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Why are Big Lots stores closing in 2024? More Florida stores to shutter
Over the summer, Big Lots announced that it would be closing up to 40 of its stores across the country. That number jumped up into the hundreds only a little while later, when the retailer added even more stores to the list in August. “In 2024, the U.S. economy has continued to face macroeconomic challenges, including elevated inflation, which has adversely impacted the buying power of our customers,” the financial disclosure from Big Lots said. ...
After Nearly 40 Years, Family-Owned Lotus Garden Thai Restaurant in Coral Gables Closes Its Doors
Lotus Garden, a beloved family-owned Thai restaurant that served the Coral Gables community for almost four decades, has officially closed its doors. The cozy spot, run by Cathy Nguyen and her brother Swadee, has long been a neighborhood favorite, providing authentic Thai dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere to generations of families.
Dockworkers strike at Miami, Fort Lauderdale ports
MIAMI - Thousands of longshoremen across South Florida, including at PortMiami and Port Everglades, have gone on strike, demanding higher wages and job protections. The strike began at midnight, with workers forming picket lines at the ports, protesting inflation and what they view as unfair compensation.Christopher Rozier, a crane operator at Port Everglades, shared the financial strain he faces while supporting his family. "Life is not easy. Everything's gotten expensive cost of living, taxes, food, home ownership, even vehicles," Rozier said, adding that his earnings help support his wife's special needs grandson and assist his mother after his father's passing.Johnnie...
Doral city manager resigns after claiming retaliation for refusing to be a ‘puppet’
In the latest political confrontation in the City of Doral, City Manager Rey Valdes, a former Miami-Dade police officer, resigned Monday night during a special council meeting to discuss his job performance and salary reduction.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal shares connection with Cal QB Fernando Mendoza
As Miami will soon pull into Strawberry Canyon carrying the 305 area on its back, it just so happens Cal comes with its own Dade County representation. Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza is already known for his ties to South Beach. He'll soon face the school that never offered him a scholarship after starring at nearby Miami (Fla.) Columbus High.
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