Law

Duval Man Pleads Guilty To Lying On A Federal Form While Attempting To Purchase A Firearm While Subject To An Injunction For Protection Against Domestic Violence

Duval Man Pleads Guilty To Lying On A Federal Form While Attempting To Purchase A Firearm While Subject To An Injunction For Protection Against Domestic Violence

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Dr. Rakesh Verma (46, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a federal firearms dealer. Verma faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. According to court records, on October 16, […]

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Lifestyle

Road & Dock closures beginning Friday, April 28

Road & Dock closures beginning Friday, April 28CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Clematis Street at Quadrille Boulevard intersection, (Friday, April 28, 5 p.m. through Sunday, April 30 2023): Improvements and repaving. Quadrille Boulevard, southbound, between Banyan Boulevard and Datura Street (Saturday, April 29, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.): Lane closure for repaving. Quadrille Boulevard, northbound, will be […]

Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Keynote Address in Jerusalem to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of Israel

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Keynote Address in Jerusalem to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of Israel

JERUSALEM, Israel — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the keynote address at the Celebrate the Faces Israel event held at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem. The Governor spoke about his long track record of support for the U.S.-Israel alliance throughout his time in public service and laid out his vision for the future of the region and […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Delegation Meet with Executives from Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Global

Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Delegation Meet with Executives from Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Global

SEOUL, South Korea – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, joined by Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella and Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, met with Karl Kim, President of Hyundai Motor Group, and Hosung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation. At the meeting, the Governor and executives from each company discussed ways to expand […]

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Florida

In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Continues International Trade Mission in South Korea

In Case You Missed It: Governor Ron DeSantis Continues International Trade Mission in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — Governor Ron DeSantis visited South Korea for his second stop during Florida’s trade mission. Governor DeSantis’ visit included meetings with South Korean leaders Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dung-yeon, in additon to key business executives including leaders from Hyundai and Kia.   Footage and photos available courtesy of […]

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Miami

May is Haitian Heritage Month

May is Haitian Heritage Month

In honor of Haitian Heritage month in May, there will be art exhibits, author panels, entertainment, book fairs, storytelling and other activities for you to enjoy. Tuesday, May 46 p.m. to 11 p.m.Haitian Heritage Celebration at the Perez Art Museum MiamiEnjoy a live DJ celebrating the diverse music of Haiti including rara, Creole hip-hop, compa […]

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Florida

Leader Lauren Book Responds to Florida Supreme Court Ruling

Leader Lauren Book Responds to Florida Supreme Court Ruling

Tallahassee — In response to the Florida Supreme Court’s decision today against the Governor’s advisory opinion request on Congressional Redistricting, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book , offered the following statement:  “I commend the Florida Supreme Court Justices for their swift review of the Governor’s unprecedented moves in the legislative redistricting process and for their respect of the separation of […]

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Lifestyle

Small Business Resource Fair on May 10, 2023

Small Business Resource Fair on May 10, 2023April 26, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] 561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) The City of West Palm Beach is Hosting its Small Business Resource Fair on May 10, 2023  WHO:                   City of West Palm Beach Office of Small Minority Business Programs […]

Lifestyle

HCD Fiscal Year ’23 Annual Action Plan Community Meeting

HCD Fiscal Year ’23 Annual Action Plan Community MeetingApril 26, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] 561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)  HCD Fiscal Year ’23 Annual Action Plan Community Meeting  WHO:                   City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); Agencies serving the City’s low-income, homeless, or special […]