Casino @ Dania Beach...................10A Calendar...........................................7A Classified....................................6B-8B Cooper.............................................4A
Dr. Ron.............................................3B Gulfstream Racing...........................5B Hallandale Estate Jewelers..............5A Hollywood........................................6A
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 • 18 PAGES • VOLUME 16 • ISSUE 18
AVENTURA • BAL HARBOUR • DANIA BEACH • HALLANDALE BEACH • HOLLYWOOD • NORTH MIAMI BEACH • PEMBROKE PINES • PEMBROKE PARK • SURFSIDE • SUNNY ISLES BEACH
Health Care Premiums Rising
Some Just Cannot Afford To Have Insurance - And That Is Alarming By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com Back in September - when talking about health insurance came up, everyone was warned that premiums could go up as much as 50%. Guess what? The reality has hit home - and as many are renewing for 2018 they are being hit in the face - in ways financially that all of us have never seen before. Alice and Greg Wilson are being affected in a way where both Hallandale Beach residents are in fear
Commissioner Barbara Sharief highlights an outstanding MLK Day in Hallandale Beach
Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief, right, and Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper walked the parade route on Monday during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day festivities. Sharief also talked with former Vice Mayor Bill Julian, Chief Sonia Quinones, Pastor Joe Johnson and Keon Dooling.
of losing their home. That is how bad things have gotten. Alice, 62, is a part time employee - and her husband, 63, works full-time, making just over the amount that is allowed - where neither are eligible for a subsidy. The panic has already set on for Greg, who now pays $1,245.00 a month, and his wife, who found a less expensive $950.00 a month policy that is a bare minimum - with higher co-pays and a deductible that is laughable. “I am ready to scream,” Alice
said. “I have cried myself to sleep many a night, thinking how are we going to make it - when we are not making any money and living paycheck to paycheck. We are being penalized for working our tails off for over 40 years and now having to wait three years to get any assistance. We will be out on the street.” Alice has contacted the government and marketplace a number of times - and while they are sympathetic about what is going on they are not helping at all. Premiums, Page 8A
‘Wheels Up, Guns Down’ Has Become A Real Farce By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com What began as a great idea to curb gun violence on the streets of South Florida has turned out to be a dangerous joke. No matter what anyone will attempt to rationalize, this Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “ritual” has turned out to be nothing more than inviting people who want to cause trouble to come and do it on the streets of South Florida.
“This is biggest joke I have ever seen in my life,” Eric Thomas said – as he waited to get on the I-95 ramp at Hallan-
dale Beach Boulevard. “It has come to a point where the Highway Pat-
Wheels, Page 8A
Health Warning: Mold and Mildew Can Make You Sick 1st Priority Restoration Will Get Your Home or Condo Clean And Back To Normal If you have lived in South Florida for any length of time, you already know that we are indeed at the mercy of the elements. No matter what time of year, we are always open to high winds and flooding - and that is the major tradeoff of having sunshine pretty much the entire year. When it comes to recovering from yearround flooding, 1st Priority Restoration does a professional complete cleaning job giving the consumer,
"peace of mind." “They can take care of all of your cleaning and water damage. They conduct leak and mold detections and work with your insurance company and adjuster.” Fully understanding the area and the climate, 1st Priority Restoration is ready to spring into action 12 months a year. Having the experience to know that flooding and water damage are not seasonal. In fact, during the recent winter rains, many local residents
had roof leaks and event foundation problems, where the water got into the house and lifted tile. While there are so many water damage and restoration businesses in South Florida, finding the right one is never an easy deal. In fact, because 1st Priority has had so many satisfied customers, the repeat business and new clients has been a true indicator of why so many have turned South Florida's largest compMildew, Page 4B
Most people who have water damage that has devloped into mold and mildew have very little clue what kind of health risks they are being exposed to. 1st Priority can clean it right away!
HOLLYWOOD
PEGASUS CUP
AMAZING GROWTH
KODNER GALLERIES
YOUTH AMBASSADORS WIN FIRST PLACE AWARD, 9A
POPULAR GUN RUNNER COMES TO TOWN TODAY, 6B
AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, 2B
ANTIQUES & MUCH MORE IN DANIA BEACH, 2A