MCSO: Woman arrested for child neglect after deputy discovers infant not properly secured in backseat
Janny De La Caridad Delgado-Hernandez, 20, was arrested on Monday morning after an infant was found improperly secured in a car she was driving that crashed into concrete barriers on U.S. 1, according to deputies.
Five South Dade cities work to control zoning around transit at a municipal level
The South Dade Municipal Coalition – made up of Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Homestead and Florida City – developed a report that addresses county-wide traffic while, maintaining each municipality’s individual character and aesthetic along US 1. The coalition, founded in 2007, drafted a report in response to a 2021 Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) draft ordinance written by a member of the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners. The draft ordinance would give Miami-Dade County control over zoning, and apply a blanket approach to mixed-used residential density and intensity along the Bus Rapid Transit route, parallel to US 1. SDMC thanks the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners for hearing each municipality concerns and working on this very important matter. SDMC would like to thank the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners for hearing each municipality concerns and working on this very important matter.
communitynewspapers.comPinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Homestead and Florida City develop a plan that proposes solutions to county traffic, while building for a future that considers each municipality’s character and a
The South Dade Municipal Coalition – made up of Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Homestead and Florida City – developed a report that addresses county-wide traffic while, maintaining each municipality’s individual character and aesthetic along US 1. The coalition, founded in 2007, drafted a report in response to a 2021 Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) draft ordinance written by a member of the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners. The draft ordinance would give Miami-Dade County control over zoning, and apply a blanket approach to mixed-used residential density and intensity along the Bus Rapid Transit route, parallel to US 1. SDMC thanks the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners for hearing each municipality concerns and working on this very important matter. SDMC would like to thank the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners for hearing each municipality concerns and working on this very important matter.
communitynewspapers.comThis Week in South Florida Full Episode: February 20, 2022
On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by State Rep. Robin Bartleman, State Rep. David Borrero, Everglades Foundation President Erik Eikenberg and Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace.
County breaks ground for rapid transit project
“Breaking ground on the South Dade Rapid Transit Project — the first SMART plan corridor — is a major milestone and step forward in our work to better connect all corners of Miami-Dade. New state-of-the-art Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations with rail-like amenities and efficiencies for a fast, comfortable, and cost-effective ride are part of the plan. In late 2020, DTPW was awarded a $99.9 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration specifically for the South Corridor Rapid Transit Project. FDOT has committed an additional $100 million, with Miami-Dade County funding the remaining $100 million for the South Dade Rapid Transit Project. The South Dade Bus Rapid Transit Project is being designed and built by Obrascón Huarte Lain (OHL), a Spanish multinational construction and civil engineering company.
communitynewspapers.comLadrones son grabados robando dos autos de lujo en residencia de Westchester
Un video de vigilancia muestra que dos ladrones de autos irrumpieron en la casa de Jorge Zubigaray en Westchester, los estrellaron contra el portón para derribarlo y se alejaron a toda velocidad, pero él pudo bloquear el sistema de los vehículos momentos después.
Nuevas pautas de los CDC facilitan viajes a quienes están vacunados
Los Centros para Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) publicaron nue-vas reglas de viaje y ahora señalan que aquellas personas que han sido vacunadas ya no requerirán una prueba neg-ativa de COVID-19 para realizar viajes nacionales o internacionales.
Video muestra la pesadilla que vivió una mujer en la tienda de llantas “Kwik Stop” en Broward
Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St. Thomas University.
Policía de Fort Lauderdale y entrenador en lucha Gibbons, acusado de conducta sexual inapropiada en línea hacia una menor
Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St. Thomas University.
Mujer desaparecida por varias semanas encontrada desnuda en un drenaje de tormenta en Delray Beach
Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St. Thomas University.
Dispara policía bolas de pimienta contra spring breakers por no cumplir toque de queda
Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St. Thomas University.
Residents of mobile home park can stay after Florida City tries to evict them
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – At the Florida City Camp Site and RV Park, residents have been living in fear since Wednesday, March 11. Attorney Tom Culmo from the DV Culmo Law Firm is now representing the people living at the park in a class action lawsuit. This week a judge granted an order that stops a development project from moving forward until further notice. It also prevents Florida City, owners of the trailer park, from trespassing any of the residents living here. “This is a mobile home park, and under Florida statute 723, the city was required to give each resident formal, written notice of their attempt to evict them,” Culmo said.
