# south florida (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover south florida. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80](https://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/tim-curry-rocky-horror-picture-show-star-dies-80/3850870/) _2026-08-26 · Mark Kennedy | The Associated Press · NBC 6 South Florida_ Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died. He was 80. Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager and friend, Marcia Hurwitz. No cause was disclosed. Known for… ## [Driver arrested after grappler stops fleeing vehicle in Fort Lauderdale ID'd, police say](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/driver-arrested-after-grappler-stops-fleeing-vehicle-in-fort-lauderdale-idd-police-say/3850852/) _2026-08-26 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ The driver of a vehicle that was stopped when a grappler was used during a chase in Fort Lauderdale was identified, police said. Dewontres McCray, 42, is facing several charges, including grand theft, fleeing and eluding law enforcement and burglary of an occupied dwelling. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, on Tuesday, at around 11:30 a.m., an officer found a vehicle that was involved in a… ## [Man used Instagram to organize intersection takeovers across Miami-Dade, deputies say](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-used-instagram-to-organize-intersection-takeovers-across-miami-dade-deputies-say/3850857/) _2026-08-26 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ A man accused of organizing multiple intersection takeovers across Miami-Dade County through social media has been arrested, authorities said. Darrin Marcos Lopez, 24, was arrested Tuesday on 10 counts of coordinated drag racing on a highway, 9 counts of aggravated riot of over 25 people, and 10 counts of accessory after the fact, an arrest report said. According to the report, Lopez hosted and… ## [Woman had over $1.7M in counterfeit luxury goods in Miami-Dade home, deputies say](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/woman-had-over-1-7m-in-counterfeit-luxury-goods-in-miami-dade-home-deputies-say/3850838/) _2026-08-26 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ A woman is facing charges after authorities said they uncovered over $1.7 million worth of counterfeit luxury items in her Miami-Dade home. Liudmila Perez-Labrada, 36, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of offenses involving counterfeiting private labels, Miami-Dade jail records showed. According to an arrest report, the investigation began in February when the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received a… ## [Gov. DeSantis to hold press conference at Florida International University](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/desantis-to-hold-press-conference-at-fiu/3850769/) _2026-08-26 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be speaking at Florida International University on Wednesday. During the press conference, DeSantis will be joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue. Perdue, who was the Florida Department of Transportation Secretary, was tapped by DeSantis to be the FDEM executive director after former director Kevin Guthrie resigned one day… ## [Next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Parton's death](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/next-atlantic-storm-named-dolly-not-connected-parton-death/3850756/) _2026-08-26 · The Associated Press · NBC 6 South Florida_ The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday . Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organization, and the lists of names are reused every six years. For the Atlantic region, the lists are alphabetical and alternate male and… ## [A near-total lunar eclipse will be visible from South Florida: What to know](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/a-near-total-lunar-eclipse-will-be-visible-from-south-florida-what-to-know/3850728/) _2026-08-26 · NBC 6 South Florida_ Residents of South Florida will have the chance to witness one of the year’s most striking astronomical events overnight from Thursday (Aug. 27) to Friday (Aug. 28), when a near-total lunar eclipse will be visible from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. The phenomenon will come very close to being a total eclipse because the moon will move deep into the umbra, the darkest part of the shadow cast… ## [Driver killed after crashing pickup into storefront in Miami Springs](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/driver-killed-crash-storefront-miami-springs-roads-closed/3850735/) _2026-08-26 · Briana Trujillo · NBC 6 South Florida_ A man was killed when he crashed into a business in Miami Springs early Wednesday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Miami Springs Police responded at around 2:26 a.m. to the area of Northwest 36th Street and Lee Drive, MDSO said. Investigators said a man was driving