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This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Aug. 18, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Aug. 18, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Rodney Jacobs and Chad Klitzman, Democrats running for the Florida State Senate District 35 seat against Barbara Sharief, a former Broward County mayor.
Opponents say FL Senate candidate distributed ‘deceptive’ Broward Dem voter guide — leaving them off
Read full article: Opponents say FL Senate candidate distributed ‘deceptive’ Broward Dem voter guide — leaving them offThere has been drama and allegations of deception in a South Florida State Senate race.
Alert to voters, flyers in this Florida primary race are spreading lies, candidates say
Read full article: Alert to voters, flyers in this Florida primary race are spreading lies, candidates sayAn event from 2017, a new libel lawsuit, a flurry of flyers with misinformation and disinformation and more are the hallmarks of the Democratic primary race to succeed term-limited State Sen. Lauren Book.
Democratic primary to succeed State Sen. Lauren Book marred by libel lawsuit, misinformation
Read full article: Democratic primary to succeed State Sen. Lauren Book marred by libel lawsuit, misinformationAn event from 2017, a new libel lawsuit, a flurry of flyers with misinformation and disinformation and more are the hallmarks of the Democratic primary race to succeed term-limited State Sen. Lauren Book.
Primary election voter turnout on low side in Broward, vote-by-mail remains most popular option
Read full article: Primary election voter turnout on low side in Broward, vote-by-mail remains most popular optionBroward County voters have heated races to decide, including two veteran politicians who are vying for the state Senate in the newly drawn District 35 which includes most of western Broward County.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 14, 2022
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 14, 2022On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Michael Putney is joined by Broward County District 35 candidates Lauren Book and Barbara Sharief and Miami-Dade District 6 candidates Jorge Fors and Victor Vazquez.
Democratic women resort to personal attacks during Florida Senate campaigns
Read full article: Democratic women resort to personal attacks during Florida Senate campaignsThe heated race for Florida Senate District 35 is getting nasty. Two Democratic women who agree on most issues are resorting to personal attacks as they both campaign for votes in Broward County.
Strong Democratic primary battle shaping up in District 35 between Barbara Sharief and Lauren Book
Read full article: Strong Democratic primary battle shaping up in District 35 between Barbara Sharief and Lauren BookTwo well-known women are running for the right to represent western Broward County in the Florida state senate.
GOP's Carey, Democrats' Brown win US House seats in Ohio
Read full article: GOP's Carey, Democrats' Brown win US House seats in OhioRepublican coal lobbyist Mike Carey has defeated a two-term state lawmaker to win an open U.S. House seat in central Ohio, while Democrat Shontel Brown coasted to victory in a second up-for-grabs congressional district in the Cleveland area.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: October 17, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: October 17, 2021On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg speak to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, former prosecutor Gail Levine and congressional candidates Barbara Sharief, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Dale Holness.
This Week in South Florida: Barbara Sharief, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Dale Holness
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Barbara Sharief, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Dale HolnessCongressman Alcee Hastings passed away in April, opening up a stampede of candidates hoping to fill his seat in the 20th Congressional District, which covers parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Commissioner wants Broward County to get name recognition
Read full article: Commissioner wants Broward County to get name recognitionCommissioner Barbara Sharief said she wants Broward County to enjoy more name recognition. She said it’s annoying when people outside of Florida mistakenly refer to Broward County as “the Miami area.”
Broward looks to expand vaccines; all adults who want shots might get them by May
Read full article: Broward looks to expand vaccines; all adults who want shots might get them by MayFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Like clockwork, residents of John Knox Village in Pompano Beach received their second COVID-19 vaccine shots Tuesday. Broward County leaders are now working with the state to figure out how they can get shots into the arms of more seniors. “I received a call from the governor’s office asking if we knew of any churches that would be willing to be vaccine distribution sites,” Sharief said. “I think it’s a way to target, to get the vaccines to the senior community quicker. “I think we’re only going to get 50% of the adult population to agree to take it,” Broward Mayor Steve Geller said.
Broward approves racial equity task force; considers making Juneteenth a paid holiday
Read full article: Broward approves racial equity task force; considers making Juneteenth a paid holidayFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The creation of a racial equity task force has been approved by Broward County commissioners. The 37-member group will be asked to “identify systemic and racial inequities and develop a detailed plan aimed at eliminating racism and create greater racial equity in Broward,” the commission announced Wednesday. Juneteenth a paid holiday? Commissioners are also considering making June 19 an official paid holiday for the county in recognition of Juneteenth, which commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States. “I think that this date needs to be given as much the same consideration as any other paid holiday that we’re taking off in Broward County,” Commissioner Dr. Barbara Sharief said.
Broward works out details of 23-member criminal justice review board
Read full article: Broward works out details of 23-member criminal justice review boardFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – “People on the street are crying for justice, for fairness, for transparency,” Broward County Mayor Dale Holness says. And in response to those cries for racial justice and police reform, county commissioners met Tuesday to create a criminal justice review board made up of 23 members of the community. “We’re not just looking at policing and police abuse, but also the whole criminal justice system,” Holness said. What happens when someone goes before a judge?”At Tuesday’s county commission meeting, the proposal for a board was hashed out. Most of the time in chambers was spent debating who would be allowed to sit on this review board to look at cases and come up with changes.
