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First-Ever Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Parade Celebrates Seniors

Teens Can Earn Service Hours by Joining the Kids Care Club of Parkland

Investigation Continues into Alleged Attempted Child Abduction in Parkland

Top 10 Things To Do Right Now To Prepare For What Is Already A Historically Active Hurricane Season

BSO Sheriff Tony Gets City Leaders’ Praise as he Faces Controversy in Re-Election Bid

First-Ever Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Parade Celebrates Seniors

After much uncertainty, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Seniors were recognized with a celebration unlike any other.

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By Jaime Vining on June 6, 2020

Teens Can Earn Service Hours by Joining the Kids Care Club of Parkland

This summer, the Kids Care Club of Parkland is collecting grocery donations for families who depend....

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By Jill Fox on June 6, 2020

Investigation Continues into Alleged Attempted Child Abduction in Parkland

An investigation remains open in reference to the possible abduction in Parkland’s Watercrest community in May.

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By Ryan Yousefi on June 5, 2020

Top 10 Things To Do Right Now To Prepare For What Is Already A Historically Active Hurricane Season

As predicted, the 2020 Hurricane season is already off to a hot start.

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By Anne Geggis on June 4, 2020

BSO Sheriff Tony Gets City Leaders’ Praise as he Faces Controversy in Re-Election Bid

Sheriff Gregory Tony is facing his first bid for election in August with a seal of approval from mayors from...

City by City COVID-19 Cases from the Florida Department of Health June 4

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By Sharon Aron Baron on June 4, 2020

City by City COVID-19 Cases from the Florida Department of Health June 4

In our last update on May 28, from the Florida Department of Health total positive cases in Parkland

Details on the 2020 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Graduation Parade in Parkland

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By Jill Fox on June 4, 2020

Details on the 2020 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Graduation Parade in Parkland

After much uncertainty and disappointment, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Seniors will be recognized with a "parade of graduates."

Friends Mourn the Loss of Long-time Park Trails 2nd Grade Teacher

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By Jill Fox on June 4, 2020

Friends Mourn the Loss of Long-time Park Trails 2nd Grade Teacher

After a short, but fierce battle with cancer, Annette Ames, 50, passed away on May 30, surrounded by her family.

New Location Announced for Moms Demand Action Blood Drive June 6

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By Ryan Yousefi on June 4, 2020

New Location Announced for Moms Demand Action Blood Drive June 6

The Parkland chapter of Moms Demand Action is sponsoring a blood drive where those who donate qualify to receive a free COVID-19 antibody test.

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By Sharon Aron Baron on June 4, 2020

Parkland Crime Update Through June 1

Through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates to residents, this is a summary of crimes that occurred in Parkland through June 1.

Parkland to Stand Together in Solidarity for Racial Injustice

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By Jill Fox on June 3, 2020

Parkland to Stand Together in Solidarity for Racial Injustice

At the virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 3, the Parkland City Commission unanimously agreed to hold a community-wide solidarity event to shine a light on racial injustice.

Park Trails Elementary Celebrates 5th-Grade Graduates with a Parade

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By Jill Fox on June 3, 2020

Park Trails Elementary Celebrates 5th-Grade Graduates with a Parade

The rain didn’t stop Park Trails' fifth-grade graduates and their families from celebrating the end of their elementary school careers.

Curfew Lifted in Parkland and the Rest of Broward County

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By Sharon Aron Baron on June 3, 2020

Curfew Lifted in Parkland and the Rest of Broward County

Broward County’s Administrator canceled the Emergency Curfew Order imposed May 31 - June 2 after protests about the death of George Floyd turned violent.

Parkland Community Makes Honoring its Graduates A Top Priority

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By Sharon Aron Baron on June 3, 2020

Parkland Community Makes Honoring its Graduates A Top Priority

For any student to miss out on a once in a lifetime experience like high school graduation is heartbreaking, but for students in Parkland, it is particularly devastating.