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Sean Kingston and his mother set to appear before federal judge on fraud and theft case
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Singer Sean Kingston and his mother is set to appear in federal court on fraud charges on Thursday. Sean Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, and his mother, Janice Turner are facing federal and state charges as well as a lawsuit for grand theft and fraud.
NASA STEM grant to serve underserved
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: Building a robot, above, coding in The Hangar, below, at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). PHOTOS COURTESY OF MODS. Fort Lauderdale – The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) has received a Community Anchor Award from the NASA Office of STEM Engagement. The...
Early Morning Armed Robbery and Stabbing at Fort Lauderdale 7-Eleven, Suspect Detained
Fort Lauderdale police are currently investigating an armed robbery and stabbing that occurred early Tuesday morning at a 7-Eleven on West Broward Boulevard, as reported by Local 10. The incident took place at approximately 4:57 a.m. According to Detective Ali Adamson, officers found a victim with stab wounds at the gas station located at 460 W. Broward Blvd.
Tijuana Flats Meal Deal 8/27/24
Tijuana Flats fans can feed their cravings without breaking the bank with a new meal deal – $5.99 Taco Meal – this special offer includes one taco, chips and a medium drink. Plus, guests can add on to their meal with a $2 small queso and a $2 small guacamole. Both offers are available for a limited time ending on September 1st. Offer valid at participating locations.
Paul Hobbs Winery Pairing Dinner at Prime 54 9/19/24
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey with Prime 54 and Paul Hobbs Winery. A custom five-course menu by Executive Chef Michael Paley has been expertly paired with five exceptional wines by the renowned “Steve Jobs of Wine,” Paul Hobbs. This unique dining experience showcases the depth and complexity of Paul Hobbs’ wines, each carefully selected to complement the flavors of the evening’s gourmet offerings. $150 (plus tax and service charge) per person.
Scooter Rider Fatally Injured in Collision With Jeep in Opa-locka, Investigation Underway
An early morning collision in Opa-locka has resulted in the death of a scooter driver after a crash with a Jeep Wrangler, local authorities confirmed. The accident occurred around 4:25 a.m. at the junction of Northwest 27th Avenue and Ali Baba Avenue. According to the police, the scooter was traveling north on 27th Avenue and collided with the Jeep that was passing west on Ali Baba Avenue. "The victim was ejected from his scooter and pronounced dead at the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue," said Miami-Dade police Detective Argemis Colome in a statement obtained by Local 10 News.
Miramar threatens to sue Miami-Dade if county builds waste incinerator nearby
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam said the technology that Miami-Dade County plans to use for a new waste incinerator should not be in anyone’s backyard. Miami-Dade County officials want to build the biggest waste-to-energy plant in the country and as the plans are in the works released new conceptual renderings.
FBI Conducts Raid in Southwest Miami-Dade, Detaining Man Near Local Schools
Early Tuesday morning, the tranquil routine of southwest Miami-Dade was pierced by the sounds of an FBI-led operation. Amidst a symphony of sirens and chopper blades, an armed contingent of law enforcement swarmed a residential home, snarling the flow of traffic and drawing curious stares from the community. In a tightly-coordinated effort, Miami-Dade police provided backup as FBI personnel descended upon the address near Coconut Palm K-8 Academy and Somerset Academy Charter High School.
Former employee files lawsuit against MDEAT
A former employee of the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) has filed a lawsuit against the county organization for two counts of unlawful retaliation. The amended complaint, filed Aug. 20, states that Vincent Burnett “was subjected to a continuous pattern of retaliation following his filing of an Employment Discrimination Complaint against his immediate supervisor, Edwin Miller, MDEAT’s Housing Administrator, with the Human Rights and Fair Employment Practices Division (“HRFEP”) of Miami-Dade County’s Human Resources Department.”
Where’s the beef? Artificial meat is nixed in Florida
The lawyers will duke it out now. Florida’s ban of lab-grown meat is being challenged in the courts. That should come as no surprise as meatless burgers are beginning to make real inroads in the fast-food industry. Big money is at stake. Here’s what triggered the brouhaha. Last May, Florida’s governor signed into law a bill that banned the production […] The post Where’s the beef? Artificial meat is nixed in Florida first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Just over 1 in 6 registered Osceolans voted in primary
The voter turnout for last week’s primary election was 17.25% in Osceola County; that’s fourth-lowest among Florida’s 67 counties. A total of 38,610 ballots were cast through the mail, inperson in early voting and on Election Day out of 223,760 registered county voters (in a county of 437,784 residents as of 2023 numbers). The statewide turnout was 22.35%, according to Florida Division of Elections figures and News Service of Florida data.
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for August 28, 2024
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from August 28 drawing ...
Dangerous dog days of summer
Many Floridians get to work in comfortably air-conditioned offices during the summer. But many also don’t — and they could be in danger. We’re talking about more than 630,000 construction workers, more than 100,000 of the nation’s million farm laborers, and likely a total of about 2 million people in the state working outside now, during the historically hottest spring […] The post Dangerous dog days of summer first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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