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Best images from Boca Bash, the wild boating party on Lake Boca Raton
Thousands of eager boaters, jet skiers, kayakers and paddleboarders are expected at Boca Bash 2024. Typically, it draws anywhere from 6,000 to 10,000 participants on Lake Boca. But make no mistake — the Boca Bash boating party is all about boozing and bikinis. What is Boca Bash? ...
West Boca’s supermarket boom: A new Publix will soon join a cluster of other big-name grocers
When in need of groceries, West Boca resident Lisa Hindin will soon have even more choices when it comes to supermarkets. The number of grocery stores near her home recently rose to five. And if that’s not enough, two more stores are expected to open in the near future. As South Florida’s population grows, more and more communities have been attracting clusters of supermarkets. The West Boca ...
Fort Lauderdale Teacher Sues for $50 Million After Devastating Crane Collapse Leaves Her with Brain Damage
A horrific crane collapse in Fort Lauderdale has left Gemmalyn Castillo, a mother of four and teacher, with severe brain damage and she is now suing for $50 million in damages. The tragedy struck on April 4 when a crane atop the Riverwalk Residences construction site plummeted onto Southeast Third Avenue Bridge, directly hitting the gray minivan Castillo was a passenger in, leading to the death of worker Jorge De La Torre and injuring several others. WSVN detailed that Castillo's attorneys, Brett Rosen and Judd Rosen, are pushing for accountability, citing negligence on behalf of the developer and general contractor.
Sugar Factory restaurant just opened in Delray Beach has celebrity connections
Celebrities linked to the Sugar Factory include Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Britney Spears, Drake, Bruno Mars, Snoop Dogg, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Nick Jonas, Pitbull and Eva Longoria. Palm Beach Post. The Sugar Factory restaurant, known throughout the world for its celebrity endorsements and drinks served in goblets, is officially...
Over 3 years after cops found her with baby bleeding, mother struggles to stay out of Broward jail
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 30-year-old mother — who has been in and out of jail for years in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties — was at the Broward main jail on Friday in Fort Lauderdale. Ashly Marie Kestler, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, has...
Free vision clinic
From April 30 through May 2, the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and LensCrafters are partnering with local community organization, Papaito Services in Pompano Beach, to host a free vision clinic that is seeking to support community members in need. The clinic will provide a free comprehensive eye exam and newly prescribed glasses to patients. To be eligible to participate in the free clinic, a patient’s household income must fall within the federal poverty guidelines.
Coconut Creek police seek residents’ video in stabbing investigation
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Coconut Creek police are asking residents in four neighborhoods to share doorbell or surveillance camera video as detectives investigate a weekend stabbing that sent a victim to the hospital. The stabbing happened Saturday in the area of Northwest 49th Avenue and 52nd Street. Detectives investigate...
‘I am afraid’: Woman accused of domestic violence in Broward
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 39-year-old woman appeared in bond court on Friday accused of domestic violence. The victim, who had an injury on her face, testified before Broward County Circuit Judge Michele McCaul Ricca that Erica Gomez had also damaged a car. FDLE looks to suspend ability of...
Lauderhill Peace365 aims to reduce crime
LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Lauderhill has felt the pain of gun violence, so officials were preparing to launch a new campaign that comes with political capital for a commissioner who is running for reelection uncontested. Lauderhill Peace365 is on the agenda for Lauderhill’s Deputy Chief of Police Allen Siegel and...
Lauderhill Launches 'Peace 365' Initiative to Curb Gun Violence Amid Alarming Crime Spike
The scourge of gun violence in Lauderhill has led to the launch of an ambitious new initiative aimed to sharply reduce crime rates in the city. The initiative, coined Lauderhill Peace 365, is a multifaceted approach involving the efforts of city officials, law enforcement, and the community. Commissioner Melissa Dunn...
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