Roach issue found in South Florida Publix deli
The truth is Publix has a fantastic track record when it comes to inspections, but on Wednesday, an inspector with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was at a Coral Springs location and ordered a “stop-use” on the entire deli backroom area.
Miami Heat looks to rename arena following FTX bankruptcy
On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Miami Heat posted a joint statement with Miami-Dade County on Instagram announcing their decision to “terminate” their partnership with FTX following the cryptocurrency company’s file for bankruptcy. The collaboration between the former American Airlines Arena and FTX was just shy of its two-year anniversary. Ideas included the Café Bustelo Arena, El Palacio de los Jugos Arena and Versailles Arena, each one a reflection of the 305’s culture. “I wasn’t too surprised by the name change,” Farr said. In the meantime, I’ll be over here counting the days until my next Heat game at the ______ Arena.
themiamihurricane.comDeputy shoots a man to prevent possible ‘active shooter’ at Publix, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office says
A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man waving a gun in a Publix parking lot in Greenacres. The PBSO says there were 'tons and tons and tons of people' and it prevented an active shooter incident.
sun-sentinel.comPrimary-care doctors coming to a shopping center near you
The newest Sanitas Medical Center opened in Lake Worth Publix shopping center on Monday, signaling a growing movement toward healthcare becoming more convenient. The new model for primary care — clinics within retail stores such as Target or in suburban shopping centers — has arisen out of a consumer expectation of easy access, and quick response times for care.
sun-sentinel.comSenate decides churches should stay open during future emergencies if businesses are
Churches and other religious institutions wouldn’t have to turn away congregants because of government orders during future emergencies as long as businesses are allowed to stay open, under a bill approved Thursday by the Florida Senate.
sun-sentinel.comAfter delays, town moving ahead with development
It was the result of a search for available properties within the town that might serve as a site for a new Town Hall. for 16 acres of vacant land located east of Old Cutler Road and north of SW 212th Street. “The entrance to our 16-acre municipal complex will be on Old Cutler Road from the Gulfstream Circle right now,” Casals said. ● Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. — Public Involvement Meeting at Town Hall. 7, 6 p.m. — Public Involvement Meeting at Town Hall.
communitynewspapers.comPublix and Winn-Dixie limiting some Thanksgiving items
Publix, which operates nearly 1,300 stores across seven states in the Southeast, and Winn-Dixie, with stores in five Southern states, put some restrictions in place due to ongoing supply chain issues and the increased holiday demand, officials said.
Man accused in co-worker deaths tells deputies he was raped
An electrician accused of killing three co-workers on assignment in central Florida told detectives he did it because his colleagues had raped him, but a Florida sheriff on Monday said there was no evidence to support the claim. Shaun Runyon, 39, confessed multiple times to the murders during interviews with detectives, telling them that the co-workers had raped him, and “he hated all three of them," but a sexual battery test failed to confirm the allegation, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd during a news conference. “I want to underscore there is absolutely unequivocally zero evidence," said Judd, whose county is located between Tampa and Orlando.
news.yahoo.comCondo collapse street closings hurt the business district. Then, the power went out
A Surfside business district already suffering as the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse aftermath limits customer traffic and occupies nearby residents found itself without power Wednesday afternoon.
news.yahoo.comShooter in killings at Publix was divorced and had financial trouble
Timothy Wall, the man police say killed a toddler and his grandmother at a South Florida Publix before turning the handgun on himself, had some financial trouble. Investigators say there is no known connection between Wall and the victims.
sun-sentinel.com3 dead at Florida supermarket include grandmother, grandson
A man fatally shot a grandmother and her 1-year-old grandson inside a Florida supermarket before killing himself, authorities said, causing dozens to flee the store in panic. The shooting happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday at a Publix located in a strip mall that also houses small shops and restaurants. A later update from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said there was no known motive or relationship between the suspect and the victims, but detectives were still investigating.
news.yahoo.comMan kills woman, child, himself at Florida supermarket
A man fatally shot a woman and a child inside a Florida supermarket Thursday before killing himself, authorities said, causing dozens to flee the store in panic. The shooting happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. at a Publix located in a strip mall that also houses small shops and restaurants. Detectives are reviewing security video and talking to witnesses, said Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera.
news.yahoo.comChildren’s Harbor Celebrates National Volunteer Month with Publix and New York Life Insurance Company
Children’s Harbor CEO Tiffani Dhooge, Publix District Manager Kris Crapo, Children’s Harbor development officer Erik Chafin. New York Life Insurance Company representatives Loyda Molina-Pagan and Gerard Rocchi with Children’s Harbor development officer Erik Chafin. More than 20 Publix employees from eight different stores throughout the Broward County visited Children’s Harbor to paint the homes on the campus. New York Life Insurance Company employees repainted benches and spruced up the landscaping. “Thanks to wonderful community partners like Publix and New York Life Insurance Company, the Children’s Harbor campus got a fabulous makeover,” said Tiffani Dhooge, Children’s Harbor president and CEO.
thewestsidegazette.comCOVID vaccines: A money-maker for Florida doctors, pharmacies and grocery stores
The coronavirus vaccine business provided a big source of revenue to doctors, pharmacies and grocers after a difficult year. Aside from direct revenues, by bringing customers in the door, the COVID shots result in sales of everything from diapers to annual physicals.
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