a pickup truck westbound on Northwest 36th Street approaching Lee Drive. Then, the pickup “traveled toward the right… ## [Live updates: Today's South Florida news](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/breaking-news-live-updates-south-florida-miami-today-august-26-2026/3850717/) _2026-08-26 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ Find live updates of the latest breaking news across South Florida. For a deeper dive, check out our home page or local collection . ## [Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers to Launch Miami Trade Mission in 2026](https://sflcn.com/trinidad-and-tobago-manufacturers-to-launch-miami-trade-mission-in-2026/) _2026-08-26 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ Delegation will meet South Florida buyers, distributors, investors and business partners Sept. 13-18 MIAMI — The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association will lead a delegation of manufacturers and … The post Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers to Launch Miami Trade Mission in 2026 appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/44F5nM5sm21c) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Tad’s Record Company Marks Jamaica’s Independence with Album](https://sflcn.com/tads-record-company-marks-jamaicas-independence-with-album/) _2026-08-26 · Howard Campbell · South Florida Caribbean News_ SOUTH FLORIDA – Born in colonial Jamaica, Tad Dawkins witnessed the evolution of his country’s music as a fan and musician. When he launched his record company in 1984, he … The post Tad’s Record Company Marks Jamaica’s Independence with Album appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Trinidad and Tobago’s Aisha Manrique is the Voice of the Caribbean Music Awards](https://sflcn.com/trinidad-tobago-aisha-manrique-is-the-voice-of-the-caribbean-music-awards/) _2026-08-26 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ Aisha Manrique, the signature voice and Head Writer of the Caribbean Music Awards, prepares to bring the region’s biggest music celebration home to Port-of-Spain on September 19. PORT-OF-SPAIN, … The post Trinidad and Tobago’s Aisha Manrique is the Voice of the Caribbean Music Awards appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Black Island Girl Launches Caribbean Red Carpet Correspondent Search](https://sflcn.com/black-island-girl-launches-caribbean-red-carpet-correspondent-search/) _2026-08-25 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ Emerging Caribbean hosts, creators and media personalities will compete for travel, accommodations and a red carpet assignment. They will interview regional stars in Trinidad and Tobago. ROSEAU, Dominica — Black … The post Black Island Girl Launches Caribbean Red Carpet Correspondent Search appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Declining enrollment forcing Broward school district to close more schools](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/broward-schools-closures-proposal-declining-enrollment/3850639/) _2026-08-25 · Ari Odzer · NBC 6 South Florida_ As enrollment continues to decline, Broward County Public Schools is proposing another round of school closures. Last year, it was seven, and this time, 10 schools are on the list. “No one on this board wants to hurt the communities that we represent,” said school board chair Sarah Leonardi at Tuesday’s school board meeting. “Everyone up here understands this is an extremely painful process for… ## [Caribbean Learning On The Job](https://sflcn.com/caribbean-learning-on-the-job/) _2026-08-24 · Peter Polack · South Florida Caribbean News_ KINGSTON, Jamaica – The recently appointed rookie head of Jamaican national reconstruction, who prior departed one of Jamaica’s highest diplomatic posts, just announced he was going to Peru to learn … The post Caribbean Learning On The Job appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Adrian Hanson Explores Alzheimer’s in New Book, When The Memories Fade](https://sflcn.com/adrian-hanson-explores-alzheimers-in-new-book-when-the-memories-fade/) _2026-08-23 · Howard Campbell · South Florida Caribbean News_ Atlanta, Georgia – Many people who write books on debilitating or terminal illness usually do so from personal experience. Not so with Adrian Hanson, whose first tome deals with the … The post Adrian Hanson Explores Alzheimer’s in New Book, When The Memories Fade appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Anguilla Touts Luxury Travel Gains At Virtuoso Travel Week 2026](https://sflcn.com/anguilla-touts-luxury-travel-gains-at-virtuoso-travel-week-2026/) _2026-08-23 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ Destination builds advisor ties as new Virtuoso data ranks Anguilla among top festive travel markets LAS VEGAS — The Anguilla Tourist Board strengthened ties with top luxury travel … The post Anguilla Touts Luxury Travel Gains At Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Still Talking, Still Learning