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Right lane on I-95 South closed after multi-vehicle crash near Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — A right lane on I-95 South is closed following a multi-vehicle crash in Boca Raton, according to Florida 511. Florida 511 says the crash happened at exit 44 near Palmetto Park Road. The Florida Highway Patrol says there are injuries reported with the crash.
Veterans, staff at VA hospital sound alarm for much-needed repairs
MIAMI – Army veteran Lawrence Bailey was shocked by the conditions he encountered when he went to the Miami VA Medical Center. "I was on the 10th floor and I saw water, just when it was raining, just leaking. ... They put buckets out there. You know, so it is bad," he said. Bill Frogameni is a nurse at the VA hospital and the local director of the National Nurses United union. "There's been leaks, as far as we can tell for several years. But they've been a whole lot worse, I want to say, in the last year," he said. Frogameni said leaks,...
Miami's Senior Rental Assistance Program is accepting new applications. Here's how to apply
Senior renters living in District 5 of the City of Miami will have another chance to apply for the Senior Rental Assistance Program (SRAP). The window for the new applications opened Tuesday morning. The deadline to apply is Aug. 5. According to the SRAP, the goal of reopening the application...
Award-Winning Chefs Highlight Caribbean Flavors at Food, Wine, and Fete
Vanessa James Media Celebrates the Return of Food, Wine, and Fete: Miami’s Premium All-Inclusive Soca Fete Experience Celebrating the Caribbean Diaspora. More than 800 foodie and Soca lovers attended the fete on May 18th, which featured the Caribbean’s most esteemed chefs, culinary creatives, and artists. Vanessa James Media...
Here's how Florida Atlantic celebrated the return of EA Sports College Football
Florida Atlantic University football players sat in front of a row of screens at the University Center, playing as none other than themselves in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. The franchise's return after an 11-year hiatus has sparked excitement across world of the college football, but student-athletes...
Shark bite victim says friend’s quick actions probably saved his life
MIAMI – It was a clear sunny day out in the ocean off the Florida Keys on Monday when trouble hit 37-year-old Jose Angel Abreu. Abreu suffered a severe shark bite while out spearfishing with his young sons and a good friend who witnessed it all. “When I go...
Two Hurricanes Selected on Final Day of MLB Draft
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami Hurricanes Jacoby Long and Brian Walters heard their names called on the third and final day of the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. They joined fourth rounders Rafe Schlesinger (Guardians), Gage Ziehl (Yankees) and Herick Hernandez (Braves), as the five Hurricanes picked in the 2024 draft.
Miami alum Top 20 highest-rated quarterback prospects in CFB recruiting history
Miami alum Kyle Wright is 16th on the 247Sports list among the "Top 20 highest-rated quarterback prospects in college football recruiting history." which was posted last week." Some Miami fans label Wright as the biggest bust in Hurricanes history. Wright was the third-ranked prospect, top pro-style QB and second-ranked recruit...
American Heritage Security Guard Dies, Fundraising Effort Underway
Roger Hager Of Boca Raton Died Unexpectedly On Saturday At The Age Of 62. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A beloved security guard at American Heritage school in Delray Beach died of a “sudden health event” over the weekend, and now multiple organizations are… Read More »American Heritage Security Guard Dies, Fundraising Effort Underway
Positional Previews: Mobley’s return highlights deep RB room at FAU
Here’s a breakdown of each of the seven running backs on Florida Atlantic’s roster. Temperatures are beginning to reach scorching heights, and that can mean only one thing: football is near. In less than a month, the Florida Atlantic Owls will report for fall camp before kicking off...
Miami Hosts ‘The Office’ Reunion with Calvin Tenner This July
In the ever-evolving landscape of television and cinema, few series have managed to leave an indelible mark on the cultural consciousness quite like NBC’s “The Office.” This pioneering show seamlessly intertwined humor with genuine emotion, crafting a narrative tapestry rich with characters that resonate deeply with viewers, fostering a sense of kinship among its audience.
Summer pause: Small business sales growth tapers in June as consumers take a breather on spending
Small business sales growth slowed in June as consumers took a pause on spending. That's according to new data from financial services and payments provider Fiserv. Police arrest burglar who allegedly cut hole into Miami food store from neighboring business. NOW PLAYING. Police search for brazen crook caught on camera...
Forehead poke led to man murdering co-worker in Opa-locka, police say
OPA LOCKA, Fla. – Opa-locka police arrested a man Monday who they said fatally shot his co-worker following an argument they had at work. Authorities said officers were dispatched just after 6 a.m. to Arrow Asphalt & Engineering, located at 3051 NW 129th St., after receiving reports of gunshots.
It’s up, up, and away for this app connecting pilots in Miami and beyond
When Alexey Kosinski arrived in the United States in 2019, he had no idea his vacation away from his homeland of Russia would turn into a groundbreaking venture in aviation. Kosinski’s journey to the US began as a casual visit to a friend who was a pilot instructor. His path quickly shifted when he decided to stay and immerse himself in the aviation industry. However, getting certified by the TSA to fly stateside took longer than expected – nearly three months.
PROFILE Exclusive: 12 Questions With Developer of ELLE Residences Robert Thorne of UNCG
It is not every day that a globally renowned fashion and lifestyle media brand teams up with a Miami-based real estate developer to bring a world class luxury condo to the Magic City. Real estate developer Robert Thorne, CEO of Urban Network Capital Group (UNCG), recently teamed up with Elle, in partnership with Vertical Developments, to launch Elle Residences Miami, a luxury condo combining the brand’s signature Parisian influence with Miami’s vibrant culture. Robert has nearly 20 years of experience in the Florida real estate housing market in Florida, catering to demand for condo-hotels and flexible homeownership investments, with new construction properties in Brickell and Orlando. PROFILEmiami had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with Robert Thorne, CEO of Urban Network Capital Group (UNCG) and developer of Elle Residences Miami to delve into his background, his philosophy on development, and the exciting projects he is currently working on in Florida:
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