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'I feel it was my duty to come back,' speech therapist brings resources home
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Five-year-old Ace meets with his speech therapist Ms. Cade once a week. She finds fun ways like using lollipops for him to practice a "t-h" sound. Before he worked with Ms. Cade, his mom, Melissa Martinez, drove an hour both ways for his therapy. "There's a...
With technicians on picket lines, union warns AT&T strike could impact service
MIAMI - Local union leaders said roughly 1,400 AT&T service technicians are on strike. They said that is almost all of the technicians stationed in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.Many of them plan on staying here until a new deal is done.Alexander Aguiar has been a technician with AT&T for 29 years but has not been paid in two weeks. "It's not what we wanted. We'd rather be out there," Aguiar said, but rain or shine, he's been at the picket lines.How much longer is the question? "Guys are taking loans; guys are doing what they have to do to prolong this for as long as...
Netanyahu Seeks Israeli Taxpayer Funds to Boost Son's Security in Hallandale
On the sun-soaked boulevards of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where luxury apartments and high-end clubs define the skyline, one resident has become a focal point of an international controversy. Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, has been living in the area since last year, and his...
Four-star guard Matthew Able commits to Miami
The pick is in for Matthew Able, the No. 64 overall recruit in the country out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Sagemont Prep School. On Friday afternoon, Able announced live on 247Sports that he will stay close to home and play for Jim Larranaga and the Miami Hurricanes. Able was one...
James Carville Eulogizes Ron DeSantis’s Political Career as ‘Toast’ After Challenging Trump: ‘You’re Just Done’
Veteran Democratic Party strategist James Carville declared that the political career of Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is “toast” after his failed attempt to challenge Donald Trump for the Republican Party’s nomination. DeSantis suspended his presidential campaign in January after he failed to resonate with primary voters and tossed Trump a tepid endorsement. The lame-duck […] The post James Carville Eulogizes Ron DeSantis’s Political Career as ‘Toast’ After Challenging Trump: ‘You’re Just Done’ first appeared on Mediaite.
New College Hires Most Distinguished Faculty Group in Our History
As we begin this new academic year at New College of Florida, we are not just welcoming a fresh cohort of students—we are embracing a moment of growth and renewed purpose. This year, we celebrate record achievements that mark the beginning of a new era for our college, one where we continue to build on our historical legacy, while setting new benchmarks for the future.
Hundreds come on down for chance to be on "The Price Is Right"
FORT LAUDERDALE — Excitement was in the air as more than 600 enthusiastic "The Price is Right" fans gathered at Toyota of Hollywood on Friday morning. All were hoping to be a contestant on the iconic game show that first aired in 1956. Some even arrived in costume, ready to make their best impression. For many, this wasn't just about winning prizes, it was a deeply personal experience. "I've been watching this show since I was a little girl, and my son just had his second open heart surgery," Ciara Sirianni said. "Every morning, we wake up, I hold him, and we...
Divers find man dead in Tamarac pond
TAMARAC, Fla. – Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a rental community on Saturday morning in Tamarac to investigate a man’s death. Deputies used crime scene tape, orange cones, and vehicles to surround an area near a two-story apartment building in the Palm Island Club community. According...
Summer 2024 Legal Industry News Updates: Law Firm Hiring and Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in Law
Thank you for reading the latest edition of the National Law Review’s bi-weekly legal news roundup! We hope you are enjoying and making the most of these last weeks of summer. Please read below for the latest in law firm hiring and expansion news, key industry awards and recognition and a feature on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and women in law.
Gateway of Naples shopping center undergoing renovations ahead of rebranding
The Gateway of Naples shopping center will undergo major renovations over the next eight to 12 months before being rebranded as Center Pointe. The 60,000-square-foot commercial property on the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Golden Gate Parkway was purchased for $29,250,000 by a local affiliate of Fareri Associates of Greenwich, Connecticut, in October 2023. A new standing seam metal roof was recently installed, and the shopping center received a new coat of paint. Additional modifications planned for the center’s common area include the enhancement of its landscaping, upgrading the parking lot and overhauling its main entrance with pavers. Two fountains and a new pylon sign will be installed, company officials said. The center’s largest tenants include Food & Thought organic market, Thoughtful Threads clothing store, Scan Design furniture store, Pure Skill Fitness center, Dorona Italian steakhouse and Panera Bread.
Naples Airport Authority recognized for education efforts
Naples Airport Authority’s Fly Safe, Fly Quiet program received a state award for educating and informing the public about its efforts to be a good neighbor and follow safety practices. The NAA last month received the Public Relations Society of America Sunshine District’s 2024 Award of Commendation for Integrated Communication for the education and information it conveys to all its audiences through its integrated campaign platform. The FSFQ program focuses on a voluntary curfew aimed at reducing airport related noise during “quiet hours” from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The authority’s leaderboard lists the quietest operators, A-Rated Operators, those that flew at least 50 times monthly based on three elements: voluntary nighttime curfew violations; arrival altitude; and aircraft noise Stage 3, which involves jets; and a 1,000-foot perimeter threshold for turbo and piston operators flying unnecessarily low while departing and arriving.
Anything Goes to open Gulfshore Playhouse’s inaugural season at Baker Theatre & Education Center
Kristen Coury, founder, CEO and producing artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse, has announced the complete 2024-2025 season, the first in the new Baker Theatre and Education Center. Performances begin Oct. 27. As the only fully professional LORT (League of Resident Theatres) theatre company in Naples, Gulfshore Playhouse will welcome casts...
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