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10/03/2026 · Gulfport
The Tiny “If–Then” Plan That Keeps Your Day From Hijacking You
You do not need a perfect schedule to stay grounded. One sentence made before the chaos starts can make your next good choice much easier.
The Compliment That Outwits Time
Shakespeare’s famous sonnet is not merely saying, “You’re beautiful.” It makes a daring promise: beauty can fade, but a poem can keep someone vividly alive.
10/03/2026
Hannah Arendt on the One Thing No Undo Button Can Fix
We often treat forgiveness as moral sugar coating. Hannah Arendt had a sharper idea: it is the political technology that keeps one irreversible mistake from becoming the rest of your life.
10/03/2026
The Price Tag Keeps Moving, and Washington Keeps Pretending It Has a Plan
Tariffs, immigration fights, artificial intelligence, and a budget deadline now collide in one national argument about who pays and who gets protected. The fine print matters more than the shouting, especially when the fine print lands on your grocery receipt.
10/03/2026
The Tiny Lies That Turn Into a Very Large Relationship
Three readers ask about family group chats, hidden spending, and the ex who keeps “accidentally” showing up. The common thread: trust rarely collapses in one dramatic scene; it leaks out through the little things people hope won’t count.
10/03/2026
Hollywood’s Funniest Show Is Also Hollywood’s Meanest Mirror
<em>The Studio</em> understands that show business is a machine powered by panic, ego, and people saying “content” with a straight face. Here’s what else deserves your evening — and what should be quietly escorted out of it.
10/03/2026
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Announcements
View allInverness City Council Meeting
Reminder: The upcoming Inverness City Council Meeting on October 20th, 2026 will be held at the Valerie Theatre, 207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450, due to early voting taking place at the Inverness Government Center. The Council meeting begins at 5:30 PM. Please Note: The next City Council Meeting following the October 20th meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, at the Valerie Theatre, 207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450, due to Election Day taking place on November 3rd.
First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program
First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program | Tamarac, FL - Official Website Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Home Departments Community Development Housing Administration First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program Eligible Applicants will be invited to apply online starting Monday, November 2, 2026 at 10 A.M. Overview The First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program (FTHB) provides down payment and closing cost assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a home within the City of Tamarac. Who is a first-time homebuyer? Applicants who: Do not currently own a home or did not own a home (house, condo, townhouse, etc.) in the last three (3) years. A single parent who has only owned a home with a former spouse while married (displaced due to divorce within the last three years. Considered on a case-by-case). An individual who is a displaced homemaker and has only owned with a spouse. An individual who has only owned a principal residence not permanently affixed to a permanent foundation in accordance with applicable program regulations Additional program information FTHB applications are processed on a first-come, first-ready, first-complete basis: ✅ First-come, First-ready - Applicants who are pre-approved by a lender and under contract to purchase a property in the city and who have completed the following program requirements: 8-hr Homebuying Counseling class from a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency A one-on-one financial counseling from the City’s HUD-approved Housing Counseling agenciesOasis of HopeClick on: Click Here to Register Housing Foundation Of AmericaClick on: Contact Us > Schedule Now > Pre-Purchase Home Buyer Counseling A completed Loan Application A 1008-Uniform Underwriting and Submittal Summary First-complete –A due diligence review of the entire file by city staff to verify and confirm FTHB eligibility. ✅ City Staff will coordinate with the closing agent. ✅ The FTHB applicant is the primary point of contact throughout the city's FTHB process and must provide reliable contact method(s) in the application. FTHB applicant must: Obtain a first mortgage for the maximum amount you qualify for, with a fixed interest rate and no pre-payment penalty. The maximum purchase price allowed is $568,577. Not have defaulted on a mortgage within the last seven (7) years. Contribute a minimum of 3% (mortgage industry standards) of the contract price towards closing. Acquire the property within six (6) months of the FTHB approval notice. FTHB Household Income Eligibility To qualify, your total annual gross household income must not exceed the amounts listed in the chart below: HOUSEHOLDSIZEAREA MEDIAN INCOME 30%50%80% 1$26,650$44,350$71,000 2$30,450$50,700$81,150 3$34,250$57,000$91,300 4$38,050$63,400$101,400 Annually Media Income (AMI) limits are subject to change by HUD on an annual basis. 