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Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Ward brings optimism to Miami as it seeks first ACC Championship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Miami Hurricanes have never won the Atlantic Coast Conference football championship. New quarterback Cam Ward is out to change that. Ward, who transferred from Washington State following the collapse of the Pac-12, is already receiving Heisman Trophy consideration from BetMGM Sportsbook, and his arrival has created a buzz in Miami, where the Hurricanes are hoping to take a big step forward after going 12-13 in two seasons under coach Mario Cristobal.
A Chevrolet Dealership Offers Silverado EV At 20 Percent Off And It’s Not Just Them
Hohl Chevrolet is offering the Silverado EV with a $12,500 discount. Other dealers offer the electric truck for thousands off as well. Despite a cooling EV market, the move could pay off for these dealers. 12 months ago the idea of a brand new all-electric truck going for 20 percent...
Community leaders, family unite seeking justice for 3-year-old Rylo Yancy
FORT LAUDERDALE - Grieving loved ones, the mayor of Fort Lauderdale, the police chief and a city commissioner are appealing for help in the death of a 3-year-old boy who lost his life this past weekend during a drive-by shooting at a birthday party at Riverland Park.Fort Lauderdale police also said they are circulating new flyers showing there is a $10,000 reward in the case.The 8-year-old cousin of Rylo Yancy also spoke out with her family's permission. She said she was at the birthday party when the shots were fired. Chastity Ford said, "He was a special baby. I ran but...
Get Ready for Miami Spice Restaurant Months
Miami Spice Restaurant months are coming back! Enjoy three-course meals for $30-$35 for lunch and brunch, and $45-$60 for dinner at participating restaurants around Miami. Miami Spice Restaurant Months commence August 1st with a kickoff event on July 30th at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami. Tickets are $200 per person and include passed canapés, a three-course meal, and a premium open bar. Part of the proceeds for the kickoff event go towards Camillus House programs. The Camillus House provides homeless men and women with training and support services to help them retain good-paying jobs. Participating restaurants include Hell’s Kitchen Miami, LPM Restaurant & Bar, Joe’s Stone Crab, Gold Coast Kitchen Cocktails, BLT Prime Mayami, and Ocean Social. For more information and a complete list of dining destinations during Miami Spice, visit the Greater Miami and Miami Beach website.
Kaseya Center offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes tour this summer
MIAMI - Miami's Kaseya Center, the largest indoor sports and entertainment venue in our area, is offering fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour this summer. The guided experience provides unprecedented access to areas typically off-limits to the public."We wanted to give an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of all our spaces. A lot of people hear about it, but they don't really know about it," said Event Programming Manager Alex Zamorano.The tour begins at the Miami Heat practice court, where fans learn that players can train for up to six hours daily. Visitors even have the opportunity to attempt their own shots on...
Coconut Grove's Historic West Grove residents say they were forced out unfairly
COCONUT GROVE - Black residents of Coconut Grove's Historic West Grove say they were forced out of their homes unfairly, so they filed a federal housing complaint in hopes for change.Akinshimaya Nnamdi lived at one of many other multifamily apartment buildings located in the West Grove, a subset of Coconut Grove. The neighborhood was predominantly Black and went as far west as Plaza Street and as far east as Margaret Street.However, in 2017, Nnamdi says her family was evicted and given 10 days to vacate the building. She is one of dozens of families impacted by what she's calling gentrification and...
Miami football's 8 best returning players for 2024
There could be a new contender in the ACC this year. To go along with Florida State and Clemson, the 2024 Miami (FL) football team is adding their name into the mix to take over conference this season. That's all thanks to the impressive roster the Hurricanes have assembled over the last three years.
Miami Marlins Foundation hosts Baseball Fantasy Camp for Kids with help of Marlins players
As the Miami Marlins Foundation hosted its annual Baseball Fantasy Camp for Kids on Friday, July 19, Marlins players JT Chargois, Nick Fortes, and Jesús Luzardo helped make it another one to remember. The Fantasy Camp for Kids Foundation provides kids with physical and intellectual challenges the opportunity to...
What Heat Summer League standout Pelle Larsson learned from Udonis Haslem
Miami Heat second round pick Pelle Larsson had an impressive showcase during the Summer League where he showed that the team could be right once again for having an eye for talent. However, there was an important lesson that he learned from one of the Heat's legends in Udonis Haslem, who currently has a front office position, as he spoke to the Summer League team in saying to embrace the role they are in according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.
Orioles vs. Marlins prediction, odds, pick - 7/25/2024
Cy Young contender Corbin Burnes takes to the mound for the Baltimore Orioles as they face the Miami Marlins. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Marlins prediction and pick. Orioles-Marlins Projected Starters. Corbin Burnes vs. Roddery Munoz. Corbin Burnes (10-4) with a 2.38 ERA and a...
Hallandale Beach hit-and-run victim ‘making huge strides,’ speaks from hospital as cops seek driver
AVENTURA, Fla. – Mere days after getting married, Lorena Santos was left for dead along Hallandale Beach Boulevard on July 13. She survived but remained in her hospital bed Wednesday as she spoke to Local 10 News amid a police search for the driver who hit her. Santos, 30,...
Gale Miami Hotel & Residences Receives TCO And Reaches Over 250 Closings in 60 Days
Gale Miami Hotel & Residences has been granted a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO), marking a major milestone for the project which was developed by hospitality entrepreneur Keith Menin and Marisa Galbut, through their development firm, Sixth Street Miami Partners LLC, backed by GFO Investments. Additionally, Gale Miami has surpassed 250 closings in less than 60 days, demonstrating significant progress in welcoming residents and introducing Gale Miami to the Downtown Miami community. This rapid sales momentum, alongside the issuance of the TCO, highlights the strong demand for short-term rental properties in Downtown Miami. The announcement follows the launch of their latest development, 14 ROC, in Downtown Miami on July 10. Cervera Real Estate is the exclusive sales and marketing team for Gale Miami.
Westlake Produce Company's Brian Cook Discusses Recent Company Expansions and Team Growth
DOWNEY, CA - It is an exciting time for the folks at Westlake Produce Company, which is accelerating its growth in terms of both volume and industry talent. As the company welcomes some of its newest sales leaders and celebrates new shipping locations in Texas, New Jersey, and Florida, I touched base with Brian Cook, Managing Director, to learn more about this period of rapid company growth.
As billionaires snap up Miami’s waterfront, priced-out millionaires flock to Fort Lauderdale
You’ve heard of Miami’s “Billionaire Bunker” and Star Island, playgrounds for the ultra-rich like Jeff Bezos and Ken Griffin. But what about Fort Lauderdale? Once notorious for its rowdy spring break scene, “Fort Liquordale” is now a haven for millionaires being priced out of Miami and Palm Beach — by billionaires. Fort Lauderdale is seeing a real estate boom, with home prices skyrocketing to record highs. Case in point: a mansion at 733 Middle River, complete with an AstroTurf-covered pool deck, is on the market for $47.9 million. It’s repped by Rick Teed and Daniel Tzinker of The Agency Miami. Rapper Sean...
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