Ship personnel at Port Everglades receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Mariners aboard cruise and cargo ships that are docked at Port Everglades are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations through partnerships that include the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), the Port, Seafarers’ House, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International.
Within the past two weeks, more than 1,570 mariners aboard some 25 cruise and cargo ships have been vaccinated. The vaccination program at Port Everglades will continue throughout June and is also open to all port workers and those who conduct business at Port Everglades.
The Port worked with the state to set up a mobile site that is open to the public at the Resolve Marine Academy at 1550 SE 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 720-530-4474. Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is helping in the effort by transporting health care workers directly to ships dockside to administer vaccinations.
“We are grateful to the State of Florida and our cruise line partners for making the vaccines available to those at sea,” said Jonathan Daniels, Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director. “This is a vital humanitarian effort to reach crew members who often don’t have access to landside medical facilities.”
Port Everglades is one of five Florida seaports where the Florida Division of Emergency Management has arranged for port workers to be vaccinated.
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| Marjory Stoneman Douglas wins baseball state championship and finishes with a 28-2 record. From David VolzThe Marjory Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team won the Florida High School Baseball Championship for 7A by defeating Spruce Creek. The Eagles finished 28-2 on the season. Christian Arroyo and Sam Beir were the pitchers for Stoneman Douglas. Various high school baseball polls consider the Eagles among the very best high school baseball teams in the nation. And next could as good or even better because so many talented players are returning. |
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| Rep. Christine Hunschofsky gives report on gambling pact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe These are a few notes from Florida Representative Christine Hunschofsky regarding the gambling pact between the Seminoles and the State of Florida. It was approved by the Florida Legislature and must now receive approval by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It will also have to be signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and this is certain to happen. In her report she said, “The 30-year Compact will bring in a guaranteed $500 million each of the first five years and more than $6 billion by 2030. How that additional money to the state budget will be spent will be decided through the appropriations process in future legislative sessions. A few highlights of the Compact include: -Continues to authorize the Seminole Tribe to conduct banking card games, including baccarat, poker, and blackjack, at its gaming facilities. -Adds table games such as craps and roulette at the Tribe’s gaming facilities. -Authorizes the Seminole Tribe to offer sports betting on professional and collegiate sport events by players physically located in the State who may use a mobile or other electronic device. Sports betting will not begin until October 15, 2021. -Continues to allow slot machine gaming at its gaming facilities. -Allows the Seminole Tribe to add up to three additional facilities within its Hollywood Reservation.” |
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Broward high school baseball teams advance
Broward County High School baseball is hot this year.
Archbishop McCarthy defeated Eau Gallie 9-2 to win the Class 5A regional championship. McCarthy has a 20-8-2 record and will play Barron Collier in the state semi-finals.
North Broward Prep defeated Mater Lakes Academy 2-1 to win the 4A regional championship. North Broward with a 19-10-1 record will play Dunedin in the state semi-finals.
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