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Florida lawmakers hit state's child welfare agency with $70 million in 'claim bills'
Florida lawmakers now have filed close to $70 million worth of what are called "claim bills" for next year's legislative session to compensate families for alleged negligence by the state's child welfare agency. The five bills, all filed by state senators, take aim at the Florida Department of Children and Families, and...
Loxen Entertainment's Presents THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter as Loxen Entertainment brings the internationally acclaimed comedy The Play That Goes Wrong to Miami Beach's iconic Colony Theatre from September 5 to September 22. The Play That Goes Wrong is a farcical comedy that has been delighting audiences since its debut...
Budget includes small tax hike, monk parakeet nest controversy, and campaigning ban at Winn-Dixie among island news highlights from 2000
Key Biscayne residents will pay about $119 more in property taxes next year under the Village's proposed $36.2 million 2000-01 budget. If the Council approves the plan, owners of a $386,350 home who take the standard $25,000 homestead exemption will pay $1,238.12 instead of the $1,119.05 they paid in 1999-2000. The proposed tax rate of $3.606 per $1,000 of assessed value is the same as the previous four years, but the average price of a home in Key Biscayne has increased from $335,330 to $368,350, causing tax bills to go up.
Rick Scott blasts Trump indictment: ‘This is complete election interference’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) ripped the Biden-Harris administration on Wednesday for attempting to indict former President Donald Trump a second time in an election case brought forth by special counsel Jack Smith. The prosecutor filed a superseding indictment against the former president on Tuesday after retooling his arguments following the Supreme Court’s landmark presidential immunity […]
Mizzou soccer falls short in road loss to Miami
Mizzou soccer couldn’t complete the comeback in a tough 2-1 loss to Miami on Thursday in Coral Gables, Florida. The match started off very defensively, with only one shot on goal from either team in the first 20 minutes. In the latter part of the half, though, the game started to pick up momentum.
ESPN FPI predicts every game outcome on Miami’s 2024 schedule
ESPN and the FPI percentages predicted every game outcome on the Miami Hurricanes’ 2024 schedule, beginning this weekend. There are a lot of expectations for Mario Cristobal and the entire crew in Coral Gables this season. But ESPN might think otherwise. CLICK HERE to go to PrizePicks and use code ON3 to receive a guaranteed […] The post ESPN FPI predicts every game outcome on Miami’s 2024 schedule appeared first on On3.
Mega-job fair to be held in Sunrise. Here's what to know.
SUNRISE - More than 100 company hiring managers and recruiters will be looking to fill thousands of positions at a mega-job fair in Sunrise on Thursday. The companies are hiring for positions in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.The event will be held at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in attending are encouraged to arrive closer to 10 a.m. than 2 p.m. Parking is free.Among those hiring are the Broward County Board of Commissioners, Broward County Public Schools, Broward County Transit, the City of Sunrise, Sunrise Police Department, the City of...
Woman Jumps, Dies At Fort Lauderdale Airport
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A developing story at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. A woman has jumped from the top of a parking garage and died upon impact.l with the ground. Sources connected to the response say rescuers are on the scene. Expect delays… Read More »Woman Jumps, Dies At Fort Lauderdale Airport
Latin Cafe 2000 honored Celia Cruz with a special tribute
Latin Cafe 2000 honored the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, with a special promotion! Guests enjoyed delicious meals and took home a limited-edition Celia Cruz quarter. Latin Cafe 2000, a cherished fixture in Miami's culinary landscape, recently paid homage to the legendary Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, through a unique promotion that delighted food lovers and music enthusiasts alike. The tribute, which began at the Le Jeune location and expanded to the Brickell and Hialeah locations on August 23rd, honored Cruz's legacy and reinforced the restaurant's deep connection to Latin culture and the local community.
Miami-Dade Transit's Schneider St. Preux Selected for Prestigious Leadership APTA Program
Miami's Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) announced that Schneider St. Preux, the current General Superintendent for Bus Operations, has been selected for the nationally recognized Leadership APTA program. St. Preux will join a cohort of 35 professionals, hand-picked for a training initiative targeting the cultivation of future leaders in the public transportation sector. The year-long program will expose him to a variety of learning methods, including workshops, executive forums, and web-based events. St. Preux's acceptance into this prestigious program is a milestone, not only for him but also for the DTPW, as mentioned on a press release from the Miami-Dade County's official website.
Florida International @ Indiana Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, and trends for August 31
It is a new era of Indiana Hoosiers football with former JMU Head Coach Chris Cignetti taking the reigns. The program suffered through a 3-9 season (1-8 in the Big Ten) in 2023 and has enjoyed two winning seasons since 2007. Florida International is looking to rebound from a 4-8...
National media members predict the Miami vs. Florida season opener
A look at how members of the national view the Miami vs. Florida Week One matchup. No. 19 Miami and Florida will face off on Saturday in one of the most anticipated matchups of Week 1. The two in-state rivals are set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET in...
New tropical disturbance pops up in Gulf of Mexico. NHC tracking 3 systems. Where are they going?
A tropical depression could form by early next week as a disturbance moves toward the Caribbean Sea, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It's one of three disturbances now being tracked by the National Hurricane Center, including a new system in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico that's expected to meander along the coast through much of the week. Regardless of development, heavy rain could bringing flash floods over the Labor Day weekend across...
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