BSO deputies working a vehicle burglary in progress in the Lakes at Deerfield apartment complex quickly apprehended three suspects in the area for attempting to enter vehicles.  During the investigation information was received regarding two occupied residential burglary attempts in the Bonnie Loch area.  One of the suspects in custody was also charged with those crimes.  If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood call 911 immediately.

Last night multiple car burglaries occurred in the Lyons Park & Garden Isles neighborhoods of Pompano Beach. All but one burglary involved unlocked vehicles but included thefts of valuable items. BSO is asking for anyone who may have information about these crimes to call 954.786.4200 or 954.493.TIPS. Remember to always secure your vehicles & remove valuables.

Additionally, BSO Deerfield Beach District have been seeing a spike in vehicle burglaries at the LA Fitness and surrounding businesses in the 1000 block of E. Hillsboro Blvd.  The suspects are smashing vehicle windows and removing property left inside.  Please remember to remove items of value from inside your vehicle and call 911 if you see suspicious activity. See video under ObserverTV.

Photo courtesy of A&E TV - a scene from the TV show the Glades

The NE 14th St. Causeway Bridge in Pompano Beach will be closed by the Florida Department of Transportation to all vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles from 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 14th, to 7:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15th for filming of The Glades television show.

Also, the bridge will not open for boats from 9:00 a.m. Friday, until 5:00 a.m. Saturday. 

Please seek alternate routes at the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge to the south or Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge to the north.

Originally, “The Glades” was slated to film July 7th and 8th, but had a last minute change due to the weather.

Deerfield Beach’s 4th of July Celebration takes place at the Main Beach Parking, Ocean Way & SE 1st St. Free concerts all day and a variety of food vendors. Sponsored by the Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Entertainment
Smuggling YoYos ~ 1-3 PM
Scott Ringerson, “The Elvis Experience” ~ 4-6 PM
The David Ray Band ~ 7-9 PM

Spectacular Fireworks Display from the International Fishing Pier – 9 PM
FREE event with complimentary shuttle service from locations west of the Intracoastal.

Parking and Shuttle Service*
Parking on the barrier island will be extremely limited during the event. Park at the Cove Shopping Center and walk across the bridge or take the complimentary shuttle service between the Cove Shopping Center and the beach.
*Shuttle service will run on July 4 from 11AM – 5:45 PM, at which time Hillsboro Blvd. and the bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic. Road will reopen following the fireworks display.

2 ½ hours later, after at least 33 residents spoke — mostly against, Deerfield Beach city commission approved a utility tax on second and final reading with a 3-1 vote. The ordinance passed on June 7 is effective immediately. The actual tax is slated to begin Oct. 1, 2011.

During the public hearing, everyone from a Publix manager to a State Representative to a single mom of four children had something to say. Read Thursday’s paper for full details on residents’ concerns.

June 8 at 7:09 a.m. Deerfield Beach Fire-Rescue responded to a call about a suspicious package left on the sand south of the pier. BSO bomb and arson squad was brought in to evaluate it. They ended up detonating the suspicious package with their own arsenal. Detectives are still investigating as per standard protocol.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, today, named Donnie Carter to serve as Interim Superintendent, taking over from Superintendent James F. Notter, who is retiring from the School District on June 30. Carter is currently Chief Operations Officer for the Broward County Public Schools.

“After 10 years with the Broward County Public Schools, I am absolutely thrilled to lead our District at this time,” said Carter. “My priorities will be to keep our momentum while providing stability, and preparing for a smooth back to school for next year.”

Carter indicates that he will work collaboratively with the School Board and the District’s executive leadership team to ensure a smooth transition. His considers it a challenge to maintain a high level of service, while operating with fewer resources in the wake of a $141 million budget shortfall for next year.

School Board Names Chief Operations Officer Interim Superintendent

Carter, who has over 20 years experience in public education administration, has spent the last 10 years at BCPS. He has served in the position of Chief Operations Officer since 2007. Prior to joining the District, Carter served in administration at Miami-Dade Public Schools.

Pompano Beach Library, located at 1213 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, is currently closed due to flooding caused by a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. It is anticipated that the library will reopen on Monday, June 6, provided necessary repairs are completed.

Other nearby Broward County Library locations include:
• Beach Library, 221 Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, 954-786-2197: Open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Saturdays.

• Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. Ninth Court, Pompano Beach, 954-968-3820: Open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Saturdays.

• North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., 954-201-2600: Open Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Northwest Library, 1580 N.W. Third Ave., Pompano Beach, 954-786-2186: Closed Fridays; open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Customers are also encouraged to visit the Broward County Library Web site, www.broward.org/library to find information on other library locations; to check out, place holds on and renew materials; check the status of their library account; and gain access to the library catalog, specialized databases, event calendars and more.