Lauderhill homeowners may see a hike on property taxes
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- The estimated increases range from $30 to $300 a year, depending on the community.
- If approved, the money would be repaid with property taxes over the course of 30 years.
- Residents will vote on the issue during the August 30<sup>th</sup> primary elections.
- The 31<sup>st</sup> “Preventing Crime in the Black Community” National Conference will be held in Miami today through May 27<sup>th</sup>.
- Hosted by the Miami Dade Police Department, the annual event provides communication and crime prevention strategies for officers and residents.
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Lauderhill homeowners may see a hike on property taxes, if residents decide to approve a 44.5 million dollar proposal for three local city projects. The estimated increases range from $30 to $300 a year, depending on the community. If approved, the money would be repaid with property taxes over the course of 30 years. Residents will vote on the issue during the August 30th primary elections.
The 31st “Preventing Crime in the Black Community” National Conference will be held in Miami today through May 27th. Hosted by the Miami Dade Police Department, the annual event provides communication and crime prevention strategies for officers and residents. The conference is open to the public.
The 13th Annual Palm Beach Jerk Fest and Caribbean Culture Festival will be held on Monday, May 30th, from 2 p.m until 10 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The event will include music from legendary reggae artist such as Luciano and Freddie Mcgregor, a variation of Jerk dishes and more.
In Sports, the Lauderhill Lions took home a win against Team Haiti at the CASA Super League tournament, winning 5-2. The match between the Island Strikers and the Lauderhill lions has been rescheduled to take place on June 1, starting 7:45 p.m. at the Lauderhill Sports Park.
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VIP Attractions, located in Jamaica, has partnered with the Montego Bay Autism Center to lend support to the organization’s growing efforts. The partnership will allow the Autism center to improve the quality of life for children and parents affected by the condition.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Cloudy Skies in Broward County with a high of 85 and a low of 70. Clouds in Miami-Dade as well, with a high of 85 and a low of 73.
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