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Business

Boys and Girls Clubs Of Broward Appoints Co-CEO’s Matt Organ And Chris Gentile; Will Oversee…

George McGregor Jul 20, 2020

Co-CEOs, Matt Organ (left) and Chris Gentile (right) who will oversee operations of the The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County which is dedicated to helping young people improve their lives as productive, responsible and caring…

Business

Duffy’s Sports Grill To Re-Open Six More Locations Wednesday, July 22nd

George McGregor Jul 20, 2020

South Florida-born restaurant chain Duffy’s Sports Grill temporarily closed all 34 locations across the state to help contain the spread of the coronavirus. The second phase of re-openings included the re-opening of ten locations on…

Crime

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly Selected to Attend 79th Session of the FBI Law Enforcement…

George McGregor Jul 20, 2020

Sheriff Staly will participate in the LEEDS program for two, one-week sessions in 2021. Sheriff Staly was originally invited to attend in 2020 but LEEDS was postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The FBI pays 100% of all costs related…

Local

Charlotte County Lieutenant Graduates Southern Police Institute Course; 12-Week Accredited College…

George McGregor Jul 17, 2020

Lt. Christensen- Graduates The South Police Institute’s 143rd Administrative Officers Course. Since 1951, the Southern Police Institute has served to educate thousands of command level officers in furtherance of its core mission of…

Crime

Miami Federal Judge Sentences Art Fraudster, Philip Righter, 43, to Five Years in Prison for Selling…

George McGregor Jul 17, 2020

MIAMI, FL – Yesterday, a federal judge in Miami sentenced 43-year-old Philip Righter, of California, to five years in prison for running a scheme in which he tried to dupe prominent art businesses, including one South Florida gallery,…

Health

211 Palm Beach, Treasure Coast HelpLine Continues To Answer The National Suicide Prevention…

George McGregor Jul 17, 2020

Here locally calls to the NSPL are routed to your 211 Team who stand at the ready to respond. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know Crisis intervention can be reached 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1, texting your concerns and…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Office To Increase Law Enforcement Activities In Response To Recent Violent Crimes…

George McGregor Jul 17, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The Broward Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a large scale operation aimed at deterring and preventing incidents like the recent violent crimes that have occurred in unincorporated Central Broward. Residents…

Business

FEDS: Money Mule Reined In With Florida Man Sentenced for Money Laundering from School District in…

George McGregor Jul 16, 2020

According to the sentencing, Donald Conkright, of Big Pine Key, Florida, assisted scammers by using his own bank account to move ill-gotten gains overseas. He was convicted on money laundering charges in March. In June, he was sentenced to…

Business

Northeast Florida Real Estate Firm Collecting Backpacks And School Supplies For Local Children;…

George McGregor Jul 15, 2020

The Northeast Florida real estate firm is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for local children at area Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty offices through August 3, 2020. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed.…

Entertainment

Three Florida Child Actresses Star, Co-Star in New ABC Sitcom “United We Fall,”…

George McGregor Jul 14, 2020

ABC WINTER TCA 2020 – The cast and producers of ABC’s “United We Fall” address the press on January 8, as part of the ABC Winter TCA 2020, at The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. (ABC/Stewart Cook) Julia Gunn (Executive Producer),…

Business

Duffy’s Sports Grill To Re-Open 10 More Locations Tomorrow, July 15th

George McGregor Jul 14, 2020

Crime

Department of Justice Awards Flagler County Sheriff’s Office With $92,501 Grant Funding for…

George McGregor Jul 10, 2020

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has been awarded $92,501 to be used towards the Recruitment, Hiring and Retention project. The FCSO was selected 1 out of 4 nominations in the state of Florida and 1 out of 29 nominations…

Business

Four Seasons Resort Orlando Invites Florida Residents to Experience “Staycation” at Central…

George McGregor Jul 8, 2020

Situated in a breathtaking location at the Walt Disney World Resort, a Four Seasons “staycation” at the Most Magical Place on Earth is now even more enticing for Sunshine State residents through Sept. 30, 2020. Photo credit: Zucker Lewis…

Health

Robbie’s Hope Foundation Announces National Contest Winners; Teens Use Variety of Mediums During…

George McGregor Jul 8, 2020

Robbie’s Hope Foundation today announced the winners of its third national Hall of Personal Expression (H.O.P.E.) Contest. Shown above left is Allison He’s Grand Prize and Fine Arts Category Winner: (11th Grade – Plano, Texas)…

Crime

Text-to-911 Brings Law Enforcement to Aid of Flagler County Domestic Violence Victim and Offender…

George McGregor Jul 8, 2020

This service proved helpful in the early morning hours of July 4th when a woman was fearful to make a voice call to 911 following a physical disturbance with her boyfriend. She waited until the man fell asleep and sent a text to 911. File…

