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• Year-Round DEES Utility Internships (margatenews.net) — Margate city commissioners are weighing whether to turn two temporary utility internships into year-round, paid positions within the city's Environmental and Engineering Services Department. The move could create a steady pipeline of local talent for water and wastewater operations while keeping annual costs under about $80,000, and offering students hands-on experience with modern utility technology.
• Knife-wielding man threatens rape, murder at Denny's in Margate, police say (local10.com) — A man was arrested after allegedly threatening diners with a knife and making violent sexual threats at the Denny's on State Road 7 in Margate. Police say he was detained at the scene and now faces aggravated assault charges, remaining in Broward Main Jail on bond.
• Alfred Desmandes dies in school bus crash on Northwest 18th Street (newsline.com) — A 69-year-old Margate resident, Alfred Desmandes, died after being hit by a school bus in a Pompano Beach bus lot, highlighting a tragic loss for the community. Investigators say low lighting may have contributed, and the report explains how families can pursue legal options and independent investigations after such crashes.
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