Law

Former Justice Fred Lewis honored for his commitment to civics education

Former Justice Fred Lewis honored for his commitment to civics education

Former Justice Fred Lewis honored for his commitment to civics education Apr 23, 2023 Top Stories Justice Fred Lewis, shown here teaching civics to students through the Justice Teaching initiative he created while serving on the Florida Supreme Court, is being award the ABA’s Burnham “Hod” Greeley Award that recognizes those who “significantly and positively” impact […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis to Request a Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Southeast Florida Flooding

Governor Ron DeSantis to Request a Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Southeast Florida Flooding

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County due to the catastrophic impacts of unprecedented flooding in Southeast Florida. If granted by the White House, a Major Disaster Declaration will provide a wide range of federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure damaged by the […]

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Lifestyle

Tomorrow: Residential Trash/Garbage Pickups for Lakes of Laguna, Jonathon Coves, Foxhall and Charleston Commons locations

Tomorrow: Residential Trash/Garbage Pickups for Lakes of Laguna, Jonathon Coves, Foxhall and Charleston Commons locationsFebruary 6, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tomorrow: Residential Trash/Garbage Pickups for Lakes of Laguna, Jonathon Coves, Foxhall and Charleston Commons locations WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach Department of Public Works Sanitation Division (“Sanitation”) regrets it was not able to conduct residential trash/garbage pickups in Lakes of Laguna, Jonathon Coves, […]

Travel

Former library employee named MIA Volunteer of the Year

Former library employee named MIA Volunteer of the Year

After serving her community as a Miami-Dade County Public Library System employee for more than 37 years, Elizabeth Parada retired six years ago to spend more time with her family and friends in the Fontainebleu area and travel, but she still had a strong desire to help others.  That passion for community service led her […]

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Law

Colombian Men Sentenced To 22 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiring To Traffic Over $100 Million Worth Of Cocaine

New York Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Tampa, FL – U.S. District Court Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced two brothers, Robin Castro-Gomez (36, Colombia) and Alvaro Castro-Gomez (41, Colombia), each to 22 years in federal prison for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute over 3,500 kilograms (7,700 pounds) of cocaine. The approximate value of this cocaine is over $100,000,000. The […]

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Florida

Senator Taddeo Announces Her Opposition To ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Senator Taddeo Announces Her Opposition To ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Tallahassee — Senator Annette Taddeo today commented on SB 1834 Parental Rights in Education Bill. This bill is just another example of the culture wars the GOP have been waging under the guise of parental freedom. SB 1834 would ban discussions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity in our schools. Research has suggested that LGBTQ youth […]

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