📌 Maximum Purchase Assistance ✔ $85,000 → If your household income is **50% or less** than AMI. ✔ $75,000 → If your household income is **80% or less** than AMI. ✔ $40,000 → If your household income is **above 80% AMI but at or below 120% AMI**. Note: Limited funding availability for FTHB applicant at 120% AMI. Application 🖥️ Application Instructions: Application Link will be provided to the Neighborly website upon the successful completion of the one-on-one counseling class. ⏳ Processing Time: Processing time is contingent upon the successful completion of the one-on-one counseling class [plan accordingly]. 📌 Submission Deadline: Submit all required documents within the timeframe to avoid application denial. Application processing will continue until funds have been exhausted or at the end of the program year, whichever comes first. Note: Unfunded applicants are removed from the system at the end of each program year. Applicants who were not assisted must submit a new application. Important Documents 📁 Certified HUD Counseling Agencies for the eight (8) hour Class. Version Options Down Payment Assistance Headline 📁 One-on-one counseling Agencies. 📁 Program Document Checklist. Version Options Down Payment Assistance Headline 📁 Things Homebuyers Should Know. Version Options Down Payment Assistance Headline 📁 Lender Guidelines. Version Options Down Payment Assistance Headline External Purchase Assistance Program Broward County Affordable Housing Trust Fund Homeownership Program The Housing and Urban Planning Division offers Affordable Housing Trust Funds (ATHF) to qualified buyers. Assistance is provided as a deferred-payment second mortgage at 0% interest and a 15-year term Click Here Version Options Down Payment Assistance Headline to learn more. Click Here Version Options Down Payment Assistance Headline for Flyer Information Help For additional questions or concerns regarding the program, please contact: Monday - Thursday8 A.M. - 5 P.M. EST [email protected] Housing Division Phone (954) 597-3549 Florida Relay 711 (800) 955-8770 Voice (800) 955-8771 TTY Terms of Use Privacy Policy /QuickLinks.aspx
Columbus Day Holiday Will Not Impact Waste Collection in Unincorporated Palm Beach County
Garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulk waste collection will not be impacted for residents and businesses in unincorporated Palm Beach County on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) disposal facilities will be open and haulers in unincorporated Palm Beach County will run their regular routes. Residents should place all garbage, recyclables and yard waste curbside by 6 a.m. Solid Waste Authority administrative offices will also be open for normal business, and customer service team members will be available to assist residents with any garbage or recycling collection questions or concerns. Customer Information Services can be reached at 561-697-2700 or [email protected]. Residents in unincorporated Palm Beach County can always see their collection schedule, set reminders, and sign up for collection information by visiting the “Pickup Schedule” page on the SWA’s website. Residents living in one of Palm Beach County’s 39 municipalities should contact their village, town or city directly for holiday collection information. A courtesy list of municipal contacts can be found online. There are only two observed holidays during which residents in unincorporated Palm Beach County will not receive waste collection service: Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 Christmas Day: Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 There will be normal scheduled collection service for unincorporated residents on the following holidays: Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 Veteran’s Day: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Christmas Eve: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 New Year's Eve: Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 New Year’s Day: Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 More information on holiday collection can be found online, as can additional information about SWA facilities and hours. ### About the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) is a local governmental agency that manages the municipal solid waste generated in Palm Beach County. The SWA owns and operates a fiscally and environmentally responsible integrated solid waste management system to serve the residents, businesses and visitors of the county. Through this system, the SWA has: Achieved the highest recycling rate in the state for the past four years (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022) Operated two waste-to-energy facilities that consistently operate well below EPA standards for the past 36 years Recovered 1.3 million tons of metals that would otherwise be mined from virgin ores Eliminated the need for a new landfill until 2071 Learn more at swa.org. Find technical reports at swa.org/technicalreports.
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