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May 17, 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) Historic Northwest Neighborhood Tree Planting Begins this Month! Tree plantings and establishing shade canopies are part of the City’s Sustainability/Resilience efforts and contribute to the Keep West Palm Beach […]
Explore, relax and experience all that Miami-Dade County’s breathtaking beaches have to offer. From finding a peaceful spot to unwind in the sand, to swimming in the ocean water or trying out activities such as kiteboarding or kayaking, our beaches have something for everyone. Crandon Park’s beach is celebrated for its pristine sand, calm […]
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The toll plazas on the Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways are now operated by DTPW. A variety of payment systems and plans are available for both, including those designed specifically for: Residents Property-Owners Commuters Schools/students All annual plans are valid from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, regardless of when they are purchased. Learn more about the […]
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Since its inception in 2001, the Adopt-a-Tree Program has distributed more than 217,000 trees to county residents. Adopt-a-Tree season kicks off on Sunday, June 4, at Miami-Dade College North Campus (11380 NW 27th Ave., Building #9), from 9 a.m. to noon. The tree selection for the June 4 event includes the following: Residents can get […]
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Russian National Charged with Ransomware Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure
Originally published at https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/russian-national-charged-ransomware-attacks-against-critical-infrastructureThe post Russian National Charged with Ra…
West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Approvals and Decisions WEST PALM BEACH, FL (DATE) – Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, May 15, 2023. MAYOR’S OFFICE – Mayor Keith A. James presented a tribute to Palm Beach State College […]
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber today sentenced Corey Small (44, St. Petersburg) to 25 years in federal prison for to interfering with commerce by robbery, using and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, conspiring to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, […]
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Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Jeffrey Brown (35, Fort Myers) to seven and six months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Brown had pleaded guilty on February 15, 2023. According to court documents, an undercover Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration was introduced to Brown and made […]
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Legislation Puts Workforce Education Above Indoctrination SARASOTA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills to further solidify Florida’s position as the number one state for higher education and further Florida’s goal of becoming the number one state for workforce education by 2030. The Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 266 to prohibit institutions from spending federal […]
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $3.9 million to the City of Pensacola through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to facilitate infrastructure improvements at the Port of Pensacola. This award will spur economic growth by establishing a High-Performance Maritime Center of Excellence. This award will also help secure the City of […]
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