A new wave of Venezuelans on the verge of destitution flees to Miami
More poor Venezuelans are leaving their homeland
Migrants prefer to face hardships abroad than return home
Raices Venezolanas helps countrymen in desperate need
Americans need to rethink their foreign language phobia
English is under no threat, but you wouldn’t know it by the language angst
The only thing more loathed than Spanish is Arabic
Encouraging foreign language education only makes us stronger, prepared for global economy
New Crime Stoppers rewards for tips on cases of kids killed by guns
The new fund will add up to $17,000 to rewards already offered by Crime Stoppers for tips involving cases where kids are killed or injured by guns
The announcement came on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
The fund is sponsored by the Miami-Dade Police Department, Mayor Carlos Gimenez, United Way, Crime Stoppers and the Children’s Trust
Florida Supercon returns for 11th year
The 11th Florida Supercon will take place July 1-4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center
More than 55,000 comic-lovers are expected to attend
Convention events include a costume contest, workshops, and appearances by celebrity guests
‘Lapse’ app offers augmented view of Miami art; Saturday last day for one component
Artist Ivan Toth Depeña has augmented reality in his new public work
Project, which can be seen at various Miami-Dade locations, uses a downloadable app
Saturday last day for Locust Projects installation, other works remain
Patrick Murphy aims his youthful political exuberance at U.S. Senate seat
The wealth and influence of Patrick Murphy’s family has helped his own success
But there’s another side to his life story that he kept guarded until now
Murphy is among three contenders in the August Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Property values surge in Miami Beach with $1.1 billion in new construction
Beach added $1.156 billion in new construction in 2015
Preliminary numbers from county appraiser show 12.2 percent increase in city’s total property value
South Florida condo boards rip off consumers with high application fees
State law says condo associations shouldn’t charge fees greater than $100 per applicant
But nearly 50 percent of Miami-Dade condo listings ask more
That’s making a tough housing market even tougher for the poor and middle class
It took him a year, but senator now ready to support LGBT equality bill
Pennsylvania’s senior senator is the 41st Democrat to co-sponsor Equality Act
Sen. Bob Casey blasts North Carolina’s HB2 as ‘state-sponsored discrimination’
Casey: ‘No state has the right to deny any group of Americans their civil rights’
4 sought in transgender man’s beating death at homeless camp
Police said Thursday they had obtained murder arrest warrants for four people in the death of a transgender man beaten last month at a homeless encampment.
Silver: NBA needs progress by end of summer on NC
Adam Silver has steadfastly refused to set any deadlines for when the NBA would decide on moving the 2017 All-Game in Charlotte if a hotly debated North Carolina law hasn’t been changed.
DJ Citizen Jane spins music for the masses
I’m not quite sure what DJ Citizen Jane’s real name is. It could be Jane, though I don’t think so. I could just ask, or do a quick Google search and probably hit the answer rather quickly. But to be honest, I prefer the mystery. It’s kind of like not knowing a superhero’s secret identity.
Miami-Dade teachers approve new labor contract
Tenured teachers will receive a raise of more than 3 percent
Those on performance contracts will be eligible for raises of up to 3.57 percent
Clerical workers and security guards to make at least $10 an hour.
In Doral, Donald Trump had spotlight with his showcase golf event
Trump “loved” being at the center of the yearly Cadillac tournament
Showcased a $250 million renovation of the old Marriott resort and Blue Monster course
Chairman of new tournament sponsor in Mexico City has been a Trump critic
Miami GOP Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen draws Democratic challenger
Political newcomer Scott Fuhrman plans to launch ‘unorthodox’ candidacy Friday
He’s kicking off by acknowledging his past brushes with the law
Democrats think they might have a shot with Donald Trump leading the Republican ticket
Opa-locka resisted takeover—until ultimatum
For months, Mayor Myra Taylor pushed back efforts by fellow commissioners to bring in state experts
She then reversed course and took credit for Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to declare an emergency
16-year-old accused of shooting 15-year-old
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday afternoon at his Pembroke Pines home, accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy in the head. According to the police report, Pembroke Pines Police and … Click to Continue »
Struggling Venezuelan immigrants find relief thanks to Miami group
More and more Venezuelan families are leaving their homeland to forge a better life in South Florida, but many are struggling to get by. One Miami group has stepped up to offer aid. … Click to Continue »
On her way to a road safety meeting, traffic expert dies in car crash
Maribel Lena worked for the Florida Department of Transportation for 30 years
The spokesman for state transportation projects in Miami was killed on Tamiami Trail
NRA urges Florida to declare another war on scary black bears
NRA lobbyist warns that black bears are terrorizing Florida homeowners
Firearm advocates want the state “to expand” the bear hunt despite a population estimate of just 4,300
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission likely to approve another hunt despite overwhelming public opposition
A special tree to remember a special little boy
Calder Sloan, 7, died while swimming in his family pool
To remember his spirit, the art teacher and her students at Temple Beth Sholom have painted beads in his favorite color
The beads are hung on a special tree to honor his memory
Doral on PGA Tour back-out: ‘I will survive’
For more than 50 years, PGA Tour has brought in millions of dollars a year
In 2009, the event generated about $24 million in direct spending across Miami-Dade County
Experts say the PGA Tour’s withdrawal may not dent the local economy as many think
For survivors of pancreatic cancer, new hope for the future
There is always hope. More than 40 attendees, including 13 pancreatic cancer survivors, gathered recently for a free educational lecture featuring leading experts Nipun Merchant and Michael VanSaun from Sylvester … Click to Continue »
Together As One: Letter from our creative director, Ethan Duran
It’s Pride month once again, and celebrations large and small are being held all over the country. Not only is it a chance to show support for what we believe, but it also gives others the opportunity to see just how large, diverse and really great our community is.
Amber Alert: 9-year-old girl missing from Fort Myers home
She was last seen Sunday
She may be with Jorge Guerrero in a tan Chevrolet Malibu, FL tag number 78NHD
Jamie Bayo answers Palette Shout Out
We asked: Why do you celebrate Pride?
Susan Kent answers Palette Shout Out
We asked: Why do you celebrate Pride?
Neil Chamberlain answers Palette Shout Out
We asked: Why do you celebrate Pride?
Herb Sosa answers Palette Shout Out
We asked: Why do you celebrate Pride?
In Tune: Pet Shop Boys, Andy Bell, Drag Teen and 45 Years are reviewed
Nostalgia-inducing tunes, books and films bring the best of LGBT culture to the limelight.
I-95 express lanes getting sturdier poles to keep drivers in place
Interstate 95’s skinny express lane posts will be replaced by thicker models
Five “safety zones” for stopped cars should be completed in 2018
FDOT District Secretary James Wolfe declared express lanes “a success”
New Zika cases in Florida, including one in Miami-Dade, two in Broward
State health officials reported three new Zika infections on Thursday
Miami-Dade has reported 50 infections this year, Broward has 19
Federal officials tell states Medicaid can pay for mosquito repellant
Thieves use blanket to steal $50K worth of cellphones
Hollywood Police is asking for help in identifying five suspects seen getting away with $50K worth of cell phones using a blanket. … Click to Continue »
Curious George to debut at North Miami mayor’s reading hour
North Miami Mayor Dr. Joseph Smith reads to children once a month
Readings take place the second Wednesday of the month at North Miami Public Library
This Wednesday, Curious George, the beloved children’s book character, will join the mayor.
Watch out for scams that promise riches but lead to you paying
Watch out for lottery schemes
Watch out for counterfeit cashier’s checks
Watch out for Identity Theft schemes
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