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Hello Lauderhill! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready for a Jamaican musical weekend at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center?
  • How did police handle the bomb threat at Lauderhill's Larkdale Elementary?

Also on today's calendar: R&B Unplugged: The Ultimate Day Party Virgo Birthday Bash and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bedward The Musical brings story of Jamaican religious leader to South Florida (caribbeannationalweekly.com) — Lauderhill residents can catch "Bedward The Musical" at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center this Saturday and Sunday, highlighting the life of Jamaican religious leader Alexander Bedward. With a renowned Jamaican cast and strong support from Broward cultural agencies, the two-night run targets South Florida's Jamaican community, so locals are urged to secure tickets quickly before the limited performances sell out.
   

• Man arrested after two Broward schools called with false bomb threats (sun-sentinel.com) — Lauderhill families should know that a man was arrested after police say he made false bomb threats, including one targeting Larkdale Elementary School in the city. Authorities quickly determined there was no real danger, but the suspect now faces multiple felony charges as investigators continue looking into his possible connections to both affected schools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I know we all like to share knowledge and be proactive however I think it's weird to post kids on this app.
    Things aren't always what we perceive them to be. Nextdoor has a lot of rules but I do feel (just my opinion) people shouldn't be allowed to post… (Nextdoor Sunshine Villas)

🗞 Nearby News

Plantation

  • Sloane Stephens: Coach How old is Parents Is still married (sportsjone.com)
  • Plantation physicians' office manager accused of fraudulently obtaining controlled substance (nbcmiami.com)
  • South Florida nursing school owner sentenced to 87 months in diploma mill operation (sun-sentinel.com)

Sunrise

  • Top 6 finalists for South Florida's best coffee: Vote for your favorite now! (sun-sentinel.com)

Ok Lauderhill! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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