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Jacob OglesOctober 12, 2018

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A father of a child killed at Sandy Hook just sued the city of Delray Beach, accusing an employee of illegally accessing his driver’s license records. Lenny Pozner, whose son Noah was among 20 children murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city […]

Scott PowersMarch 21, 2018

The election for the open seat in Florida House District 81 has become a contest with the entry of a new Democrat, Mindy Koch, and Democratic candidate Tina Polsky announced she has picked up a couple of potentially influential endorsements. Koch, of Boca Raton, is president of the Democratic Club of Boca Raton and Delray […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2017

Jacksonville City Councilman Bill Gulliford has been instrumental in spearheading Jacksonville’s response to its opioid overdose epidemic. He was successful in formulating a pilot program for in-patient treatment for addicts who are ready to accept help, and he is now chairman of a special Council committee on the opioid epidemic. As is typical with Gulliford, he […]

Erin ClarkMarch 1, 2017

If passing one ordinance isn’t enough to curb the sale of puppy mill dogs, try passing two. That’s how they roll in Delray Beach. Several years ago, leaders of Delray Beach got serious about cracking down on the sale of dogs bred in out-of-state puppy mills. In 2016, the City Commission passed an ordinance curtailing the retail sale of dogs and cats. In […]

Associated PressOctober 13, 2016

Flood warnings have been issued for parts of Florida’s Atlantic coast experiencing annual “King tides.” The National Weather Service says flooding is expected along the St. Johns River and South Florida’s coastline through Friday. King tides bring the year’s highest tides each fall. Scientists say they’re inching higher because of rising sea levels. According to […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 13, 2016

A Delray Beach city commissioner filed for the House District 88 seat held by Democratic Rep. Bobby Powell, who is expected to leave the House to run for state Senate. Commissioner Al Jacquet, also deputy vice mayor of Delray Beach, filed for the seat Friday and will be the only candidate for the seat once […]

Guest AuthorJuly 20, 2015

With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage for gay couples, Florida leaders have an important decision to make when it comes to our national and international reputation. Will we be a state that embraces equality and fairness or will we be seen as a state that resists progress and shuns diversity? The Supreme Court […]

Jac VerSteegFebruary 4, 2015

Let’s connect the dots between a few headlines. From the Feb. 3 Palm Beach Post: “Land lacking for new homes.” From the Feb. 2 Palm Beach Post: “Avenir leader: Let’s talk plan out.” And from the Jan. 30 South Florida Sun Sentinel: “Inquiry backs up Palm Beach County’s handling of Ag Reserve Development.” When you […]

Tag: Delray Beach

Sandy Hook father Lenny Pozner sues Delray Beach

As HD 81 becomes Democratic contest, Tina Polsky announces new backer

Jacksonville mulls lawsuit against opioid producers

Delray Beach steps in it with puppy sale regulations

Hurricanes leave Florida coasts vulnerable to ‘King tides’

Delray Beach vice mayor soon to be only candidate for HD 88

Patrick Geraghty: More support needed to pass state laws against workplace discrimination

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Why environmentalists always lose in the end