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New Arrests in Miami-Dade Insurance License Fraud Ring Involving Cuban Nationals

Florida authorities have disclosed additional arrests in a sophisticated insurance licensing fraud scheme in Miami-Dade, which involves Cuban

ATL Partners-backed Aero Accessories snaps up Aero Instruments and Avionics

Aero Accessories, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, has acquired Buffalo, New York-based Aero Instruments and Avionics. No financial terms were disclosed. Aero Accessories is a provider of aerospace component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.

72-year-old man reported missing from Miramar found safe, police say

Police said they have located an elderly man who was reported missing from Miramar. According to Miramar Police, 72-year-old Geotis Johnson had<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Jason Pizzo on track for commanding SD 37 victory against minimally funded foe

A former Miami-Dade County prosecutor, Pizzo won his Senate seat in 2018 by supplanting an incumbent Democrat and won re-election in 2022 without opposition. Last year, party members unanimously elected him to lead them in the Senate for the 2024-26 term.

Jamaicans on ticket amid South Florida election fever

WITH just days before elections in the United States, South Florida is flush with election fever. In Lauderhill, known as Jamaica Hill because of its large Jamaican populace, workers were out in their numbers on Saturday with banners and pamphlets pitching their candidates.

Puerto Rico Might Elect Its First Pro-Independence Governor

This year’s election is unlike any other in the 76 years since the U.S. began allowing Puerto Ricans to vote for their governor.

Chess Enthusiasts Unite: Mayors’ Chess Challenge Returns to Tamarac

Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge in Tamarac. This free event, held on Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Tamarac Community Center, is part of the South Florida program that draws attention to the benefits of chess for kids and adults in the community.

Gloucestershire aerospace firm opens international office in Florida

Leading aerospace firm Ontic, which has offices in Bishop's Cleeve and Staverton, is opening an international office in Florida.

TD SYNNEX Becomes Sole Distributor of IBM Solutions Throughout the English and Dutch Caribbean

TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, today announced its exclusive distribution agreement with IBM across 23 countries in the Caribbean. The agreement expands TD SYNNEX and IBM’s longstanding partnership centered around connecting resellers in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region to innovative solutions that accelerate business growth and maximize revenue opportunities.

Spirit Airlines to furlough further 330 pilots to match drastic capacity cuts

Spirit Airlines plans to furlough a further 330 pilots early next year as it navigates a period of severe financial turbulence.

Blackberry Smoke Maps Out ‘Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour’

Blackberry Smoke has announced an exciting start to 2025 with the 'Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour', set to kick off in late January.

BCT Elevates Its Presence at Broward’s Carnival Festival

At Carnival’s recent J’ouvert celebration, BCT connected with more than six hundred people at the park and the Lauderhill Transit Center nearby. J’ouvert, originating in Trinidad and Tobago, is celebrated across the Caribbean culture and kicks off a series of festivities highlighted by hundreds of revelers,

Search underway for missing endangered 13-year-old in Miramar

Police are searching for a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing and endangered from Miramar.Patrick Ferguson was last seen at the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Joy Oladokun Confirms Additional Dates for 'The Blackbird Tour'

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun has confirmed additional dates for her recently announced headline tour, “The Blackbird Tour,” set to kick off in January.

Florida Dealership Employee Found Guilty of Carjacking Own Customer at Gun Point

The buyer of a used Honda had his vehicle stolen at gunpoint for missing a payment. Problem is the late payment was due to a computer glitch and was resolved. Nevertheless, Florida Man carjacked the Honda owner anyway and now could spend more than a decade behind bars for a really, really, reeeaally bad business move.

Lennar could build homes on Everglades wildlife site

A dual-branded Marriott hotel could be developed just off Florida’s Turnpike in Miramar. Miramar Park Hotels, an affiliate of Luckey’s Management, filed plans for the Fairfield Inn & Towneplace Suites on the 3.4-acre site at the northeast corner of Red ...

Former Denver Cardiologist Sentenced to 158 Years for Multiple Sexual Assaults After Meeting Victims on Dating Apps

Dr. Stephen Matthews was sentenced to 158 years for drugging and sexually assaulting women he met via dating apps.

