Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to retire from Congress
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, the dean of the Florida legislative delegation and the first Cuban American elected to Congress, is retiring at the end of her term next year, saying it’s time to move on after more than 35 years in elected office. “It's been such a delight and a high honor to serve our community for so many years and help constituents every day of the week,” the Miami Republican told the Miami Herald in an exclusive telephone interview Sunday. “We just said, ‘It's time to take a ..>> view originalJustin Bour's career game helps Marlins snap losing streak
Justin Bour showed up a little early to the ballpark a couple of times this weekend. Bour hit baseballs off a tee while manager Don Mattingly and hitting coach Mike Pagliarulo each offered insight. Perhaps due for some positive results, it looks like Bour’s extra work paid off. Bour’s bat came alive Sunday afternoon with a career-high four hits, including a two-run homer, and he posted a career-best six RBI in a 10-3 rout of the Pirates. “Over the last couple of weeks I’ve felt better and bette..>> view originalMan shot dead outside NW Miami-Dade home
Man shot dead outside NW Miami-Dade home NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are searching for the person or people responsible for fatally gunning down a man in front of a home in Northwest Miami-Dade, Sunday afternoon. According to Miami-Dade Police, the 36-year-old victim and two other people were standing outside the residence along Northwest 24th Avenue and 56th Street when someone pulled up in a car, at around 3:40 p.m. At least one subject exited the vehicle and started shootin..>> view originalMarlins present Ichiro Suzuki with unique gift to celebrate 3000-hit ...
Ichiro Suzuki now has the photos to remember every step of his journey to 3,000 hits. Marlins president David Samson and president of baseball operations Michael Hill unveiled a large framed collage with pictures of all 3,000 of Ichiro’s hits in major league baseball and presented it to him during a ceremony prior to Sunday’s game against the Pirates. "We spoke to [Marlins owner] Jeffrey Loria and he told us to come up with something creative and different that Ichiro could have with him the r..>> view original2017 NFL Draft: What's next for Miami Dolphins' new crop of rookies?
DAVIE The celebration for the Dolphins’ seven new draft picks is over, and the clock is already ticking if they want to earn roles for the upcoming season. They’ll spend part of this week acclimating themselves to the organization and South Florida, then hit the practice field over the weekend. The good news for these rookies is that Miami has an open spot for each of them if they prove worthy, with the possible exception of seventh-round receiver Isaiah Ford. He’ll have to fight hard for a p..>> view originalMiami's business community matures
On a crisp Miami evening in March, more than 600 of Miami’s business, government and nonprofit leaders joined international law firm Greenberg Traurig to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Among the crowd on an outdoor plaza were Robert Traurig and Larry Hoffman, two of the three attorneys who founded the firm in Miami in 1967. As champagne flowed and flamenco music played in the background, Greenberg lawyers and high-powered guests toasted the firm’s growth and longevity in the Miami community. ..>> view originalWoman, 21, accused of drugging and robbing men arrested in Miami
A suspected serial date robber with an "innocent face" who police say drugged men and stole their cash, clothing and jewelry is behind bars after one of her alleged victims spotted her at a Miami Beach nightclub early Saturday, NBC 6 reports. "When I saw her with tattoos on her hand that's when I knew automatically that it was her," the man told NBC 6. Yomna Fouad, 21, was jailed without bond on multiple grand theft charges. The 31-year-old man who identified her did not wish to be identif..>> view originalCarnival Cruise Ship Returns to Miami After Passenger Becomes Sick
A Carnival Cruise Line ship was forced to return to the waters of Miami early Sunday morning after a passenger became sick and needed to be rushed to the hospital.The Carnival Sensation was about 90 miles southeast of Miami just after midnight when crew members notified the Coast Guard of a passenger needing medical attention. Coast Guard officials called Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the ship started its return.However, sea conditions were too rough for the ship to make it back to Port Miami, so i..>> view originalRays at Marlins, 7:10 pm Monday, Miami
Tonight: at Marlins 7:10; Marlins Park, Miami TV/radio: Fox Sports Florida; 620-AM, 660-AM (Spanish) Rays info: Toll-free 1-888-326-7297 Probable pitchers Rays: RH Jake Odorizzi (1-1, 4.15) MARLINS: LH Wei-Yin Chen (2-1, 4.71) On Odorizzi: Comes off DL to make first start since April 15, leaving in second inning due to hamstring issue. Held Marlins scoreless in past two starts (12 innings); 2-1, 4.29 in four overall. On Chen: Ex-Oriole has made two good starts (one earned run total) and two bad ..>> view originalMiami's real estate drawing Middle Eastern buyers
Every month, the Miami Association of Realtors announces the top 10 foreign countries that use its website to search for Miami real estate. As you might expect, this list typically features the “usual suspects” month after month, such as Colombia, Canada, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina and France. However, the most recently published report (from January 2017) included an unfamiliar newcomer: Turkey, ranked at No. 7. Miami has always attracted foreign buyers, and we are very used to seeing stro..>> view original
Thursday, June 22, 2017
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