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JESUS SINS: Pleads Guilty To Jewish Hate Crime In Boca Raton
Jesus Lobo, Security Director Of Area Country Club, Convicted In Boca Jewish Center Threat. BY: ANDREW COLTON | Editor and Publisher BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Palm Beach County man entered a guilty plea Thursday, nearly a year after committing a hate crime against the Boca Jewish Center… Read More »JESUS SINS: Pleads Guilty To Jewish Hate Crime In Boca Raton
Coast Guard rescues 14 people from sinking boat near Key Biscayne
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (CBS12) — Over a dozen people were rescued after the boat they were on began to sink near Key Biscayne on Wednesday night. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said crews responded to a report from Miami-Dade dispatch of a boat taking on water one mile west of Crandon Park Marina.
Who Miami football non-conference opponents play week before Hurricanes
The Miami football team opens the 2024 season at Florida on August 31. Games versus Florida A&M, Ball State and at South Florida conclude the non-conference schedule for Miami. Ball State, FAMU and South Florida have varying challenges on their schedules before they play Miami. The 11-14 start in two...
Underprivileged kids to get free swimming lessons in county’s ‘Zero Drowning’ collaboration with the Edu Foundation, KBCF and other groups
The Edu Foundation, a non-profit that provides free swimming lessons for underprivileged children, have collaborated with Miami-Dade and several other partners to launch the county’s “Zero Drownings” program. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recently announced the joint effort at an event held at Marva Y. Bannerman...
Miami arts nonprofit embroiled in controversy cancels annual awards ceremony
Miami arts nonprofit Oolite Arts has canceled this year’s The Ellies, its annual event that awards grant funding to local artists and arts educators. This comes after months of controversy surrounding the group’s removal a pro-Palestinian artwork from an exhibition. The Ellies, which has awarded $3 million to...
Police Chief Casas returns from leave
FIU Police Department Chief Alexander Casas returned to duty on July 1 after being placed on leave by the university back in May. PantherNOW obtained a memo sent out to FIUPD staff from James Mesidor, the acting chief during the leave, announcing Casas’s return. The memo was later confirmed in a phone call to FIUPD.
Miami Beach Offers Sandbags to Locals for Flood Preparedness, Distribution on July 26
The City of Miami Beach is hosting a sandbag giveaway for local residents tomorrow in an effort to prepare the community for potential flooding events, even though the current weather outlook is predominantly sunny skies, this proactive initiative aims to distribute pre-filled sandbags to those who can provide evidence of residency within the city.
Miami Beach Launches Operation Summer Relief to Aid Homeless, Enforce City Laws
In an effort to provide a summer reprieve for the city's homeless, Miami Beach officials are launching Operation Summer Relief. The initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Steven Meiner, is designed to engage the homeless population with an array of support services ranging from shelters to substance abuse treatment. According to a statement on the city's website, the City Hall will be the backdrop for the unveiling of this initiative on Monday, July 29.
WRE News: Ken Griffin Proposes $1B Mixed-Use Supertall Tower in Brickell
Miami, FL – July 25, 2024 – Billionaire Ken Griffin is advancing a $1 billion-plus mixed-use tower project in Brickell’s Financial District. Griffin’s attorney submitted a pre-application for sites at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, 1221 Brickell Avenue, and 1250-1260 Brickell Bay Drive. The new development will house the headquarters for Citadel and Citadel Securities, including office spaces, a luxury hotel, retail outlets, food and beverage venues, and parking, adhering to Miami-Dade County’s rapid transit zoning regulations. Norman Foster’s architecture firm Foster + Partners is the architect, with Philadelphia’s Gattuso Development Partners collaborating on the project.
Eric T. Carpenter Appointed as Miami Beach City Manager, Brings Years of Experience and Community Engagement to the Role
Eric T. Carpenter, a veteran in public service, has been named the new city manager of Miami Beach, a position previously held by Alina T. Hudak who stepped down in March; Mayor Steven Meiner announced the appointment, citing Carpenter's extensive knowledge of the city and his established rapport with community members as key qualifications for the role. "Eric Carpenter is the best person for this job,” Meiner stated, expressing confidence in Carpenter's ability to lead a staff of over 2,300 employees across numerous departments, according to a post on the city's official website.
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Launches Sales for High-end Housing Community in Florida
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers recently launched sales for Meravita at Boca Raton, a high-end housing community in Florida, with prices starting at $1.8 million. Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers recently launched sales for Meravita at Boca Raton, a high-end housing community in Florida, with prices starting at $1.8 million, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Miami Beach to Swear In Digna Abello as First Female Fire Chief in Miami-Dade History
The City of Miami Beach is set to swear in its first female fire chief, Digna Abello, who has climbed the ranks over the past 19 years from a firefighter to the head of the department, this monumental event is scheduled for July 31 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with the community and press invited to bear witness to this historic appointment.
Body Discovered Floating in Miami River Near Fifth Street Bridge, Investigation Underway
A grim discovery was made in the waters of the Miami River earlier today when a man's body was found floating near the Fifth Street Bridge. The bridge, which spans the gap between the Little Havana and Overtown neighborhoods, became a focal point for law enforcement agencies after the U.S. Coast Guard retrieved the body from the river, according to Local 10.
Miami Beach Mayor Wants to Prosecute City Employees Who Give Police Info to Media
Just a week after WSVN-TV (Channel 7) helped track down the man who allegedly sexually assaulted a female rollerblader on the Miami Beach beach walk, Miami Beach mayor Steven Meiner wants to crack down on the release of information related to ongoing police investigations. In a discussion item on the...
Miami-Dade's new plan to plant more trees needs ‘all hands on deck’
Miami-Dade has fallen behind on its decade-old pledge to cover more than 30% of the county with tree canopy, leading to growing inequality across the region as wealthier neighborhoods stay shaded, while poorer communities bake — leading to higher electric bills and more emergency room visits. Following a Miami...
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