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Outrage grows over proposed state park development
A proposal by Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ Department of Environmental Protection to partially develop nine state parks has run into emphatic opposition from environmentalists, the public and state lawmakers. Honeymoon Island State Park is on Pinellas County’s gulf coast, near Dunedin. The barrier island consists of approximately 20 acres...
Record number of Americans killed by heat in 2023: Research
Extreme heat killed more Americans in 2023 than any other year over nearly a quarter century of records, according to research published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. At least 2,325 people died from the heat last year, according to the study, which included deaths with heat as both an underlying and…
A 57 Year Old Florida Man Was Just Arrested For the 75th Time
You’d think after the 1st, 2nd, even the 3rd time he’d learn his lesson, but a 57 year old Florida man was just arrested for the 75th time. It’s not very often I’m impressed by the Florida Man and his antics, but this is just downright impressive in the worst way. On my list of to-do’s in life, getting arrested isn’t one of them. In fact, I hope I never see the inside of a jail cell, unless I’m going on a tour. Now, that’d be cool. But there are some career criminals out there, that just can’t stay away. Maybe they like the food? Maybe they like being on a first name basis with the guards? Or they just can’t seem to keep themselves out of trouble. And that seems to be the case with this guy, 57 year old Mark Brents.
Miami Sim Ops Room Grand Opening in Virginia Gardens
On August 22nd, 2024, the Village of Virginia Gardens proudly hosted the grand opening of the Miami Sim Ops Room at Boeing Training & Professional Services! Mayor Spencer Deno IV was honored to be the keynote speaker, celebrating this new facility, which provides a dedicated workspace and break room for the hardworking Sim Operations team, enhancing their daily experience.
1,200 Sunrise Middle School students sent home after A/C malfunction
FORT LAUDERDALE - Over 1,000 Sunrise Middle School students were sent home Monday afternoon after the A/C malfunctioned at the school. South Florida saw a heat advisory on Monday with temperatures in the 90s, with "feel like" temperatures in the triple digits. "I went to school and it was like super hot," said student Santiago Sanchez. "I was sweating. My shirt is soaked right now," he said. Sanchez is enjoying the A/C in the car after he and some 1,200 students were sent home at noon. Two were taken to the hospital to be checked out. "I feel like I was in a volcano,"...
Mixed-Use Hallandale Developer Obtains $85M Refi
The developer of the Oasis Hallandale mixed-use project, Giuseppe Iadisernia, has successfully secured an $85 million construction loan for the 10-acre project’s first condo tower. The financing, provided by New York-based FBRED BDC Finance LLC, will fund the construction of the west tower and an accompanying parking garage. Oasis...
South Florida children's book author seeks to bring holiday joy to military families
MIAMI — This is sure to get you in the holiday spirit and make "Miami Proud."The children's book "POMP, SNOW, and CIRQUEumstance" is coming to life as a holiday movie. Dream Studios in Pompano Beach is producing a television film version of the book, which is a holiday story about three characters and is designed for military families and kids on military bases. Neil Goldberg, who founded Dream Studios and co-wrote the book, grew up in a military family. It's his passion to give back, especially to children."I was one of those children that was looking for outlets that didn't...
South Florida's extreme heat causing seasonal affective disorder, but help available
MIAMI - In South Florida, extreme heat is causing issues like seasonal affective disorder. This can affect your daily life, but help is available if needed.At Zoo Miami, grandparents Elzbieta Wnuk and her husband Stanislaw Wnuk played with their grandson and persevered through the heat."It's incredible and it's hard to endure out here," said Elzbieta. CBS News Miami's team of meteorologists confirmed that we are dealing with the hottest weather on record in South Florida. Experts warn that South Florida's extreme heat can lead to something more serious. It's called seasonal affective disorder. While many people think that's something those in the...
Bally Sports Sun to continue airing Heat games through 2024-25 season
Diamond Sports Group, the parent company of Bally Sports, will continue to broadcast regional games for more than a dozen franchises, including the Miami Heat, according to court filings Friday. The agreement will also be carried out for nine NHL franchises, including the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 12 additional NBA...
60 Miami startups competed Saturday for Startup World Cup’s $1M. Find out which 10 will advance.
At a packed event hosted by The Source tech hub, founders pitched to a panel of judges. Next: The regional finals Sept. 14. A rainy August Saturday didn’t stop over 400 attendees from supporting 60 startups at The Gale Miami during Miami’s first-ever Startup World Cup (the largest startup competition in the world) Demo Day. Hosted by The Source, Miami’s Black-owned tech hub, founders took the spotlight to pitch their startups to a panel of elite judges for a chance to advance to the regional finals on September 14.
Delivery driver leaves scene after hitting mother and newborn in stroller, police say
MIAMI (Gray News) - A delivery driver is accused of hitting a mother and her 4-month-old baby in Miami. On Thursday, a mother was attempting to cross an intersection while pushing her son in a stroller and walking her dog when Sarahy Naybeth Parra-Ovalles, 45, hit them with her car, according to Miami-Dade Police Department.
Urban Gardens, City Smarts: How Miami’s Green Thumb Is Shaping A Sustainable Future
South Florida Residents Give Urban Farming A Green Thumbs-up As Catalyst For Ecosystem Services, Sustainable City Growth. Urban agriculture is emerging as a key player in the search to develop sustainable cities, offering not just fresh produce but a portfolio of ecosystem services that can extend far beyond the farm and community gardens.
Norby misses cycle by a triple, Marlins beat Cubs 7-2 to snap a five-game losing streak
MIAMI (AP) — Connor Norby homered, doubled and singled, and the Miami Marlins snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Jesús Sánchez also went deep and Jonah Bride had two hits for the Marlins, who began Sunday with an NL-worst record of 46-83.
Nearly 1,000 Tri-Rail riders take advantage of $180 monthly discounts for Uber, Lyft, taxi
South Florida's publicly funded passenger train, Tri-Rail, has helped passengers pay for thousands of rides on Uber, Lyft and taxis since it expanded its rideshare discount program in July, the same month it launched a new late-night train. Rail passengers in July took more than 7,000 partially paid-for rides on taxis and the...
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