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Man shot, arrested after woman he pistol-whipped, fired at in Overtown shoots back, police say
Read full article: Man shot, arrested after woman he pistol-whipped, fired at in Overtown shoots back, police sayA woman who was pistol-whipped through an open car window in was fired at by the assailant after she went back to the scene to meet with Miami police, an arrest report states. But authorities say she had a gun, too ā and turned the tables on the suspect.
Man accused of firing shots at victim outside Overtown convenience store
Read full article: Man accused of firing shots at victim outside Overtown convenience storeA man was arrested Tuesday after police said he fired shots at another man outside an Overtown convenience store last month, following an argument the two had on Facebook.
Traffic alert: State Road 836 eastbound to close Saturday night in Miami
Read full article: Traffic alert: State Road 836 eastbound to close Saturday night in MiamiState and local officials dealing with construction on State Road 836 warned drivers that the eastbound lanes are set to close two nights later this month in Miami from Little Havana to Overtown.
Gang member lied about being robbed after shooting man in Overtown, police say
Read full article: Gang member lied about being robbed after shooting man in Overtown, police sayMiami police said they arrested a gang member Monday on an attempted murder charge after they said he shot a man in the cityās Overtown neighborhood in April ā and ended up shot himself.
Most of 2023 unsolved homicide flyers in Miami were from cases in Model City, Little Haiti
Read full article: Most of 2023 unsolved homicide flyers in Miami were from cases in Model City, Little HaitiAs of Sunday morning, the Miami Police Department had released 12 flyers for unsolved homicides in 2023.
Miami man accused of domestic violence after woman shows up to hospital bleeding
Read full article: Miami man accused of domestic violence after woman shows up to hospital bleedingA 37-year-old woman showed up at Jackson Memorial Hospitalās emergency room on Saturday with a swollen jaw and bleeding. She told police she had experienced horrific domestic violence at the hands of Kenneth Hubert, according to a Miami police report released on Tuesday.
Miamiās Overtown community to benefit from $60M grant for Underdeck, Heritage Trail project
Read full article: Miamiās Overtown community to benefit from $60M grant for Underdeck, Heritage Trail projectThe U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $60 million for the $82 million I-395 Underdeck and Heritage Trail project in Miami.
Miami high school student arrested over shooting threats, judge orders mental health evaluation
Read full article: Miami high school student arrested over shooting threats, judge orders mental health evaluationA student was in the custody of Miami-Dade corrections on Saturday morning after he threatened to commit mass murder at Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Miamiās Overtown neighborhood, records show.
Overtown businesses celebrate rich history during Black History Month
Read full article: Overtown businesses celebrate rich history during Black History MonthThere is so much rich history in Miamiās Overtown neighborhood. Many of the buildings and businesses are where great musicians played and partied in the days of segregation, and this weekend, some of those same places are holding special events and deals to honor that legacy, including Red Rooster.
New addition to Overtown mural dedicated to legacy of Dana Albert Dorsey
Read full article: New addition to Overtown mural dedicated to legacy of Dana Albert DorseyA new addition to a mural in Miamiās Overtorwn neighborhood is dedicated to the legacy of Dana Albert Dorsey, who is known as the first Black millionaire of Miami.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: It is āa day on, not a day offā
Read full article: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: It is āa day on, not a day offāThere is a rare picture of the relaxed civil rights icon in Miamiās Overtown section back in the 60s at the historic Hampton house. Segregation made it a popular motel for traveling Black celebrities.
Miami police: Romantic relationship with crack cocaine user ends violently in Overtown
Read full article: Miami police: Romantic relationship with crack cocaine user ends violently in OvertownA romantic relationship with Tony Cain took a violent turn in Miamiās Overtown neighborhood after nine months, a woman told police officers.
As Miami skyline soars, developers footing bill to accommodate new students
Read full article: As Miami skyline soars, developers footing bill to accommodate new studentsAs high-rise towers go up across several Miami neighborhoods, the Miami-Dade school district is working to ensure developers pay for the school expansions needed to serve the students who will be living in the new developments.
