Alerts are being issued for a potential tropical storm that could potentially go anywhere from as far south as the tip of Cuba to the center of Florida. Currently the wave, described as “vigorous” by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), is producing a large number of storms and conditions are such that there is [...]
FPL has filed an application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing to add two more nuclear units 6 and 7 at Turkey Point. These would be in addition to the five units that are already there; units 1, 2, and 5 which run on fossil fuels and units 3 and 4 which are nuclear. [...]
Environmentalists around the state are hoping that a special session starting tomorrow, July 20, in Tallahassee will let voters in Florida decide on the offshore drilling issue. In one of many gatherings around Florida, a small group gathered Monday on the steps of Oakland Park City Hall, also home to Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater’s [...]
Statement by National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen: “Yesterday I sent BP a letter stating that there were a number of unanswered questions about the monitoring systems they committed to as a condition of the US government extending the well integrity test. Last night a conference call between the federal science team and BP representatives [...]
Broward County Health Department officials are recommending people not swim at the beach near Hallandale Beach Boulevard at A1A in Hallandale. Samples of beach water collected at this area did not meet recommended state requirements. All other beaches in Broward County tested satisfactory. Certain bacteria could create unhealthy beach water conditions and may cause swimming-related [...]
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June 2010 is 11.4 percent. This represents 1,056,000 jobless out of a labor force of 9,237,000. The unemployment rate is down 0.3 percentage point from the May rate of 11.7 percent. This is the third consecutive monthly decline in the state’s unemployment rate and the lowest rate since October [...]
According to a story posted by the Associated Press, around 3:45 p.m., BP reported that oil had, at least for the time being, stopped gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. Watch the live feeds here on BP.com. Right now, BP is conducting testing to determine that the cap isn’t causing undue pressure below it. If [...]
Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes detectives arrested a 43-year-old man with an extensive criminal background late Wednesday night for shooting a 14-year-old boy in the back the night before. Willie Tumblin is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder. His young victim, Victor Ogiste, is in serious condition and recovering from gunshot wounds at Broward General [...]
A number of Broward County Public Schools bargaining units have voted in favor of a five to six days furloughs for the 2010/2011 school year to help the District with its budget shortfall. The Federation of Public Employees (FOPE) representing approximately 9,000 employees, including clerical, transportation, security specialists and campus monitors, and maintenance and facility [...]
Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that Florida has joined Michigan, seven other states and the territory of the Mariana Islands in an amicus brief supporting the Arizona immigration law.
A homeowner quickly turned the tables on some fake FBI agents when he fired his gun and sent them running for cover early Monday morning. Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are releasing surveillance video in the hopes of identifying the three suspects. The attempted home-invasion robbery, reminiscent of an old The Stooges movie, occurred shortly [...]
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Judicial candidates running for Broward courts will take part in two free public forums this month held on Nova Southeastern University’s main campus and sponsored by NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center. The forums will allow judicial candidates to meet the community and engage in a panel discussion.
Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit detectives have released the names of the two teens involved in Monday’s fatal all-terrain vehicle crash in Southwest Ranches. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews and BSO deputies responded to the 5400 block of SW 172 Avenue just before 5 p.m. Monday, after a 9-1-1 caller advised of an ATV [...]
Thursday, July 15, 2010 the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct two public scoping meetings regarding the Turkey Point nuclear power plant combined license application for Units 6 and 7. There will be two open house(s): 12:00 – 1:00pm and 6:00 – 7:00 pm. at the Homestead YMCA, 1034 Northeast 8th. Street, Homestead, Florida. Staff [...]
A 16-year-old Pembroke Pines boy was killed after striking a telephone pole while riding on an all-terrain vehicle with another teen. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crews and BSO deputies responded to the 5400 block of SW 172 Avenue just before 5 p.m. Monday, after a 9-1-1 caller advised of an ATV crash with serious injuries.
One local candidate for the Broward County School Board will be sharing his vision for changes at the sixth largest school district in the country. Coral Springs resident Bob Sutton, who recently filed to run for the Broward School Board District 4 seat against seven other candidates, will be hosting a meet and greet Wednesday [...]
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) to issue new suspensions of deepwater drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), saying a pause is needed to ensure that oil and gas companies first implement adequate safety measures to reduce the risks associated with deepwater [...]
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Majic 102.7 FM’s Majic Children’s Fund will partner with the “Happy Together” 25th anniversary tour to benefit a local Deerfield Beach teenager in need. A portion of the ticket sales from the July 29 Hard Rock Live show that stars The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie, The [...]
From Hallandale commissioner Keith London: The following are a list of very important and high priority meetings concerning “OUR” City for the month of July: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Hurricane Preparedness Forum – Cultural Center Wednesday, July 14, 2010 – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Parks Master [...]
Broward County Public Schools along with four of Florida’s largest school districts including, Miami-Dade, Duval, Hillsborough and Leon Counties, today held simultaneous news conferences to discuss a joint appeal to Florida Department of Education Commissioner Eric Smith noting significant anomalies in the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No. It’s a giant roller skate with wings flying off the back of a ramp. Sounds like a cartoon, but this giant roller skate was only one of 34 teams that created a flying craft for the Red Bull Flugtag Miami 2010 in Bayfront Park Saturday. Over 80,000 people [...]
The City of Fort Lauderdale’s red-light photo-enforcement program will begin issuing Notices of Violation to red-light runners at designated intersections beginning August 8, 2010. The cameras are being installed as part of the City’s effort to use technology to deter red light runners.
The Broward County Health Department will offer free immunizations for children of all ages (birth to 18 years of age) during the months of July and August at various locations throughout Broward County. In addition, a “Back To School Immunization and Community Resource Fair” will take place on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9am to [...]
On Saturday, July 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the City will present a Foreclosure Intervention & Homeowners’ Assistance Clinic at the Sunrise Senior Center (10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard, 33351). This free workshop for residents, brought to you by the Sunrise City Commission and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board, will include educational sessions [...]
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department, a member of the South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce has arrested Frank A. Richardson, 36, and charged him with 100 counts of Possession of Child Pornography and 1 count of Distribution of Child Pornography. The ICAC task force members involved in this operation were from the Fort [...]