South Florida’s latest unwelcome visitor? An invasive mosquito new to mainland Florida
After the mosquito’s discovery in mainland Florida late last year, UF/IFAS researchers collected 121 Aedes scapularis specimens between Florida City and Pompano Beach. They combined that data — along with information on where the mosquito had been observed, as well as humidity and temperature values — in order to predict the insect’s potential for spread to other regions in the southern United States. The research also pinpointed the areas most likely for such expansion.
sun-sentinel.comTrailer park residents in Florida City being told they must find new place to live
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – The clock is ticking for residents of a mobile home park in Florida City. Residents don’t think they have been given enough notice, but the mayor said they have known this was going to happen for months. The people living there are mostly low-income, long-term residents, and most have no idea where to go. “They told us they were going to sell the park but never told us specifically when they did,” said resident Yamil Soltura. AdLocal 10 News was also told an attorney is expected to file an injunction sometime Monday to stop the evictions.
Autoridades advierten a spring breakers fuera de control que “serán arrestados”
Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St. Thomas University.
Mother watering lawn, son shot in front of home in Florida City, relatives say
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – Relatives said a woman who was out watering her lawn and her son, who was also out in front of the home, were shot just before noon Thursday. Sky 10 was over the scene as officers responded to the double shooting in the 800 block of Northwest Third Terrace. Florida City police confirmed that a woman was shot three times in the shoulder and a man was struck once in the back. Relatives at the scene said the woman was in her late 50s and the man was 30 years old. “It’s sad that a person can’t come outside and water their flowers without being shot,” Bowens said.
La policía en Fort Lauderdale tiene advertencias para residentes, tras un aumento en robos de autos
Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St. Thomas University.
Adolescente acusado como adulto, en un asesinato de un agente inmobiliario en Fort Lauderdale
Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St. Thomas University.
Children’s Voice Chorus schedules virtual benefit concert for Mar. 13
The Children’s Voice Chorus (CVC), based in Palmetto Bay, is performing its “Let Them Grow” concert as a virtual event benefiting the Branches choir program in Florida City and the general scholarship fund of the Children’s Voice Chorus. Options include food and beverages, a Wine & Cheese Party, a Deluxe Dinner Party and raffle tickets for an iPhone 12 and other prizes. • $100 Deluxe Wine & Cheese Party — Includes two bottles of wine, charcuterie, and dessert. • $250 Deluxe Dinner Party — Includes dinner for two, wine, charcuterie, and dessert. • $500 sponsorships include logo on the digital flyer, mention on social media, dinner for four, wine, charcuterie, and dessert.
communitynewspapers.comFlorida City residents honor MLK through day of service
Led by Takevess Hatcher, community activist, Florida City residents rallied to participate in an area clean up project. The Florida City Clean City Project sponsors included the Iota Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Miami-Dade District 9 Commissioner Kionne McGhee, Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace, Florida City Vice Mayor Sharon “Sheep” Butler, Florida City Police Department, Florida City Public Works, Homestead Vice Mayor Patricia Fairclough-Staggers, HTC Tax Services, Darren Baldwin, James Steward, Dr. Kelli Hunter-Sheppard, and Subway. Commissioner McGhee commended Hatcher for his work in the community, and for “providing this much needed service.”As a public servant, I feel that it is necessary to care for our environment and encourage Florida City residents to keep our community clean,” Florida City Vice Mayor Butler said. The community beautification project took place at HTC Tax Services, 1630 NW Sixth Ave., Florida City. Florida City is the southernmost municipality in the South Florida metropolitan area.
communitynewspapers.comFlorida City Residents Honor MLK Through Service
Led by Takevess Hatcher, community activist, Florida City residents rallied to participate in an area clean up project on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Florida City Clean City Project SponsorsThe Florida City Clean City Project sponsors included the Iota Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. District 9 Miami-Dade Commissioner Kionne McGhee, Mayor of Florida City Otis Wallace, Vice Mayor of Florida City Sharon “Sheep” Butler, Florida City Police Department, Florida City Public Works, Vice Mayor of the City of Homestead Patricia Fairclough-Staggers, HTC Tax Services, Darren Baldwin, James Steward, Dr. Kelli Hunter-Sheppard, and Subway. In lieu of the celebration, Hatcher coordinated a community clean up project to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service and reflection. Commissioner McGhee commended Mr. Hatcher for his work in the community, and for “providing this much needed service.”“As a public servant, I feel that it is necessary to care for our environment and encourage Florida City residents to keep our community clean,” shared Florida City Vice Mayor Butler. The community beautification project was held at HTC Tax Services, located at 1630 NW 6 Avenue Florida City, FL 33034.
