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Which police department pays the best starting salary of the 22 in Palm Beach County?
Boca Raton police paid the highest minimum starting salaries among the 22 agencies in Palm Beach County as of 2022, according to the latest data available compiled by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. It was the third-largest law enforcement agency in the county and started its officers at $77,860 annually, more than...
‘I’ll light you the f--- up,’ Broward man says before trying to set girlfriend ablaze, cops say
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – A newly-obtained audio recording shows an argument that led up to what deputies said was an Oakland Park man trying to set his now-ex-girlfriend on fire while she was holding her child. Mark Confessore, 40, is facing several felony charges, including attempted murder, in connection...
Fowl Play After Man Punches Mother Over Spoiled Chicken
A dispute over spoiled chicken escalated into multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic battery, and driving with a suspended license against a Coral Springs man. On May 6, the Coral Springs Police Department was called to the 4500 block of Riverside Drive following a report of...
What’s being built there? 2 Ritz-Carlton buildings offer luxury seekers a beach restaurant, spa, yacht club
This real-estate feature from the South Florida Sun Sentinel highlights the latest plans for new construction as demand rises for more housing, offices and stores across the region. You can submit questions through this form or by emailing buildings@sunsentinel.com, if you’re wondering about “what’s being built there?” in your community. Here’s one of the latest projects. The location? 1380 S. ...
Hottest day since 2009. Find out which South Florida city broke the record after 15 years
Saturday was a really hot day, so much so it is officially the hottest day since June 22nd, 2009. To put this into perspective, typical highs this time of the year are around 86° for Miami and yesterday a record 98° was recorded in Fort Lauderdale. Thursday had...
With declining enrollment, new Broward superintendent tries to embrace school choice
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward County public schools are still bracing for changes, but after closure considerations prompted protest, the new superintendent changed direction. Florida’s diversion of public funds to private education, and the expansion of charter schools with the flexibility to tailor their programs has been costly for...
Pilots show off their skills during last day of Fort Lauderdale Air Show
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – This year, the Fort Lauderdale Air Show performer lineup included the Thunderbirds, the Ghost Squadron, and A-10 Thunderbolt II, and U.S. Navy F-18 Rhino demo teams. The show’s lineup, sponsored by the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, includes the US Special Operations Command’s Para-Commandos, a Coast...
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