WHO: City of West Palm Beach Holiday in Paradise presented by FPL, and Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot-tall, 700-ton holiday sand tree WHAT: USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice awards highlight the best of the best in categories such as destinations, dining, hotels, and entertainment. Nominees for […] T
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Following Weekend Attacks, Senator Berman and Representative Stark Refile Legislation To Expand Florida’s Red Flag Laws
TALLAHASSEE – It’s been a consistent theme echoed by law enforcement: “See something, say something.” But in Florida, if a family member sees something, they’re actually hamstrung from doing anything because of last minute changes to the so-called “Red Flag” legislation prior to it becoming law. Now, as the number of gun-related suicides and mass [
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. Javier Enriquez, of Miami, to serve as Judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Enriquez has served as a Judge on the Miami-Dade County Court since his appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2021. Previously, he served as
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Continued Progress on the Coconut Grove Playhouse Project
Site Plan Options Work on the site plan options for the Coconut Grove Playhouse is underway by the County’s design team led by Arquitectonica International Corporation. This process is being informed by the team’s theater consultants, Fisher Dachs Associates; structural engineer, Douglas Wood Associates; and historic preservation architect, Jorge H
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MEDIA ALERT: City of West Palm Beach to Provide Updates on Tropical Storm Operations
WHO: Mayor Keith A. James, Emergency Operations Manager Assistant Fire Chief Brent Bloomfield, Invited local officials and community leaders WHAT: Mayor Keith A. James and City Emergency Manager Brent Bloomfield will host a press conference to provide updates on City operations and closures ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole WHERE: Fire Station 5, 700
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Legislation to Help Assist Seniors to Live Independently
Tallahassee — Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) filed SB 192 & HB 93, which would exempt the sales tax on home improvements that help seniors age in place. The legislation, if enacted, would extend also to others who may need similar care, such as wounded veterans or persons recovering from […
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Further Prohibits Woke ESG Considerations from State Investments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Trustees of the State Board of Administration (SBA) formally approved measures to protect Florida’s investments from woke environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), ensuring that all investment decisions focus solely on maximizing the highest rate of return. Today’s updates to the Fl
Read MoreNews to Use – August 2, 2016
Upcoming grant Workshops & deadlines Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Community Grants Program: This is a quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing small to medium scale community-based cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, conferences and publications. Augu
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Sanitation Services Suspended Wednesday, November 9
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (November 8, 2022) —The City of West Palm Beach Sanitation Division will suspend solid waste collection of commercial, residential, recycling, yard, and bulk waste due to Tropical Storm Nicole for Wednesday, November 9, 2022. West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County are under a Hurricane and Storm Surge Warning until further […]
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Cindy Polo File Bills to Protect Children in Childcare Facilities
Tallahassee — Seeking to protect the most vulnerable among us and stem the ongoing push to flood the state with more firearms, Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Cindy Polo (D-Hialeah) filed legislation to add childcare facilities to the list of public sanctuaries where firearms are prohibited. Concealed firearms and weapons are curren
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