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Miami announces first budget hearing set for September

By Miami Courant | Aug 30, 2024

Pursuant to Resolution No. R-24-0284 adopted on July 25, 2024, the Miami City Commission will hold its First Budget Hearing on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.

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West Palm Beach men plead guilty after Valentine's Day shooting at local mall

By Miami Courant | Aug 30, 2024

Two West Palm Beach residents have pled guilty to being felons in possession of firearms following a shooting at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall on Valentine’s Day.

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Cruise ship employee sentenced for hidden cameras recording children

By Miami Courant | Aug 28, 2024

Arvin Joseph Mirasol, a citizen of the Philippines, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on August 28 by U.S. District Court Judge Melissa Damian after pleading guilty to producing child pornography.

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City to maintain regular waste services on Labor Day

By Miami Courant | Aug 28, 2024

The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste will conduct its regularly scheduled garbage, recycling, and bulky trash services on Monday, September 2, 2024 – Labor Day.

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Miami establishes new civilian oversight board under state legislation

By Miami Courant | Aug 27, 2024

On April 12, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill No. 601 into law. The new legislation, adopted by the Florida Legislature with an effective date of July 1, 2024, prohibits the City from adopting or enforcing any ordinance related to either of the following: (a) The receipt, processing, or investigation by any political subdivision of this state of complaints of misconduct by law enforcement or correctional officers, except as expressly provided in this section; or (b) Civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies’ investigations of complaints of misconduct by law...

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Broward deputy sheriff sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud

By Miami Courant | Aug 27, 2024

MIAMI – Today, U.S. Senior District Judge sentenced Alexandra Acosta, a Broward deputy sheriff and SWAT team member, to four months’ imprisonment after a jury convicted her of one count of conspiracy to defraud the Small Business Administration (SBA), two counts of false statements to the SBA, and one count of wire fraud, all in relation to her COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.

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Miami-Dade County district student body primarily comprised of Hispanic students in 2023-24 school year

By Miami Courant | Aug 27, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in the Miami-Dade County district's student body in the 2023-24 school year was Hispanic, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Which former Miami Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Miami Courant | Aug 25, 2024

These former Miami Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Miami Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Colorado dentist indicted for attempting to solicit minor online

By Miami Courant | Aug 23, 2024

Jason James Atha, 50, a dentist from Broomfield, Colorado, was indicted yesterday in the Southern District of Florida for attempted enticement of a minor and transportation of child pornography.

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Man sentenced after sending death threats from prison targeting federal officials

By Miami Courant | Aug 22, 2024

A man who sent letters from state prison expressing a desire to kill federal judges, U.S. Marshals, and federal prosecutors was sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison.

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Palm Beach County man sentenced to over nine years for firearm possession

By Miami Courant | Aug 22, 2024

On August 20, Charles Grim Rudolph, 32, of Riviera Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 114 months in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra issued the sentence after Rudolph was convicted at trial for being a felon in unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

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Miami voters approve establishment of independent inspector general office

By Miami Courant | Aug 21, 2024

The residents of Miami have voted in favor of establishing the Office of the Independent Inspector General, a move aimed at ensuring government transparency and efficiency.

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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Miami Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Miami-Dade County School District Education: Fewer students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Miami Courant | Aug 15, 2024

For the 2023-24 school year, Miami-Dade County School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 335,426 fewer students being enrolled.

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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the Miami Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Student body in Miami-Dade County universities comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year

By Miami Courant | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the 66 universities in Miami-Dade County revealed Hispanic was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Greenacres man sentenced for threats against congressperson

By Miami Courant | Aug 8, 2024

A 73-year-old Greenacres man was sentenced to two years in prison for threatening to kill a member of Congress and the Congressperson’s children. U.S. District Judge David S. Leibowitz handed down the sentence to Michael Shapiro during a hearing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Australian national pleads guilty in major international drug trafficking conspiracy

By Miami Courant | Aug 8, 2024

On July 29, Jordan Curry, 42, an Australian national from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), pled guilty to participating in a conspiracy to launder money and import cocaine from South America through the United States to Australia.

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City of Miami Commissioners to discuss Florida appropriations process in upcoming workshop

By Miami Courant | Aug 5, 2024

Two or more Commissioners of the City of Miami, along with members of their staff, may participate in a workshop to discuss the State of Florida’s appropriations process. The agenda includes discussions on project types, dollar amounts, categories, and House/Senate sponsors. The workshop is scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024, at 12:00 P.M., at Miami City Hall in the City Commission chambers located at 3500 Pan American Drive, 1st Floor, Miami, FL 33133. The public is welcome to attend.