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Colombian woman accused of sex trafficking in Miami-Dade remains in jail
MIAMI – A 40-year-old woman was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Saturday after one of her victims helped authorities unravel the web of lies she told fellow Colombian women to lure them to brothels in Miami-Dade County, according to prosecutors. According to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine...
South Florida impacted by Microsoft outages caused by CrowdStrike glitch
MIAMI — Airlines, banks, health systems, television networks and other organizations around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 applications were hit by widespread outages on Friday linked to the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.Thousands of flights and train services were canceled while multiple other public and retail services experienced major disruptions.Here in South Florida, many agencies have been alerted about the outage and immediately warned the public about it. Here's what organizations in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were impacted:University of Miami & UHealthThe CrowdStrike outage impacted the University of Miami in the early morning hours on Friday, causing both...
New Federal Funding Aims to Revitalize Miami Housing and Economy, Heralding a New Chapter for Overtown
The quest for affordable housing and economic rejuvenation in Miami is set to take a significant leap forward thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration. Today, HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Housing Richard Monocchio, alongside Southeast Deputy Regional Administrator Tiffany Cobb, met with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to unveil a new wave of federal funding. This decisive move is expected to construct new affordable homes, inject vitality into Overtown, overhaul the Culmer public housing, and catalyze economic uplift in the region.
Enid Pinkney dies at 92 after dedicating life to preserving African American history in Miami-Dade
MIAMI – Miami pioneer Dr. Enid Pinkney has passed away at the age of 92, Local 10 learned Thursday. A South Florida native, Pinkney dedicated her life to acknowledging and preserving African American history in Miami-Dade County. Pinkney was born in Miami-Dade in 1931 and graduated from the then-all-Black...
Man arrested over burglary at Trump National in Doral appears in court
DORAL, Fla. – Patrick Smith was on probation for grand theft in Broward County when he appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Thursday over his alleged role in a burglary at the Trump Organization’s Doral property, a prosecutor said. Police officers arrested Smith, 32, on Wednesday at the...
District 10 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program ends today!
Applications for up to $5,000 are available to qualifying small businesses grants in Miami. In a significant boost to the local economy and small business community, Vice President Anthony Rodriguez of the Miami-Dade County Commission has announced the 2024 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program for small businesses in District 10. This initiative, created in collaboration with the Neighbors And Neighbors Association (NANA), is designed for local businesses by providing essential funding to help sustain and grow their enterprises.
Sergio Pino Case: Murder-for-Hire Suspect's Crime History in Miami
Fausto Rafael Villar, one of nine arrested in connection with developer Sergio Pino's alleged plot to murder his wife, has a history of crime in Miami-Dade County, having served a long prison sentence for scheming to steal a massive gambling payout, records obtained by New Times show. On July 16,...
During July identify ways to become more water efficient
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... More water is used in July than any other month for much of the United States, and much of that water is dedicated to keeping lawns and landscaping lush and green. For this reason, the Irrigation Association named July “Smart Irrigation Month.” This month,...
Miami-Dade County Scores $100.5 Million Federal Grant for Venetian Causeway Upgrade
Miami-Dade County has recently garnered a significant financial boost for its infrastructure, landing a hefty $100.5 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for the Venetian Causeway Project. The county's Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) aims to use these funds to replace and enhance the resiliency of the network of historical bridges connecting Miami to Miami Beach, including the aging easternmost movable bridge. As Miami-Dade County's announcement details, these bridges, constructed in the 1920s, have long surpassed their intended 50-year lifespan.
Woman accused of using scissors to rob man near southwest Miami-Dade Burger King
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Police arrested a woman Wednesday who they said used scissors to rob an elderly man while he was sleeping inside his car parked outside of a Burger King in southwest Miami-Dade. According to an arrest report from Miami-Dade police, 29-year-old Hali Linnette Vega is facing...
Want a New Laptop? Just Hand in Your Gun to Miami-Dade Police
With gun deaths near an all-time high in the United States, police departments are trying to get creative to curb the violence. The Miami-Dade Police Department is holding a "Computers for Guns" event on Saturday, July 27, where people can trade in a gun for a new laptop and gift card. Qualifying families will receive reduced internet costs.
Miami-Dade plans to expand airport’s cargo capacity. What this means for jobs
Miami’s major airport is getting an upgrade with a new building expected to help meet the airport’s growing international commerce demands. The Miami-Dade County Commission approved a lease agreement with Miami Gateway Partners, LLC, to build a four-story cargo facility that would increase Miami International Airport’s storage capacity by 2 million tons, bringing its total capacity to about 4.5 million tons.
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