and Now Remembering](https://sflcn.com/still-talking-still-learning-and-now-remembering/) _2026-08-23 · Basil Springer · South Florida Caribbean News_ “My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.” — James 1:19 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – One of the … The post Still Talking, Still Learning and Now Remembering appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Your Bank Statement Tell The Truth](https://sflcn.com/your-bank-statement-tell-the-truth/) _2026-08-23 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ Most people think a budget tells the story of their money. It does not. A budget is a plan, sometimes a hopeful one, sometimes an optimistic one, and sometimes a … The post Your Bank Statement Tell The Truth appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [International Business Development in Guyana Region](https://sflcn.com/international-business-development-in-guyana-region/) _2026-08-23 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The World Trade Centre Georgetown will host its International Trade and Investment Conference Oct. 19-23. This event will bring together business leaders, investors, policymakers and … The post International Business Development in Guyana Region appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NFxU5xvZypH8) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [U.S., Jamaica Sign Status of Forces Agreement to Strengthen Security Partnership](https://sflcn.com/u-s-jamaica-sign-status-of-forces-agreement-to-strengthen-security-partnership/) _2026-08-22 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ WASHINGTON, D.C. – The governments of the United States and Jamaica have signed a Status of Forces Agreement. Officials said this will strengthen defense cooperation, regional security and disaster response … The post U.S., Jamaica Sign Status of Forces Agreement to Strengthen Security Partnership appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Caribbean American Agreements – Cuba Strike Coming?](https://sflcn.com/caribbean-american-agreements-cuba-strike-coming/) _2026-08-22 · Peter Polack · South Florida Caribbean News_ CAYMAN ISLANDS – Caribbean governments have made it a regular occurrence to engage with the American military for joint agreements on placement of military forces in their respective countries. Just … The post Caribbean American Agreements – Cuba Strike Coming? appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Jamaican Entrepreneur Jevaughn Smith Leads Push to Unlock Caribbean Diaspora Capital](https://sflcn.com/jamaican-entrepreneur-jevaughn-smith-leads-push-to-unlock-caribbean-diaspora-capital/) _2026-08-22 · Lyndon Taylor · South Florida Caribbean News_ KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican entrepreneur Jevaughn Smith is moving to address a persistent challenge for the Caribbean. This challenge is turning diaspora interest in investing back home into accessible, … The post Jamaican Entrepreneur Jevaughn Smith Leads Push to Unlock Caribbean Diaspora Capital appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Jamaican Diaspora Leaders to Spotlight Investment Beyond Remittances](https://sflcn.com/jamaican-diaspora-leaders-to-spotlight-investment-beyond-remittances/) _2026-08-22 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ Virtual forum will examine how diaspora connections can support entrepreneurship, community building and Jamaica’s economic future. SOUTHERN UNITED STATES — The Jamaican Diaspora can play a larger role in … The post Jamaican Diaspora Leaders to Spotlight Investment Beyond Remittances appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [“Stew Peas”: A Jamaican Thriller Premieres in D.C.](https://sflcn.com/stew-peas-a-jamaican-thriller-premieres-in-d-c/) _2026-08-22 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ Washington, D.C. — Jamaican psychological thriller Stew Peas is heading to the U.S. market this weekend. It is bowing in Maryland as part of Jamaica’s 64th Independence celebrations. The … The post “Stew Peas”: A Jamaican Thriller Premieres in D.C. appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Video shows suspect punching man several times in Miami, claims his money was stolen, report says](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/video-shows-suspect-punching-man-several-times-in-miami-claims-his-money-was-stolen-report-says/3849485/) _2026-08-22 · Julian Quintana and Valerie Ryan · NBC 6 South Florida_ A suspect accused of beating another man in Miami after he said his money was stolen was arrested on Thursday, authorities said. Ramon Osorio, 22, was charged with aggravated battery. According to authorities, officers arrived at Southwest 42nd and Fourth Street after receiving reports of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and then crashed into a building. An arrest report said that there were… ## [Search continues for homicide suspect in Miami after 3 detained, police