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Miami Springs News
Miami Springs SDA Men’s Hiking Trip
On Labor Day weekend, men from Southpoint SDA and Miami Springs had a group trip to hike the Appalachian Trail. This year the group reported having more men than ever.
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Springs Football Loses to Central 55 – 0
It hasn't been a good football week for Miami Springs football fans. The Dolphins were beat bad by the Bills 35 - 0. The 'Canes lost to Michigan State 38 - 17. And our...
Twice As Sweet Helping Family To Find Lost Dog
Twice as Sweet, Miami Springs' Cake & Cupcake Bakery, is selling special edition STEWIE cupcakes for just $1.50. These cupcakes include a picture of Stewie, the lost Jack Russel Terrier the family has desperately...
New COVID Cases Continue to Slide
MIAMI-DADE COVID CASES
As you can see in the chart below, we're on the downward slide of the 3rd big wave of COVID-19. More importantly, this 3rd wave is the first post vaccine wave caused...
Fight at Springs Middle School Caught on Camera
Cell phone video posted to social media on Wednesday showed two female students at Miami Springs Middle School in a full on fist fight. Fortunately, a Miami Dade County Public Schools Resource Officer and...
Steward Health Care Names Marisela Marrero, M.D., Regional President for South Florida
Steward Health Care announced today that Marisela Marrero, M.D., will become Steward’s first Regional President for the South Florida Region. Dr. Marrero will oversee the five hospitals Steward acquired from Tenet Healthcare Corporation last...
Miami Springs Driver’s License Renewals Are Back!
The Miami Springs Police Department announced that the Mobile DMV service is back...albeit by APPOINTMENT ONLY! Services include:
License Renewals
First Time ID Card
Name / Address Changes
NO WRITTEN EXAMS OR DRIVING TESTS AVAILABLE.
To...
City Council Passes Tax Cut in 3 -2 Vote
At the Miami Springs City Council Meeting, the City of Miami Springs voted in a 3 - 2 vote to reduce the tax from 7.3300 to 7.2095. That's a decrease of 1.6% versus our...
Traffic Stop Leads to Cannabis Trafficking Arrest
The City of Miami Springs Police Department announced the arrest of Adam Ortiz on charges of:
Cannabis / trafficking > 25 But < 2000lbs / 300 Plants: Cannabis (Felony)
Money Laundering / transport Monetary...
Miami Springs Senior High Back to Basics Video 2021
As Miami Springs Senior High opens its doors to students and staff this 2021-2022 school year, they celebrate the over 50 years of excellence at Miami Springs Senior High. Watch the video including some...
Miami Springs Remembers September 11
The City of Miami Springs commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the United States with a special ceremony outside the Miami Springs Police Station and the Miami-Dade Fire Station #35....
Hialeah Hospital CEO, Michael Bell, Named New President at Florida Medical Center in Fort...
Hialeah Hospital has had a tremendous positive trajectory over the last few years thanks to the stewardship of Hialeah Hospital CEO, Michael Bell. As a result of his hard work and dedication, Steward Health...
UTD Vandal Caught on Camera
We recently reported on how the illegal mural at the United Teachers of Dade headquarters was vandalized. Like we said, two wrongs don't make a right.
We were recently able to acquire video that shows...
Do I Rip this stuff Up or Look For Coins?
Junk mail is called direct mail by the USPS. That doesn’t make us feel any better when we receive it. 33% of all mail delivered worldwide is junk mail which produces more than 51...
Remembering September 11th
September 11, 2001
It's been 20 years, and yet, it feels like it happened yesterday. Terrorists hijacked 4 planes and successfully crashed 3 of the planes on their targets.
The 4th plane did not hit the...
City Council to Lower Tax Rate
On Monday the City of Miami Springs City Council will meet to set the Tax Rate. Our current tax rate is at 7.3300. The City Council has already voted on a preliminary tax rate...
MSSH Football Shutout in 42-0 Rout by Westland High
Ouch. The Miami Springs Senior High Golden Hawk Football Team suffered a lopsided defeat on home turf as they lost 42 to 0 on Thursday versus the Westland High Wildcats.
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MSPD Arrests Alleged Reckless Driver for Oxycodone Trafficking
The Miami Springs Police Department announced the arrest of Jose Merlos on Wednesday, September 8th on charges of Oxycodone Trafficking, Possession of a Controlled Substance (MDMA), Reckless Driving, and a Probation Violation.
According to MSPD,...
Illegal Mural Vandalized at UTD Headquarters
The United Teachers of Dade headquarters located at 5553 NW 36th Street in Miami Springs was recently vandalized. Specifically, the illegal Wynwood style mural was vandalized with what appeared to be paint thrown at...
Report on Miami Springs Officials Withholding Info On Miami Dade County Rapid Transit Zone...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
***********UPDATE and RETRACTION***************:
Councilman Fajet has left a comment on here rightly pointing out that he answered my question in an August 21 email to me. I have no problem admitting when...
Miami Springs Golden Hawks Fall to Beach High
Miami Springs Senior High Golden Hawks Football Team fell on Friday to Miami Beach High by a score of 15 - 2.
The Golden Hawks will go at it again this Thursday, September 9th vs...
