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Deadline Approaching for Vote-by-Mail Ballot Requests in March Local Elections. Residents of Broward and Palm Beach counties planning to vote by mail in the March 10 city, town, and village elections must submit their ballot requests by Thursday, February 26, at 5 p.m. Requests are only valid if received by county elections offices by the deadline, as postmarks are not accepted. Voters who have not requested a mail ballot since the 2024 presidential election need to submit a new application. Early in-person voting is unavailable for these municipal elections. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Feb 25) West Broward Lauderhill, FL
Broward Man Sentenced to 8 Years After Lauderhill Shooting Uncovers ID Fraud. A 34-year-old Broward County man received a federal prison sentence exceeding eight years after authorities investigating a Lauderhill shooting discovered an extensive identity theft scheme. Keith Bethel was convicted of multiple charges, including firearm possession by a felon and aggravated identity theft. The investigation began after police responded to a 2023 gunshot alarm and found illicit credit cards, checks, electronics, and suspected narcotics at the property. Bethel will also serve two years of supervised release following his prison term. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Feb 24) West Broward Lauderhill, FL
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Heat Defeat Rockets 115-105 at Kaseya Center. The Miami Heat secured a 115-105 victory over the Houston Rockets at Kaseya Center. Miami maintained control throughout the contest, finishing with a 10-point margin. The game drew a crowd of 19,700 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Houston Rockets Miami Heat
Cardinals Defeat Marlins 10-2 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The St. Louis Cardinals powered past the Miami Marlins with a decisive 10-2 win at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Andrew Pintar and Cesar Prieto each had a home run and drove in two runs to help lead the Cardinals' offense. The game drew an attendance of 3,766. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Miami Marlins St. Louis Cardinals
Sabres Edge Panthers 3-2 at Amerant Bank Arena. The Buffalo Sabres secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Buffalo held off Florida to claim the win in front of 19,783 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Buffalo Sabres Florida Panthers