say](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/search-continues-for-homicide-suspect-in-miami-after-3-detained-police-say/3849458/) _2026-08-22 · Valerie Ryan · NBC 6 South Florida_ The search for a homicide suspect who bailed out of a vehicle in Miami continued on Saturday. According to Miami Police, on Friday, detectives attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was reported to be involved in an incident in the area of Northwest Eighth Avenue and 85th Street. Police said that the subjects in the car then got out and fled on foot, prompting a perimeter to be established in… ## [Anna Faris details ‘long conversations' she has with son Jack, 14, over religion](https://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/anna-faris-son-jack-14-religion/3849444/) _2026-08-22 · Gina Vivinetto | TODAY · NBC 6 South Florida_ Anna Faris is opening up about the conversations she and her 14-year-old son, Jack, have about religion. Faris, who shares Jack with ex-husband Chris Pratt , described the teen as someone who is as “solid as a tugboat emotionally” during a recent appearance on comedian Chelsea Handler’s “Dear Chelsea” podcast. “He just doesn’t get easily jarred. He handles situations really well,” Faris said. The… ## [Pilot taken to hospital after plane crashes offshore in Boca Raton, police says](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/pilot-taken-to-hospital-after-plane-crashes-offshore-in-boca-raton-police-says/3849416/) _2026-08-22 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ An investigation is underway after a plane crashed offshore in Boca Raton on Saturday, officials said. According to Boca Raton Fire Rescue, crews and Boca Raton Police, at around 10:25 a.m., arrived in the area of 250 S. Ocean Blvd. after receiving reports of a small-engine plane that crashed offshore. Police said that the pilot, who was the only person on board the plane, was taken to the… ## [Man charged with illegal dumping after 3,500 pounds of debris cleared at site in Monroe County](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-charged-with-illegal-dumping-after-3500-pounds-of-debris-cleared-at-site-in-monroe-county/3849402/) _2026-08-22 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ A man accused of illegally dumping trash at a makeshift campsite in Monroe County was arrested on Thursday, deputies said. Stephen James Dean, 42, was charged with illegal dumping. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Dean illegally dumped more than 3,000 pounds of debris at the campsite near Mile Marker 98. Deputies told Dean he had seven days to leave and clean the area, but after… ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iRSPyf4V2STs) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Man hospitalized after being shot in Fort Lauderdale, suspect detained, police say](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-hospitalized-after-being-shot-in-fort-lauderdale-suspect-detained-police-say/3849397/) _2026-08-22 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, and a suspect was detained, police said. According to Fort Lauderdale police, officers arrived at the 2300 block of Northwest Ninth Court after receiving reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found a man who was shot, and officers performed life-saving measures until the man was taken to the Broward Health Medical… ## [Woman alleges Wendy's meal caused foodborne illness, led to $93K in medical bills](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/chicago-woman-alleges-wendys-meal-caused-foodborne-illness-led-to-93k-in-medical-bills/3849455/) _2026-08-22 · Matt Stefanski · NBC 6 South Florida_ A woman has filed a lawsuit against Wendy’s, alleging she became ill after eating a meal from the fast-food chain that was delivered via DoorDash and resulted in more than $90,000 in medical bills, according to a court complaint. Roxie Ellis Douglas filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging she contracted a campylobacter intestinal infection on or… ## [Florida shows how to adapt as coastal cities face growing threats from sea level rise and storms](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-shows-how-to-adapt-as-coastal-cities-face-growing-threats-from-sea-level-rise-and-storms/3849383/) _2026-08-22 · Dorany Pineda | The Associated Press · NBC 6 South Florida_ One day there was a roof. The next morning it was gone. Jeffrey Huber still remembers the day some 34 years ago when Hurricane Andrew blew off the roof of his childhood home, one of tens of thousands damaged and destroyed across southern Florida. For days, first responders couldn’t get to them. For a month and a half, they relied on food donations. For more than a year, he lived with his family in… ## [Ne-Yo Among Star-Studded Lineup For Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival](https://sflcn.com/ne-yo-among-star-studded-lineup-for-dominicas-world-creole-music-festival/) _2026-08-22 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ Global R&B superstar NE-YO forms part of an exciting WCMF 2026 lineup featuring Fridayy, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles and leading Creole and Caribbean acts. ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica’s World … The post Ne-Yo Among Star-Studded Lineup For Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/canadian-prime-minister-suspends-us-trade-talks-50-tariffs-in-motion/3849360/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Kopack | NBC News · NBC 6 South Florida_ Trade talks with Canada collapsed late Friday night, setting in motion steep 50% tariffs on a wide swath of Canadian goods. The duties come into effect at the stroke of midnight. After weeks of talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that while important progress had been made, “that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians.” “As a result, this evening, I have… ## [Women of Dominica at the Urban Film Festival](https://sflcn.com/women-of-dominica-at-the-urban-film-festival/) _2026-08-21 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ MIAMI — Women of Dominica, the debut documentary from filmmaker, environmental scientist and cultural advocate Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison, will screen at the 2026 Urban Film Festival on Saturday, September 5, … The post Women of Dominica at the Urban Film Festival appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children's privacy](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/tiktok-settlement-justice-department-children-privacy/3849331/) _2026-08-21 · Barbara Ortutay | The Associated Press · NBC 6 South Florida_ TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice , ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly. “This settlement is a major victory for… ## [Grammy Winner Kabaka Pyramid Celebrates 15 Years of ‘Rebel Music’](https://sflcn.com/grammy-winner-kabaka-pyramid-celebrates-15-years-of-rebel-music/) _2026-08-21 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ A milestone release reconnects the Grammy Award-winning reggae artist with the movement that introduced his lyricism, message and Jamaican sound system roots to the world KINGSTON, Jamaica — … The post Grammy Winner Kabaka Pyramid Celebrates 15 Years of ‘Rebel Music’ appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Attorneys, family of mother accused of pouring hot wax on daughters raise mental health concerns](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/miami-dade-mother-wax-arson-child-neglect-mental-health/3849296/) _2026-08-21 · Christian Colón · NBC 6 South Florida_ A mother accused of recording disturbing videos involving her two young daughters, including one showing hot wax being poured on the children , will remain behind bars for now. Meliza Campos Sanchez is facing serious charges, including arson and child abuse. But on Friday, her family came to her defense, raising concerns about her mental health. Police say Campos Sanchez recorded herself burning… ## [‘Slanderous allegations': Ex-UM doctor denies sex battery claims after arrest](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/slanderous-allegations-ex-um-doctor-denies-sex-battery-claims-after-arrest/3849264/) _2026-08-21 · Marissa Bagg · NBC 6 South Florida_ A former University of Miami doctor and professor is speaking out about his arrest on sexual battery charges . Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy refuted the accusations in a video less than 24 hours after bonding out of jail. The 45-year-old had been arrested on three counts of sexual battery, and has pleaded not guilty. In a video statement released Friday, he called the allegations against him slanderous and… ## [Island SPACE to Honor Caribbean American Women at HERS 2026](https://sflcn.com/island-space-to-honor-caribbean-american-women-at-hers-2026/) _2026-08-21 · South Florida Caribbean News · South Florida Caribbean News_ The fourth annual women’s recognition event brings awards, conversation, culture and Caribbean style to Tamarac TAMARAC, Fla. — Island SPACE Caribbean Museum is putting Caribbean American women center stage … The post Island SPACE to Honor Caribbean American Women at HERS 2026 appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Man shoots and kills dog in Miramar neighborhood, police say](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/dog-deadly-shooting-miramar/3849238/) _2026-08-21 · NBC6 and Niko Clemmons · NBC 6 South Florida_ Police officers responded to a Miramar home Friday after a man fatally shot a dog, officials said. Officers were spotted in front of a residence near Pembroke Road and Southwest 89th Avenue, where Miramar Police said the man opened fire at the dog to protect himself from being attacked. The dog did not survive, police said. There are currently no criminal charges, police said. People at the home… ## [Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, CDC