Parks Group Opposes “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Center in the Everglades
Floridians of every political stripe, including members of the Trump administration, have fought to make the Everglades the greatest environmental success story of all time. We must not risk all this progress for an inhumane facility like this.
Environmental advocates fear ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may do irreparable harm to Everglades WLRN Public Media | By Joshua Ceballos
The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Everglades have sued state and federal authorities and asked a judge to halt the construction of Alligator Alcatraz. They say the rapid construction of the detention center flies in the face of decades-old environmental law.
Structural Preservation Systems Donates $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Broward Empowering Families and Building Futures Through the Gift of Homeownership
FORT LAUDERDALE (January 15, 2025) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward has received a generous $50,000 gift from Structural Preservation Systems, a meaningful contribution that will help transform the lives of hardworking families in Broward County. The donation was presented during Structural Group’s Town Hall meeting in December at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott located at 6650 N Andrews Avenue.
This contribution goes beyond financial support, it represents a shared vision of creating safe, stable, and sustainable workforce housing. By partnering with Habitat Broward, Structural Group is investing in the dreams of local families who are working hard to secure a better future for themselves and their children.
Colin Meneely, Senior Branch Director at Structural Preservation Systems, shared, “at STRUCTURAL, our mission is centered on restoring and strengthening buildings, bridges, and all types of infrastructure. It’s only natural that we extend that focus to strengthening our community as well. Partnering with Habitat for Humanity Broward provided the perfect opportunity to give back. Allowing us to channel our contributions of funds and labor to help a hardworking family achieve the dream of homeownership.”
“We are incredibly grateful to Structural Preservation Systems for the generous contribution to our Habitat Mission to help us build stronger foundations, both literally and figuratively, for those in need,” said Nancy Robin, CEO and Executive Director of Habitat Broward. “Together, we’re creating safe and sustainable spaces for communities to thrive.”
Today, South Florida ranks as the most cost-burdened housing market in the country, where soaring home prices and stagnant wages place homeownership beyond the reach of 96 percent of Broward residents.
Habitat Broward’s program combines home construction with affordable mortgage financing and robust education to put working families on the path to long-term financial security through homeownership.
About Structural Preservation Systems STRUCTURAL is a leader in sustainability and community impact, driving efforts to preserve existing infrastructure through expert repair and maintenance. Focused on enhancing the durability and longevity of structures, STRUCTURAL utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide innovative solutions for infrastructure repair and maintenance worldwide. With a reputation for quality and safety, STRUCTURAL has successfully addressed some of the most complex restoration projects.
About Habitat for Humanity of Broward Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Broward brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat Broward offers a “hand up” not a “hand out” to families who are unable to qualify for conventional home financing but are willing to work hard to improve their family’s lives and achieve the economic empowerment of homeownership. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Broward please call (954) 396-3030 or visit habitatbroward.org or check us out on Facebook, Instagram and X.
FPL to seek base electric rate increases including $1.55 billion in 2026 Dec 30, 2024 Pointing to issues such as growth and a need to continue expanding its system, Florida Power & Light on Monday said it will propose a four-year plan to raise base electric rates.
Tropical Storm Helene forms, expected to become major hurricane as it approaches Florida The forecast currently has Helene getting up to a Category 3 hurricane as it approaches landfall by Thursday in the Big Bend of Florida
La Nina and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are major drivers of tropical activity
NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30, predicts an 85% chance of an above-normal season, a 10% chance of a near-normal season and a 5% chance of a below-normal season.
NOAA is forecasting:
a range of 17 to 25 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher).
Of those, 8 to 13 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher),
including 4 to 7 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher).
Forecasters have a 70% confidence in these ranges.
The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have above-normal activity due to a confluence of factors, including near-record warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean, development of La Nina conditions in the Pacific, reduced Atlantic trade winds and less wind shear, all of which tend to favor tropical storm formation.
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season By NBC6 • Published April 4, 2024
Forecasters are predicting a “very active” 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes expected. The hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30.
Miami-Dade County is ending the Miami Seaquarium’s lease and has ordered the facility to leave the property next month.
The office of Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava sent a “Notice of Termination of Lease” letter Thursday to Eduardo Albor, the president of park operator The Dolphin Company.
PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that have been raising health concerns across the country, are not just a problem in drinking water. As these chemicals leach out of failing septic systems and landfills and wash off airport runways and farm fields, they can end up in streams that ultimately discharge into ocean ecosystems where fish, dolphins, manatees, sharks and other marine species live
