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Environment

14th Annual Mountain Plover Festival in Colorado Announced; Rare Wildlife Event For Birders, Nature…

George McGregor Feb 28, 2020

Birders, nature lovers and families to enjoy unique bird watching event on ordinarily inaccessible private land, wildlife viewing, entertainment, food and history Friday through Sunday, April 24, April 24 and April 26, 2020 in Karval,…

Business

Local Allstate Agency Hosting Supply Drive for Foster Children Through Month of March; Seeks…

George McGregor Feb 28, 2020

In most cases, when foster children are moved from place to place, their items are placed in garbage bags for the transition. Our office would like to make these moves a little better. We invite you to join us in this effort by donating…

Business

Miami’s “SHOTS” Nightclub Unveils Newest Wynwood Area Mural by Local Artist in Celebration of…

George McGregor Feb 25, 2020

SHOTS newest mural on Wynwood at 311 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127 in collaboration with local artist Carlos Fuenmayor to celebrate Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami. The newest addition to Wynwood’s SHOTS location is now officially open…

Local

Sheriff Tony Joins BSO Deputies To “Walk The City” In Deerfield Beach; Walk to Begin at…

George McGregor Feb 24, 2020

“Walk the City” will take place at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Walk to begin at Fredies Market, 286 S.W. 1st Terrace, Deerfield Beach. Effort to increase communication with residents. Photo: Broward Sheriff's Office Facebook …

Business

Broward Sheriff Announces New Members Appointed to the Professional Standards Committee and…

George McGregor Feb 20, 2020

Today, Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony announced the appointment of new members to the Professional Standards Committee and the formation of a new Use of Force Review Board, which will be tasked with reviewing use of force for…

Business

Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony Saves Life of Unconscious Motorist While Off Duty; “The Driver…

George McGregor Feb 19, 2020

Gregory Tony serves as the 17th Sheriff of Broward County, Florida. According to the Public Information Office of the Broward Sheriff, their own Sheriff Tony leads by example and demonstrates why it is always important to always be…

Business

CBS Television And CBS Interactive Launch CBSN Denver; Marks Newest Expansion Of Major Market Local…

George McGregor Feb 19, 2020

DENVER – CBS Television Stations and CBS Interactive today announced the launch of CBSN Denver, the seventh of ViacomCBS’ 13 local direct-to-consumer streaming news services in major markets across the country. CBSN Denver features…

Education

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Foundation Announces Recipients of 2020 Youth Scholarship Program; High School…

George McGregor Feb 19, 2020

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation (PBCSF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 Youth Scholarship Program. 15 Palm Beach County high school seniors, all of whom were nominated by a sworn employee of the Palm Beach…

Business

Chinese Military Personnel Charged with Computer Fraud, Economic Espionage and Wire Fraud for…

George McGregor Feb 13, 2020

Indictment Alleges Four Members of China’s People’s Liberation Army Engaged in a Three-Month Long Campaign to Steal Sensitive Personal Information of Nearly 150 Million Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - A federal grand jury in Atlanta…

Business

Barky Pines Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Announces First Annual Puppy Love 5K Fun Run/Walk Event at…

George McGregor Feb 7, 2020

The cost to participate in the 5K will be $25 if registered before February 1. Afterwards, the cost will increase to $35 per person. There are also virtual and group registration options. All registrations include a shirt and participation…

Business

HistoriCorps Celebrates 10 Years of Saving Special Places by Engaging Volunteers to Restore Puerto…

George McGregor Feb 5, 2020

The Stone House, or Casa de Piedra was the first permanent building built by the Civilian Conservation Corps on the El Yunque National Forest about 20 miles east of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy: Public Affairs Specialist,…

Crime

Cuban National, Tomas Vale Valdivia, 45, Sentenced to Prison for Alien Smuggling Operation

George McGregor Feb 3, 2020

Tomas Vale Valdivia, AKA "Tomasito", 45, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for his participation in a for-profit alien smuggling conspiracy that transported Cuban nationals to Mexico and then into the United States. Photo U.S.…

Crime

South Florida Man Who Flew Drone in “No Drone Zone” During Super Bowl Week Charged Federally

George McGregor Feb 3, 2020

MIAMI, FL – Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and George L. Piro, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office, announced today that Yorgan Arnaldo…

Crime

FBI: South Florida Based Leader of Alien Smuggling Operation, George Ferrer Sanchez, 46, Sentenced…

George McGregor Jan 27, 2020

A 2012 mugshot of now 46 year old George Ferrer Sanchez, of Miramar, Florida when he was booked on an unrelated arrest warrant in Hialeah, Florida. On January 22, 2020, Ferrer Sanchez, was sentenced to 108 months in prison. Photo credit:…

Business

Florida’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Historic Record Low With Businesses Creating 198,200…

