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Adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to open New York Film Festival this fall
“Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will open the 62nd New York Film Festival in September, organizers said Monday. Filmmaker RaMell Ross directed the drama based on the 2019 novel about two Black teenagers in an abusive reform school in Florida in Jim Crow-era Florida. Whitehead used the real Dozier School for Boys, and its victims, as a model. The cast includes Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
‘I’m Still Having Nightmares’: Miami Police Banged on Little Girl’s Window, Pointed Guns at Black Veteran In Search of Her Home for Stranger Who Was Already In Jail
Naomi Simmons, a 27-year-old Black woman who served in the Afghanistan War, was sitting at home alone one night last month when somebody began banging […] ‘I’m Still Having Nightmares’: Miami Police Banged on Little Girl’s Window, Pointed Guns at Black Veteran In Search of Her Home for Stranger Who Was Already In Jail
Miami Dade College Simulation Hospital is revolutionizing hands-on learning in healthcare
Miami Dade College's Simulation Hospital lets you practice your skills before treating real patients. A revolutionary training ground for future healthcare heroes lies within the Miami Dade College Medical Campus: the Simulation Hospital. Opened in 2019, this state-of-the-art facility creates a meticulously crafted environment where aspiring nurses, paramedics, physician assistants, and respiratory therapists can refine their skills in a risk-free and realistic setting.
Affordable housing apartment converting to boutique hotel, tenants being asked to move or face eviction
Residents living in an affordable housing apartment complex are being told they have 60-days to move or face eviction notices. Back in March of 2023, the City's Historic Preservation Board voted to have developers add additional units, a rooftop pool, and an outside terrace to the Riviera Plaza Apartments, located at 337 20th St. in Miami Beach.
Miami snack company prepares special needs students for employment
MIAMI - Inside the Rishi Snacks commercial kitchen in Miami, workers prepare trail mix while preparing themselves for life. Vijay and Manisha Patel launched the business a year ago and named it after their 21-year-old son Rishi, who is autistic. "A big reason we started was for Rishi to have a purpose in life, to have something that he's contributing to," recalled Vijay Patel. Rishi and his schoolmates clock in several days a week to learn skills. "There's different levels," explained Manisha Patel. "Some of the kids cannot bag but they're very good at doing the curry leaves....
Miami’s path to top-5 recruiting class update with 5-star DJ Pickett committed to LSU and Antoine on board with Hurricanes
Miami's path to a top-five class looks different after last week's events. The post Miami’s path to top-5 recruiting class update with 5-star DJ Pickett committed to LSU and Antoine on board with Hurricanes appeared first on On3.
215,000 Vote-By-Mail ballots already on the way; apply before August 8 to get yours
Changes in voting laws in Florida canceled vote-by-mail applications for millions of voters. New ID requirements (driver’s license or last four digits of social security number) and ballot drop-box limits were additional changes to the law passed at the end of 2022. In Miami-Dade County, the Election Department and...
How much rain is forecast for Key Biscayne Monday?
After a relatively dry spell, Key Biscayne is forecast to get almost an inch of rain – 0.6 inches -in the next 24 hours with a 60% chance of rain expected today. Monday’s forecast for the island calls for scattered showers during the morning becoming more widespread this afternoon, with locally heavy rainfall possible.
July Miami Hurricanes Player Performance Index top 30 deep dive: No. 10 CB Daryl Porter, Jr.
CaneSport is breaking down the top 30 Miami players on the roster, and today we are at No. 10, Daryl Porter, Jr. The post July Miami Hurricanes Player Performance Index top 30 deep dive: No. 10 CB Daryl Porter, Jr. appeared first on On3.
Miami: The Under-Appreciated Urban Success Story
In the 1980s, Miami was a byword for violence. Drug cartels were murdering people. Tourists were targeted for robbery or worse, a trend so bad that the state of Florida changed its laws in the early 1990s in order to make it harder to identify who was a tourist by eliminating telltale license plates on rental cars. The city was rich, but also seen as seedy and corrupt. This sorry state was encapsulated in the influential hit TV show Miami Vice, which ran from 1984 to 1990.
Florida Grand Opera Names Three New Board Members
Florida Grand Opera announced the appointment of Giacomo Bossa, Sandra Savini, and Chang Oh Turkmani to its Board of Directors. Bossa is a partner at Barakat + Bossa, and is known for his adeptness in navigating different legal jurisdictions. and cultural frameworks. Bossa successfully leads trials to verdicts and counsels...
Victor&Rolf Fragrances Launches Flowerbomb Tiger Lily Fragrance
Victor&Rolf Fragrances launched its new Flowerbomb Tiger Lily fragrance for the summer. To celebrate the brand hosted a private party at Joia Beach in Miami, FL. The Flowerbomb Tiger Lily fragrance includes notes of coconut milk, mango, and tiger lily. It is designed to capture the feeling of a tropical oasis.
Teacher Bryan Paz-Hernandez should get elected in Miami-Dade District 11
As we head into the August primary and county elections, some recommendations are hard. This is not one of them. In one of three competitive Miami-Dade commission races on the Aug. 20 ballot, appointed incumbent Commissioner Roberto “Rob” Gonzalez — who has never been elected — faces two challengers. Scratch that. One challenger, seeing as how Claudia Rainville is a plantidate placed to steal votes from Bryan Paz-Hernandez, a teacher and former president of the West Kendall Democratic Club, who is now an NPA and deserves a shot.
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Admits He’s Unable To Play Band’s 1986 Classic Track After “Touch and Go” Health Battle
While playing with several bands throughout his early years in music, most fans know Nicko McBrain as the drummer for the iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Gaining a spot in the group in the 1980s, the musician appeared to find his home, playing with the band for decades. But that all changed in January 2023 when McBrain suffered a stroke at his home in Boca Raton. While regaining his health, the musician watched his life drastically change as his journey to recovery was a long road. Although finding his way back to music, McBrain recently discussed the support he received from Iron Maiden.
Buyers sue to recoup Mandarin Oriental deposit on unfinished Boca Raton condo
The prominent Mandarin Oriental hotel and condo in downtown Boca Raton began construction five years ago but still remains mostly two concrete shells, creating an eyesore in the city center. Palm Beach Post. A Highland Beach couple is suing an affiliate of Boca Raton-based Penn Florida Cos. in a bid...
Miami Fire Dept responds to ambulance on fire
Three Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) units responded to an transport ambulance on fire a Miami expressway. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, happened on a westbound lane of SR836 and NW 87 Ave. Upon arrival, firefighters found the engine of the an unoccupied transport ambulance compartment fully engulfed in...
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