 8:39 pm deputies were dispatched to a burglary in progress at a house under construction at 13601 Bella Ranch Lane. A neighbor had noticed people at the construction site and did not believe they belonged [...]
South Florida residents can mourn the loss of yet another local soldier who died supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
A special investigation has netted 86 indictments in South Florida related to mortgage fraud. From March 1, 2010 to the present date, Operation Stolen Dreams resulted in the indictments of 86 individuals in South Florida for their participation in a series of mortgage fraud schemes that resulted in more than $76 million in fraudulent loans. [...]
A 30-year veteran firefighter died after being struck by lightning while en route to the Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado. William “Billy” Carr, 53, a Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue driver/engineer, was traveling with a group of firefighter friends on June 12 when he was tragically struck by lightning, causing his motorcycle to crash about 130 [...]
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May 2010 is 11.7 percent. This represents 1,086,000 jobless out of a labor force of 9,272,000. The unemployment rate is down 0.3 percentage point from the April rate of 12.0 percent. This was the second monthly decline in the state’s unemployment rate since February 2006.
Governor Charlie Crist today unveiled Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs, a Web site that allows job seekers to locate and apply for positions created in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs, found at www.floridagulfrecoveryjobs.com, is a dedicated portal through Florida’s official online job bank, the Employ Florida Marketplace, currently listing more than [...]