Real Estate Report: Average Closed Sale Price $551,481
Morning Miami Springs. Here is your market report. If you are ready to buy or sell, we are ready to earn your business. We're here for all your real estate needs.
Seventeen (17) listings are...
Obituary: Adam James Nazarkewich
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Nazarkewich family on the tragic loss of Adam James Nazarkewich who passed away at the age of 37. We pray the Lord gives you the strength...
Haiti Relief Effort at Rec Center: Final Day September 9th
The City of Miami Springs is hosting a Relief Drive for Haiti at the Rec Center. The final day to drop off supplies is Thursday, September 9th.
Items needed include:
Water
Canned goods
Evaporated milk
...
Fatalities Increase, but New Cases Drop
BAD NEWS
Let's get to the bad news right away. There were 2,375 reported COVID-19 fatalities in Florida last week. That's the highest number of weekly fatalities since the start of the pandemic.
GOOD NEWS
The good...
Obituary: Hazel Flanery Riser
Hazel Flanery Riser
Born December 4th, 1925
Died August 27th, 2021
Hazel was happy and living independently until a recent fall in her home.
She was always the life of the party with that great Texas smile and...
Miami Springs Real Estate: 18 Properties over $500k – Only 2 Properties under...
Eighteen (18) listings are priced over $500,000 (in Miami Springs). Two (2) properties are listed over $1,000,000. Four (4) active listings have had a price reduction (0 this week).
We remain in a strong Sellers'...
Record Fatalities Last Week, But New COVID Cases Slid
FLORIDA COVID-19 FATALITIES
Florida reported the highest number of fatalities last week with 1,729 new fatalities last week. As you can see below, that exceeds the peaks from the summer of 2020 and earlier this...
Hialeah High Takes Mayor’s Cup With Defeat of Hawks
The Hialeah High T-Breds were victorious Friday with a defeat over the Miami Springs Senior High Golden Hawks Football Team. The final score was Miami Springs 6 - Hialeah 19.
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It’s Beautiful, But It’s Illegal
If you build a gorgeous 4 story home in Miami Springs, it might be beautiful, but it's not allowed under current law. If you paint a mural on your home, it might be beautiful,...
What's the Buzz?
New Radio Programs Are Out Of This World!
Albert Einstein was once asked “What is the most important question facing humankind?” Einstein responded by asking another question: “Is the universe a friendly...
A Happy Humorous Thanksgiving to All
Scene: Two native Americans of the Wampanoag People, who had lived on the Eastern coast of America for about10,000 years before the Europeans arrived,...
When it Comes to Food, We Are What We Eat
Sitting outside a restaurant to dine is a welcome change from eating in. We adapt our lifestyle to fit the new norm and welcome...
Got Gas?
It’s getting hot out there, so stock up on those great summer coolers like ice tea and lemonade. You’re probably saying, but Buzz, what...
Want a major theme park adventure? Get ready for change
Content warning: your theme park characters will change.
Here we are knee deep in a stay at home world, trying to put together fun academic...
Politics
City Council Passes Tax Cut in 3 -2 Vote
At the Miami Springs City Council Meeting, the City of Miami Springs voted in a 3 - 2 vote to reduce the tax from...
City Council to Lower Tax Rate
On Monday the City of Miami Springs City Council will meet to set the Tax Rate. Our current tax rate is at 7.3300. The...
Report on Miami Springs Officials Withholding Info On Miami Dade County Rapid Transit Zone...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
***********UPDATE and RETRACTION***************:
Councilman Fajet has left a comment on here rightly pointing out that he answered my question in an August...
It’s Beautiful, But It’s Illegal
If you build a gorgeous 4 story home in Miami Springs, it might be beautiful, but it's not allowed under current law. If you...
Senator Manny Diaz Jr. Presents VG a Check for $290,000
Florida State Senator, Manny Diaz Jr., presented the Village of Virginia Gardens with a check from the State of Florida for $290,000 to fund...
Story Archives
Letter from Manuel Perez-Vichot
3/28/2014 0:00:00
I am the prospective developer of a hotel beside the Miami Springs Golf Course...
491 Cases of Coronavirus
The Florida Department of Health is reporting 491 cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Miami-Dade County....
County Curfew Lifted – Beaches Opening Wednesday
Finally, signs we're getting back to some normalcy. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced he...
MOST VIEWED
Hialeah Hospital Announces Safe, Virtual Visits to its Emergency Departments Via Tele-ER Option
Hialeah Hospital will now be offering patients a new option for care with Tele-ER. This...
ARRESTED: 2 Students Arrested for Threat Against Miami Springs Middle School
ARRESTED!
According to multiple local TV reports, two students were arrested for making the threats to...
JAIL UPDATE: Discussion Deferred to June
During Tuesday's Miami-Dade County Board of County Commission Meeting's discussion over the proposal to expand...
Virginia Gardens
1998 “Ground Hog Day” Miami Springs Tornado
It's been over two years since we experienced the January 23rd, 2017 (EF-0 EF-1) tornado...
Mayor Deno Gets It Done
Special thanks to Virginia Gardens Mayor, Spencer Deno. His hard work and push with the...
Former VG & Current Medley Officer Passes Away
The Village of Virginia Gardens announced on social media that former Virginia Gardens Police Department...
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