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Miami Heat Could Bring Back 35-Year-Old Veteran: Report
The opening of the NBA offseason has been relatively quiet for the Miami Heat. Perhaps a bit too quiet. The team brought back forward Kevin Love and lost free-agent guard Delon Wright to the Bucks. Neither move was earth-shattering, and given the way the rest of the Eastern Conference has shaped up, there is some concern about how far back from the top of the conference the Heat have slid.
Federal court approves settlement in City of Miami racial gerrymandering lawsuit
A federal court Monday approved a settlement between the City of Miami and local activist groups in a racial gerrymandering lawsuit that includes a new voting map and a charter amendment. The ACLU of Florida announced in a news release that U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore approved the settlement....
Miami Heat lose valued point guard to Bucks in free agency
The Miami Heat are losing Delon Wright in free agency, prompting questions about the team’s depth at point guard. Wright will sign a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal represents the veteran minimum. The Heat acquired Wright in February...
Ex-76ers $180 Million Wing Dubbed Heat’s ‘Top Target’ in Free Agency
The end to his run with the Philadelphia 76ers wasn’t pretty, but combo forwards who can, conceptually, hold up defensively, hit threes and generate their own scoring opportunities typically fetch waaaay more than the mini mid-level exception ($5.2 million). Mind you, Miami might not even be able to offer...
Rising rents at housing community for senior citizens have residents concerned
MIAMI - South Florida senior citizens at one affordable housing community say they are concerned about rising rents. The grand opening of Tucker Tower in March attracted attention and celebration from community leaders. The 120-unit building is designed to assist seniors.Residents approached us two weeks ago, concerned about rent increases in the middle of their lease. The rent is due July 1st.Tucker Tower management posted a flyer on April 30 announcing an increase in rent starting today, in some cases by as much as $138 a month. Some residents feared being unable to stay after moving in just a...
Mercy Hospital to welcome new CEO
Mercy Hospital, the 488-bed facility, part of HCA Florida Healthcare and the closest hospital to Key Biscayne, will have a new chief executive officer (CEO), welcoming Allyssa Tobitt back to South Florida. Tobitt has been with HCA since 2012, and most recently as chief executive officer of Parham Doctors’ Hospital...
Doral officers sue bar after deadly CityPlace shooting, say gunman wasn't properly searched
Two Doral police officers are suing the owners of a bar and a private security company after a deadly shooting, accusing them of negligence and alleging that the "preventable" incident left them both with severe injuries. Officers Andre Romo and Ricardo Acevedo were on an "off-duty detail," the lawsuit states,...
Portion of Hobie Beach renamed to honor the Castaways Against Cancer group’s 24-year fundraising trek
One local non-profit organization, Castaways Against Cancer, is at the forefront of the fight against cancer, having raised over $2.3 million for cancer research since forming in 2000 by kayaking, cycling and running from Mami to Key West. The group’s volunteers have used the Hobie Beach site on Key Biscayne...
Leading with Integrity – An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Deborah Darbonne
Dr. Deborah Darbonne, principal of Florida City Elementary School, has devoted nearly three decades to transforming the educational landscape in Miami-Dade County. With a strong emphasis on educational equity and innovative approaches, Dr. Darbonne has turned her school into a model of success, particularly in high-poverty communities. Holding a Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida, a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Miami, and a Bachelor’s degree from Florida International University, her extensive academic background and hands-on experience make her a distinguished leader in education. In this exclusive interview, Dr.Deborah Darbonne shares her insights on her journey, her challenges, and her vision for the future of education.
Coral Gables woman arrested for child neglect
CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - A Coral Gables woman was arrested on charges of child neglect after her unattended child was found in a hallway, according to police. Coral Gables Police responded to the 4500 block of Ponce De Leon Blvd at around 4:15 p.m., Monday, where officers reportedly found a child crying and pacing in the hallway.
Where Miami stands with safeties who took official visits
The safeties who took official visits with the Miami football program in June vary between 247Sports and On3. Some of the safeties are listed as cornerbacks while others are more generically projected as a defensive back. Any prospect being listed as a safety will be examined below. Five-star prospect D.J....
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