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Road and Dock Road Closures for Thursday, May 18, 2023

Road and Dock Road Closures for Thursday, May 18, 2023CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Washington Road (through July 2023): One eastbound lane closure as repairs are made on road depressions. Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through August 2023): There will intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. Access to all homes […]

Get your hurricane kit ready during the sales tax holiday

Get your hurricane kit ready during the sales tax holiday

From May 27 through June 9, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. Eligible items include: Flashlights and lanterns costing $40 or less Reusable ice costing $20 or less Radios costing $50 or less Tarps and ground anchors or tie down kits costing $100 or less Coolers and portable power banks […]

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Your community can save money and energy by going solar

Your community can save money and energy by going solar

Residents and small businesses in Miami-Dade County can save money and energy by joining a solar co-op. The Miami-Dade Solar Co-op, organized by Solar United Neighbors (SUN), is an installer-neutral nonprofit organization that will provide information to help you understand solar, as well as a direct line to ask specific questions. The SUN team will […]

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Observing Memorial Day

Observing Memorial Day

All county offices and Libraries will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, to remember and honor the men and women who lost their lives in military service to our country. Here is more information on County closings and a few Memorial Day weekend activities where you and your family can recognize and enjoy the […]

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Economic Benefits of a Sustainable Agricultural Revolution

Economic Benefits of a Sustainable Agricultural RevolutionHow important is economic viability for the Future of sustainable Agriculture In light of the mounting issues surrounding food security, environmental degradation, and climate change, agricultural sustainability has become a critical topic of discussion. By improving the efficiency and resilience of agricultural systems, sustainable agriculture practices can help to address these challenges while safeguarding the […]

Participate in the 23rd FOG Roundtable

Participate in the 23rd FOG Roundtable

The Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) is hosting the 23rd FOG Roundtable meeting for restaurant owners and related businesses on Wednesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. The 23rd FOG Roundtable meeting agenda will cover: New County Ordinance requiring disclosures on real estate transactions at properties with FOG generators Coming soon: FOG Engineering training Submittal […]

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Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida is Sending Help to Texas to Secure the Southern Border”

Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida is Sending Help to Texas to Secure the Southern Border”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida stands ready to help defend the southern border and is deploying assets to aid Texas’ border security crisis. Florida has over 1,100 assets and resources available including:   101 Florida Highway Patrol Troopers 200 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Officers, in teams of 40 20 Florida […]

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Governor DeSantis Receives 62 Bills from the Florida Legislature

Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida is Sending Help to Texas to Secure the Southern Border”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 31, 2023, to act on these bills.   SB 1438 – Protection of Children SB 254 – Treatments for Sex Reassignment CS/SB 7026 – Higher Education CS/SB 598 – Higher Educational Facilities Financing CS/SB 290 – […]

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