Miami police accuse pair of hate-fueled beating, robbery of transgender women
Read full article: Miami police accuse pair of hate-fueled beating, robbery of transgender womenPolice arrested two men Monday after accusing the pair of attacking and robbing a group of women in Miami after finding out they were transgender.
Miami attempted rape suspect was also investigated at hospital job
Read full article: Miami attempted rape suspect was also investigated at hospital jobA man accused of attempting to sexually batter a Miami homeless woman worked at two local hospitals and was under investigation at one of them after a similar allegation, Local 10 News has learned.
Man offered homeless woman ride, then tried sexually battering her at gunpoint, Miami police say
Read full article: Man offered homeless woman ride, then tried sexually battering her at gunpoint, Miami police sayMiami police arrested a 32-year-old attempted armed sexual battery suspect Wednesday who they think may have targeted multiple homeless women.
Miami manās collection of child rape videos showed victims as young as 1, police say
Read full article: Miami manās collection of child rape videos showed victims as young as 1, police sayPolice arrested a Miami man Wednesday on more than a dozen felony charges after they said he uploaded a number of child sexual abuse videos to the messaging app Kik.
New York photographer exhibits portraits of grief after gun violence in Miami
Read full article: New York photographer exhibits portraits of grief after gun violence in MiamiA photographer captured 44 grieving mothers forever impacted by gun violence. Many of them have turned their pain into activism.
Days before scheduled sale, historic Overtown church property spared from foreclosure
Read full article: Days before scheduled sale, historic Overtown church property spared from foreclosureDays before a historic church property in Miamiās Overtown neighborhood was scheduled to be sold in foreclosure, a saving grace came Friday.
DCF last saw girl with troubled mother in December, now police canāt find them
Read full article: DCF last saw girl with troubled mother in December, now police canāt find themA 34-year-old mother and her four-year-old daughter vanished in Miami and the law enforcement community was searching for them on Wednesday.
Detectives identify man accused of injuring Miami police veteran in Overtown
Read full article: Detectives identify man accused of injuring Miami police veteran in OvertownA man from Minnesota was facing felony charges on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County after detectives accused him of injuring a 19-year veteran Miami police officer, police said.
Miami police officer seriously hurt after driver hits her in Overtown
Read full article: Miami police officer seriously hurt after driver hits her in OvertownAn officer with the Miami Police Department was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital late Monday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle in the cityās Overtown neighborhood.
Court order: Miami āgerrymanderedā its commission map again, judge chooses new one
Read full article: Court order: Miami āgerrymanderedā its commission map again, judge chooses new oneIn response to a lawsuit, a federal judge ruled Sunday that the city of Miami commissionersā proposed district map, purportedly drawn to address issues of racial gerrymandering present in the current boundaries, failed to make significant enough changes to fix the problems he originally identified.
Family of 10-year-old killed by stray bullet in Overtown receive his high school diploma during special tribute
Read full article: Family of 10-year-old killed by stray bullet in Overtown receive his high school diploma during special tributeA special tribute was held at a high school graduation ceremony Thursday for a boy that was shot to death in front of his home eight years ago.
Much of historic Overtown church could be sold in foreclosure; congregants blame ex-pastor
Read full article: Much of historic Overtown church could be sold in foreclosure; congregants blame ex-pastorMuch of a prominent, historic church property in Miamiās Overtown neighborhood is set to be sold in foreclosure and parishioners are blaming its ex-pastor.
Miami police ask for help with Overtown case involving vehicle theft, child abductions
Read full article: Miami police ask for help with Overtown case involving vehicle theft, child abductionsDetectives asked the public for help on Wednesday with an open case that they said involves vehicle theft and child abductions in Miami.
Man accused of masturbating in front of 10-year-old girls in Miami
Read full article: Man accused of masturbating in front of 10-year-old girls in MiamiA 59-year-old man was at a correction center in Miami-Dade on Monday afternoon after spending Saturday and Sunday nights behind bars because police officers accused him of intentionally exposing his penis to two 10-year-old girls in Miami.
