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Education

Experts With Wolfson Children’s Hospital Of Jacksonville Share Best Ways For Kids To Stay Safe When…

George McGregor Aug 18, 2020

With schools preparing to reopen, Bethany Atkins, MD, pediatrician with Wolfson Children’s Hospital and president of the Northeast Florida Pediatric Society, says now is the time to get kids comfortable with wearing a mask. …

Business

Beacon Lake Enters Two Model Homes By Dream Finders Homes And Mattamy Homes, In Northeast Florida…

George McGregor Aug 18, 2020

The Parade of Homes, which showcases the latest in home innovation and design, runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 13. The event is free and open to the public. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL – The lakefront lifestyle community of Beacon Lake and its…

Entertainment

Museum of Discovery and Science Selected As Only Florida Theater To Premiere Christopher Nolan’s…

George McGregor Aug 17, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) has announced it will premiere Tenet, the highly anticipated sci-fi action spectacle by award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan. MODS is the only theater in…

Health

Broward Sheriff’s Office Heartbroken Following Passing Of Lieutenant Aldemar “Al” Rengifo Jr., Who…

George McGregor Aug 16, 2020

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony (right) in a N95 medical face mask at a Press Conference at Urban League of Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida/USA – April 17, 2020. File photo. Photo credit: YES Market Media / Shutterstock.com,…

Crime

Sheriff: Preliminary Data Shows Crime Down in Unincorporated Hernando County and City of Brooksville

George McGregor Aug 14, 2020

Linda Pederson Park and Jenkins Creek Preserve in Hernando County, Florida. Weeki Wachee preserve where the family can enjoy bank fishing . Has a 40 foot observation tower. Springhill,Florida, Nov.19,2019. Photo credit: Linda White Wolf /…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crime Crackdown Shows Results; Residents Asked to Continue to…

George McGregor Aug 12, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, NY – The Broward Sheriff’s Office completed a large scale operation in unincorporated Central Broward aimed at deterring and preventing incidents that lead to violent crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Business

Over 1,200 Kids To Be Served By Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward Starting August 19th; “Doing…

George McGregor Aug 12, 2020

The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County will serve over 1,200 kids upon Broward County school openings on August 19th 2020, “doing whatever it takes to continue shaping futures” says Broward County Boys & Girls Clubs Co-CEO, Chris…

Business

Sharon L’Herrou, President & CEO of 211 HelpLine, Named Chair of Florida Alliance for…

George McGregor Aug 11, 2020

Sharon L’Herrou has served as the President/ CEO of 211 HelpLine since September 2016, following her tenure as VP of Operations. In this short time, she has launched many new agency initiatives to better serve the community that include a…

Crime

FBI: Three Men Used Shell Companies and Prior Fraud Experience to Exploit COVID-19 Relief Programs;…

George McGregor Aug 10, 2020

Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at: …

Crime

FEDS: Three South Florida Residents Who Participated In $24 Million COVID-19 Paycheck Protection…

George McGregor Aug 7, 2020

According to their criminal complaint affidavits, the three charged, with the assistance of other co-conspirators, submitted fraudulent PPP loan applications for their respective companies. The fraudulent loan applications were supported…

Broward Sheriff’s Office Maintains National Public Safety Communications Accreditation By Commission…

George McGregor Aug 7, 2020

I appreciate the dedicated work of the men and women in our 911/dispatch centers. This significant accomplishment is confirmation of the high level of service provided by our communications professionals,” Sheriff Gregory Tony said.…

Business

Volusia Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Earns National Recognition from Commission on…

George McGregor Aug 6, 2020

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations and Communications Center is located on Tiger Bay Rd, Daytona Beach, FL. Photo credit: https://www.volusiasheriff.org DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Volusia Sheriff’s Office Communications…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Office Joins National Use-of-Force Database Established By Federal Bureau Of…

George McGregor Aug 6, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - As the Broward Sheriff’s Office continues its commitment to increased transparency and trust, we have become one of the first law enforcement agencies in Broward County to contribute to the National Use-of-Force…

Crime

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Axle Receives Donation of Body Armor

George McGregor Aug 5, 2020

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Axle received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Axle’s vest was sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by Geraldine…

Business

Greenpointe Developers Welcomes Dream Finders Homes, Lennar And Richmond American Homes To Tributary

George McGregor Aug 5, 2020

The development plans include a comprehensive trail system throughout the community connecting Tributary neighborhoods and amenities. Tributary is a new Nassau County community located in one of the fastest growing areas. Artwork:…

Local

Former Star Athlete Sammie Smith Honored With Florida State University Track & Field Building…

George McGregor Aug 4, 2020

(Left to right) Arthur Blake, Dexter Carter, Sammie Smith and Deion Sanders running track at Florida State. Photo courtesy of Florida State University Sports Information. TALLAHASSEE - John Crossman, CEO of Crossman…

