Tuesday Aug 26 | Miamism
Buying New or Old Miami Real Estate - Part I
The question of buying old or buying new in Miami Real Estate always comes up. Some people have a misconception that because the South Florida Building code was updated in 2005, you should buy real estate built ...
Cab Driver Becomes Another Assault Victim
Aug 21, 2008 7:58 pm US/Eastern Juan Martin has always worked a dangerous profession; the federal government says that taxicab drivers are 60 times more likely to be murdered on the job than other workers.
Miami Springs considers raising yard-sale limits
In the wake of tough economic times, the Miami Springs City Council is considering a plan that would increase the number of yard sales residents can have each year.
Miami Springs Middle Makes "Healthiest" List
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'Friendly' Taxi Cab Driver Fatally Shot
Hollywood police are trying to identify two persons of interest in the fatal shooting of a Friendly Checker taxi cab driver Friday morning.
A Hollywood cab driver was slain early Friday morning, the fourth taxi driver to be killed in South Florida in the past six months.
Healthy Miami Schools Honored By Bill Clinton
Six South Florida schools will be honored Wednesday by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for their efforts in providing healthy food and encouraging students and teachers alike to stay fit.
Taxi driver shot dead in NW Dade
A South Florida cabbie gunned early Wednesday on a dark residential street in the wee hours is at least the fatally third shot this year while behind the wheel.
Bennigan's Restaurants Abruptly Shut Down
The Bennigan's Restaurant chain has shut its doors, possibly nationwide, although at least one South Florida location is still serving up burgers and beer.
Market recovery picking its spots
Although it was the first open house she had hosted at the West Kendall home, real estate agent Ana Escoto sensed her chances of snaring a buyer were more than a little slim.
Wanna-Be Bus Driver Wanted For Stealing Buses
A young man accused of having a bizarre taste for transportation is wanted for stealing not one, but two Miami-Dade transit buses.
'Transit freak' swiped buses for kicks
James Harris loves public buses so much, he stole one from a Miami-Dade depot last month and, wearing a genuine uniform, chauffeured unsuspecting fare-paying passengers around South Beach for hours, police and ...
Miami Springs company launches website for Spanish speakers seeking attorneys
In May 2008, BGB Holding Group Corp launched BuscAbogados.com , a new website in Spanish for adults in the United States, Latin America and Spain, who have access to the Internet and are seeking the services of ...
Accident Injures Civil Air Patrol Cadets At Florida Encampment
A serious accident occurred at the Civil Air Patrol's Florida Wing Summer Encampment at the Florida Army National Guard's Camp Blanding training site, near Starke, on Friday night, injuring two cadets, one ...
Readers' secrets are out: Here are favorite spots
Here's what locals told us about their favorite secret spots to watch fireworks.
Editor's note: Shelly Simmons is a longtime Ashland resident who recently moved to Florida to work for Sen.
Once the hippest toy around, Hula Hoop turns 50
It's hard to believe in an age of action-packed video games and other whiz-bang gadgets, but the Hula Hoop once was the hippest toy around.
Florida Association of Insurance Agents Names New Board Members
The Florida Association of Insurance Agents named three new board members at its annual conference held June 13-15. Each will serve on the board for a term of three years.
Photo 1 of 10 Next Photo Credit: MICHAEL WILSON The Ledger Cecilia Armesto of Miami Springs holds her 17-month-old Boxer named "Jaidyn" as she watches judging in the Labrador Retreiver division during the ...
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