Firefighters free man trapped in overturned car after crash injures 2 in Miami
Read full article: Firefighters free man trapped in overturned car after crash injures 2 in MiamiTwo men were injured after two vehicles crashed on Friday morning on Interstate 95 in the area of Miamiās Overtown, according to Miami Fire Rescue personnel.
Miami police get online backlash for Black History Month cruiser
Read full article: Miami police get online backlash for Black History Month cruiserThursdayās unveiling of a specially-wrapped Miami police SUV celebrating Black History Month came with fanfare at Miamiās Historic Black Police Precinct in Overtown, but the reaction on social media was a different story.
Overtown apartmentsā property manager blames cityās delay for lack of electric service
Read full article: Overtown apartmentsā property manager blames cityās delay for lack of electric serviceJoseph Cruz is among the more than a dozen residents of Rio Y Mar Apartments in Miamiās Overtown who said Wednesday that they havenāt had electricity for over a week.
Forum held to discuss crime issues following weekend shooting in Overtown
Read full article: Forum held to discuss crime issues following weekend shooting in OvertownSeveral dozen yellow evidence markers were seen out in front of shops in Miami's Overtown neighborhood following a shooting over the weekend.
Back-to-school fair helps kids get ready for learning
Read full article: Back-to-school fair helps kids get ready for learningThe event, held at Overtownās Williams Park, has been going on for twenty years. It offered services like dental cleanings, haircuts, nails and backpacks filled with school supplies.
Latest poll shows Crist, Fried in dead heat in nomination for Democratic candidate for governor
Read full article: Latest poll shows Crist, Fried in dead heat in nomination for Democratic candidate for governorHoping to be the Democratic nominee in the governor's race, Charlie Crist was in Overtown Friday.
A new interactive mural on display in Miami just in time for Juneteenth
Read full article: A new interactive mural on display in Miami just in time for JuneteenthThe Historic Ward Rooming House in Overtown houses some of the most precious Black art from local artists like Marvin weeks to historic pieces that embody the Black culture.
Family of slain child left searching for justice after alleged shooter is acquitted
Read full article: Family of slain child left searching for justice after alleged shooter is acquittedBack in March of 2015 10-year-old Marlon Eason was playing basketball in his front yard in Overtown when he was struck by a stray bullet.
Thankgiving Day prep: About 300 families benefit from food giveaway in Overtown
Read full article: Thankgiving Day prep: About 300 families benefit from food giveaway in OvertownCarrying on with Alonzo āZoā Mourningās annual 33 Thanksgiving tradition, volunteers distributed food on Tuesday at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami.
Mother after teenage daughter vanished: āThis is the worst thing Iāve ever felt in my lifeā
Read full article: Mother after teenage daughter vanished: āThis is the worst thing Iāve ever felt in my lifeāDetectives are asking the public for help with finding a 16-year-old girl who was last seen on Monday morning near Miamiās Overtown neighborhood.
Artist repaints Miami George Floyd mural that was vandalized
Read full article: Artist repaints Miami George Floyd mural that was vandalizedKyle Holbrook restored his George Floyd mural in Miami's Overtown neighborhood that was vandalized while the artist was working on a piece about the Surfside tragedy.
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in South Florida: Events, parades, and more
Read full article: Where to celebrate Juneteenth in South Florida: Events, parades, and moreTo celebrate the new federal holiday, weāve rounded up Juneteenth events, parades, street parties, discussions, activities, and more that will be occurring across South Florida beginning Friday, June 18, up until Sunday, June 20.
Is Allapattah the new Wynwood? Miami developers think so
Read full article: Is Allapattah the new Wynwood? Miami developers think soThis is leading newcomers, developers, and investors hoping to open businesses to head north to Buena Vista, or, out west. But whatās out west? Itās an area of Miami-Dade County called Allapattah, and developers are already hoping to transform the neighborhood into a cultural destination.
More than 30 people tragic victims in violent Miami Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: More than 30 people tragic victims in violent Miami Memorial Day weekendWith almost three dozen people shot starting with a barrage of bullets flying near Casino Miami, community advocates say something needs to change.
