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What was supposed to be a celebration turned into a tragedy on New Year's Eve.
- Kim Swan, Editor
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As Partners Embrace One is Killed From a Stray Bullet on NYE
By John Hayden
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A New Year embrace turned into a heartbreaking goodbye. Angel Nunes was outside with his partner, Chris Dillon, when a stray bullet hit and killed him.
The two were on Dillon’s pool deck in the 700 block of NE 17th Ct. The shooting happened on the Wilton Manors side of the river, but the Fort Lauderdale Police Department is leading the investigation.
“He says, ‘I didn’t want you to spend New Year’s Eve by yourself,” Dillon told WPLG. “And if I didn’t love him before, I certainly loved him after that statement.”
As of Monday evening, no arrests or suspects have been announced.
Illegal fireworks and firing live ammunition are, for some reason, part of New Year festivities. While there is no centralized database tracking death and injury from stray bullets, Ammo.com says 34 Americans were killed by stray bullets from Jan. 1-Sept. 25, 2024.
Anyone with information about Nunes’ death, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS or BrowardCrimeStoppers.org.
Editor's note: Some outlets have reported Angel's last name spelled as Nunez. We chose to go with Nunes following the lead of the Sun-Sentinel. |
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Marriage, Adoption, Trans Rights, and Other Tough Questions for the Queer Community After Trump's Win
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It’s difficult to predict what an unpredictable guy like Donald Trump will do, but it might be dangerous not to. We posed some gut-wrenching questions to local LGBTQ+ organizers and allied leaders.
Here are their best guesses.
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As Pornhub Blocks Florida Users, VPN Usage Surges
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Adult film site Pornhub blocked user access on Jan. 1, prompting a 1,150% increase in VPN usage across the state, according to vpnMentor.
Pornhub pulled out from Florida due to a new law that took effect on Jan. 1, namely HB3.
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City Celebrates the New Year
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Wilton Manors felt like it was in at least four time zones Dec. 31, and when you shouted “Happy New Year!” depended on how long a bar’s satellite feed was delayed.
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Administrative Assistant -- Fort Lauderdale
RF Environmental Services Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to schedule meetings, coordinate meetings; prepare draft-meeting minutes, and more. $23 - $30 an hour.
Baggage Handler -- Fort Lauderdale
ERMC Aviation LLC is hiring a Baggage Handler. Duties include baggage handling from check-in to TSA screening hand-off. May also include front-of-ticket-counter and post-screening assistance as needed. $19.73 an hour.
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Can I hop into your heart and home?
My name is Blueberry (ID 685797) and I’m a 6-month-old rabbit who was born at the Humane Society. A police officer found my mom dumped next to a dumpster last year, and soon after arriving at the shelter she gave birth. We got to spend time in a foster home where we got lots of TLC. My mom and all my siblings have been adopted, and now I’m patiently waiting. My foster mom said I’m social, get along with most other rabbits, and I might take a nap on your lap. Will you give me a forever home?
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Marc Martorana and Commissioner Don D'Arminio hosted a festive holiday party with a special dinner, open bar, and great company at their Wilton Manors home.
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Our mailing address is: The Islander | 2520 N. Dixie Highway | Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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