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Woman accused of using scissors to rob man near southwest Miami-Dade Burger King
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Police arrested a woman Wednesday who they said used scissors to rob an elderly man while he was sleeping inside his car parked outside of a Burger King in southwest Miami-Dade. According to an arrest report from Miami-Dade police, 29-year-old Hali Linnette Vega is facing...
Miami International Airport to Gain $400 Million Cargo Facility, Elevating Global Reach and Creating Thousands of Jobs
In a significant move poised to expand the cargo handling capabilities of the West Coast, Miami-Dade County has announced the approval of a $400 million project to develop a new cargo facility at Miami International Airport (MIA). This four-story marvel, stated to be a first for the Western Hemisphere, aims to bolster the airport's capacity by a whopping 50% or more, possibly accommodating up to two million tons of freight annually. With construction projected to wrap up by 2029, the facility is expected to gear MIA up for a towering capacity of 4.5 to 5 million tons of cargo, solidifying its role as a pivotal player in international air freight until at least 2041, a good 11 years ahead of initial forecasts.
Miami Fire Rescue Recruits At-Risk Youth to Make an Impact
Targeting at-risk youth aged 18 to 25 in Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami Department of Fire Rescue is looking for the next generation of emergency responders with the launch of the 2024 Maurice L. Kemp EMS Cadet Program recruiting period. Open applications started Monday, July 15, and will close...
Miami-Dade, Broward under heat advisory, afternoon storms form inland and move west
MIAMI - A heat advisory has been issued for Miami-Dade and Broward through 6 p.m. due to "feels like" temperatures forecast to reach 105 to 110 degrees.A heat advisory is issued by the National Weather Service when a heat index of 105 degrees or higher is expected for at least two hours in Miami-Dade. An advisory is issued for Broward when a heat index of 107 degrees is expected for at least two hours.Some wet weather moved across South Florida on Wednesday morning. The rain brought some relief to several neighborhoods in the morning, however, the storms will push...
South Florida leaders want to head off ‘silver tsunami’ aging crisis
South Florida leaders are urging a state planning council to tackle the impending “silver tsunami” as concerns grow for retirees’ well-being as they age. At a recent meeting of the South Florida Regional Planning Council, chairman Steve Geller, who is also a Broward County commissioner, said he would push for aging issues to be discussed at a broader conference this fall where experts could ...
Sunshine and Some Showers Rest of Week
A rather quiet weather week continues across South Florida with near-typical temperatures and the occasional shower or thunderstorm. High pressure in control over the Atlantic Ocean will continue to provide an east/southeast breeze through the rest of this week along with moderate moisture levels, making for a typical summertime pattern.
Jailed for not paying a traffic fine? Critics say Miami-Dade policy unfair to poor
Rev. Benjamin Downs now lives comfortably in West Perrine where he pastors a church and leads a security company but he was once a 22-year-old married father of two struggling to cover his family’s bills on his construction worker income.
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Billing Meeting
This Thursday, July 18, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDC WASD) will host a crucial Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 pm at the Miami Springs Pool. This gathering is in response to recent reports of questionable billing received by some community members. What You Need to Know. Residents have raised...
Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Democratic Party called Tuesday evening’s Republican National Convention speeches from Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio “a clown show” and a “circus.” “The Republican Party can preach ‘unity’ all night long but the only thing they are united on is sending America backwards,” Democrati chair Nikki Fried said in […] The post Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’ appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners
Local homeowners are feeling like they are caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums. The issue is driven by a perfect storm of natural disasters, fraud and insurers fleeing the state. No one is happy about paying more money. It’s hard enough to afford to buy...
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