Artist retouches Overtown mural on anniversary of George Floydās death
Read full article: Artist retouches Overtown mural on anniversary of George Floydās deathArtist Kyle Holbrook decided to spend time painting on Tuesday in Miamiās Overtown neighborhood. He focused on touching up a portrait of George Floyd that he painted last year on a wall along Northwest First Avenue and 16th Street.
Detectives ask public for help with Miami burglary case
Read full article: Detectives ask public for help with Miami burglary caseDetectives released the photo of a black 2004 Toyota Tacoma that was stolen in July from a home in Miami's Overtown neighborhood. On Wednesday, they released a surveillance video and asked the public for help with finding who stole a black 2004 Toyota Tacoma with a skull decorative detail near the front bumper. Detectives released the photo of a black 2004 Toyota Tacoma that was stolen in July from a home in Miami's Overtown neighborhood. (MPD)The burglar broke into a home in Miamiās Overtown neighborhood that faces the Seybold Canal. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the Miami Police Departmentās burglary unit at 305-603-6030, or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-4877.
Grandmother on Diddy disappointment: āNo gift card; no rent paidā at Miami event
Read full article: Grandmother on Diddy disappointment: āNo gift card; no rent paidā at Miami eventThe grandmother, who lives with her parents in Miamiās Overtown, said she was early to the giveaway event because she heard they were going to distribute aid. āNo gift card; no rent paid ... The lady told me if you got a gift bag you need to go,ā Brown said. Latarcia Brown was disappointed when she lined up for aid from Diddy on Tuesday in Miamiās Overtown and she received crayons, sweets, and a coloring book. Brown couldnāt reach Sean āDiddyā Combs when he arrived at the House of Wings, a counter-serve restaurant at 1039 NW 3rd Ave., in Overtown.
Diddy providing some COVID-19 relief for Miami neighborhood
Read full article: Diddy providing some COVID-19 relief for Miami neighborhoodResidents in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami wait in line to receive gift cards and gift bags with essentials, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs also passed out fifty dollar bills to residents. MIAMI ā Rapper Sean āDiddyā Combs provided some coronavirus relief in a Miami neighborhood on Tuesday, handing out $50 bills amid a crowd of hundreds. He was joined by his children at the event set up to help Overtown neighborhood residents facing economic hardship during the pandemic. Diddy wore a clear face shield and black gloves as he worked his way through the crowd, greeting fans and families.
Sean āDiddyā Combs helps distribute gift bags to Overtown residents in need
Read full article: Sean āDiddyā Combs helps distribute gift bags to Overtown residents in needOVERTOWN, Fla. ā Christmas may be over, but the spirit of giving is still going strong. Media mogul Sean āDiddyā Combs was in Overtown on Tuesday to spread some joy for families in need. The event format was not lending itself to social distancing as a line formed for blocks down the street. Some waited for hours, a sign of need only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients received gift bags and gift cards, a way to spread love during a hard time, organizers said.
Coronavirus crisis: Thousands receive aid during events in Hialeah, Overtown
Read full article: Coronavirus crisis: Thousands receive aid during events in Hialeah, OvertownHialeah and Miamiās Overtown neighborhood are among the most-hard-hit areas during the coronavirus pandemicās economic crisis. In Hialeah, the drivers who spent Thursday night at Hialeah Park Racing & Casino were the first to receive a $250 gift card from the city during a drive-thru event on Friday. Cars line up for grocery gift cards in HialeahThe city distributed 5,000 cards redeemable at Sedanoās or Fresco y MĆ”s grocery stores in South Florida, according to Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez. In Overtown, the neighborhoodās favorite Santa Clausā assistant, Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning, was also working on Friday. Mourning was part of a team that contributed to a drive-thru event outside of the Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, 1698 NW 4th Ave.Related stories
PortMiami team helps to fight hunger in Miamiās Overtown area
Read full article: PortMiami team helps to fight hunger in Miamiās Overtown areaWATSON ISLAND, Fla. ā Meka Hamilton Beasley helps to load and unload cargo onto ships at PortMiami where cargo activity has been doing well while its cruise terminal faces devastating limitations. On Monday, Beasley and about two dozen other members of the International Longshoremenās Association teamed up with Farm Share, which delivered a semi-truck full of fresh food to Miamiās Overtown neighborhood. āWhen you do work, save your money for a rainy day and itās stormy right now,ā Beasly said. This is at a time when more than 50 million people are experiencing food insecurity, according to Feeding America, a nonprofit organization. U.S. Census reports one in six adults in South Florida are experiencing food insecurity.
