State records show three emergency closures in Broward and hundreds of inspections across Palm Beach and Broward, with several local restaurants cited for high-priority violations during the week ending Feb. 8.
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New Minimum-Wake Zone Posted Between Oakland Park, Sunrise Bridges
A slow-speed, minimum-wake zone is now posted on the Intracoastal Waterway between the Oakland Park Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard bridges as Florida wildlife officers begin a 30-day warning period for violators.
Again: Railroad Gate Malfunction Closes Crossings in Boca Raton
Railroad crossings just west of I-95 on Palmetto Park Road and Camino Real are closed again in Boca Raton due to a gate arm malfunction, with additional impacts at Palmetto and Military Trail.
Greenacres Teen Dies Days After Nighttime Crash On Jackson Avenue
A 14-year-old boy died three days after being struck while crossing Jackson Avenue in Greenacres, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Palm Beach County Issues Countywide Burn Ban As Drought Index Nears “Extreme”
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has issued a countywide burn ban, barring most outdoor burning as drought conditions push the Keetch-Byram Drought Index near the “extreme” range.
Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Crash On North Federal Highway In Lighthouse Point
A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed late Sunday after a collision with a pickup truck on North Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point, according to investigators.