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Sheriff Tony Joins BSO Deputies To “Walk The City” In Deerfield Beach; Walk to Begin at…
“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
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Broward Sheriff Announces New Members Appointed to the Professional Standards Committee and…
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…
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony Saves Life of Unconscious Motorist While Off Duty; “The Driver…
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…
CBS Television And CBS Interactive Launch CBSN Denver; Marks Newest Expansion Of Major Market Local…
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…
Palm Beach Sheriff’s Foundation Announces Recipients of 2020 Youth Scholarship Program; High School…
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…
Barky Pines Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Announces First Annual Puppy Love 5K Fun Run/Walk Event at…
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…
Eight Miami-Dade Residents Plead Guilty to Offenses Related to Computer Fraud and Embezzlement…
Four of the defendants, Michel Aleu, Lester Lavin, Yohander Jorrin Melhen, and Leonardo Betancourt, all former employees and licensees of Miccosukee Gaming in Miami, FL, pled guilty and were convicted of conspiracy, conspiracy to commit…
HistoriCorps Celebrates 10 Years of Saving Special Places by Engaging Volunteers to Restore Puerto…
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,…
Cuban National, Tomas Vale Valdivia, 45, Sentenced to Prison for Alien Smuggling Operation
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.…
South Florida Man Who Flew Drone in “No Drone Zone” During Super Bowl Week Charged Federally
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 todaythat Yorgan Arnaldo…
Florida’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Historic Record Low With Businesses Creating 198,200…
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…
More Than 8,000 Reading Scholarships Become Available Through Florida Department of Education; Will…
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…
Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputies, K9 Partners Pass TSA Certification
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…
Broward Sheriff’s Office Partners With Brightline On Mental Health
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
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.
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Broward County Businessman Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Role in Venezuela Bribery Scheme;…
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.
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Florida Department of Health Released Annual Report on Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
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…
Department of Health Awards $4.5 Million in Grants to Florida Research Institutions Working to End…
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…
Broward Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Public Information Officer
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…
Workers in Majority of U.S. to See Increase in Minimum Wage in 2020; Biggest Impact in California,…
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…
Boeing Announces New Leadership; Says Will “Bring Renewed Commitment to Transparency, Better…
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…
Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Calls to Strike Down Unconstitutional Gun…
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…
Lieutenant Governor Nuñez Highlights 2019 Administration Achievements; “Quite an Exciting and…
“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…
Florida Department of Agriculture Issues Overnight Certificate of Animal Movement, Permit for Mr.…
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…
Florida Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Leadership in Securing…
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee, FL DOS, Supervisors of Elections, and law enforcement partners announcing commitments to election security and integrity in Florida, October 2019; Photo credit: Twitter @FLSecofState
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Alabama Woman Accused of Sneaking Mobile Phone Into Florida Jail
Mitchell is charged with multiple counts of conspiracy to introduce contraband (a cellular telephone) into a state correctional institution and the unlawful use of a two-way communication device. File photo: Pixabay.
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Additional Human Case of West Nile Virus Infection Confirmed in Jacksonville’s Duval County;…
The City of Jacksonville Mosquito Control and DOH-Duval continue surveillance and prevention efforts. Health officials caution not to focus on the specific location of cases as the mosquitos that can spread West Nile Virus can travel five…
Trails Project Provides Safe Route for East Central Florida Park Users
DEP’s Division of State Lands Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to agencies of city, county, state or federal governments and organizations, for the…
Florida Department of Agriculture, USDA Eradicate Nearly 170,000 Giant African Land Snails in South…
Scientists consider the giant African land snail to be one of the most damaging snails in the world, because it is known to consume at least 500 different types of plants, and can pose a serious health risk to humans. These snails could…