Coronavirus recession in Miamiās Overtown: āPeople still need foodā
Read full article: Coronavirus recession in Miamiās Overtown: āPeople still need foodāMIAMI ā Amid the coronavirus recession, hunger is now threatening many more families in Miami. Charles Lee volunteered to load grocery bags into cars during a food giveaway event on Wednesday at Gibson Park in Overtown. Mourning, better known to Overtown residents as Miami Heatās āZO,ā partnered with Farm Share, a food bank that collects donations from local farmers. Luis Dickson a community distribution coordinator for Farm Share, said the punitive economic effects of the pandemic have increased the demand for food banks. āPeople still need food and thatās why we are out here.āFor more information about food distribution events and about how to contribute to ongoing efforts, visit the Farm Share site.
Police believe two separate shootings in Miami are related incidents
Read full article: Police believe two separate shootings in Miami are related incidentsMIAMI, Fla. ā Two people were shot in Miami on Saturday at separate locations, but police said they believe the shootings are connected. The mid-afternoon sounds of gunfire near Northwest 6th Street and Northwest 5th Avenue in Overtown sent neighbors running for cover. āPop, pop, pop, pop, pop, and that was it. I didnāt know what was going on.āInvestigators believe the shootings happened near an apartment. The most recent report from Miami Police is that the person or people responsible for the shooting have not been located.
Miami nightlifeās beat is slowly coming back with smaller gatherings
Read full article: Miami nightlifeās beat is slowly coming back with smaller gatheringsMIAMI ā Ball & Chain in Little Havana and Club Space near Overtown are some of the iconic Miami nightlife venues that are reopening with strict measures to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This is a clear advantage to bars, lounges and nightclubs that can capitalize on outdoor space. Club Space is known among lovers of electronic music for its sunrise parties on the rooftop patio. Higher risk: Medium-sized in-person gatherings that are adapted to allow individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and with attendees coming from outside the local area. Highest risk: Large in-person gatherings where it is difficult for individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and attendees travel from outside the local area.
Protests pick up again in Miami; Police want to keep curfew in place through the weekend
Read full article: Protests pick up again in Miami; Police want to keep curfew in place through the weekendMIAMI Protesters have marched through Miami for a fourth consecutive day. Still, the countys police director says they continue to monitor chatter on social media, and he advocates keeping the 9 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew in place through the weekend. With the help of the community, its been peaceful, police director Freddy Ramirez said in a meeting with county commissioners Tuesday morning. pic.twitter.com/fVakmdkVWz Christina Vazquez (@CBoomerVazquez) June 2, 2020Commissioners praised protesters who prevented property damage when they stopped people who tried to break into a downtown CVS on Sunday night. We do believe that there were outside agitators that wanted to create chaos here in Miami-Dade County, Gimenez said.
PHOTOS: Miami protest against police brutality turns destructive
Read full article: PHOTOS: Miami protest against police brutality turns destructiveMIAMI A peaceful I Cant Breathe march that started on Biscayne Boulevard moved west to Overtown. Once the march ended, a No Justice, No Peace protest started. Miami-Dade County set up a 10 p.m. curfew, and the looting continued in Wynwood and Midtown. PHOTOS: TENSE EVENINGCars on fire, looting, heavy police presenceFull Screen 1 / 36 Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. PHOTOS: CORAL GABLESPeaceful Justice for George Floyd march ends with prayer with Chiefs of Miami-Dade County
Black Archives to host Super Bowl LIV party at Lyric Theater
Read full article: Black Archives to host Super Bowl LIV party at Lyric TheaterMIAMI ā The piano-shaped Lyric Theater will be co-hosting a Super Bowl LIV watch party on Sunday in Miamiās Overtown. The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida is co-hosting the party in the plaza outside of the art complex that is adjacent to the renovated historic 1913 theater. For $350, NFL fans have access to a gazebo at 819 NW 2nd Ave. There will be food trucks, a pool table, dominoes, a bean bag toss, a cash bar, a cigar lounge and club-style furniture. To reserve the furnished gazebo, visit the eventās Eventbrite page.
