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Florida Panthers Parade of Champions: Here is where to park
Read full article: Florida Panthers Parade of Champions: Here is where to parkFort Lauderdale Beach is the place to be on Sunday morning to celebrate The Florida Panthers Stanley Cup championship. City officials want drivers to be aware of the parking options.
Preparations continue for Florida Panthers championship parade in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Preparations continue for Florida Panthers championship parade in Fort LauderdalePreparations have been ongoing for over a day as the city of Fort Lauderdale prepares to host the Florida Panthers championship parade on Sunday.
More security expected for holiday on Hollywood Broadwalk in wake of Memorial Day shooting
Read full article: More security expected for holiday on Hollywood Broadwalk in wake of Memorial Day shootingThe Hollywood Broadwalk is expected to be one of South Florida's top destinations on the Fourth of July, even in the wake of mass shooting that occurred on Memorial Day.
Fort Lauderdale police issue warnings as new law prohibiting loud music takes effect
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police issue warnings as new law prohibiting loud music takes effectIt's not terribly uncommon to be driving on A1A or Las Olas and hearing music that’s so loud you can feel the vibrations.
Man faces attempted murder charge after road rage incident in Deerfield Beach, BSO says
Read full article: Man faces attempted murder charge after road rage incident in Deerfield Beach, BSO saysBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony was near the scene when gunfire erupted during a road rage incident near the Deerfield Beach Pier.
The Wharf Fort Lauderdale bans out-of-state spring breakers under 23
Read full article: The Wharf Fort Lauderdale bans out-of-state spring breakers under 23In a statement posted Friday on Instagram, The Wharf Fort Lauderdale, (a popular bar in Fort Lauderdale, with a location in Miami), announced the shocking measure: Through March 31, they will restrict guests with out-of-state IDs to those 23 or older. The post reads, in part, “During Spring Break season #WharfFTL will be 23+ for all guests with out-of-state ID 😄 #KnotWorking.”The smiley face emoji truly seems to speak volumes, as reports of packed bars with maskless patrons have started surfacing late this week. AdThe mayor is well aware of issues the city has had at The Wharf. In Miami Beach, the city has increased spring break police staffing but said what’s been seen so far is nothing compared to what visitors can expect this weekend. According to officials, more enforcement measures will be implemented this week, with school off for spring break and increased occupancy rates at local hotels.
King tides bring headaches for coastal residents of South Florida
Read full article: King tides bring headaches for coastal residents of South FloridaHOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The sight of a car stuck in the middle of a flooded road by Franklin Street and A1A in Hollywood is evidence of the impact king tides are having on residents near the coast. Strong onshore wind is piling the water onto the street in some areas. Hollywood resident Morgan Lorenzo says she’s lived in the neighborhood for about 20 years and that in the past five the king tide flooding has been getting progressively worse. “They’ve done some work on the road. It comes all the way up into the driveway.”This is the end of this round of king tides, but more are expected between Nov. 13 and Nov. 18.
Bike riders are using cameras to catch dangerous encounters with drivers
Read full article: Bike riders are using cameras to catch dangerous encounters with driversMIAMI The video recorded from a cyclists camera shows a string of riders along A1A in Palm Beach County. Havener, a Marine Corps veteran who served for 25 years, says he was riding his bike that day to log miles for a military fundraiser. He intentionally swerved into the group of riders trying to show us whos boss with his big pickup truck, Havener said. Most disturbing to Havener the truck he says hit him had a Marine Corps license plate. Core beliefs of the marine corps, this guy had none of those and was just somebody out trying to hurt people, Havener said.
Investigators say Ford Mustang that struck woman, fled frequent visitor on Fort Lauderdale Beach
Read full article: Investigators say Ford Mustang that struck woman, fled frequent visitor on Fort Lauderdale BeachFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Investigators may be getting closer to finding out who was speeding down A1A in a 2006 white Ford Mustang when they hit a woman crossing the street near the Westin on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Police are looking for a 2006 white Ford Mustang with decals on the back that was involved in a hit and run. Deannna Greenlaw of the Fort Lauderdale Police said Sunday. Hit & Run Fort Lauderdale Beach We are requesting the public's help in gathering information related to the below hit and run that occurred on Fort Lauderdale Beach last weekend. For now, she remains on life support in the intensive care unit of a Fort Lauderdale hospital after undergoing brain surgery and suffering multiple fractures.
No social distancing here: Crowds pack Daytona Beach
Read full article: No social distancing here: Crowds pack Daytona BeachHundreds of people gathered at a popular Daytona Beach boardwalk during Memorial Day weekend and were seen partying and dancing despite social distancing restrictions imposed by the state, authorities said Sunday. Police responded, attempting to disperse the crowds along A1A in Daytona Beach that were there for an annual gathering not authorized by the local government this year. Officials said they were criticized for not making use of force against the crowds and declining to make arrests for social distancing violations. Coronavirus social distancing rules in the Florida state that people must be in groups of 10 or fewer. — Daytona Beach Police (@DaytonaBchPD) May 24, 2020In South Florida, Broward County and Miami-Dade County waited until after Memorial Day to open their beaches.
