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Delivery Driver Arrested for Miami-Dade Hit-and-Run Injuring Mother and Infant
An incident in Northeast Miami-Dade has led to the arrest of a delivery driver, Sarahy Naybeth Parra-Ovalles, 45, after she was involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a mother and her infant son. According to WSVN, the incident occurred in the Aventura Isles neighborhood on the morning of Thursday, August 22nd.
Desmond Howard forecasts Miami to be in the College Football Playoff on ESPN College GameDay
Football is officially back today, as College GameDay was live from Dublin for Florida State versus Georgia Tech. Analyst and former Michigan WR Desmond Howard included the Hurricanes in his 12-team College Football Playoff lineup. Howard put the Hurricanes as a three-seed, as you can see in the full bracket...
Miami football standing with 4-star RB Byron Louis pre September 21 commitment
The Miami football program has ground to make up ahead of the September 21 commitment announcement from four-star American Heritage running back Byron Louis. Florida State is the favorite for a Louis commitment per 247Sports and On3. On3 projects Florida State with a 91.7 percent chance for a commitment per...
Staff Predictions: Expectations for FAU Football’s 2024 season
Florida Atlantic University’s football team is entering its second year under head coach Tom Herman. Last season was their first year playing in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) after taking the University of Central Florida’s place. The Owls ended the season with a record of 4-8 and 3-5...
Little Havana neighborhood on edge after man seen peering into windows while touching himself
A Little Havana neighborhood is on edge after a man was caught on video touching himself while looking into windows. It happened around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday when many families who live on Southwest 10th Street near Southwest 7th Avenue are getting ready for work and school. Jose Larreynaga said his...
Two people and dog rescued from Boca Raton apartment fire
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people and a dog were rescued from an apartment fire in Boca Raton on Friday, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR). PBCFR says the fire started at 2 p.m. at an apartment on Thames Boulevard in Boca Raton. A bystander told responding firefighters that there were still two people inside, pointing to the upstairs balcony sliding doors.
Florida quietly removes LGBTQ+ travel info from state website
Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and St. Petersburg have long been celebrated as premier destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists in Florida. However, in a surprising and controversial move, Florida’s tourism marketing agency has quietly removed the “LGBTQ Travel” section from its official website in recent months. The...
International Search Intensifies for Missing Fort Lauderdale Woman Ana Knezevich in Northern Italy
The ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Ana Knezevich, a Fort Lauderdale woman who vanished in Madrid earlier this year, has seen a resurgence of activity as Spanish police, with the cooperation of Italian national police forces and the FBI, have honed in on a new search location in northern Italy. The expansive search operation centered around an old road within a wooded area of the Vicenza province was publicized on Wednesday and reported by WSVN.
Memorial Healthcare System’s (Hollywood, FL) Frank V. Sacco Passes Away
August 23, 2024 – Frank V. Sacco, FACHE, a visionary healthcare leader and the former president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), has died. He was 77 years old. Mr. Sacco led Memorial for 29 years and oversaw the Hollywood-based organization’s growth from a single hospital to one of the largest public healthcare systems in South Florida. His relentless focus on safety, quality, and the highest quality patient-centered care was the foundation on which the modern-day Memorial was built. Those values and the internal culture he cultivated and instilled remain in place to this day, nearly a decade after his retirement.
New Steakhouse to Open at Former Canyon Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Just hours after New Times announced the abrupt closure of the legendary Fort Lauderdale restaurant Canyon, a new restaurant is set to take its place. Daniel's, a new steakhouse featuring Florida-inspired cuisine and steak, will open at 620 S. Federal Hwy. in Fort Lauderdale this fall. Gioia Hospitality Group, founded...
Foganholi named to Florida State Board of Education after election loss
TALLAHASSEE — Three days after he lost a bid to stay on the Broward County School Board, Daniel Foganholi was appointed Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the State Board of Education.Foganholi, who was appointed in 2022 by DeSantis to the Broward board, finished third in a primary election for the seat Tuesday. His appointment to the State Board of Education will take effect Nov. 20, according to a news release from the governor's office.Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. on Friday congratulated Foganholi in a post on the social media platform X."I look forward to continuing to work with you to serve Florida's students," Diaz said in the post.But Jennifer Jenkins, founder of the group Educated We Stand, which is critical of DeSantis' education positions, blasted Foganholi's appointment."In a true democracy, elected officials are chosen by the people, not anointed by political power," Jenkins said in a prepared statement. "DeSantis' decision underscores his disregard for a government that reflects the will of its constituents and his preference for imposing his own political agenda."
'Black Men Win Tailgate' event seeks to unite, empower Black men across South Florida
A new community-driven initiative is set to bring together Black men from across South Florida for a day of unity, education, and empowerment. The inaugural Black Men Win Tailgate, organized by the grassroots group Black Men Win Together, in partnership with the South Florida Black Prosperity Alliance, will take place on Sunday, August 25, from 12 noon to 6 pm at Ives Estate Park in Miami, Florida.
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