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KBPD’s Marco Diaz’s welcomes new addition
If you have missed the brilliant smile of Key Biscayne Police Officer Marcos Diaz, a 6-year veteran of the force, it’s because Diaz and his wife Nicole on June 8 welcomed Frankie Grace Diaz to the family. Pictured is the entire Diaz clan, from L to R, front row,...
Miami Beach Offers Sandbags to Locals for Flood Preparedness, Distribution on July 26
The City of Miami Beach is hosting a sandbag giveaway for local residents tomorrow in an effort to prepare the community for potential flooding events, even though the current weather outlook is predominantly sunny skies, this proactive initiative aims to distribute pre-filled sandbags to those who can provide evidence of residency within the city.
D'Ambrosio and Makinen Earn GCAA All-America Scholar
NORMAN, Okla. — The 2023-24 GCAA All-America Scholars for NCAA Division II have been announced. Barry seniors Amani D'Ambrosio and Miikka Makinen were among the 277 NCAA Divsion II players selected from 77 different schools. D'Ambrosio finished the spring with a 3.536 GPA in finance. In 27 total rounds,...
Low-income families given extra 30 days before they have to vacate Miami Beach building
MIAMI - More than 40 low-income families renting at a Miami Beach apartment building will be allowed to stay at their units until September 30th, 2024. They were scheduled to vacate their apartments by the end of August."That's good that's really good, a little bit more than what they offered will certainly help most seniors," said Zenaida Guzman. She came to the Miami Beach commission meeting begging for compassion for her and the tenants at the Riviera Plaza Apartment Building. She said 75% of them are elderly residents on a fixed income. On Wednesday morning, Michael Larkin, the attorney for the...
Police recover 2 vehicles involved in fatal shooting of 3-year-old in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Police have found two of the vehicles involved in the drive-by shooting that killed a 3-year-old as he attended a birthday party at a park on Sunday as investigators continue their search for whoever is responsible. Police said Thursday that they have located and recovered both vehicles involved...
Should Miami-Dade expand its transit system? You can answer on the August ballot
Lis Güegüense does not have a car. Instead, she relies on Miami-Dade’s network of trains and buses to get around. When she was in college, that meant an hour-and-a-half commute each way. Now, Güegüense, 35, works from home, but she still uses public transit for almost everything....
Miami-Dade's new plan to plant more trees needs ‘all hands on deck’
Miami-Dade has fallen behind on its decade-old pledge to cover more than 30% of the county with tree canopy, leading to growing inequality across the region as wealthier neighborhoods stay shaded, while poorer communities bake — leading to higher electric bills and more emergency room visits. Following a Miami...
Former Miami Condo Employee Charged with Alleged Embezzlement of $55K from The Hammocks Residents
An alleged fraud scheme has come to light involving Ivonne Leon, a former employee of Courtesy Property Management, who is now facing charges for siphoning off over $55,000 from a condominium association in The Hammocks. As per the Miami Herald, the 54-year-old was entrusted with the role of collecting and depositing payments from the Royal Palm Place Condominium Association's residents.
With some college football rivalries like Florida vs Miami, there's no great solution
Rivalries are part of what makes college football great, and Florida Football has plenty of them. FSU, Georgia, and Tennessee are three of the biggest games on the calendar annually, and winning those games alone can make or break a season. Then there are opponents like Miami, who bring just...
QB Cam Ward pleased with receiver connections, names 'biggest sleeper'
There are high expectations for the Miami Hurricanes this season following a 7-6 season a year ago with the addition of key players, led by quarterback Cam Ward. But Ward insists he does not feel the pressure. "I don't feel any at all," Ward said. "I was blessed to be...
New poll: Miami-Dade sheriff GOP race has Sanchez, Cordero-Stutz on top
A new poll among more than 500 Republican voters shows that former Miami Commissioner Joe Sanchez, a Florida Highway Patrol spokesman, and Rosanna “Rosie” Cordero-Stutz, an assistant director at the Miami-Dade Police Department, are the No. 1 and No. 2 favorites for Miami-Dade sheriff in the Republican primary next month.
Two Lucky Publix Shoppers Claim Over $50K Prize from Fantasy 5
Jacksonville, Florida – On Wednesday, two fortunate Publix customers scored more than $50,000 each by participating in Fantasy Five. As per the Florida Lottery, the lucky tickets were purchased at a Publix store in Jacksonville and Tampa during both the daytime and nighttime draws on Wednesday. A Hollywood shop...
De La Cruz signs with Pecos Bills
HIALEAH, Fla. (July 25, 2024) – Florida National University’s Jeremy De La Cruz inks his first professional contract with the Pecos Bills out of Pecos, Texas. The Plantation, Fla., native was a crucial leader on the 2024 Conquistador baseball team that made a historic run at the USCAA Small College World Series in May.
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