A Florida House bill moving in committee would require Florida Atlantic University to rename University Drive for Charlie James Kirk and would withhold state funds from schools that do not comply within 90 days.
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New Study: Broward Health Medical Center Earns U.S. News “High Performing” Rating for Maternity Care
Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale was named a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, the top rating in the publication’s annual maternity care study.
Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum Opens “The Boca Raton: 100 Years” Exhibit
A new exhibit at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum spotlights rare photos, archival materials, and stories tracing the century-long evolution of The Boca Raton.
Tri-Rail Tops 4.5 Million Rides in 2025, Setting New All-Time Ridership Record
Tri-Rail passed 4.5 million rides in calendar year 2025, setting a new ridership record for the South Florida commuter rail system, according to the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.
MODS Seeks Public Input on Name for New Deerfield Beach Satellite Location
The Museum of Discovery and Science is asking residents to weigh in on six working name concepts for a planned Deerfield Beach satellite facility before a January 14 deadline.
Flamingo Gardens’ Beloved Black Bear “Josh” Dies at 26, Remembered as Wildlife Ambassador
DAVIE, FL — The staff at Flamingo Gardens mourns the death of Josh who lived as an American black bear at the facility for many years. The wildlife attraction announced that Josh died peacefully from old age on Friday January 9, 2026, marking the end of his long...