Ocean Drive going completely pedestrian friendly, for now anyway
Read full article: Ocean Drive going completely pedestrian friendly, for now anywayMIAMI BEACH, Fla. Pedestrian friendly is popping up around South Florida streets as more people want to get outdoors since cities and counties are encouraging joggers, bikers, walkers and family strolls to get out after being cooped up indoors. Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy Morales wrote in a memo to the City Commission instructing that, beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday and until further notice, Ocean Drive will be closed to vehicles. When Miami Beachs restaurants open in Phase One on Wednesday, May 27, the cafes on Ocean Drive will have the ability to set up into the street for more outdoor dining capability. Please be advised that the City of the Miami Beach will be closing Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic beginning Saturday, May 16, at 7 a.m. In Broward County, the city of Hallandale Beach began Friday at 2 p.m., to convert its eastern lane of northbound A1A for pedestrian use only.
Reopening: Hollywood Broadwalk closed, Fort Lauderdale’s A1A has lanes for walking, cyclists
Read full article: Reopening: Hollywood Broadwalk closed, Fort Lauderdale’s A1A has lanes for walking, cyclistsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Cyclists, runners and walkers kept their social distance on A1A on Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, but Hollywood’s Broadwalk, usually teeming with cyclists and walkers, was closed completely. In Fort Lauderdale, the city closed off northbound lanes to cars – the latest measure taken to allow for outdoor activity as portions of the state begin to reopen. The closure to traffic, in place from Las Olas Boulevard to Sunrise Boulevard on A1A, is from sunrise until 7 p.m. Sunday night. Carrie Becker, a Hollywood resident, liked Fort Lauderdale’s plan. RELATED: Cyclists face different scenarios in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood differ in method to reopen beachfront areas for pedestrians, cyclists
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood differ in method to reopen beachfront areas for pedestrians, cyclistsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward County cyclists may encounter different realities in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood this weekend. While Fort Lauderdale is closing the eastern northbound lanes of A1A from Las Olas to Sunrise, Hollywood has closed the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Raelin Storey, a spokesperson for the city of Hollywood, said this is because the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is adjacent to the beach, so it makes it challenging to open one and not the other. White one lane of the road is closed to vehicles, orange and white barricades are up on A1A in Fort Lauderdale to give pedestrians room to walk, for proper social distancing. Broward cyclists face different restrictions in Fort Lauderdale, HollywoodCyclists say it is getting dangerous to bike in areas of Broward.
Why are some businesses still open in Broward County?
Read full article: Why are some businesses still open in Broward County?On Friday, Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry clarified in a statement that Broward County has not issued any Executive Order or Declaration requiring that non-essential business close in response to COVID-19. Broward County, however, is adhering to the guidelines of the Governor’s Executive Orders, the statement said. “Following the lead of many county governments across Florida and the nation, Broward County has taken numerous actions to protect its employees and customers while still providing essential services to the public,” said County Administrator Bertha Henry in an editorial that ran in the Sun-Sentinel newspaper. In a statement from Henry’s office, the County Administrator stated:“The Governor stressed that these measures represented a “minimum response” for Florida. Counties and municipalities were left free to announce more stringent measures, which several Broward County cities and Miami-Dade County have done.
Tourist survives getting run over on A1A, lives to tell story
Read full article: Tourist survives getting run over on A1A, lives to tell storyFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A night of fun on Fort Lauderdale Beach turned into a horrifying experience for a group of friends from Norway getting ready to go on a cruise. She said she doesn’t remember anything after being struck in the street nearly three weeks ago in Fort Lauderdale. A Porsche, going northbound, swerves out of the way, but it still strikes the two people and then drives away. Roger Amundsen, who was at his hotel room for the night, received a call from another friend in their group. Andreaasen says she can’t blame the driver of the Porsche, but that he should have stopped.
Images capture aftermath of scooter, bus crash
Read full article: Images capture aftermath of scooter, bus crashHOLLYWOOD BEACH, Fla. – Hollywood Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a scooter and a Broward County bus. The accident happened in the 6000 block of North Ocean Drive on A1A across from Hollywood Beach just before 5:30 p.m. Friday. Full Screen 1 / 3The driver of the scooter has reportedly died. The name of the victim has not yet been released. North Ocean Drive was closed from Balboa Street to East Dania Beach Boulevard.
Pole falls on home with woman inside
Read full article: Pole falls on home with woman insideHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - A garbage truck hit a power pole Monday morning, knocking it over on top of a home, police said. The Hollywood Police Department alerted residents of possible power outages near Harrison Street and A1A where the accident took place. The pole landed directly on Spoerl's house while she was inside. Florida Power & Light was called to the scene to restore power to those affected. As of Monday night, workers were trying to restore power to a parking garage across the street from the home.
Pole falls on residence with woman inside
Read full article: Pole falls on residence with woman insideHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Early Monday morning, the Hollywood Police Department alerted residents of possible power outages near Harrison Street and A1A. According to police officials, a truck hit a power pole, knocking it over and landing on top of a residence. Florida Power and Light is reportedly at the scene working to restore power to those effected. No injuries have been reported. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Pole falls on residence with woman inside
Read full article: Pole falls on residence with woman insideEarly Monday morning, the Hollywood Police Department alerted residents of possible power outages near Harrison Street and A1A. According to police officials, a garbage truck hit a power pole,... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Water main valve break prompts boil-water advisory in Hollywood
Read full article: Water main valve break prompts boil-water advisory in HollywoodHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Officials issued a precautionary boil-water advisory Monday night for some residents in the city of Hollywood. Utility crews are working to repair a broken water main valve at Scott Street and A1A on Hollywood Beach. The damaged valve is impacting water service between New Mexico and Harding Streets on the west side of A1A. Water customers in this area should boil their drinking water for one minute before consuming it until further notice. Crews will have to turn off water service for approximately two hours to make the repairs.