Attorney to sue hospital surgeon after fatal surgical error

When a surgical error leads to tragic consequences, it is crucial to seek justice and accountability. The recent case of a Florida surgeon who mistakenly removed a patient's liver instead

Florida surgeon accused of fatal liver removal error has license suspended in Alabama

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. -- The doctor who's accused of mistakenly removing a man's liver just recently had his Alabama medical license suspended. WEAR News learned on Friday that the Alabama Medical Licensure Commission has ordered a summary suspension of Dr. Thomas Shaknovky's license. His medical license in Florida was suspended several weeks ago.

Organizers rally South Florida for early voting push

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Early voting is in full swing across South Florida, with several organizations helping the community get out and vote. Elizabeth Judd, one of the organizers of a large-scale caravan, said, “We are having a caravan and the idea is ...

Women entertained and educated during Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon

Dozens of women showed up for lunch Thursday to ask Dr. Alison Moody important questions about breast cancer. A group of men wearing decorated bras also entertained the crowd.

My Morning Jacket Reveals One Big Holiday 2025 Lineup: Devon Gilfillian, Dinosaur Jr., Futurebirds, More

My Morning Jacket has revealed the lineup for its One Big Holiday festival, set to take place in Miramar Beach, FL, from April 3rd–5th, 2025.

Annual Hope Village benefit run set for Nov. 9

Lace up your running shoes and come join other community residents for the 24th annual Run for Hope at 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at Bonita Lakes in Meridian.

Miramar Villas: A Luxurious Lifestyle in a Thriving Community

Owning a property in Miramar Villas offers a unique combination of luxury and modern living. This exclusive residential community provides beautifully designed homes, a welcoming atmosphere, and an array of amenities.

Who is Desmond Reid? Pittsburgh football RB out to hot start with Panthers

Who is Desmond Reid? Here's what to know about Pitt's running back, including his stats, why he transfer to the Panthers and more:

County Pulls Plug on Montecito Planning Commission’s Miramar Recommendations

The Montecito Planning Commission won’t be able to weigh in on the Rosewood Miramar expansion project after all; its Friday hearing on October 18 ended abruptly for lack of a quorum. The county has said it has no plans to reschedule it.

FSU Recognizes 2024 Jim Moran Scholarship Recipients

North Florida Jim Moran Scholar Jasmyn Major (left) and South Florida Jim Moran Scholar Khalise Richard (right) spend time in the Jim Moran Scholars'

Trina Doesn’t Need Prenup: “My Husband Brings All Of His Money To Me”

Trina sat down with good friend and wife of Gucci Mane Keyshia Ka’oir on the latest episode of her podcast. The Miami native revealed she’s “internally happy,” and she and her hubby are still in the honeymoon phase of their marriage.

Ontic Plans New MRO Centers In U.S., Europe

Aircraft parts and services specialist Ontic is growing its global MRO service center network as part of efforts to expand the business. Under its new investment strategy, the company will be establishing MRO centers of excellence in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Coral Glades Girls Volleyball Record Lone Win in Distict Tournament

All four Coral Springs high schools volleyball teams participated in their District Tournament, with one team advancing.

Big-Box, Online and the Smaller One: The Mishmash of Food Retailing in the Post-Pandemic, Inflationary Economy

The country’s more than 96,000 grocery stores and supermarkets, generating about $1.1 trillion in annual revenue, are undergoing a metamorphosis

Celebrity Chefs Who Have Closed The Most Restaurants

The famous chefs who have closed the most restaurants aren't failures by any means, and they don't approach restaurant ownership the same way.

‘My friend died’: Miramar police release 911 calls, ID victim in Dunkin’ parking lot shooting

Authorities have released the identity of the man killed in a double shooting in a Dunkin’ parking lot in Miramar and have released 911 calls from the scene.

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THE GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN FOOD AS STAR OF SOUTH FLORIDA's BIGGEST SUNDAY DINNER

Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, Sunday November 10, 2024 in Miramar, Florida Celebrity Chef Darian Eddy Edwards, Managing Partner

One Dead, Another Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Miramar Dunkin' Donuts

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting outside a Miramar Dunkin' Donuts; police are investigating.