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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2020 Gets Okay
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has been approved to continue this year amidst concerns about the Covid-19 Pandemic. The International Boat Show event, which drew more than 100,000 people last year, was still uncertain…
Broward County expects record amount of ballots
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – This past August Broward County recorded a record amount of mail in ballots for the up-coming 2020 election in November. Previously in 2016, Broward County recorded around a 70% turn out for voting. This year they…
Broward County Phase 2 Reopening – Covid 19
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The long awaited phase 2 reopening of Broward County is here. Monday Fort Lauderdale and other Broward County cities will finally see the return of businesses, venues, and services that were halted by the Coronavirus pandemic.…
Albert Narvaez Throws Urine on Florida State Attorney
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – State Attorneys have a hard and dangerous job in Fort Lauderdale. This was proven again as Albert Narvaez, a man convicted of attempted murder, threw his urine on a Florida State Assistant Attorney after he was…
Covid 19 Cases by City, Broward and Dade County
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Confirmed cases:Miami-DadeBroward counties Confirmed as of9/13total increasefrom9/12 Miami-Dade County *(deaths: 2,880/-2 since 9/12) **164,086 +296 Broward County (deaths: 1,280/ +1 since 9/12) **74,434 +245 * Number of tests recorded to date 9/13 Total tests Negative Miami-Dade County 860,634…
Broward Phase 2 Reopening on the Horizon
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – With most of the county still under heavy restrictions due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the state and county are eager to get on with life. This week the positive news came that cases in Broward…
Broward County Mayor Owes Almost 20k in Property Taxes
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Fort Lauderdale’s current mayor Dale Holness, has served as mayor in the city for the last 10 months. It was recently discovered that the mayor owes $19,343.98 debt to the county in property taxes, and is…
Smaller Crowds Seen on Beach this Labor Day
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – With strict rules and warnings in place, Fort Lauderdale saw a less crowded beach than normal this Labor Day weekend. Traditionally Labor Day, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July are all very busy holiday’s that…
Covid 19 Cases by City, Broward and Dade County
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Confirmed cases:Miami-DadeBroward counties Confirmed as of9/07total increasefrom9/06 Miami-Dade County *(deaths: 2,658/+3 since 9/06) **161,637 +274 Broward County (deaths: 1,220/ +5 since 9/06) **73,426 +133 * Number of tests recorded to date 9/06 Total tests Negative Miami-Dade County 840,609…
Florida announces it will lift ban on nursing home visits
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced he will lift the state’s ban on visiting nursing homes By KELLI KENNEDY and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he will lift the state’s…
White substance on beach could be lethal to dogs
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A white substance that has washed up on Fort Lauderdale beach could be lethal to dogs. Fort Lauderdale officials said they received reports of a white substance that washed ashore between lifeguard towers 1 and 10.…
Broward County secure vote-by-mail locations
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward sets up secure vote by mail locations amidst concerns over the United States Postal Services’ ability to handle the influx of mail due to mail in voting. They will be setting up 24, secure vote…
FBI arrests Kiara Nunez and Alexandra Ramirez for sex trafficking
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The FBI announced the arrests of Kiara Nunez, 21, in Hollywood, and Alexandra Ramirez, 19, in Coral Springs, on August 24, 2020, for their alleged involvement in sex trafficking of minors. The arrests were made without…
Broward student tests positive for Covid 19
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward student tests positive for Covid-19 this week. He is an eight grader at Broward private school Westminster Academy According to the headmaster, Joel Satterly, the school staff on Sunday quickly notified the families of students…
Covid 19, Bars, Beaches and fines for not wearing masks
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward County continues to see encouraging trends in its coronavirus numbers, but with the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, local leaders have actually decided to up the ante. $100 Fines will be coming for people not…
Covid-19 cases by city, Broward and Dade County
Confirmed cases:Miami-DadeBroward counties Confirmed as of8/31total increasefrom8/30 Miami-Dade County *(deaths: 2,437/+34 since 8/30) **156,910 +351 Broward County (deaths: 1,184/ +1 since 8/30) **71,121 +171 * Number of tests recorded to date 8/31 Total tests Negative Miami-Dade County 811,036 (6.54% previous day positive-19.35%…
Salvation Army’s 3rd Annual Kettle Krush 5k
Fort Lauderdale, Florida– The Salvation Army of Broward County’s Virtual Third Annual Kettle Krush 5K September 19 – 26Saturday, 09/19/2020-09/26/2020, 12:00 am-FacebookCost: $10 for kids (ages 2 – 8), $20 per participant (18 and under) and $25 for registrants (19…
Winterfest Boat Parade Cancelled for 2020
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Fort Lauderdale’s Winterfest Boat Parade has been cancelled for 2020 due to concerns of corona virus spreading. Organizers made the announcement on Tuesday. The annual boat parade featuring some of the biggest yachts decorated for the…
Sistrunk Marketplace open in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The wait for Fort Lauderdale’s Sistrunk Marketplace is finally over: The food hall-meets-brewery meets-lounge-meets-DJ academy opened its doors to the public on August 21, 2020. The 20,000 square foot space’s soft launch has it open from Thursdays to Sundays…
New Rapid Covid-19 Testing Site
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – A new rapid covid-19 testing site has been added in Fort Lauderdale. This covid-19 testing location now offers same day results for residents of Fort Lauderdale. Coronavirus tests using an antigen test rather than the days…