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Pedestrian Fatality in North Miami Following Collision with Brightline Train
A Brightline train was involved in a fatal collision with a pedestrian in North Miami on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one casualty. The incident took place near Northeast 141st Street, in the vicinity of Biscayne Boulevard and Lexus of North Miami, as confirmed by local authorities. WSVN reported the victim was struck and subsequently perished due to their injuries.
It’s crystal clear: The ‘Crystal Palace’ has to go | Steve Bousquet
The name conjures up images of luxury, glitz and extravagance — everything the Broward County school district should not be. “Crystal Palace” has been the unofficial name for the district’s headquarters for as long as anyone can remember (in fact, for three decades). It’s also the name of a haven for high rollers — a casino and resort hotel in the Bahamas — which is more like it. The 14-story ...
South Florida men plead guilty to multimillion-dollar diabetic test strip fraud
West Palm Beach, Florida – Two South Florida men admitted their roles earlier this week in a complex health care fraud scheme involving the distribution of adulterated and misbranded diabetic test strips, leading to approximately $12 million in fraudulent proceeds. This case has highlighted significant vulnerabilities in the health care supply chain and raised concerns about patient safety.
Hit-and-Runs Spark Urgent Call for Accountability in Miramar: Victims’ Stories Highlight Growing Concern
Silvio Ortega Martinez was killed on November 27, 2022. Jahmaar Williams was critically wounded on March 4, 2023. Onyxia Delinois, as of the date this article was written, remains hospitalized in critical condition with severe head injuries due to an April 6, 2024, incident. What do they all have in common? They were all pedestrians, struck by vehicles that fled the scene of the crash.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant set to close at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is expected to close its doors at the end of May. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the restaurant will close on May 29 due to “pending changes” at the mall.
Age-old fencing for residents' dogs runs afoul of new homeowners association president
Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers. Question: Our homeowner’s association states in its declaration that “all fences, other than those installed by the...
‘Bad Boys’ and ‘Road House’ Remind Filmmakers What Florida Has to Offer
The Sony Pictures sequel “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” made headlines as it rolled through a succession of Florida locations in late February and early March, with reports of crews “spark(ing) buzz” filming on the A1A Highway in Fort Lauderdale, fans catching a glimpse of stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Brickell, and traffic tie-ups in Miami. Daniel Burman's 'Transmitzvah' Sings and Dances Its Way Into Cannes Cinéma de la Plage Screening “If you look at the trailer, you’ll see anything that has to do with the beach is all us, with the stunt scene that they did on Ocean Drive...
Another Broward landfill to expand by 20 acres to meet increased demand
As Broward gets ready to debate the expansion of a privately-owned landfill, it has already made plans to grow its own — and some residents could pay for the increased demand. A 20-acre expansion is planned for the Broward County landfill on unincorporated land off U.S. 27 and Sheridan Street near Pembroke Pines. The county would expand by 10 acres now, at a cost of $1 million per acre, ...
At Burlock Coast in Fort Lauderdale, eat like Emeril Lagasse is in the kitchen
If you’ve ever wanted to tuck into a signature dish from celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse and Lorena Garcia, Fort Lauderdale chef Paula DaSilva is going to make it happen. DaSilva is bringing her popular summer culinary series Paula’s Food Diaries back to Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits, with a June menu feature based on a favorite recipe from Lagasse, followed in July by a dish from Garcia. ...
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