On this episode of In the Know, host Willard Shepherd sits down with City of Miami Fire Chief Robert Havia for an inside look at the people, technology, and services behind Miami Fire Rescue. Chief Havia discusses how the role of modern firefighters has expanded beyond fighting fires to include emer
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A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting that investigators say followed an argument while three men were allegedly gambling Friday night in Pompano Beach.Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded around 11:53 p.m. to a home in the 1500 block of N.W. Seventh Ave.,...
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If we didn’t know better, we’d think it was still summertime in south Florida. So far this weekend, it has been nothing but steamy. On Saturday, while remaining mostly cloudy, we felt the surging humidity. In fact, the Heat Index peaked near 100-degrees for several hours, includi...
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A man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to break into cars in Miami Springs Saturday morning, police say. The man, 38-year-old Lionel Melaki Timms, faces a felony charge of attempted burglary of an unoccupied conveyance after a resident reported he tried to break into th...
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The Colombian star kicked off two sold-out Miami shows at Hard Rock Stadium with a mesmerizing "Tropicoqueta" spectacle of fire, fashion and fan connection....
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Designed for enthusiasts of every level, each outing is led by experienced Tropical Audubon guides. Experience the joys of birding with a young person in your life. Tropical Audubon Society is inviting parents and guardians along for its 2026-27 Youth Field Trip series, created f...
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David Zambrana United Way Miami has appointed David Zambrana, PhD, DNP, MBA, RN, president and CEO of Jackson Health System, as chair of its board of directors for the 2026-28 term. His appointment comes as United Way Miami expands its community investments, strengthens direct se...
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Sounds of Screams plans to live up to its name when it debuts this Halloween season. Sounds of Screams (SOS), a full-scale multimillion-dollar Halloween amusement park, is taking over the Miami-Dade Fair & Expo Center, 10901 SW 24 St. The park’s inaugural debut will take place on...
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Miami-Dade County Commission chair Anthony Rodriguez has delivered a sweeping overhaul of the county’s procurement system following final approval by county commissioners of a comprehensive package of reforms developed through the chair’s Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficienci...
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The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative (WBHI) Pink Walk on Sept. 21, 2025, at Miami Dade College. The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative (WBHI) – a leader in disease prevention and early detection – will host its 10th annual WBHI Pink Walk – 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, Sept. 20. The...
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First Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery group The cardiovascular surgery team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute and Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute have successfully performed the first pediatric robotics-assisted cardiac surgery case, a first in Fl...
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The Village of Palmetto Bay has announced that there will be a public workshop concerning Luxcom’s application to rezone approximately 60 acres at 6527 SW 152 St. This is the former FPL power plant property. The workshop will take place 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, at Village Hall...