says](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/health/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-food-poisoning-states/3849201/) _2026-08-21 · Mike Stobbe | The Associated Press · NBC 6 South Florida_ U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 states. State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, saying they documented more than three dozen cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the agency is aware of 55 cases nationally, including… ## [South Florida high schools rank top 10 in the state—and some are among best in the country](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-high-schools-rank-top-10-in-the-stateand-some-are-among-best-in-the-country/3849025/) _2026-08-21 · Briana Trujillo · NBC 6 South Florida_ U.S. News & World Report have published their rankings of the best high schools in the country, and South Florida made sure to represent. Half of the top 10 schools in the state of Florida can be found in Miami-Dade , and Broward is not far behind. And seven schools across both counties broke the top 100 in the U.S. The report looked at college readiness, curriculum breadth, graduation rate, and… ## [Supreme Court chief justice allows work on White House ballroom to continue for now](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-allows-work-on-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-continue-for-now/3849167/) _2026-08-21 · Lindsay Whitehurst and Michael Kunzelman | The Associated Press · NBC 6 South Florida_ Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now. Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday allowing work to continue while the court considers an emergency appeal from the Trump administration . Lower courts had ordered a halt to the project, finding that it must have congressional… ## [From Streets to Snuggles in 7 Steps: The Hidden Work That Helps Shelter Pets Find a Home](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/from-streets-to-snuggles-in-7-steps-the-hidden-work-that-helps-shelter-pets-find-a-home/3845476/) _2026-08-21 · NBC 6 South Florida_ How many folks does it take to get a pet adopted? As it turns out, it takes a village. Or rather, a network of dedicated people from foster families to vet techs all working toward the same mission to move animals from precarity towards safety, love and comfort. They invariably share a belief that helping pets also helps people. They know that when communities care for animals, they help build a… ## [How to help your kids make friends at a new school](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/how-to-help-your-kids-make-friends-new-school/3849128/) _2026-08-21 · Cheyanne Mumphrey | The Associated Press · NBC 6 South Florida_ For students starting at a new school, the first day holds many questions: Will they see any familiar faces? Who will they sit with at lunch? Who will they play with at recess? “I’m this much nervous,” said Iman Fair-Seldon, 5, holding her hands about 4 inches apart. Iman will start first grade next month at a new school in southern New Jersey, near Philadelphia. Despite the nerves, she said she… ## [Rahiem S. Fender Turns Cultural Service Into National Recognition](https://sflcn.com/rahiem-s-fender-turns-cultural-service-into-national-recognition/) _2026-08-21 · Lyndon Taylor · South Florida Caribbean News_ TRELAWNY, Jamaica – For Rahiem S. Fender, the call confirming his selection for the Governor General’s Achievement Award for Excellence in Trelawny did not land as a victory lap. Instead, … The post Rahiem S. Fender Turns Cultural Service Into National Recognition appeared first on South Florida Caribbean News . ## [Man rushed to hospital after near-drowning at Hallandale Beach](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-rushed-to-hospital-after-near-drowning-at-hallandale-beach/3849096/) _2026-08-21 · NBC6 · NBC 6 South Florida_ A man was rushed to the hospital after a near-drowning at Hallandale Beach on Friday morning, officials said. Hallandale Beach Police officials said officers responded to the 1800 block of S. Ocean Drive for a report of a possible drowning. Fire rescue crews also responded and took the man to a nearby hospital for treatment. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials said the man was given CPR… ## [Neighbors say man shot by his own father in Miami Gardens neighborhood](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/neighbors-say-man-shot-by-his-own-father-in-miami-gardens-neighborhood/3849066/) _2026-08-21 · Chernéy Amhara · NBC 6 South Florida_ Police responded to a home in Miami Gardens Thursday night where neighbors said a man was shot by his own father. The incident happened along Northwest 154th Street, across from Rainbow Park Elementary School. Neighbors said they heard gunfire around 5 p.m. “We heard a loud like pow-pow-pow-pow,” one woman said. “We were looking around to see if it was close to us, I didn’t hear any hollering and…