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Palm Beach County tax rates climbing, while government services cut amid ... - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
With property tax rates on the rise, many Palm Beach County residents are paying more but getting less in return for their local tax dollars. Most local government property tax rates are going up for Palm ...
Palm Beach County leaders mixed on controversy over Glenn Beck's D.C. rally - Palm Beach Interactive
Joseph Bernadel said he had no problem with Glenn Beck's right to hold a rally in the nation's capital, but the smell of opportunism still wafted in his nostrils today. "The fact that it was at the same time with ...
Top Tropical Tiki Bars in Palm Beach County - Associated Content
If Gilligan had any gumption he would've staked squatter's rights on that island and built a tiki bar. Rescuers would have arrived before the Professor installed a neon 'open' sign made of fireflies. Tiki ...
Former Palm Beach County Commissioner Masilotti moved to halfway house after 3 ... - Palm Beach Interactive
... Bureau of Prisons. He is scheduled for release from the halfway house in February. Masilotti's attorney David Weinstein on Wednesday ... bureau spokeswoman Traci Billingsley said Wednesday. The bureau's list of ...
A rare Tuesday Palm Beach County School Board meeting - Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com
Parents and teachers in Palm Beach County have known for awhile that schools are closed Thursday because of the observance of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. But the holiday also means there's a key date change ...
Citing disease and costs, Palm Beach County' s animal shelter closes night drop ... - Palm Beach Interactive
Palm Beach County residents and animal trappers will no longer be able to dump unwanted dogs and cats outside Palm Beach County's animal shelter in the middle of the night. The county plans to close the nighttime ...
Family of PSL man accused of killing ex-spouse talk of sadness
“My son was never happy in Florida,” said Jose Ferreira, the deceased’s father. “He was not successful with his business here, like he was in New York.”
Rich Campbell: Voters didn't understand tax abatement referendum? Expect more of same if Amendment 4 passes
If Martin County voters were confused by the tax abatement referendum, we can expect much more of the same if Amendment 4 becomes the law of the land in the Sunshine State. We also can expect a corresponding increase in the number of legal challenges to ballot measures voters supposedly “didn’t understand.”
What Labor Day means to Treasure Coast residents who labor
Despite its contentious beginnings in America more than 115 years ago, Labor Day is a peaceful holiday that acknowledges the achievements and contributions of the American worker.
What Labor Day means to Indian River County residents who labor

Despite its contentious beginnings in America more than 115 years ago, Labor Day is a peaceful holiday that acknowledges the achievements and contributions of the American worker.

Today we profile local people who are working, either for themselves or for an employer, using their skills and talents to contribute to a better standard of living for everyone.


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UMass-Amherst struggles to draw in-state students - Gainesville Sun
77° CLOUDY, Gainesville, FL | Home Delivery | Print Ads | Mobile | Place an Ad ... The number of undergraduates from Massachusetts at the University of Connecticut has risen 70 percent ...

Rubio calls temporary halt to campaign after father's death - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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Ohio State Week Churns Some Bad Memories For Miami - CBS 4 South Florida
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) ― The text messages and e-mails started arriving in bunches to just about everyone in the Miami football program a few days ago. Players, coaches, staff, whomever the notes were directed to ...

Freshman QB Leads Southern Past Del. State 37-27 - CBS 4 South Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) ― Dray Joseph threw for 162 yards and a touchdown and Southern scored 21 fourth-quarter points for a 37-27 victory against Delaware State on Sunday in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge at the Florida ...

Child's death in Lauderdale Lakes ruled a homicide - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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2 Hurt After Vehicle Crashes Into Lantana House
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue officials say two people were airlifted from the scene after a vehicle crashed into a home in Lantana.

Bacteria Closes Some South Fla. Beaches
Bacteria found in some beaches in South Florida has forced health officials to warn the public about bacteria in the water.

Police: Resident Stabs Intruder In Self-Defense
Police in West Palm Beach say a man took the law into his own hands, defending his home from an intruder.

Rubio Campaign On Hold After Father's Death
The father of U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio has died.

