Climate Action Strategy draft and Biscayne Bay Report Card released

On Earth Day, Miami-Dade County released the Climate Action Strategy draft report and 2021 Biscayne Bay Report Card, important efforts to address our community’s environment and future. The Climate Action Strategy is a communitywide plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, improve health and make life better. The strategy sets target goals and actions […]

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Miami

Charge your electric vehicle downtown

August 10, 2023

Miami-Dade County’s partnership with OBE Power is providing electric vehicle (EV) charging as a service to parking patrons at key locations throughout the County’s public garages in Downtown Miami. Locations include: the West Lot, Cultural Center, Hickman and Overtown Transit Village garages. The County is looking forward to developing the next phase of the project which includes expansion […]

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Miami

Join the Hustle Up and Thrive this Fall Steps challenge

August 10, 2023

Step up your fitness and health this season by joining the Hustle up and Thrive this Fall Steps challenge. WellnessWorks challenges you to walk 200,000 steps from Aug. 7 to Sept. 1. AvMed members can join by: Visiting Healthyroads and logging in to your account Clicking “Challenges” Selecting “Hustle Up and Thrive this Fall Steps […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends State Attorney Monique Worrell for Neglect of Duty and Incompetence

August 9, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit for neglecting her duty to faithfully prosecute crime in her jurisdiction. Worrell’s practices and policies have too often allowed violent criminals to escape the full consequences of their criminal conduct, thereby endangering the innocent civilians of […]

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Law

Head Of Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison

August 9, 2023

Orlando, Florida – United States District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced Jayson Omar Perez-Quinones (48, Orlando) to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and money laundering. The court also ordered Perez-Quinones to forfeit currency and real property which were traceable to proceeds of the offense. Perez-Quinones had pleaded […]

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Law

Orlando Man Sentenced To More Than 10 Years For Armored Truck Robbery At Seminole County Bank

August 9, 2023

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Michael Jerome Virgil, Jr. (23, Orlando) to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. The court also ordered Virgil to forfeit the firearm and ammunition possessed […]

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Lifestyle

Road and Dock for Thursday, August 9, 2023

August 9, 2023

CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING, PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through August 2023): There will be intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. Access to all homes and businesses will be maintained. Northlake Boulevard west of Coconut Boulevard (until further notice): Periodic eastbound right turn […]

Law

Georgia Man And Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison For Aggravated Identity Theft And Fraud Charges

August 9, 2023

Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Anthony Jermaine Robinson (31, Covington, Georgia) to 42 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Judge Howard also sentenced co-defendant, Kiana Fina Alphonse (29, Covington, Georgia), to 36 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit bank […]

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Law

Unforgiven Gang Member Sentenced To More Than 21 Years In Federal Prison For Violent Attack

August 9, 2023

Tampa, FL –United States District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Joshua Hall (44, North Carolina) to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for kidnapping in aid of racketeering activity and assault in aid of racketeering. Hall had pleaded guilty on October 21, 2022. According to court documents, Hall was a member of […]

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Lifestyle

Mayor and City Commission, CRA Approvals and Decisions, Monday, August 7, 2023

August 8, 2023

West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Approvals and Decisions WEST PALM BEACH, FL (DATE) – Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023. MAYOR’S OFFICE – Approved a resolution approving an agreement between the City and NORA Holdings, […]