Man found shot outside Overtown Market
Read full article: Man found shot outside Overtown MarketMIAMI ā A man was found with a gunshot wound Thursday morning after collapsing outside a store in Miamiās Overtown neighborhood. Miami police Officer Mike Vega said the man was found unconscious outside the Overtown Market at the corner of Northwest 12th Street and Northwest First Place shortly before 5 a.m.āWe believe that he was most likely shot somewhere else and walked or ran here,ā Vega said. A few hours earlier, police were seen speaking to residents of an apartment building a block away. The victim, in his early 40s, was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospitalās Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.
What apartments will $1,200 rent you in Overtown, this month?
Read full article: What apartments will $1,200 rent you in Overtown, this month?Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Overtown is currently hovering around $1,500. Listed at $1,150/month, this 575-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 950 N.W. Second CourtNext, here's a 575-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 1835 N.W. Finally, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 1117 N.W. This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor.
Woman shot while sleeping in Overtown apartment
Read full article: Woman shot while sleeping in Overtown apartmentMIAMI - A woman is recovering in a hospital after she was shot in the arm while sleeping. The shooting happened in Miami's Overtown neighborhood early Saturday morning. The bullets came through the window of her second story apartment, located at Town Park Village on Northwest 4th Avenue near 17th Street. The victim's grandson told Local 10 News she is in stable condition at the hospital and is undergoing surgery. He said this appears to be a random shooting, and he hopes police find the assailant.
The most affordable apartments for rent in Overtown, Miami
Read full article: The most affordable apartments for rent in Overtown, MiamiSo what does the budget rent on a rental in Overtown look like these days and what might you get for the price? It also features median rents for a one-bedroom that hover around $1,500, compared to a $1,900 one-bedroom median for Miami as a whole. A look at local listings in Overtown via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Miami neighborhood. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.
The most affordable apartments for rent in Overtown, Miami
Read full article: The most affordable apartments for rent in Overtown, MiamiAccording to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Overtown are hovering around $1,500, compared to a $1,900 one-bedroom median for Miami as a whole. But how does the low-end pricing on an Overtown rental look these days and what might you get for the price? First Ave.Next, there's this rental with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1000 N.W. 11th St.Then, check out this 546-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 950 N.W. This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor.
My Future, My Choice: Virtual trigger explained
Read full article: My Future, My Choice: Virtual trigger explainedMiami-Dade County Police Department Assistant Director Freddie Ramirez attended the "My Future, My Choice" town hall in Overtown Friday night. Ramirez explained how social media is becoming fertile ground for most of the conflicts among teenagers in Miami-Dade County. #MyFutureMyChoice Tweets!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
My Future, My Choice: Miami Gardens promises programs
Read full article: My Future, My Choice: Miami Gardens promises programsCity of Miami Gardens Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson was at the "My Future, My Choice" town hall on Friday in Overtown. Robinson promised the city will launch more programs to help students after school. One of the new programs includes guidance for aspiring rappers and music producers, Robinson said. #MyFutureMyChoice Tweets!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
My Future, My Choice: Mentors help guide Overtown teens
Read full article: My Future, My Choice: Mentors help guide Overtown teensMIAMI ā In Miami's Overtown neighborhood, the median income for a family is just over $15,000. This is why South Florida CARES, a mentoring program, focuses on children from the neighborhood. The program is a branch of the decade-old national CARES mentoring movement. Aside from the arts, the organization's 10-week after-school program also focuses on science, mathematics and technology -- including robotics. For more information, click here to submit your questions or click here to join the team of mentors.