Mayors aim to continue to punish face mask violators in South Florida
Read full article: Mayors aim to continue to punish face mask violators in South FloridaMIAMI – Miami-Dade and Broward counties decided to continue to enforce the local orders to wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said Gov. Ron DeSantis' Phase 3 delays the county’s request for collections for some time in the future. “The reason it has gone down is because we have taken all these steps,” said Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernández. Dr. Andrew Pastewski, intensive care unit medical director at Jackson South Medical Center, said he is concerned about all of the pictures he has seen of people socializing in South Florida.
Free walk-up testing site opens in Broward County
Read full article: Free walk-up testing site opens in Broward CountyPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. Leaders is Broward County will hold a news conference Wednesday morning at a new coronavirus testing site in Pembroke Park. The news conference at the Koinonia Worship Center and Village at 4900 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.Broward County Mayor Dale Holness will speak at the press briefing, along with Rep. Shevrin Jones, Broward County Commissioner Dr. Barbara Sharief, Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony, West Park Vice Mayor Brian Johnson and West Park Commissioner Felicia Brunson. The walk-up testing site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday only. No appointments are need to be tested and testing is free to all.
Broward leaders say protesters have been heard and discuss ways to address injustice
Read full article: Broward leaders say protesters have been heard and discuss ways to address injusticeFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Broward County commissioners held a moment of silence for George Floyd at their meeting Tuesday morning and then they got down to brass tacks discussing what they say is longterm structural and institutional racism that led to the protests this weekend. Theyre looking to add programs to the county budget for minority employment and youth services, even enhancing existing programs to change the arrest rate. They framed it as a historical overhaul to address injustice, insisting everyone in the community has been affected by this outrage in one way or another. We are praying for peaceful protest.Sheriff Gregory Tony also spoke about what his department is doing and its budget. The discussions on the budget, and how they can make some of those plans a reality, are continuing.
Should cruise ship with sick patients be allowed to dock in Fort Lauderdale?
Read full article: Should cruise ship with sick patients be allowed to dock in Fort Lauderdale?FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Local officials are debating whether to allow a cruise ship with sick passengers to dock in Fort Lauderdale. Holland America Line’s MS Zaandam cruise ship is on its way to Port Everglades in hopes of docking there next week. If it all goes as planned by Holland America Line, it will arrive at Port Everglades March 30, according to the statement. But Cruise Mapper and other ship tracking services showed its Port Everglades arrival to be April 7. Some of the first COVID-19 cases reported in Broward County had links to workers who were in contact with cruise ship guests arriving at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
Broward County commissioners approve vote to build emergency tower in West Lake Park
Read full article: Broward County commissioners approve vote to build emergency tower in West Lake ParkBroward County commissioners discussed the divisive emergency tower, which residents want placed in the Circ Residences. "This commission could be at least open to the option that the Circ could be a possibility," Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr said. Several of Broward County's commissioners said they want the tower built in West Lake Park, citing an expert report that said the park was the best possible location. "I don't care if we have to put a million pounds of concrete to get it to the right height in West Lake Park." Tuesday's vote on building the tower in West Lake Park was approved 8-1, but residents have said they will sue to stop it from happening.
Broward commission approves vote to build emergency tower in West Lake Park
Read full article: Broward commission approves vote to build emergency tower in West Lake ParkBroward County commissioners discussed the divisive emergency tower, which residents want placed in the Circ Residents . "This commission could be at least open to the option that the Circ could be a possibility," said Broward County commissioner Beam Furr. Several of Broward's commissioners say they want the tower built in West Lake Park, citing an expert report that said the park was the best possible location. "I don't care if we have to put a million pounds of concrete to get it to the right height in West Lake Park." Tuesday's vote on building the tower in West Lake Park was approved 8-1, but residents have said they will sue to stop it from happening.
Hurricane Irma: Powerful storm blamed for two deaths
Read full article: Hurricane Irma: Powerful storm blamed for two deathsIrma's core slammed Barbuda before moving over St. Martin and Anguilla and parts of the British Virgin Islands. On Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, Kennedy Banda said fierce winds blew out the windows of his home. The hurricane earlier battered a string of northern Caribbean island nations, situated east of the more populous Virgin Islands group and Puerto Rico. Roughly 10 of these smaller islands -- such as St. Martin, Antigua and Barbuda, and St. Kitts and Nevis -- were pounded by hurricane conditions. -- In the US Virgin Islands, Gov.
Florida Panthers ask for $86 million bailout to help pay for rent at BB&T Center
Read full article: Florida Panthers ask for $86 million bailout to help pay for rent at BB&T CenterSUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers faced some high stakes Tuesday; not on the ice, but at Broward County Hall. With opposition building against the Florida Panthers' request for $86 million for free rent at the county-owned BB&T Center in Sunrise, a majority of county commissioners made it clear at a workshop meeting Tuesday that they're in favor of a major public giveaway to the hockey team. "If the Panthers leave and there is no professional sports team as a tenant then the value plummets," Kiar said. "I'm leaning somewhere between $4 million and $5.6 million," Sharief said. "My understanding of a partnership is there is a sharing of the responsibility, a sharing of the profits," Ryan said.