It only takes seconds. You look away, you may not hear the splash and your child is nowhere in sight. Drowning – the harsh reality of losing a child in as little as 20 seconds. Sadly, in 2012, Broward County lost nine children under the age of four to drowning accidents, and since January 2013, there have been two more. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is committed to educating parents and caregivers about taking precautions to help end these preventable tragedies. Living in South Florida, we are surrounded by water. Although children may know how to swim, if left unsupervised, they […]

Summer. At the mention of that word, sandy white beaches, no homework, relaxing days at the spa and long vacations come to mind. But why not use some of your extra time to volunteer with a local cause this summer? You can volunteer by yourself, but you can also get the whole family involved with a project or cause. Continue reading to learn more about some interesting volunteer opportunities near you. 1. MicroMentor.org If you have business skills or experience to share with others, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. MicroMentor.org is an online community of entrepreneurs and […]

An approaching hurricane can often leave people in a last minute frenzy to prepare for the storm. The Broward Sheriff’s Office works year-round with our local, state and federal partners to ensure the effectiveness of our emergency response during a hurricane. Just as we at BSO plan for unexpected weather emergencies, so should you. As we enter hurricane season, I strongly encourage you to be proactive. Create a disaster supply kit and have an emergency plan in place for you and your family. When preparing your disaster supply kit, the rule of thumb is, “hope for three, plan for seven.” […]

Julie Brasington, also known as the Happy Home Fairy, is on a mission – Helping Moms Build Happy Homes. Julie is both a coveted guest at moms’ groups around Broward County and was also a 2013 Parents Magazine Blog Awards finalist for her blog, happyhomefairy.com. Julie’s blog encourages and equips moms with creative ideas to bless their families and inspires her readers to fulfill the purpose for which God has uniquely designed them. On her popular blog, she refers to her husband of nearly 10 years, Ryan Brasington, who is the Worship Pastor at Rio Vista Community Church, as the […]

With summer vacation right around the corner, don’t be left scrambling to put a plan together for your kids. Below are a few great local summer activities worth checking out! Camp Eleven – Harbour Church Harbourchurch.org June 24 –28 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Camp Eleven’s theme is the quest for hidden treasure. Camp Eleven will take the children on a journey to discover that their heart is the Lord’s treasure. The camp will use creative teachings, worship, small groups and afternoon activities to minister to the children. Each day is a different adventure that will set the tone and […]