Crime

FBI Seeking Suspect from Boca Raton Bank Robbery in January

George McGregor Aug 4, 2020

The FBI is seeking information about the identity of the individual who robbed a BB&T Bank branch at 19631 South State Road 7, Boca Raton, Florida, on January 31, 2020, at approximately 12:53 p.m. The subject remains at large.…

Crime

Florida Man Charged in Miami Federal Court for Submitting Fraudulent Claims for Jobless Benefits…

George McGregor Aug 3, 2020

A Doral man was arrested and charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft, for submitting fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits to the State of Oklahoma, benefits which were intended for Oklahoma residents who…

Business

$1.6 Million Sculpture Installed At Milton Tower In Sunny Isles Beach, FL

George McGregor Aug 3, 2020

Milton Tower features $1.6 million sculpture by artist Manolo Valdés at boutique class A trophy office tower in Sunny Isles Beach; J. Milton & Associates adds to culture and beauty of the city of Sunny Isles Beach. SUNNY ISLES…

Business

Broward Sheriff’s Office Surprises Lauderhill Teen For Educational Accomplishments

George McGregor Jul 30, 2020

On Wednesday, July 29, The Broward Sheriff’s Office Neighborhood Support Team (NST) surprised a young Lauderhill woman for her recent educational accomplishments. LAUDERHILL, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office Neighborhood Support…

Business

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly Elected to Join Florida Sheriffs Association Board of Directors

George McGregor Jul 29, 2020

<img decoding="async" width="900" height="570" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SheriffRickStaly.png" alt="Sheriff Staly (right) being sworn in as an FSA Director.…

Local

Lieutenant Solis of Miami-Dade Police Department Recognized as the Florida Sheriffs Association’s…

George McGregor Jul 28, 2020

Lieutenant Benny Solis of the Miami-Dade Police Department has been selected as the 2020 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. “Lieutenant Solis exhibited exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness, presence of mind, and swiftness of…

Business

Sheriff: Assessors from Commission For Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Recommend Broward…

George McGregor Jul 28, 2020

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony as he held a press conference in July, 2020. Today, Sheriff Tony announced that an assessment team from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) is recommending that the Broward Sheriff’s…

Business

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Employees Donate Nearly $20,000 to Florida Sheriffs Youth…

George McGregor Jul 28, 2020

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly (left) presenting the check to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Board Chairman Levy County Sheriff Bobby McCallum. Photo credit: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. BUNNELL, FL - Flagler County Sheriff Rick…

Local

Statement From Grant Smith Attorney For Roger Stone Regarding Chairman Nadler’s Remarks At…

George McGregor Jul 24, 2020

Fort Lauderdale defense attorney Grant Smith (left), conservative political consultant, lobbyist, Roger J. Stone (right) Photo credit: Strategy Smith (left) Lev Radin / Shutterstock.com, licensed (right). FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - At…

Crime

Crime Reduced 47% in Flagler County Since 2016, Lowest Crime Rate in 25 Years Crime, Down 24.9% in…

George McGregor Jul 24, 2020

PALM COAST, FL - The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) submitted crime statistics for the first six months of 2020 to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as required by law semi-annually. Crime is down 24.9% in 2020…

Business

David Cannady, Democratic Candidate For Broward County State Attorney Hosted Run For Equitable…

George McGregor Jul 23, 2020

David Cannady (left), candidate for Broward County State Attorney hosted a ‘Run for Equitable Justice’ Fundraiser on July 15. The fundraiser garnered $20,000 in pledges towards his campaign. The fundraiser was held at the home of Theresa…

Press Releases

Danish Institute for Human Rights, ARTICLE 19, Release Findings from Public Internet Registry’s…

George McGregor Jul 23, 2020

This assessment was carried out during the attempted sale of PIR to private equity firm Ethos Capital earlier this year. Analysed and reviewed were PIR’s policies, operations, and safeguards to assess what was incomplete, missing, or could…

Crime

Federal Agent and Alleged Accomplice Charged in Miami Federal Court with Conspiring to Distribute…

George McGregor Jul 23, 2020

According to authorities, South Florida federal prosecutors have charged Hialeah residents Alberico Crespo, 45, and Jorge Gutierrez, 65, with conspiring to distribute Oxycodone, obstruct justice, and make false statements to the FBI. Photo…

Crime

After Increase in Road Rage and Domestic Violence Incidents, Flagler County Sheriff Launches ‘Don’t…

George McGregor Jul 22, 2020

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly initiated a new traffic safety campaign with one key message: ‘Don’t Engage in Road Rage!’ A new public service announcement released by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office in Palm Coast FL. On July 15,…

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