Ligers Move Into Miami Exhibit Where Tiger Escaped
Two liger cubs are moving into a Miami animal exhibit where a grown tiger escaped, apparently in pursuit of a loose ape.

Local Press Releases
12/2/2009 - PlayTown Cafe Serves Up Holiday Gift Giving Solution
11/09/2009 - Sharon and Beth Meirav Owners of PlayTown Cafe an Indoor Family Entertainment Center in Boca Raton
6/11/2007 - Cultural Council Calls for Artist-in-Residency Proposals
6/11/2007 - Florida Art Education Leaders Gather in Palm Beach County for Summit
4/9/2007 - One man's vision inspires others to help other people excel
3/19/2007 - Relay For Life: A Community coming together for a Cure
9/27/2006 - Announcing 2007 Artist-in-Residency Grant Recipients
9/27/2006 - Cultural Executives Committee Has “Wild” Season Kickoff Celebration
6/27/2006 - Retired Palm Beach Gardens Fire Chief Edward Arrants “Chief Ed” Loses Battle with Cancer
2/15/2006 - Boca Raton magazine conducts Cover Girl Search
2/7/2006 - Cultural Council Receives Grant to Aid Arts Education
1/27/2006 - Celebrate Black History Monthin Palm Beach County
1/27/2006 - Two Palm Beach County Artists Awarded South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowships
1/20/2006 - Calling all Artists in Palm Beach County
1/11/2006 - Women’s Fitness Center Hosting Body Transformation Challenge
11/30/2005 - Gotobus adds line run bus service for points throughout florida
11/30/2005 - Annual Young Friends Soirée Sets Cultural Season in Motion
11/18/2005 - Palm Beach County Cultural Council Feted Florida Arts Council
11/3/2005 - Cultural Organizations Are Rebounding From Hurricane Wilma
10/13/2005 - Flavorful “Taste” of Palm Beach County Culture Delighted Travel Industry Attendees
10/6/2005 - Second Annual Young Friends Collaborative Event Highlights Cultural Season Ahead
10/4/2005 - Palm Beach County Hosts State-Wide Downtowns & Small Towns Forum
9/30/2005 - Palm Beach County Artist-in-Residency Grant Recipients for 2006 Announced
9/27/2005 - Palm Beach County Cultural Organizations Gather to Build Alliances
9/22/2005 - EDRI DEBUTS ONLINE RESEARCH MATRIX
9/21/2005 - Cultural Council Invited to Cultural Tourism Conference in D.C.
9/7/2005 - CultureCard Leads the Way for Cultural Council’s New Membership Programs
9/1/2005 - Free Grant Workshop Rescheduled
7/20/2005 - Florida Jet Expands Charter Fleet and Operating Area with Gulfstream III Purchase
1/2005 - Indian River Dr. Violations
11/12/2004 - Ride Home Turns Deadly for 15-year-old Diana Klautz who died at the scene in Loxahatchee,Fl
1/30/2004 - First USA Renewable Ocean Energy Event June, 2004
1/29/2004 - The Economic Development Research Institute is inviting highly qualified developers to submit information
12/15/2003 - Palm Beach sued for discrimination over xmas display - Xmas letter from those who need help
12/9/2003 - Oral History Project 2004 - Make History! - Florida State Senator Larcenia J. Bullard to bring Christmas to Belle Glade Saturday
11/9/2003 - Olivia Newton-John to Headline Post-Concert Dessert Benefit For Children's Health Environmental Coalition - Your Concerned Fellow Senior








News Briefs
Florida Turnpike Shut Down As Crews Clean-Up
All lanes of the Florida Turnpike near Hollywood Boulevard were forced to close Sunday morning.
22-Month Old Found Dead Inside Home
Police are trying to figure out how a 22-month old child died.
Western Wear Store Goes Up In Flames
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Man In MIA Scare Once Accused Of Transporting Plague
A passenger has been released after an item in his luggage prompted an evacuation at Miami International Airport on Thursday night, according to the FBI.
Child Hurt In Drive-By Shooting To Begin Rehab
A 12-year-old boy who was shot in a drive-by shooting is being moved from Jackson Memorial Hospital to a rehabilitation facility.