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40 roaches crawling on counter; rodent droppings on Twinkies and Oreo boxes: 3 South Florida restaurants shut
Bags of dry pasta with “gnaw marks,” almost 50 rodent droppings in a dry storage room “directly open to kitchen,” and about 40 roaches seen crawling on a counter were among the reasons the state temporarily closed three South Florida restaurants at the end of June. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant and food truck inspections conducted by the Florida Department of ...
More pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other time
MIAMI - South Florida animal shelters find themselves busiest right after the Independence Day holiday weekend. And while it may seem common sense for people to bring a lost cat or dog to a shelter, animal services are asking the public to temporarily keep stray animals due to overcrowding.According to the American Kennel Club, more pets go missing the weekend of the Fourth of July than any other day in the year. Animal services said they will help residents who found stray pets by supplying them with the care items needed to temporarily watch the animals while they work to find them a permanent home or search for their original owners. Steps to follow when finding a lost animal in South FloridaTake the pet to a local vet to see if the animal is microchipped.Take a photo of your found pet and report to Miami-Dade.Gov/Animals where owners can search for their missing pet. Put up flyers with contact information. Walk the dog in your neighborhood. Post to your social media. Some online apps that can also help those who found a lost pet include: Petco Love Lost, Pawbooster, Nextdoor, and Neighbors.
Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Victory Building, Florida’s Only African American Owned Distillery
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Victor G. Harvey, the owner of Black-owned Victor George Spirits held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 25th in Fort Lauderdale. This new building will be named The Victory Building after the historic Victory Theatre, once located on historic Sistrunk Blvd. The 15,000 square foot facility will house a distillery, restaurant, cigar bar, whiskey lounge, event space and a rooftop bar and lounge located at 1017 Sistrunk Boulevard. Harvey was joined at the groundbreaking event by Clarence Woods (CRA Manager), Pam Beasley–Pittman (City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 3), Steven Glassman (City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 2), Robert McKinzie (Broward County Commissioner District 8), Dan Lindblade (CEO, Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce) and several members of the community.
Miami Native Defies All Odds to Launch Dream Cuban Sandwich Food Truck
In 2019, Miami native Jose Mitjans realized he longed to share his delicious Cuban sandwiches with his friends, family, and community — but he didn't know exactly where to start. So, he started by selling his sandwiches out of a makeshift trailer that he made with his bare hands on the side of the road. Then, COVID struck, and his plans derailed.
Bob Marley’s daughter aids in hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica and Caribbean nations
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Cedella Marley, the daughter of late, legendary reggae singer Bob Marley, joined Food For The Poor in Coconut Creek Friday to aid in relief efforts for Jamaica and surrounding island nations devastated by Hurricane Beryl. “I would rather be here than anywhere else today,” Marley...
Miccosukee Wins Readers’ Choice Award for Best Casino in Miami
MIAMI, FL – Miccosukee Casino & Resort has won the Miami New Times 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Casino in Miami for the second year, following the 2023 Miami-Dade Favorites Gold Award for Best Casino. “I am incredibly proud of our team’s accomplishments,” said Brad Rhines, Miccosukee...
Honoring King Waggy Tee: A Pioneer of Dancehall-Reggae in South Florida
LAUDERHILL – What would the Jamaican music scene in South Florida be without King Waggy Tee? The sound system selector, a pivotal figure in the rise of dancehall-reggae in this region. He will be honored on July 18 in a ceremony conducted by Lauderhill commissioner, Denise Grant. The event,...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs shunned by city of Miami Beach
It appears the city of Miami Beach no longer wants to be associated with one of its most infamous residents. The Miami Beach Commission recently rescinded its proclamation of Oct. 13, 2016, as "Sean 'Diddy' Combs Day." The erasure of the local holiday comes three months after the hip-hop star's Miami Beach mansion was raided amid an ongoing federal sex-trafficking investigation.
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