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Miami Billionaire Slams Ron DeSantis, “A Horrible Message To Send”
When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently blocked more than $30 million of state arts funding earmarked to support music, theater and other culture initiatives in the Sunshine State, it was pitched as an effort to protect taxpayer dollars from rogue spending on largely liberal luxuries. But beyond his conservative base, DeSantis attracted more blowback than perhaps he expected for using his pen to try to alter the character of his state.
Boaters head out on the water despite Miami’s spoil islands, Monument Island being closed
MIAMI – Several boaters were spotted early Thursday morning at the Watson Boat Ramp in Miami, trying to secure their spots on the water before things get too busy. That included one group of jet skiers who say they normally like to hang out on some of the islands that will be closed this year until the big fireworks show at night.
‘We are family’: South Florida steps up relief efforts as Hurricane Beryl devastates Caribbean
DORAL, Fla. – The Global Empowerment Mission in Doral continued its mission Thursday in spearheading a relief effort in response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on parts of the Caribbean. Devastating images and videos emerged from several Caribbean countries as Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 3 storm, left...
New law will require transparency for red light cameras. Some Florida cities are making a killing
In the tiny city of West Miami, the sound of a red light camera shutter might as well sound like a cash register. Every month, the town of about 7,000 residents regularly snaps thousands of automated photos of people suspected of violating traffic laws. The money derived from six red light cameras amounts to more than 15% of the city’s total revenue, far higher than most other cities that run the programs.
DeSantis keeps a safe distance from Broward appointees | Steve Bousquet
You can study your Broward sample ballot all day long and you won’t see the name Ron DeSantis anywhere. He’s not on the August primary ballot, but he’s in the background. DeSantis altered the course of public education in Broward, and he could again. Two DeSantis appointees to the Broward School Board will face voters for the first time on Aug. 20. Republicans Torey Alston and Daniel Foganholi ...
South Florida and Jamaican Communities Unite for Hurricane Beryl Relief as Miami Leaders and Nonprofits Respond to Devastation
As Hurricane Beryl's wrath subsides, South Florida and Jamaican communities rally to offer relief amidst the storm's devastating aftermath. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced alongside consulate officials at the Global Empowerment Mission in Doral a framework to assist victims by converting donated leave time from nearly 30,000 employees into cash, as reported by WSVN. This method of support is not without precedent; it has been enacted in past disaster relief efforts and stands as testament of a community’s solidarity.
Lauderhill opts for 400-drone light show in place of fireworks
LAUDERHILL - In a thoughtful decision by the City of Lauderhill, a drone light show was held in place of a Fourth of July fireworks show.Using 400 drones, Luna Lite Drone Show Technologies illuminated the night sky at the Lauderhill Sports Complex.Children and adults alike, filled the field waiting to see art in the sky in a way the city has only done once before. The city made the decision to not only protect the environment from what's left behind after a fireworks show, but to bring a modern way of storytelling to Lauderhill."Drones are going to go right up and...
Fort Lauderdale WWII veteran honored with 100th birthday parade; here’s his secret to longevity
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The sirens and flashing lights were all for a grand celebration in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday aimed at marking the 100th birthday of Thomas Dowdy Jr. “Two years ago he said, ‘I want to make it to 100′ and I said, ‘You could do it,’”...
Volunteers pick up 880 lbs of trash on Deerfield Beach after the Fourth of July
Volunteers showed up bright and early to Deerfield Beach on Friday to clean up trash left behind on the Fourth of July. The Broward County chapter of Surfrider, a nonprofit dedicated to “the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches,” held their annual cleanup from 5-7 a.m. Friday on what the organization calls the dirtiest day of the year.
Avoid the water at these locations in Miami-Dade due to bacteria levels
Ahead of the Fourth of July, health officials are urging the public to avoid the water at several locations in Miami-Dade County. Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday issued a water health quality advisory for Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach, 93rd Street in Surfside, and Collins Park at 21st Street in Miami Beach.
Miami-Dade historic courthouse bids to start at $52.3M
MIAMI – With A. Ten Eyck Brown as the architect in 1925, it took about three years to build a 27-story neo-classical skyscraper in Miami to house City Hall, a courthouse, and a jail. In 1989, the U.S. National Register of Historic Places deemed the building with a ziggurat-shaped...
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,...
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