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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. […]
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...
'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...
South Florida to Light Up the Sky: A Guide to Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
South Florida is ready to pop and sparkle this Fourth of July, with an array of fireworks displays and celebrations throughout Miami-Daughe and Broward counties, from the splash of colors over the Biltmore Hotel to the festive beats at the Fort Lauderdale 4th of July Spectacular. CBS Miami News provides the lowdown on the choicest spots in Miami-Dade, with prime locations like Bayfront Park dishing out its traditional fanfare and the City of Homestead hosting a high-speed "Race to the 4th" bash at the Homestead Miami Speedway.
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...
‘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.
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...
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.
As July 4th approaches, Miami gas prices are 6 cents more than last year
Many Key Biscayne and Miami residents will be traveling over the July 4 weekend – hopefully after the parade Thursday morning – and as they fill their tanks, they will find gas prices in Miami unchanged from last week. As of Sunday, the average price of a gallon...
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.
Miami-Dade School Board appointee Mary Blanco touts GOP endorsements
The first mailer for Miami-Dade School Board District 7 went out last week, for Mary Blanco, an incumbent who has never gotten a vote in her life because she was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The ad touts endorsements from Lt. Gov. Jeannett Nuñez and Sen. Marco Rubio, because she is a political appointment, after all.
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