Miami

Moving forward together from COVID-19

Moving forward together from COVID-19

In preparation for the expiration of the federal public health emergency on May 11, 2023, Miami-Dade County is demobilizing the County’s remaining COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs. Through the dedicated efforts of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Police Department, emergency management personnel and healthcare workers, Miami-Dade County built and scaled a community-wide vaccination campaign, resulting in […]

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Law

Farewell, Justice Polston

Farewell, Justice Polston
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Law

Gang Leader Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Possessing Firearms And Ammunition

Gang Leader Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Possessing Firearms And Ammunition

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Micheal Hankerson (31, Poinciana) to six years in federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon. As part of his sentence, the court also ordered Hankerson to forfeit firearms and ammunition. Hankerson had been found guilty on December 3, 2022. According […]

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Florida

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Fights for Rape, Incest, Human Trafficking Exemption for FL 15-Week Abortion Ban – Voted DOWN by GOP Majority

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Fights for Rape, Incest, Human Trafficking Exemption for FL 15-Week Abortion Ban – Voted DOWN by GOP Majority

Tallahassee — Today, as the Florida Senate is in debate over banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy in a clear violation of Roe v. Wade, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book shared her personal story surviving child sexual abuse. “Survivors of rape, incest, and human trafficking who become pregnant as a result of sexual assault have […]

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Florida

Media Advisory: Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO and Broward AFL-CIO to Host Press Conference on the Florida Legislatures’ Continued Attacks on Home Rule via Massive Preemption Bills

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Fights for Rape, Incest, Human Trafficking Exemption for FL 15-Week Abortion Ban – Voted DOWN by GOP Majority

Southeast Florida — Florida’s Legislature has been chipping away at Home Rule with preemption bills for many years. Legislation currently in the Florida Legislature could end home rule altogether. Senate bills 620 and 280, along with House bills 569 and 403, would give new powers to individual business owners to block any local ordinance they don’t like. Senate Bill 1124 and House Bill 943 would […]

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Lifestyle

Road & Dock Closures for the week of Sunday April 16

Road & Dock Closures for the week of Sunday April 16CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Washington Road (through May 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 […]

Lifestyle

Road & Dock closures beginning May 5, 2023

Road & Dock closures beginning May 5, 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 […]

Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record 70-Day 2023 Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season

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Longest recreational season on record since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper   PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2023 Gulf red snapper recreational season which will total 70 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of red snapper. The season includes both a 46-day summer season […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates the 72nd Annual National Day of Prayer

Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates the 72nd Annual National Day of Prayer

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis recognized the 72nd consecutive annual National Day of Prayer. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the many blessings bestowed on the state of Florida and on America. To read the National Day of Prayer proclamation, click here. To download the video, click here. All videos may be used courtesy of […]

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