Jose Pepe Diaz
Miami Battling 34 Cities To Host 2024 Summer Olympics
Miami received a letter from U.S. Olympics Committee chief Scott Blackmun this week, in which the Olympics boss informed the city it is being considered for hosting the 2024 Olympic games.
Miami-Dade Commission To Require Shopping Center Barricades
Miami-Dade county has been called the place where any problem can be solved by the jerk of a knee, and Tuesday, Miami-Dade commissioners found a new twitch. In 10 days, the county plans to require shopping centers to put barricades between cars and shoppers to prevent out-of-control drivers from driving into storefronts.
Ordinance To Install Barriers At Shopping Centers Approved By County Committee
In an effort to reduce injuries from wayward cars, Miami-Dade’s Infrastructure and Land Use Committee unanimously gave initial approval Wednesday to an ordinance that would require barriers be placed in front of shopping mall thoroughfares.
Miami-Dade Considers No-Kill Status For Shelter
A proposal to turn Miami-Dade Animal Services into a no-kill shelter program passed a Miami-Dade commission committee Tuesday, with a lot of questions about cost and implementation.
Trayvon Martin’s Mom Thanks Commission, Co-Workers
The mother of Trayvon Martin appeared before the Miami-Dade Commission on Tuesday morning to thank them for allowing her fellow county co-workers to donate their vacation time.
Miami-Dade Commission Approves “Pothead Candy” Ban
As Halloween candy fills store shelves, Miami-Dade Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday which condemns the sale of a controversial candy at South Florida stores.
Jose “Pepe” Diaz Recalls Horror Of Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz proudly shows off his scar, after the tumor removed from his brain last month tested benign.
Tumor Removed From Jose “Pepe” Diaz’s Brain Is Benign
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz received good news as he continues to recover from brain surgery; the tumor removed during the procedure is benign.
Emergency Adoptions Winding Down At Dade Shelter
Most of the hundreds of dogs who risked euthanasia at the Miami-Dade Animal Shelter have been adopted, as the shelter continued to offer no-cost adoptions Sunday to move the dogs from a building infected with canine Distemper.
Scramble At The Shelter As Distemper Threatens Dogs
There was a mad scramble Saturday to rescue dozens of dogs from sickness or euthanasia after a virus outbreak at Miami-Dade Animal Services in Medley put the entire dog population at risk.
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