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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...
Diddy’s Honorary ‘Sean Diddy Combs Day’ Revoked in Unanimous Decision by Miami Beach City Commissioners
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been removed from the calendar in Miami Beach. The city revoked a proclamation of "Sean Diddy Combs Day" after a unanimous vote by city commissioners on Wednesday, June 26, according to the Miami Herald. The ex-holiday was established in October 2016 by then-Mayor Philip Levine to celebrate the Miami Beach resident. […]
'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
As Florida's ban on "lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah — at least for now — with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami.California-based Upside Foods hosted dozens of guests Thursday evening at a rooftop reception in the city's Wynwood neighborhood, known for its street art, breweries, nightclubs and trendy restaurants.“This is delicious meat,” Upside Foods CEO and founder Uma Valeti said. “And we just fundamentally believe that people should have a choice to choose what they want to put on their plate.”The U.S. approved the sale of what's now...
North Miami City Clerk Vanessa Joseph Honored Twice: Master Certification and Robert N. Clark Memorial Award
North Miami city clerk, Vanessa Joseph, Esq. has been recognized with not just one, but two distinct honors in the span of a single week. The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) has certified her as a Master in Municipal Clerk, a title that stands as a testament to the pinnacle of achievement in her field. This certification is not just a plaque to hang — it signifies a depth of knowledge and experience that few attain.
Kansas Gooden Appointed to Serve as a Judge on the Third District Court of Appeal
Florida - Monday July 1, 2024: Governor DeSantis has appointed Kansas Gooden to serve as a Judge on the Third District Court of Appeal. Kansas Gooden - Gooden, of Pinecrest, is a Shareholder and the Appellate Practice Group Leader at Boyd & Jenerette, PA. She has worked at the firm since 2009.
RK Associates Gets Approval for Mixed-Use Development at 3655 SW 22nd Street, Miami, FL, 33145
A shuttered Sears in Miami could be replaced with a multi-family housing development. The project, led by Sunny Isles Beach-based RK Associates, would offer 1,050 housing units, with layout plans ranging from studio to three-bedroom units. Specifically, the Real Deal notes that the housing plans include 995 apartments and 55...
Future of nonprofit Liberty City school still uncertain amid redevelopment woes
In the documentary Razing Liberty Square, filmmakers highlighted the frustration of residents in one of Miami-Dade’s historically Black neighborhoods in the face of rampant redevelopment. The film focused on the Liberty Square apartment project in Liberty City, which is currently being redeveloped by Related Urban Development Group, headquartered in...
From roller skating to hot dog eating contests, here’s some fun ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Miami
Oh say, can you see — July Fourth is coming up fast. If you’re looking for cool ways to celebrate Independence Day in Miami, don’t make a move. Deco’s found a couple of places that are ready to help you par-tay!. Skating the night away, under...
Governor DeSantis Vetoes $32 million in Cultural Funding, Impacting Miami and Orlando Arts Institutions
In an unexpected move that has left numerous Florida arts organizations reeling, Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed $32 million earmarked for arts funding, resulting in a complete elimination of state grants for theaters, museums, and other cultural institutions. According to CBS News Miami, this blow comes as many of these groups are still struggling to recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Peculiar’ nine-year Cape Florida Drive construction project may finally be winding down with Village’s focus
That's how long a home construction project has spanned next door to Key Biscayne resident Tony Godinez, who's lived here since 1981. He explained to Village Council members during his first public speaking engagement in Chambers that he's tired of the "game" that is being played between the builders and the city to keep extending permits to fit their own needs, whether it's to sell the property at a higher cost or wait until mortgage rates or material costs to plummet to finish the project.
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