George McGregor Jan 24, 2020

Florida businesses created 198,200 private-sector jobs over the year and the state’s annual private-sector job growth rate of 2.5 percent continues to outpace the national job growth rate of 1.5 percent. Photo credit: Executive Office of…

Education

More Than 8,000 Reading Scholarships Become Available Through Florida Department of Education; Will…

George McGregor Jan 24, 2020

Casey DeSantis also announced that ABCmouse will be launching a pilot program for their Mastering Math app and will soon announce the launch of their Mastering Reading app. Both pilots, which allow students to learn basic skills at their…

Health

Pinellas County Uses Every Tactic Available to Push Back Hepatitis A

George McGregor Jan 24, 2020

Members of the Pinellas red wagon team from left to right: Bridget Livingston, Kareem Altidor, Jalysa Erskine, Fannie Vaughn, RN and Vonet Lassister, RN. Photo credit: Florida Department of Health’s Office of Communications . …

Local

Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputies, K9 Partners Pass TSA Certification

George McGregor Jan 21, 2020

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Broward Sheriff’s Office will recognize six Transportation Security Administration deputy and K9 teams for successful completion of a TSA certification that focuses on detection of explosive devices. File…

Business

Broward Sheriff’s Office Partners With Brightline On Mental Health

George McGregor Jan 17, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Mental health crisis accounts for 75 percent of train related incidents, according to Brightline. In order to bring awareness to this growing epidemic, the Broward Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with…

Surgeon General Commends Governor for Commitment to Public Health

George McGregor Jan 15, 2020

Governor Ron DeSantis in April 2019, when he announced that he was appointing physician Scott Rivkees (right) as surgeon general, a position that doubles as secretary of the Florida Department of Health. Photo: Ron DeSantis, Twitter. …

Crime

Guilty Plea In South Florida for Facebook Threats to Hispanics; “Coming to Rape and Kill,” Entire…

George McGregor Jan 15, 2020

According to the facts admitted at the change of plea hearing, between May 30, 2019, and August 14, 2019, Eric Lin made multiple threatening communications via Facebook to injure and kill a South Florida resident and to kill all Hispanics…

Crime

Broward County Businessman Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Role in Venezuela Bribery Scheme;…

George McGregor Jan 14, 2020

Juan Jose Hernandez Comerma (Hernandez), 54, of Weston, Florida, pleaded guilty Jan. 10, 2017, to one count of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and one count of violating the FCPA. Photo: Twiter. …

Health

Florida Department of Health Released Annual Report on Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

George McGregor Jan 13, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Health (Department) Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) has released its 2018-2019 Annual Report to the Governor, Senate President and Speaker of the House of…

Health

Department of Health Awards $4.5 Million in Grants to Florida Research Institutions Working to End…

George McGregor Jan 13, 2020

The research grants were awarded through a peer-reviewed, competitive process based on recommendations by the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Advisory Board. Researchers at any university or research institute in Florida are eligible…

Business

Broward Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Public Information Officer

George McGregor Jan 11, 2020

Prior to joining the department, Gerdy St. Louis worked as the communications director for the public involvement efforts for major roadway design and construction projects for the Florida Department of Transportation, the Miami-Dade…

Business

Workers in Majority of U.S. to See Increase in Minimum Wage in 2020; Biggest Impact in California,…

George McGregor Dec 28, 2019

The highest rates in the nation are found at the municipal level. Seattle has the highest minimum wage rate at $16.00 per hour for large employers and $15.00 for small employers. New York City's minimum wage is set at $15.00 per hour for…

Business

Boeing Announces New Leadership; Says Will “Bring Renewed Commitment to Transparency, Better…

George McGregor Dec 28, 2019

A Boeing 737 Airplane at Manchester Airport. According to the company press release, Boeing decided a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence in the Company moving forward as it works to repair relationships with…

Local

Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Calls to Strike Down Unconstitutional Gun…

George McGregor Dec 28, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nicole Fried, filed a brief opposing an unconstitutional state law that punishes local government officials who pass local gun safety ordinances. Photo credit: Nikki Fried/Twitter TALLAHASSEE, FL - On December…

Business

Lieutenant Governor Nuñez Highlights 2019 Administration Achievements; “Quite an Exciting and…

George McGregor Dec 24, 2019

“We have had quite an exciting and successful first year. Governor DeSantis and I look forward to tackling a number of issues in the upcoming legislative session and are confident that 2020 will yield significant results for…

Local

Florida Department of Agriculture Issues Overnight Certificate of Animal Movement, Permit for Mr.…

George McGregor Dec 24, 2019

The permit will allow their reindeer to enter and exit “all homes, domiciles, encampments, and premises in Florida” between the hours of 8:00 PM December 24, 2019 and 7:00 AM December 25, 2019, through or over any U.S. border port. File…

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