ELEVATED RISK OF RIP CURRENTS, WILDFIRES OVER THE WEEKEND ACROSS FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Division of Emergency Management reminds all of Florida’s residents and visitors to use caution this weekend, as an elevated risk of rip currents is expected along some of Florida’s beaches and a high risk of wildfires is present in much of the state. Onshore winds and three to five foot breaking [...]
Maltz Jupiter Theater leads nominees for 37th Annual Carbonell Awards
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (Jan 26, 2013) —A beloved musical about a con man out to swindle a small town in Iowa and a Pulitzer Prize winning drama about the plight of women in war-torn Africa tied with nine nominations each when the nominations were announced for the 37th annual Carbonell Awards, which honors excellence in [...]
Weather conditions raise risk of rip currents and marine warnings
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials remind residents and visitors to stay alert and use caution at the beach, as an elevated risk of rip currents is expected along much of Florida’s Gulf Coast. A high risk of rip currents is expected from Levy through Monroe County, as well as in the [...]
The Martha I Knew
Atlanta, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2013) - Today South Florida learned of the passing of Martha Ryce. Martha,35, was the sister of 9 year old Jimmy Ryce, who was abducted, raped and murdered after exiting a school bus on September 11, 1995. In the years that followed this heinous crime, she along with her father, Don, and [...]
FOUND – Amber Alert for Missing 2 year old CANCELLED
UPDATE: 1/14/13 11:25 AM – from WinkNews.com; Immokalee, Fla. – Authorities have located the missing 2-year-old from Immokalee this morning. Denise Hernandez was found alive in a field about a mile and half from her house. The little girl is being treated, but the sheriff’s office she appears to be in good health overall. Hernandez was [...]
Barrys Movie Reviews
Zero Dark Thirty *** Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden becomes one of the most-wanted men on the planet. The worldwide manhunt for the terrorist leader occupies the resources and attention of two U.S. presidential administrations. Ultimately, it is the work of a dedicated female operative (Jessica Chastain) that proves [...]
Wounded Warriors “Soldier Ride” Returns
Wounded warriors from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will kick off Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) 2013 Sunshine State Soldier Ride in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, January 9th. More than 50 wounded veterans will take part in the five-day cycling event which will travel through Miami Beach and the Florida Keys. Soldier Ride, a program [...]
FHP Plan January Crack Down On Move Over Law Violators
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Since 1999, more than 170 law enforcement officers in the United States have died and thousands injured in a crash as a result of being on the side of the roadway doing their job. During the month of January, Florida Highway Patrol troopers will pay special attention to drivers violating the state’s [...]
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