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Police: Miami Liberty City gang member gets arrested again while on probation
MIAMI – A detective reported that a violent gang was operating out of a public park near schools, athletic areas, and a commissioner’s office in Miami’s Liberty City. There was a search after a girl told police a duo wearing jackets pointed guns at her on April 27, while at Charles Hadley Park, at 1350 NW 50 St.
Miami-Dade Schools receive internal audit on non-school site spending
MIAMI - CBS News Miami is looking at how Miami-Dade school employees are spending money after the arrest of a former school board member Lubby Navarro, who faces several charges after allegedly using a district-issued purchase card for personal items and vacations.On Tuesday, the Miami-Dade School Board received an internal audit examining the non-school site spending."This money belongs to the taxpayers," said Dr. Steve Gallon III, who represents District One. He discussed the findings that "no evidence of material fraud, waste, or abuse was found" in Purchase-Card spending."We have a fiduciary responsibility to monitor to ensure compliance," emphasized Dr. Gallon.On January...
Women's Soccer Prepares for First Match of the Season Against FGCU
Fort Myers, Fla. – The FIU Women's Soccer team will head west across the Sunshine State for their first matchup of the 2024 regular season against the 2023 ASUN Champions in Florida Gulf Coast University. Thursday, Aug. 15 at FGCU. Time / Site: 7 p.m. EST / Pickering Field...
REPORT: The Miami Dolphins Suddenly Release Defender Competing for a Starting Spot, Just 4 Months After Signing Him
The Miami Dolphins’ defensive line position took a massive hit in free agency, losing two of their top three starters. Christian Wilkins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Raekwon Davis signed with the Indianapolis Colts. The Dolphins signed a few defensive tackles, including one from the AFC South.
Outspoken school board conservative resigns, citing move to Florida
An outspoken conservative and parental rights advocate who was often a dissenting voice in policy discussions has resigned from the local school board, citing a planned move to Florida. Brandy Robertson, of Bowdoin, had been vice chair of the Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors for about a...
AI Tapped to Better Detect Disease Threat in Strawberries
University of Florida scientists continue to search for ways to help growers control diseases that can damage strawberries. For more than a decade, Florida farmers have used the UF/IFAS-designed Strawberry Advisory System (SAS) to tell them when to spray fungicides to prevent plant diseases. In newly published research, UF/IFAS Professors Won Suk “Daniel” Lee and Natalia Peres look to strengthen the SAS by showing how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve leaf wetness detection.
FHP: Person killed on Florida’s Turnpike was walking on the highway
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash around 3:43 a.m. Thursday morning on the Florida Turnpike Northbound at mile marker 261. According to a report, two vehicles were traveling northbound on the turnpike north of I-4. A pedestrian was walking across the turnpike and in...
UNITED FOOD BANK GETS $2 MILLION GRANT FROM STATE
The NEW BUILDING CAN NOW BE FINISHED to help make a difference in the community. Thanks to Florida Senator Danny Burgess, and Florida Representative Lawrence McClure, the state of Florida gave a $2 million grant that allows the United Food Bank of Plant City (UFB) to complete its new facility on Alsobrook St. Since October 2023, the food bank has been operating out of a building on the Hillsborough Community College campus in Plant City.
Pick Six Previews has seven Hurricanes as preseason first-team All-ACC selections
Pick Six Previews has emerged as a must-read college football preview magazine. Considered the No. 1 most accurate Power 5 (now 4) preview magazine since 2012, Brett Ciancia deep dives into the nation's most prominent programs annually. We've highlighted how Pick Six Previews is ultra-high on the Hurricanes offense, and...
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