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“Senator Clinton's record on Israel is equally excellent.”

With Barack Obama on the verge of locking up the Democratic presidential nomination, his most prominent Florida supporter turned his attention Tuesday to a pivotal group of voters for the November election: Jewish voters concerned about Israel.

U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, D- Delray Beach, delivered his seal of approval to a bastion of Hillary Clinton support: Kings Point in Tamarac, home to thousands of Jewish retirees who are among the most reliable voters anywhere at turning out for elections. Read more

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“My hours are my own and the flexibility is just great”

Margate, FL Working parents everywhere are realizing the extra benefits of working from home including being there for their children when they are sick. via PUBLICITY VA....blog

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“We know that a great leader makes a great school”

If Scott Fiske had it his way, he'd still be in the classroom - at least to teach one math class a day.

He'll have to settle for being Broward County 's top principal for 2008.

Fiske's demanding schedule as Western High School's principal may keep him out of the classroom, but his skill at balancing the many demands of his job - administrator and community leader - earned him top honors Wednesday night.

'This ... is the most rewarding job I could have ever hoped to have,' Fiske said after accepting his award during the ceremony at the Signature Grand in Davie. 'It's truly an honor to represent every principal who's in this room.' Read more

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“Last year you beat our cities up, and this year you are stealing our lunch money. How are we supposed to run our cities?”

The seeds of secession have been planted in the sandy soil of South Florida. Discontented by what they perceive as a Capitol snubbing, the mayors of two small Broward County cities have raised the battle flag ... via The Eden Daily News

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“We believe South Florida has many different issues than those in North and Central Florida and yet we all get put into the same frying pan together....local officials are the closest to the people and we have to do what is right for our citizens.”

Click Here for the audio interview with Margate Mayor Pam Donovan Click Here for the reaction from Gov. via WIOD-AM Miramar

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“We went to Tallahasse and sat there and listened to Senators debate "truck nuts”

By First Coast News Staff North Lauderdale, FL -- A call for secession by southern leaders, claiming that the northern-based legislative and executive branches do not represent their interests. via FirstCoastNews

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“We believe South Florida has many different issues than those in North and Central Florida and yet we all get put into the same frying pan together....local officials are the closest to the people and we have to do what is right for our citizens.”

Click Here for the audio interview with Margate Mayor Pam Donovan Taking a page from the Carolina's play book, the State of Florida may split into two states. via Love 94 - WLVE - 93.9 FM

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Na'Amat USA Broward Council will celebrate Israel's 60th anniversary at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday during its donor luncheon. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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“He tried to stay, and it didn't work out”

For the third time this term, voters will decide who will fill the seat for commissioner for District E. The candidates in the May 5 special city election are: Lisa Aronson, chairwoman of the city's Planning & Zoning Board; Steve Harrison, a sales engineer; Colleen LaPlant, an executive assistant with Becker & Poliakoff, a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm; and Karl Simon, a captain in the Key Biscayne Fire Department. The candidates are casting themselves as political newcomers who can look at the city with fresh eyes. Aronson said she wants to focus on what developers want to build and make sure there is a mix of residential, light industrial and commercial projects. 'I want to ensure that the city remains diversified in not only keeping the growth managed but recognizing that in order to sustain itself for the future, the city needs diversified businesses combined with a mixture of residential uses,' she said. Harrison said he wants to bring a different perspective to the commission. 'I want to be a voice for the part of our city that currently doesn't have representation on the commission: young families, families with children,' he said. 'I don't have a political agenda. My whole thing is being a voice for our citizens.' LaPlant said her platform is multifaceted. 'I am going to protect our open space and parks from overdevelopment, promote good green projects that benefit our community, identify new ways to lower taxes and discourage speeding by using traffic-calming devices in neighborhoods that want them,' she said. Read more

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Authorities evacuated residents and workers in the vicinity of 2209 W. River Drive on Monday while the Broward Sheriff's Office bomb squad removed two bottles believed to contain nitroglycerin from the garage ... via Local10

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