Author: Carma Henry

Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861

Bernard Knowles  –  Funeral service was held June 13th   at New Jerusalem Baptist Church.   Malcolm Sanders  – Funeral service was held June 14th  at McWhite’s…

At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why it’s important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season. FPL urges Floridians to be prepared for this storm season and to be aware of potential safety hazards at all times. Below is a checklist of important details to consider before, during and after a storm. For more tips, visit FPL.com/storm.

       On the surface, the case seems like a straightforward fraud investigation: two employees at the Bay County Tax Collector’s Office were allegedly issuing Florida driver’s licenses to individuals who didn’t meet legal requirements, bypassing required testing and documentation in exchange for financial compensation. According to BCSO, the fraudulent activity was captured on DMV surveillance, and many of those who received licenses were traveling from across Florida to take advantage of this illicit service.