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Mecca Farms proposal follows history of land swaps
It's like the grown-up version of trading Reading Railroad for the Electric Company, but the deals are bankrolled by taxpayer dollars instead of Monopoly money and the game board stretches across Palm Beach County. Swapping taxpayer-owned land through...
Tags: Renovation, Science, Farms, Orlando Real Estate, Crime, Law and Justice
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Understanding Michigan's New Fireworks Law
Memorial Day is right around the corner and it's the first big "fireworks holiday" since Michigan's new, more lenient, fireworks law went into effect back in January. While the fireworks sellers and customers are excited, it has caused some concern for...
Tags: Memorial Day, Crime, Law and Justice, Entertainment Events, Justice System, Holidays
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Opening-day participation strong for Allegiant Air
andrews@herald-mail.comAllegiant Air on Friday began a new chapter of commercial service between Hagerstown Regional Airport and Orlando, Fla. Opening-day participation was strong, with the first flight from Orlando to Hagerstown about 85 percent full, which airport Director...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), The Herald-Mail, Orlando-Sanford International Airport, Corporate Officers, Marketing
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Neighborhood objections delay new 'workforce housing' near Boynton Beach
Growing opposition to an influx of price-controlled homes helped temporarily delay plans for a 400-home development proposed west of Boynton Beach. Neighboring residents this month flooded county commissioners with emails objecting to the Toscana Isles...Tags: Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Rentals, Values, Personal Income, Palm Beach County
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Hollywood city manager arrested on DUI charge
— City Manager Doug Hewett was arrested on a DUI charge at 3:20 a.m. on Easter Sunday in North Miami, less than six weeks after his first day on the job. Hewett, 41, gave two breath samples that showed his blood-alcohol content levels were 0.145...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Bars and Clubs, Hollywood (Broward, Florida), Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), North Miami
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DeMaio responds to Sanders with new ballot measure
Fox 5 News ReporterSan Diego -- The war of words between San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and Councilmember Carl DeMaio continues. On Wednesday the Mayor revised his budget for fiscal year 2012-2013. He criticized DeMaio for saying the budget wasn’t balanced. “I...Tags: Finance, Budgets and Budgeting, Jerry Sanders, Economy, Business and Finance
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Emanuel won't pony up for Chicago's $50 million parking meter tab
WGN NEWSThere is a multi-million dollar standoff between Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Parking Meters LLC. CPM says the city owes it $22 million. The company says that amount covers a year's worth of free parking for vehicles that use disabled placards or license...Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Richard M. Daley, Chicago Mayor, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations
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Our Laguna: Last chance for free Sunset Serenade
Some folks may have noticed that ubiquitous me was not at events last weekend that I was expected to attend. I had a date Friday with a handsome doctor, Steven Chang, which I slept through as he performed minor surgery on my neck — at 7:30 a.m., no...
Tags: Arts, Local Elections, Muffin Spencer-Devlin, Washington, DC, Arts and Culture
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NJ Mayor, Son Arrested For Hacking Into Website Calling For His Recall
pix11.com | @jamesfordtvHe's a mayor whose candidacy was championed by Governor Chris Christie for being clean and straightfoward, but Mayor Felix Roque of West New York, New Jersey was in federal court Thursday, charged with felony computer crimes and one computer misuse...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Court Preliminary, Fainting, Trials, Justice System
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Cook County looks at naming rights to raise money
Tribune reportersCash-strapped Cook County government and the more financially sound Forest Preserve District are looking to bring in corporate cash by selling naming rights, sponsorships and concessions. All of those, plus more mundane ideas such as advertising on...Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District, Cook County Government, Marketing, Economy, Business and Finance
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Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan Says Air Packs Problem Is Partially Fixed
Channel 2Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan said one of the three issues with the Draeger Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, which is used by city firefighters, is fixed. An investigative report published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution newspaper said Anchorage... -
Charlevoix County commissioner to file grievance against prosecutor
Staff WriterCHARLEVOIX — A Charlevoix County commissioner says she plans to file a complaint with the Attorney Grievance Commission of Michigan against the county prosecutor for allegedly abusing his elected office. Charlevoix County Commissioner Shirlene...Tags: Prosecution, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Trials
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