sflcn.comUpcoming Food Distributions in Your Neighborhood
South Central*Friday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Homestead-Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, 805 NE 2nd Ave, Homestead, FL 33030, USAFriday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lauderhill-Vice Mayor Howard Berger, Nazareth Baptist Church, 1551 NW 47th Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33313, USASaturday, Dec. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Florida City-7th Annual Health & Resource Fair WIC, WIC Homestead, 753 W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034, USASaturday. South West Ranches, FL. to 12 p.m., at City of Hawthorne, 6000 SE 205 St, Hawthorne, FL 32640, USASaturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a .m. to 12 p.m., at Jacksonville-Farm Share Drive Thru Truck to Trunk Food Distribution, 5126 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210, USA*Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 9 a. m. to 12 p.m., at St. Augustine Lighthouse, 2121 US-1, St. Augustine, FL 32086, USA* Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Jacksonville-Varick Memorial A.ME. Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Jacksonville-Legacy Ministries, 825 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211, USA
thewestsidegazette.comBrightView Landscapes’ awards grant to Branches in South Dade
In an effort to support organizations working to improve their communities, BrightView Landscapes has created a new Social Justice Fund and awarded Branches a grant for its efforts, including those focused on providing hot meals for the Florida City community. Branches, which provides life-changing opportunities to help working families and their children break the cycle of generational poverty, is the first nonprofit organization in the country to receive funding from the BrightView Fund for Social Justice. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Miami community, Branches has been working tirelessly to serve children and families. Branches ramped up its meal service and to date has provided over 27,000 grab-and-go meals for children and families. The Achieve team is providing financial wellness services through Zoom meetings and phone calls, providing financial coaching, small business and emergency assistance.
communitynewspapers.comGreater Miami Youth for Christ Awarded $25,000 By the Ocean Reef Community Foundation in Key Largo
All City Life KIX clubs offer character and spiritual development, homework assistance, sports and arts programs, and life skills development. City-Life KIX is just one of five programs operating under the Greater Miami Youth for Christ umbrella. The others are: Campus Life, Catalyst Hip Hop, Juvenile Justice Outreach, MYLI (Miami Youth Leadership Initiative), and a Mentoring Program. The objective is to develop young adult and high school indigenous leaders who value and give back to their community. Greater Miami Youth for Christ is located in Kendall at 9350 SW 79th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33156.
communitynewspapers.comCHI opens New COVID19 testing location in Florida City
Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) is opening a new drive through Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site in Florida City starting Tuesday, April 7, 2020 to meet the needs of the community. Call first (305)216-2107 or email KeysCovid19@chisouthfl.orgCHI has also integrated behavioral health staff into its COVID-19 testing operations. Those with symptoms are not allowed inside so that primary care, behavioral health, dental, OB/GYN, pharmacy, vision, radiology and urgent care visits can continue. The non-profit federally qualified health center offers comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, urgent care, behavioral health, vision, radiology, pharmacy, transportation and more. It will service kids with severe behavioral health problems from Monroe and Miami-Dade Counties.
communitynewspapers.comCHI opens New COVID19 testing location in Florida City
MIAMI Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) is opening a new drive through Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site in Florida City starting Tuesday, April 7, 2020 to meet the needs of the community. The non-profit organization will be testing on Tuesday and Thursdays at 450 Davis Parkway in Florida City. (No need to call first for this testing location and no appointment necessary)Florida City 450 W. Davis Parkway, Florida City, FL 33034 every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 1pm. Must be a resident of Monroe County and meet testing criteria. Call first (305)216-2107 or email KeysCovid19@chisouthfl.orgCHI has also integrated behavioral health staff into its COVID-19 testing operations.
sflcn.comHomestead-Miami Speedway spreads holiday cheer at pediatric care centers
Homestead-Miami Speedway employees were spreading holiday cheer recently as the tracks staff delivered presents to the Speediatrics unit at Homestead Hospital and PATCHES Prescribed Pediatrics Extended Care in Florida City. The Homestead-Miami Speedway staff began the week by joining with The NASCAR Foundation to deliver Speedy Bears to the hospitals Speediatrics unit. Employees from the Speedway went room to room visiting patients, helping to brighten their day and spread the holiday cheer. This year, Homestead-Miami Speedway donated more than 70 gifts to the children who ranged in age from newborns to teenagers. One of the biggest gifts our track offers is giving back to the local community, said Homestead-Miami Speedway president Al Garcia.
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