Business

Duffy’s Sports Grill Enters Second Phase Re-Opening for 10 More Locations

George McGregor Jul 8, 2020

Business

ChildNet Awarded $20k Grant To Support Vulnerable Youth During COVID-19 Pandemic; Partnership Of…

George McGregor Jul 6, 2020

ChildNet, a Community-Based Care led agency that protects abused, abandoned and neglected children in the community is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant through a partnership between The Humana Foundation and …

Business

Cavache Properties Appoints Sales Associate, Heather Parnass For New Sekai Residences Townhome…

George McGregor Jul 2, 2020

With over 30 years of experience, Heather Parnass, has operated a real estate brokerage firm and has worked in new construction for firms such as G.L. Homes, Hooper Development and The Abbo Companies, and continues to offer her expertise…

Crime

California Man, Just 22, Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Crimes;…

George McGregor Jul 2, 2020

Adrian Fierros, 22, from California, sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for coercing young girls into taking and sending him sexually explicit photographs and videos of themselves;…

Business

Local Cleaning Service Offers Advanced Disinfection Treatment Certificate To Validate South Florida…

George McGregor Jul 1, 2020

The Total Cleaning Disinfection Certificate of Treatment gives employees and visitors visual proof that the facility has been disinfected to the highest standards and instills confidence that the facility is being monitored and maintained…

Crime

FEDS: Florida Man, Freddy Velazquez, 47, Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Sending Threatening…

George McGregor Jun 30, 2020

Florida State Prison, otherwise known as Raiford Prison in Raiford, Florida. File photo. While once at Raiford, Freddy Velazquez, 47, mailed the threats from Jefferson Correctional Institute in Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida. Photo…

Business

49ers Nick Bosa Enjoys New Home At 30 Thirty North Ocean; 24-unit Luxury Boutique Condominium In…

George McGregor Jun 25, 2020

Nick Bosa grew up in South Florida and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. His mother Cheryl Bosa, Luxury Real Estate Advisor and head of Sports and Entertainment Division of Engel & Völkers Fort Lauderdale represented Bosa…

Business

Colorado Based Author Harper McDavid Wins 2020 Colorado Book Award and 2020 Colorado Authors League…

George McGregor Jun 25, 2020

An environmental project in Zapata, Texas, became the inspiration for Harper McDavid’s first romantic suspense novel, Zapata (Soul Mate Publishing, 2019.) Flat, desolate, and situated along the Rio Grande, Zapata’s an undeniably rough…

Local

Museum of Discovery and Science Offers Free Admission Through September to Active Military, First…

George McGregor Jun 25, 2020

Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today MODS is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. The Museum showcases more than 300 interactive exhibits, immersive films and experiential programs. MODS…

Entertainment

Museum Of Discovery And Science To Host Free Virtual Event With Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Best-selling…

George McGregor Jun 25, 2020

Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series at MODS Featuring Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, a FREE virtual event taking place on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 6 p.m. The LIVE Zoom event will include an engaging presentation from Dr. Wallace J.…

Business

Museum of Discovery and Science Announces Open Registration for STEM Summer Camp Experience,…

George McGregor Jun 25, 2020

Give your child a S.A.F.E. (Science. Affordable. Fun. Educational.) and unforgettable summer STEM camp experience at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Register Today For S.A.F.E. On-Site Camp Discovery Presented…

Business

DIX Development Announces It’s University Econ Executive Center in East Orlando Is Moving…

George McGregor Jun 24, 2020

EAST ORLANDO, FL – DIX Developments LLC which specializes in high-quality innovative real estate developments throughout Florida is moving forward with plans for a new $9 Million Class A office…

Crime

Maximum Prison Term Given to Man for Making On-Line Threats to Injure and Kill Hispanics

George McGregor Jun 24, 2020

A federal judge in South Florida sentenced Eric Lin, 35, of Clarksburg, Maryland, to five years in prison, plus three years of supervised release after prison, for making repeated on-line threatening communications that targeted MIAMI,…

Business

Duffy’s Sports Grill Announces Re-Opening Plans

George McGregor Jun 22, 2020

South Florida-born restaurant chain Duffy’s Sports Grill temporarily closed all 34 locations across the state to help contain the spread of the coronavirus. The first phase of re-openings will include locations such as Jupiter West, North…

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Effort to Terminate DACA, Protecting 700,000 from…

George McGregor Jun 19, 2020

Chief Justice Roberts Writes Majority Opinion in 5-4 Ruling. Photo credit: Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com, lkicensed. CLEVELAND - On Thursday, in a 29-page opinion, after years of federal court litigation, the U.S. Supreme…

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