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🌱 Which Fort Lauderdale streets should you avoid during this week’s king tides?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Fort Lauderdale streets should you avoid during this week's king tides?
  • Meet Fort Lauderdale's EPiK and hear his powerful story Saturday.
  • How deputies saved three stranded kids off Fort Lauderdale's coast

Also on today's calendar: GMF Online Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 78 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 80. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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    HES BACK HOME NOW Missing dog My son let him out the front door corner of 36th ter and 21st ct, please let me know if you see him. this happened in… (Nextdoor Sunset)
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    It has a collar but the phone number is worn off so I can't read it to call the owner. (Nextdoor Imperial Point)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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