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1. Florida king tides shut part of A1A, and drivers are warned salt water can ruin cars (newsbreak.com) — Flooding from powerful king tides has already closed a stretch of A1A in Fort Lauderdale, and officials warn that driving through the salt water can seriously damage your car's brakes and electronics. The piece explains where tides hit hardest, how long water may linger, and why avoiding flooded streets around the beach and Port Everglades is crucial for both safety and your wallet.
2. Sistrunk Historical Organization, Inc Shine the 'Spotlight' on Edward 'EPiK' Parks Shares a Story of Faith, Creativity and Purpose (thewestsidegazette.com) — Fort Lauderdale residents are invited to meet local designer and DJ Edward "EPiK" Parks at a book signing for his memoir "What Disability? An EPiK Story" this Saturday on Sistrunk. The Dillard High graduate shares how faith, creativity, and perseverance shaped his life and career, with a signing, photos, and a live DJ set at Smitty's Wings Sistrunk.
3. Watch: Florida deputies rescue three juveniles after boat capsized (bradenton.com) — Three young boaters were rescued uninjured after their vessel capsized about two miles off Fort Lauderdale near the Port Everglades Inlet, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. Deputies quickly located the overturned boat at night and brought the juveniles safely back to shore, underscoring both the risks of offshore outings and the readiness of local marine units.
4. Coast Guard Finds 10 Migrants On Vessel Offshore Florida And Returns Them To The Bahamas (nationalenquirer.com) — Ten migrants were intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard about 40 miles off Fort Lauderdale and later transferred to Bahamian authorities. Crews from the cutters Robert Yered and Margaret Norvell handled the operation in rough seas, providing food, water, and basic medical care while processing those on board before the transfer.
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