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Florida gas prices drop for 2nd straight week

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – You may have noticed a tiny bit of relief if you filled your tank in recent days. Florida’s gas prices have lowered for a second straight week, with the average price Monday morning sitting at $2.85 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s two cents lower than last Monday and a six-cent decrease since the 2021 peak of $2.91 on March 21, according to American Automobile Association... [...]

Girl, 6, boy, 16, shot outside market in Fort Lauderdale, police say

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 6-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were injured in a shooting in Fort Lauderdale, police said on Monday morning. According to Detective Ali Adamson, a spokeswoman for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, the shooting was about 9:50 p.m. on Sunday outside of Tony’s Market at 800 NW 22 Rd. Officers found the little girl wounded and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue personnel took her to Broward Health... [...]

South Florida city fires employee over legal medical marijuana use

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A South Florida city fired one of its computer managers after he legally used medical marijuana. West Palm Beach recently fired Jason McCarty after he tested positive for marijuana, something he admitted using. The 50-year-old has a medical marijuana card from his doctor that allows him to legally purchase pot. He said he smoked a joint the night before he was spot tested to relieve anxiety over his... [...]

South Beach hotel manager faces battery charge for sexually ‘overpowering’ inebriated woman

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A Miami Beach hotel manager is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after he was accused of sexually overpowering an inebriated woman against her will, according to the arrest form. The woman was a guest at the hotel. Miami Beach police officers arrested Anthony Banderas, 55, who works and lives at the Room Mate Waldorf Towers Hotel, at 860 Ocean Dr., on Tuesday. Officers talked to a witness who said she is from... [...]

Staples offers free COVID-19 vaccination card lamination

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From social security cards to certifications, over the years, many of us have laminated important documents. Now it may be time to laminate the CDC card given to you after you receive your vaccination for COVID-19. Office supply store Staples is offering just that, and for free. After receiving both doses of the vaccine, guests can bring their card to any Staples location to have it laminated. This offer will be good at locations all... [...]