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Miami area is going to be lit with July 4th celebrations
Besides the community-oriented 65th Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks showcase on Key Biscayne, there are several other ways to celebrate in town and around the Miami area. Key Biscayne: The Fourth of July BBQ at the Ritz-Carlton with internationally renowned pit master Jack Arnold takes place from 7:30-10:30 p.m. and features N.Y. strip steaks, BBQ ribs, grilled shrimp, burgers, hot dogs and more. This event also offers a front-row view of the fireworks presented by Key Biscayne. Tickets ($75 for kids under 13, $130 for those under 21 and $150 for adults) include a full buffet, unlimited non-boozy beverages, kids’ party favors and live music.
VIDEO: Green liquid pours from ceilings at Miami airport — here’s what it was
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Video posted by Only in Dade shows a mysterious, fluorescent green liquid pouring from the ceilings at Miami International Airport on the July 4 holiday, causing a big mess. Perplexed passengers looked on — some shooting videos of their own — as the substance, with...
Lauderhill opts for 400-drone light show in place of fireworks
LAUDERHILL - In a thoughtful decision by the City of Lauderhill, a drone light show was held in place of a Fourth of July fireworks show.Using 400 drones, Luna Lite Drone Show Technologies illuminated the night sky at the Lauderhill Sports Complex.Children and adults alike, filled the field waiting to see art in the sky in a way the city has only done once before. The city made the decision to not only protect the environment from what's left behind after a fireworks show, but to bring a modern way of storytelling to Lauderhill."Drones are going to go right up and...
Water quality advisory issued for Oleta River State Park, Collins Park
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A water quality advisory was issued Wednesday for Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach and Collins Park in Miami Beach, the health department in Miami-Dade County confirmed. According to the health department, tests completed Wednesday indicate that the water quality in both areas...
‘We are family’: South Florida steps up relief efforts as Hurricane Beryl devastates Caribbean
DORAL, Fla. – The Global Empowerment Mission in Doral continued its mission Thursday in spearheading a relief effort in response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on parts of the Caribbean. Devastating images and videos emerged from several Caribbean countries as Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 3 storm, left...
New Florida law cracks down on those who take risks at railroad crossings
MIAMI - In an effort to save lives, a new Florida law cracks down on drivers and pedestrians who take risks at railroad crossings trying to beat a train. According to Operation Lifesaver, Florida is the fourth-highest state in the nation for railroad crossing crashes. Florida also has the fourth-highest number of deaths of people trespassing on tracks. This data is based on preliminary 2023 Federal Railroad Administration Statistics. "A train is coming by and people just try and speed by it," said one South Florida driver. "They try to go as fast as they can and sometimes...
Hundreds of South Florida residents evacuate Jamaica due to Hurricane Beryl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As Hurricane Beryl barrels toward Jamaica, hundreds of evacuees arrived safely in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday, sharing stories of tense preparations and concern for those left behind. Thomas Oliver was among the hundreds of passengers who arrived safely at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Tuesday after evacuating...
Boaters arrive early at ramps to secure their spots on the water; Miami’s spoil islands, Monument Island closed
MIAMI – Several boaters were spotted early Thursday morning at the Watson Boat Ramp in Miami, trying to secure their spots on the water before things get too busy. That included one group of jet skiers who say they normally like to hang out on some of the islands that will be closed this year until the big fireworks show at night.
Fort Lauderdale WWII veteran honored with 100th birthday parade; here’s his secret to longevity
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The sirens and flashing lights were all for a grand celebration in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday aimed at marking the 100th birthday of Thomas Dowdy Jr. “Two years ago he said, ‘I want to make it to 100′ and I said, ‘You could do it,’”...
Mayoral wannabe Alex Otaola wants to bring McCarthyism to Miami-Dade
Giving yet another indication that he is not a serious candidate for the Miami-Dade mayor’s seat, Alex Otaola, an activist, actor and podcaster with a penchant for the outrageous and a large Cuban-American following, chickened out of a meet-and-greet forum Monday that he had previously agreed to. Otaola told...
Dear Morons: Don't Shoot Your Guns in the Air on Fourth of July
It is the year 2024, and unfortunately, we still have to remind Miamians not to shoot their guns in the air on the Fourth of July. For more than 20 years, Miami-Dade County officials have kindly reminded residents not to fire their guns in the air in celebration of July 4 and New Year's Eve. The announcements are part of the "One Bullet Kills the Party" campaign, which launched after someone was shot on New Year's Eve in Overtown in 1997. Miami politicians have teamed up with rapper Pitbull and other celebrities in years past to get the message out.
Miami homeowners could see trash collection fee increase
MIAMI - For the first time in 14 years the City of Miami could be increasing a service that many homeowners have considered effective. "I think it's excellent, they're always here," said Sally Howie about the trash service in Miami, where she has lived since 2005. In June, Miami commissioners voted 4 to 1 in favor of increasing the cap on garbage fees from $380 to a $60 increase for a total of $440. "I think it's a reasonable request because it's been 14 years, so it seems reasonable to me," said Howie. "I voted against it," said Manolo Reyes,...
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