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Observer Newspaper The Observer Newspaper was a weekly print publication from 1962 to Dec. 26, 2019. The newspaper is published every Thursday.

Today, the information source continues online with the possibility of reaching an even larger audience. Free weekly newspaper delivered to homes & businesses in Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach, Pompano Beach & Boca Raton, Florida. We publish breaking news, community news, sports, society, schools, opinion, historical essays and much more. Our website, www.observernewspaperonlin

e.com, is updated on Thursday as well and also includes ObserverTV and DBLL TV (Deerfield Beach Little League).

07/26/2025

Covechella is tomorrow starting at noon until 10 p.m. at Cove Brewery in Deerfield with live music, giveaways, and more... plus you can buy beer, of course.

For those wondering about those cameras giving out tickets for speeding in school zones, here is some info. from the cit...
06/18/2025

For those wondering about those cameras giving out tickets for speeding in school zones, here is some info. from the city's website:

SCHOOL ZONE CAMERA SAFETY PROGRAM
The City of Deerfield Beach now has access to a powerful resource for safeguarding children: the RedSpeed Photo Enforcement System. This innovative system enables automated speed enforcement in school zones during school hours. It presents an efficient and cost-effective solution to protect our students and significantly decrease the likelihood of accidents.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT
1-877-204-0847.

Q. What is the School Zone Camera Safety Program?

A. House Bill 657 is a Florida law that was approved by the Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 31st, 2023. Under this law, the use of cameras is authorized to enforce speeding violations throughout the school day. The City of Deerfield Beach will implement the school camera safety program for the 2024 - 2025 school year and beyond.

Q. What does “photo enforced” mean?

A. Photographic evidence will be used to issue a Notice of Violation to the registered owner of a vehicle. The vehicle must exceed the posted speed limit by more than ten (10) mph. The Notice of Violation will include the date, time, location, and photographic evidence of the violation.

Q. When and where is photo enforcement used?

A. The camera enforcement system will be active during the entirety of the school day session. The exact times vary depending on the individual school schedule. The speed enforcement allowable time periods are as follows:

Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the start of a regularly scheduled breakfast program.
Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the start of a regularly scheduled school session.
During the entirety of a regularly scheduled school session; and
Within 30 minutes before through 30 minutes after the end of a regularly scheduled school session.

Q. Which school zones are being camera enforced in the City of Deerfield Beach?

Deerfield Beach High

910 SW 15TH ST

6:30am – 3:10pm

Deerfield Beach Middle

701 SE 6TH AVE

6:30am – 3:15pm

Quiet Waters Elementary

4150 W HILLSBORO BLVD

7:00am – 2:30pm

Deerfield Beach Elementary

650 NE 1ST ST

7:00am – 2:30pm

Deerfield Park Elementary

650 SW 3RD AVE

7:45am – 4:05pm

Park Ridge Elementary

5200 NE 9TH AVE

7:00am – 2:30pm

Tedder Elementary

4157 NW 1ST TERRACE

7:00am – 2:45pm

Q. What are the benefits of photo enforcement?

A. Increases safety of children and staff in school zones by deterring speeding.
Encourages drivers to adhere to posted speed limits.
Mitigates risks associated with speeding where children are present.

Q. What data are the cameras capturing and is that information secure?
A. Camera enforcement systems are set to capture data specified by the City of Deerfield Beach within local, state, and federal guidelines. This data will include photographic stills of the vehicle, and the license plate. It will also include the date, time, location, and speed.

All data is encrypted and transmitted to a secure central server, where it is digitally signed to prevent interception and manipulation, ensuring top-level protection for the chain of custody. Original images and data are securely stored in a data vault.

Q. How much does the photo enforcement program cost taxpayers?
A. Paid violations fund the photo enforcement system entirely.

Q. Who issues the Notice of Violation?
A. A State of Florida traffic infraction enforcement officer employed by the Broward Sheriff’s Office or the City of Deerfield Beach is the only person that can issue a Notice of Violation.

Q. What are my options if I receive a notice of violation?
A. There are two options offered to the registered owner of the vehicle:

Pay the fine within 30 days from the date of issuance.
Request a hearing within 30 days of the date of issuance.
Failure to follow the Notice of Violation options within 30 days of issuance will result in the issuance of a FLORIDA UNIFORM TRAFFIC CITATION.

If the violation is satisfied in the Notice of Violation status, there is no adverse impact to the alleged violator’s driver’s license, vehicle registration or insurance.
All options will be included in the Notice of Violation sent to the registered owner.

Q. Will paying a Notice of Violation affect my insurance or driver’s license?
A. No. A Notice of Violation is a civil penalty and does not affect your driving privileges or insurance.

Q. What happens if I am the registered owner but someone else was driving the motor vehicle?
A. The registered owner of the vehicle involved in the violation is responsible and liable for paying the Notice of Violation issued unless the owner can show via written affidavit one of the following circumstances listed below:

The motor vehicle was, at the time of the violation, in the care, custody, or control of another person.
The driver of the vehicle was issued a traffic ticket by a law enforcement officer for the same alleged violation.

Q. How can I pay a notice of violation?
A. Via internet:
https://secure.speedviolation.com

Via telephone:
877-204-0847

06/11/2025
04/08/2025

Weezer is coming to Boca! What else is happening at the 100th anniversary? Find out details here:

The 3rd annual Deerfield Beach Plein Art Festival is coming soon.
03/18/2025

The 3rd annual Deerfield Beach Plein Art Festival is coming soon.

For more information and to interview the artists, contact event organizer, Debby Coles-Dobay at [email protected] or call 561-632-7992.

03/11/2025

Congrats to Todd Drosky for becoming mayor of Deerfield Beach.
Welcome to new commissioners Daniel Shanetzky (Dist 3) and Thomas Plaut (Dist 4).

Want to know where to vote in Deerfield? Check this out:
03/11/2025

Want to know where to vote in Deerfield? Check this out:

For more information please visit Broward County Supervisor of Elections https://www.browardvotes.gov/

03/11/2025

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