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After the fire: Latin American Grill offers free Cuban espresso on July 4th
The Latin American Grill in Miami Lakes will give customers a taste of what’s to come on July 4th. That’s when the restaurant’s ventanita will reopen and owner Reny Gonzalez and his devoted team will give away free shots of Cuban espresso, from 4:30 p.m. to sunset.
South Florida volunteers prepare supplies for those affected by Hurricane Beryl
DORAL - As Hurricane Beryl barrels through Jamaica, some Jamaicans in South Florida tell us they are worried.Adris Skein, who says her entire family is in Jamaica, says "I talked to my niece this morning and she's very concerned, but her focus is to try to get some food before the hurricane pass through."At Global Empowerment Mission, or GEM for short, in Doral, volunteers are making sure that those riding out the storm are fed."We are here today to assist with this humanitarian effort to send these well-needed packages and supplies to the Caribbean," said Sandra Christie Brown.Brown is Jamaican,...
Help Us Catch an Armed Robber
On June 13, 2024, at 6:41 AM, an armed robbery took place at Chase Bank, located at 4451 NW 36 St, Miami Springs, FL. The suspect is described as a black male, 30-35 years of age, around 5’5″ to 5’7″ in height, with a thin build and a goatee. He was wearing a black hooded sweater with a Hurley logo on the left front side, black pants, sneakers, and a dark-colored face mask. He was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.
Prediction: Miami Hurricanes poised for major recruiting fireworks this week
Miami Hurricanes fans are in for a treat on the football recruiting front this week. Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff appear to be on the precipice of adding a pair of big commitments.
‘Tico Casamayor Day’ at Miami Lakes Town Hall
It was a Tico Casamayor Takeover of Town Hall on May 14. The Miami Lakes town council honored him for his extensive volunteering for causes that include boosting business and helping elders and veterans. Mayor Manny Cid described him as “someone who makes people feel important, good and loved…[he] has...
Town Topics: How will you celebrate Independence Day?
Sean Schwinghammer Scout Leader, Boy Scouts Troop 566 Miami Lakes. “We will be celebrating Independence Day in front of a 20-foot-tall bonfire with 600 Scouts from around the country, in Camp Raven Knob, North Carolina, singing patriotic songs and celebrating what’s best about America,” Sean Schwinghammer said. Katherine...
Independence Day on Florida's Gulf Coast
The patriotic spirit is alive and well on Florida’s Gulf Coast this Independence Day, with plenty of fireworks, festivities and live music for all to enjoy. The team at Nathan Benderson Park kicked things off on July 3 with their annual Fireworks On The Lake celebration. “This is a great event where the whole community comes together. We anticipate about 15 to 20,000 people based on previous years,” says Marnie Buchsbaum, the Marketing Director at Nathan Benderson Park. “There’s a Mote Marine kids zone, bouncy houses, food vendors, craft vendors, music from Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio and we’ll have IHeart radio here as well. It’s going to be a beautiful night, the fireworks reflected off the lake are always spectacular.”
Florida Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Street Racing with 32 Arrests and 457 Traffic Stops
A collaborative effort by multiple law enforcement agencies in Florida led to a massive crackdown on street racing and unsafe driving behaviors. Dubbed Operation Keep Our Streets, the initiative primarily focused on the Gandy Bridge and Courtney Campbell Causeway, both notorious for dangerous high-speed races. Enhanced Penalties and Increased Enforcement.
Officials urge water safety on July Fourth after dozens have drowned in Florida this year
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, state and local officials are urging residents to prioritize water safety. Already this year, dozens of people in Florida have drowned. Over the past few weeks, our area has seen a tragic increase in drownings, with one life lost in St. Lucie County on Tuesday.
Sports Hall of Fame seeks candidates
The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame is seeking candidates for its 2024 class. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Aug. 1. Inductees who have made outstanding contributions or achievements in sports will be honored on Dec. 14. Individuals or organizations may submit a nomination for a qualifying...
The Graham Companies demolish Lake Katharine Shopping Center to make way for new retail, dining center
An excavator’s big claw tore down the façade of the Lake Katharine Shopping Center on a rainy Wednesday in June, the start of a project that will transform the 52-year-old commercial district in Miami Lakes with new dining and retail spaces. “We’ll divert at least 90 percent of...
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