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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Jul 28, 2024

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

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Joint public meeting between City of Miami and Miami-Dade County cancelled

By Miami Courant | Jul 26, 2024

Notice is hereby given that the joint public meeting between the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County, originally scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2024, has been cancelled.

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City Manager Art Noriega V announces new Director of Zoning

By Miami Courant | Jul 24, 2024

City Manager Art Noriega V has announced the promotion of Tamara Allen Frost to the position of Director of Zoning/Zoning Administrator.

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City of Miami and Miami-Dade County announce joint public meeting

By Miami Courant | Jul 24, 2024

Pursuant to Section 164.1055, Florida Statutes (Governmental Disputes), a joint public meeting between the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County will be held on July 29, 2024, at 1:00 P.M., in the auditorium of the City of Miami Chief Clarence Dickson Police College located at 350 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128. The purpose of the meeting is to seek resolution of a conflict between these governmental entities, pursuant to the Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act procedures of Chapter 164, Florida Statutes, regarding Miami-Dade County’s enactment, amendments, and...

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How many companies in cities across Miami-Dade County received FDA citations in Q2?

By Miami Courant | Jul 21, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Miami-Dade County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Jul 20, 2024

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

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Sean Kingston charged with wire fraud alongside his mother

By Miami Courant | Jul 19, 2024

Kisean Anderson, also known as "Sean Kingston," 34, and Janice Turner, 61, both from Southwest Ranches, FL, made their first appearance in federal court to face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods using fraudulent documents.

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Miami announces upcoming city commission meeting details

By Miami Courant | Jul 19, 2024

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami City Commission will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.

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Coconut Creek man charged with robbing banks in Boca Raton and Delray Beach

By Miami Courant | Jul 19, 2024

On July 18, 2024, the United States charged Courtney Mallory, a 44-year-old resident of Coconut Creek, Florida, with two bank robberies: one at a Truist Bank in Boca Raton on June 5, 2024, and another at a Bank of America in Delray Beach on July 12, 2024.

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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Jul 13, 2024

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

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Miami city commission schedules regular meeting with provisions for comments

By Miami Courant | Jul 12, 2024

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Miami City Commission will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.

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Broward County man sentenced for false statements during firearms purchase

By Miami Courant | Jul 12, 2024

MIAMI – Robert Zildjian Mondragon, 31, of Margate, Florida, was sentenced to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after being convicted of making a false statement during a firearm purchase and possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance. U.S. District Judge William P. Dimitrouleas handed down the sentence today during a hearing in Fort Lauderdale.

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Eight people charged with federal drug and firearm offenses in South Florida

By Miami Courant | Jul 12, 2024

MIAMI – On July 11, the United States unsealed an indictment charging eight defendants, including five members of the Almighty Latin King gang (“Latin Kings”), with federal drug and firearm offenses.

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Miami announces reopening of Spoil Islands with new enforcement measures

By Miami Courant | Jul 9, 2024

The City of Miami has announced the reopening of four Spoil Islands—Osprey Island, Morningside Island, Pace Picnic Island, and Willis Island—on Biscayne Bay. The islands will reopen at sunrise on Friday, July 12, 2024. This initiative aligns with the city's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable recreation.

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Former VP sentenced for embezzling over $2 million from Miami aerospace company

By Miami Courant | Jul 8, 2024

MIAMI – The former vice president of a Miami aerospace company and his co-conspirator were sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution for their involvement in a mail, wire, and honest services fraud conspiracy.

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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Jul 6, 2024

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

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City of Miami to maintain waste services on Fourth of July

By Miami Courant | Jul 2, 2024

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the City of Miami Department of Solid Waste will conduct its regularly scheduled garbage, recycling, and bulky trash services on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

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City of Miami hosts e-waste recycling event at Regatta Park

By Miami Courant | Jul 2, 2024

The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste is organizing a free community e-waste drive-thru event on July 20th at Regatta Park from 9 am to 2 pm. The venue, known for its environmentally friendly design, features a roundabout driveway to facilitate smooth traffic flow during the event. Residents are invited to drop off unwanted electronics, light bulbs, and batteries.

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How many companies in cities in Miami-Dade County received FDA inspections in June?

By Miami Courant | Jul 1, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Miami-Dade County that received two FDA inspections in June, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Miami opens police officer recruitment on July 8, closes after 1,000 applications

By Miami Courant | Jul 1, 2024

The City of Miami will open the Police Officer – Probationary Recruitment position on July 8, 2024. The application period will close either when 1,000 applications are received or on Friday, July 19, 2024, whichever comes first.