Allied Hearing...................................3A Big Game Food................................5B Casino @ Dania Beach...................11A Calendar...........................................7A
Classified....................................6B-8B Gulfstream Racing.........................12A Hallandale Estate Jewelers..............5A Hollywood......................................10A
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 • 20 PAGES • VOLUME 16 • ISSUE 20
AVENTURA • BAL HARBOUR • DANIA BEACH • HALLANDALE BEACH • HOLLYWOOD • NORTH MIAMI BEACH • PEMBROKE PINES • PEMBROKE PARK • SURFSIDE • SUNNY ISLES BEACH
There’s Trouble In Paradise Mayor Joy Cooper Is Arrested, Suspended and Charged With Three Felonies By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com For a City that has had more than its share of negative publicity in the past six years, many felt that things couldn’t get any worse. Wrong! Last week, Joy Cooper, who has dedicated the past two plus decades to making Hallandale Beach a better place to work and live as a commissioner and for the past decade, Mayor – was charged with money laundering, official misconduct and exceeding limits on campaign contributions, all of which
are third-degree felonies. She is also charged with a first-degree misdemeanor of soliciting contributions in a government building. According to the state attorney's office, FBI agents posing as wealthy land developers met with Cooper, former attorney Alan Koslow and other undercover agents posing as business owners over the course of several months to discuss a business project in the City. When the news came down, everyone who had known Mayor Cooper for so many years, were
stunned. Certainly this could never happen to someone who found her life under a microscope by a commission that had certainly changed from the days where everyone was on the same page. Those who have supported Mayor Cooper over the years have found a leader who was innovative and would support everything in the community. April Lowe’s mother met Cooper on several occasions at the Hepburn Center. She was blown away Cooper, Page 4A
New Virus Is Serious - & It’s Gulfstream Park Crushes Not The Same As Influenza! Weekend Handle Records
By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com Aventura - Patty Caprio sat in the waiting room all Friday afternoon with two sick chil-
dren at Aventura Hospital & Medical Center. The North Miami Beach resident knew it was more than a flu. While this new virus is
being called a flu, it is more than that. Much more! The virus, which is known as adenovirus, can cause very severe flu-like symptoms. The U.S. military vaccinates recruits against two major strains. “The scary part of this virus, is unless you look for it or you suspect it's circulating around, there is no way to detect it,” Caprio explained. “The doctors said that espec-
Virus, Page 4A
Gulfstream Park established new standards for total weekend wagering when all-sources handle on Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Invitational Day and Sunday’s mandatory Rainbow 6 payout program totaled $70.062 million. Total handle on Gulfstream’s Friday, Saturday and Sunday programs totaled a record $81.186 million. Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), the richest horse race in the world won by Horse of the Year Gun Runner, was the highlight of a 12race program. The all-sources handle of $41,983,881 was the largest singleday handle in Gulfstream’s 79-year history excluding Breeders’ Cup Days.
Sunday’s 12-race program produced a total handle of $28.079 million with $15.788 million wagered on the
Gulfstream, Page 6A
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"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 2B
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!
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PEGASUS CUP REVIEW
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC
KODNER GALLERIES
ALL YOU CARE TO EAT BUFFET LUNCH IS NEW! 4B
GUN RUNNER SHOWS WHY HE IS AMONG THE BEST, 8A
HUGE GRAND KLEZMER AND A CANTORIAL CONCERT, 9A
ANTIQUES & MUCH MORE IN DANIA BEACH, 2A