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Carbon monoxide poisoning at Broward high school prompts more testing
Read full article: Carbon monoxide poisoning at Broward high school prompts more testingThe principal of Cypress Bay High School in Weston plans to welcome students back to class on Monday morning after carbon monoxide poisoning prompted school staff to seek medical treatment on Friday. A Broward firefighter who responded was also affected.
Avoid swimming at 2 public beach parks in Miami-Dade, officials warn
Read full article: Avoid swimming at 2 public beach parks in Miami-Dade, officials warnThe Florida Department of Health warned Saturday that the bacterial levels in tested water samples showed swimming at two public beach parks in Miami-Dade County posed health risks.
Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear
Read full article: Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gearFord is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue conduct fireworks sweep ahead of busy holiday weekend
Read full article: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue conduct fireworks sweep ahead of busy holiday weekendMiami-Dade Fire Rescue conducted safety sweeps Friday at fireworks vendors across the county ahead of the holiday weekend to ensure illegal fireworks are not sold.
Local organization hosts free water, swim safety event for South Florida families
Read full article: Local organization hosts free water, swim safety event for South Florida familiesDid you know Florida leads the nation as the state with the most child drownings? On July 15, the Embrace Girls Foundation is hosting a free Water Safety Awareness Day at The Lagoon at Castaway Island in T.Y Park.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shows how hot cars can become deadly in matter of minutes
Read full article: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shows how hot cars can become deadly in matter of minutesOn a cloudy but sunny South Florida day, Local 10 News spoke with Miami-Dade Fire Capt. Alex Lozano Friday who demonstrated how hot the inside of a vehicle can get during the scorching summer months.
Red Cross opens shelter in Fort Lauderdale to help flooding victims
Read full article: Red Cross opens shelter in Fort Lauderdale to help flooding victimsThe American Red Cross and the City of Fort Lauderdale announced Thursday they will be opening an emergency shelter to assist those affected by the recent flooding in South Florida.
Florida drivers offered tips for driving safely in flood conditions
Read full article: Florida drivers offered tips for driving safely in flood conditionsAs strong storms are expected to bring the threat of heavy rain, damaging wind gusts, small hail and funnel clouds on Thursday, Florida drivers along the east coast are being urged by State Farm’s Catastrophe Response team to follow these safety tips to help avoid flood damage to their vehicles:
Broward County School Board votes to pay school resource officers over $100K for next 3 years
Read full article: Broward County School Board votes to pay school resource officers over $100K for next 3 yearsDespite budget concerns, the Broward County School Board voted on Tuesday to move forward and pay school resource officers $103,000 per officer per year for the next three years.
Broward’s troubled 911 system among issues discussed at MSD Public Safety Commission meeting
Read full article: Broward’s troubled 911 system among issues discussed at MSD Public Safety Commission meetingThe Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission met on Wednesday to discuss some ongoing safety issues still plaguing schools, from threat management to the embattled 911 communications system.
27-year-old mother and daughter missing for a month in Pembroke Pines found safely
Read full article: 27-year-old mother and daughter missing for a month in Pembroke Pines found safelyThe family and roommate of a 27-year-old mother and child in Pembroke Pines is worried for their safety after they haven’t been seen or heard from in nearly a month.
Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tips
Read full article: Would you know what to do during a tornado? We have tipsAs mid-May arrives, tornado season begins to reach its peak, proving to be a big threat, and nearly every state in the United States can experience a tornado. Having said that, do you know the safest things you can do for you and your family should a tornado strike near your home? Because of that, it’s smart to consider what room may be safest for you, in the event of a tornado. Mobile homes are simply not designed to withstand a tornado or strong winds in severe storms. [WATCH: When you see a tornado while driving, here’s what to do]The time to find shelter is when you are under a tornado warning, so while all of this is helpful information, the best thing you can do is know the signs before a tornado hits.