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Miami man arrested in ‘grandparent scam' also linked to multiple fraud incidents: Police
A Miami man has been arrested in a "grandparents scam" that conned an elderly couple out of thousands of dollars, and police say he's linked to multiple fraud incidents in Florida and elsewhere. Agustin Garcia-Marsan, 38, was arrested Monday on charges including organized scheme to defraud, theft from elderly, fraudulent...
Seven Home Matches on Tap for Owls’ Third AAC Season
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's soccer has announced a 15-game schedule for the upcoming 2024 regular season. Head coach Joey Worthen, in his eighth season at the helm, will lead the program into its third campaign as a part of the American Athletic Conference. The Owls advanced to the AAC Tournament semifinals a year ago.
Meek Center Selects New Director Of Student Services
North Campus’ Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center appointed Joshua Arjona as director of student services on July 1. Arjona will oversee advisement, admissions and registration, testing, financial aid and the new student center. “I look forward to connecting the community with the Meek Center,” Arjona said. “That is...
Driver airlifted to hospital after car crashes into tree in Opa-locka
A driver was airlifted to the hospital Tuesday morning after crashing their car into a tree in Opa-locka, authorities confirmed. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said medics responded to the traffic accident and confirmed an adult was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. New details surface details about assassination...
North Campus Appoints New Assistant Custodian Supervisor
Jacques Alphonse was hired as the assistant custodian supervisor at North Campus on July 1. His obligations include scheduling assignments and preparing equipment for more than 20 custodial employees. “Working for Miami Dade College is a great opportunity,” Alphonse said. “I like to train people and I like to help...
Trinity Investments adds Rob Tanenbaum
Trinity Investments, a U.S.-based hospitality-focused real estate investor, has expanded its leadership with the addition of Rob Tanenbaum as SVP, strategic operations, based in Miami. He joins the company with more than 30 years of experience in hospitality, most recently serving as managing director/head, North American hotel asset management at...
$500K Mystery Donor Funds FIU Program for Aspiring Tropical-Plant Scientists
An anonymous $500,000 donation has sparked a groundbreaking partnership between Florida International University (FIU) and New York Botanical Garden, aimed at fighting growing threats to tropical plants. FIU announced that the gift will support fellowships for doctoral students, providing them with training and mentorship opportunities at New York Botanical Garden...
Moss Set To Lead Construction At One Thousand Group, Terra and Major Food Group's Villa Miami
Moss Construction will oversee construction of Villa Miami, a groundbreaking luxury waterfront development in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood. Set to break ground in the summer of 2024, Villa marks the first-ever collaboration between Major Food Group, David Martin’s Terra and One Thousand Group. Situated at 710 NE 29 St., Villa Miami will stand as a 56-story, 650-foot-tall architectural marvel. Envisioned by ODP Architects under the leadership of rising star Kurt Dannwolf, its distinctive copper color-cladded exoskeletal design is set to make Villa Miami an iconic tower on Miami’s Edgewater skyline.
Another national website picks Miami to make College Football Playoff
Miami is picked as one of the "Preseason College Football Playoff predictions, teams to watch in 2024" by Brad Crawford of 247Sports. Crawford projects Miami as the 10th seed at seventh-seeded Mississippi in the first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football playoff. Mississippi finished 11-2 in 2023 and was...
Century Village Boca Raton Resident Jailed, Charged by PBSO
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A man who told police he lives in Century Village Boca Raton is facing a battery charge following his arrest by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. But in a departure from the traditional age group of a Century… Read More »Century Village Boca Raton Resident Jailed, Charged by PBSO
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez floats potential bid for Governor of Florida
After a short-lived push to win the Republican nomination ahead of the 2024 presidential elections, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is now shifting his focus to a potential bid for Florida Governor. Suarez, who has been the Miami Mayor since 2017, said that running for Florida's top executive office is very...
2 Miami trucking companies file for bankruptcy protection
Two Miami-based trucking companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A1 Transport Network and AB Brothers USA both filed petitions Saturday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. According to the trucking companies’ petitions, Ivan Antigua Escobar is listed as president of A1 Transport Network...
3-year-old killed at Florida birthday party
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 3-year-old boy was at a birthday party at a park in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday when someone drove by and sprayed the area with bullets, according to police. The boy was rushed to the hospital where he died. Police are investigating the shooting. Crimeline.
Indulge in Unbeatable Flavors at Dine Out Lauderdale
Visit Lauderdale’s extremely popular “Dine Out Lauderdale” restaurant series returns in August. The food event welcomes food lovers to enjoy the finest offerings from Greater Fort Lauderdale’s dynamic dining scene, offering specially curated menus at discounted prices. From Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, more than 140 restaurants across the area will offer menus at $35, $45, $55 or a luxurious option for $75 to cater to every palate.
Florida 'dirty rain' map shows where torrential downpours combine with Saharan dust cloud
A new map shows which areas of Florida will be impacted by the forecasted 'dirty rain' this weekend—a weather phenomenon that combines torrential rain with dust that has traveled over 3,000 miles to visit the U.S. Florida's regular tropical thunderstorms will be interrupted this weekend by a dust cloud...
Over 125 Porsches on display for party in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dozens of Porsche enthusiasts met on Saturday at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center. More than 125 coveted German luxury sports cars were displayed during a Porsche Club Of America’s Gold Coast Region party. The enthusiasts in attendance varied from those who wanted to...
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