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Sunny and hot start to Key Biscayne’s weekend
Beachgoers rejoice as Saturday’s weather outlook for Key Biscayne offers plenty of sunshine, with some periods of cloudiness mixed in. It will be hot and there is a Heat Advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday as today’s high of 88 to 89 degrees will feel much warmer due to the high humidity and those venturing outside should take precautions and stay hydrated.
Local Dentist Recognized With Florida Dental Association Team Impact Award
The Florida Dental Association (FDA) proudly announces that Lianne Bell of Tallahassee was recognized with the Team Impact Award at the 2024 FDA Awards Luncheon in Orlando. Bell has worked in the FDA’s Leadership Affairs department for almost six years. In her role with the FDA, she oversees the administration of the Board of Trustees, the House of Delegates and the FDA’s delegation to the American Dental Association.
Florida issues Missing Child Alert for two children believed to be in danger
CRAWFORDVILLE, Florida — A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Caden Barber Jr., a 7-year-old boy, and Marina Barber, a 9-year-old girl, last seen in Crawfordville. The children were last spotted in the area of the 100 block of Melody Lane. Caden Barber Jr. is described as...
DeSantis endorses 5 Tampa Bay school board candidates
Three school board candidates in Pinellas County and two in Hillsborough County can now count Gov. Ron DeSantis among their supporters in the Aug. 20 primary. In the first of what could be several rounds of endorsements, DeSantis announced his backing of Danielle Marolf, Erika Picard and Stacy Geier in Pinellas, and Layla Collins and Myosha Powell in Hillsborough.
Florida Planned Parenthood PAC endorses five in Senate races and 51 in the House
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Planned Parenthood PAC announced its first round of endorsements for the state Legislature Monday, saying those candidates would fight attacks on Floridians’ reproductive freedom. For the Florida Democratic Party, which the GOP outnumbers by more than 956,000 registered voters, support for the abortion-rights amendment could translate to overall support for its candidates. The […] The post Florida Planned Parenthood PAC endorses five in Senate races and 51 in the House appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Scott leads polls, fundraising in Florida U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) — If recent polls and fundraising totals are to be believed, Florida incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott will likely keep his seat in the GOP column. Scott is leading in both the polls and fundraising efforts against his Democrat challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ahead of the general election on Nov. 5. According to the Federal Election Commission website, Scott has raised almost $30 million between 2019 and 2024...
McCarthy-Gaetz feud hits the road
MILWAUKEE — The long-running feud between former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) hit the road this week, putting a spotlight on the tensions still percolating through the House GOP conference as the Republican Party pushes a message of unity. McCarthy — who was ousted from the top job in a historic fashion last…
Popular Miami Lakes restaurant reopens two years after fire consumed business
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – After nearly two years, an iconic restaurant in Miami Lakes is welcoming customers once again. Latin American Grill, located at 15342 NW 79th Ct in Miami Lakes, has been around for almost 30 years. It’s a staple in the community and isn’t just a place...
Florida is the state with the highest number of migrants protected from deportation, DHS reports
Florida is the state with the highest number of immigrants protected from deportation in the U.S., according to a newly published report from the Department of Homeland Security. The protected migrants are part of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS), designated by the DHS, which allows people whose countries are experiencing...
Family welcomed to the island in 1983 celebrates reunion and legacy
In 1983, Islander News published a photo and caption welcoming the Sanchis family, Teresa, José and their five children to the island. Eventually, Teresa and José had two more children. In June, José shared the old newspaper clipping as the family celebrated the anniversary of their original move...
Miami Beach residents forced to move as affordable housing set to become boutique hotel
An affordable housing apartment in Miami Beach is now telling its residents that they have to move out. Back in 2023, the Riviera Plaza Apartments was approved by the City of Miami Beach’s Historic Preservation Board to renovate the 1920s building into a boutique hotel. But for the families...
35 acres Destination Development coming to Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens, FL – The City of Miami Gardens will break ground for the Miami Gardens City Center located in the City’s Entertainment Overlay District (EOD). This ambitious project, led by developers Immocorp Capital, aims to transform the landscape of the community, bringing a fresh wave of economic growth, job creation, and enhanced quality of life for its residents. The groundbreaking is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 22, 2024, 10 a.m. at Northwest 191st Street and Northwest 27th Avenue.
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