Jamaican 400m hurdles prodigy Roshawn Clarke remains positive and is already eyeing a return to competition after suffering a mid-race injury during the Grand Slam Track Series at the Ansin Sports Complex on Friday widely regarded among the most promising talents in global athletics failed to finish the race after clipping a hurdle midway through the contest who reached the final at last year’s Olympic Games in Paris appeared to pull up immediately after the stumble prompting medical personnel to assist him off the track While the race went on and Brazil's Olympic bronze medallist Alison dos Santos coasted to victory in 47.97 seconds whose abrupt exit sparked concern among fans and fellow athletes American Chris Robinson (48.92s) and fellow Jamaican Malik James-King (49.43s) rounded out the podium Clarke took to social media to ease fears and thank supporters for their concern and well-wishes for the support and medical care yesterday I really appreciate it; thank you,” Clarke wrote in a social media post "Thank you to my fans that continue to support me and were concerned about me yesterday My recovery will determine my availability again,” he added He also offered words of encouragement to his fellow competitors all the best tomorrow (Saturday) in that 400m," Clarke said In an event as technical and unforgiving as the 400m hurdles even a fraction of a misstep can turn a race upside down it’s Clarke’s resilience — and his meteoric rise in recent years — that make the athletics world confident this latest hiccup is only a temporary detour Bursting onto the international stage with record-breaking times at the junior level Clarke has quickly cemented his place among the elite His performance at the 2023 World Championships where he fearlessly competed against the best in the world signaled his arrival as a serious contender on the global circuit With the World Athletics Championships scheduled for later this year and the track season heating up Clarke’s health and form will be watched closely Despite being one of the most decorated sprinters in the Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards says he remains unsure whether he will compete in the 200m or 400m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September after excelling in both events at the second leg of the Grand Slam Track series in Miramar I would say I feel equal in both events,” Richards said following his races 19.86 in the 200 and 44.32 in the 400—right now I don't know which one I’ll be running at the World Championships.” The 30-year-old finished second in the 400m on Sunday in 44.32 but secured the US$100,000 prize for winning the Long Sprints category having claimed the 200m on Saturday in a then-world-leading 19.86 His consistency and versatility have left selectors and fans alike pondering which event gives him the best shot at global glory later this year a 2017 World Championship 4x400m gold medallist and a two-time Commonwealth Games 200m gold medallist has quietly built one of the most complete resumes in the sport he feels his contributions often go unrecognized but I think I’m very underrated in this sport,” he declared Once I get that love and support from them Richards ran a stunning 43.78 in the 400m final—a national record and the fastest time ever run at the Olympics without earning a medal underscoring both his quality and the incredible level of competition has given him a platform to sharpen his skills in both events “I’ve been able to work on both my speed and strength and to execute my race models in both the 200 and 400 metres The Grand Slam has really helped with that,” he said Rag & Bone reinvented your favorite pair of jeans into sweatpants in honor of a love for elevated comfort I’ll admit it: My algorithm knows me well It takes one viral clip of someone raving about an ultra-soft and suddenly I’m spiraling down a rabbit hole of reviews That’s exactly what happened when I first saw “sweatpant jeans”—a hybrid style promising the structure of denim with the comfort of loungewear Are they truly as soft and effortless as they claim and even did the ultimate comfort test (aka sitting cross-legged for hours) Here’s my honest take—including whether they live up to the hype and if I’d actually buy another pair I consider sweatpant jeans to be one of the greatest fashion inventions of our generation Comfort is crucial when you're at your desk all day The amount of work the Rag & Bone team put into these is obvious The “stitching” you see isn’t even stitching—it’s a graphic print as I like to look polished when I travel (even for red-eyes) I get the look of real denim with the comfort of sweatpants let’s talk about the very first pair of sweatpant jeans I ever owned (and the ones that started it all for me): the Miramar Terry Wide Leg Pants They’re basically the OGs of the sweatpant jean world they don’t have a zip fly—they’re true pull-on sweatpants which makes them feel the most like actual sweatpants out of any style I own All the classic jean details—the pockets the overall vibe of this pair is more casual and laid-back so I usually reserve them for working from home I discovered another pair of sweatpant jeans: the Sofie Wide Leg Pants These feel a little more polished and refined compared to my OG pair I still wear them when I’m working from home but they’re also the ones I reach for when I’m heading into the office front pockets (perfect for tossing in my keys or wallet) but they still feature that same graphic print that makes them look like classic denim while feeling like sweatpants This pair has quickly become my favorite because they truly work for everything Nobody would guess my little secret—they just see a great pair of jeans I also think dark-wash denim always feels a little more elevated which is why these are already locked in for a few international trips I have planned this summer Some of these flights are going to be long and while leggings and sweatpants are totally normal for U.S I know in some countries that can come off as super American—and not exactly the chicest I’ll land looking polished and put-together—still true to my American roots ACNE Studios’ take on sweatpant jeans is next-level feels like a very comfortable pair of jeans Just a friendly reminder that summer is coming These look just as comfortable as a pair of sweatpant jeans I thought I was over distressed denim until I found this pair I’d choose these over black jeans any day I have so many friends who own these jeans making fashion engaging for a new generation Her unique perspective is rooted in her love for travel and discovering the hidden gems that make New York City a constant source of inspiration Christina Vazquez MIRAMAR – Top officials with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement joined Gov Ron DeSantis in South Florida Thursday to announce that they have just created a blueprint to carry out Trump’s nationwide mass deportation plan at scale Leer en español They spoke from the ICE-ERO Center in Miramar DeSantis was joined by U.S. ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan State Board of Immigration Enforcement Executive Director Larry Keefe and U.S Customs and Border Protection Chief Patrol Agent Jeffrey Dinise A multi-agency immigration enforcement surge dubbed Operation Tidal Wave has resulted in more than 1,100 arrests in a single week in Florida — the highest number in the state’s history Sheahan said the operation created a “historic marker of a model” that can now be used in other states The effort, described as the “first-of-its-kind,” involved the activation of 287(g) officers and more than 250 members of the Florida National Guard to assist federal partners The 287(g) Program lets ICE work with local and state police to find and deport undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes aiming to make communities across the country safer Described as a force-multiplier in executing the Trump administration‘s campaign promise of mass deportations officials say the program was central to Operation Tidal Wave Sheahan said among those arrested were a Brazilian national with a history of aggravated assault a Mexican national whose record includes kidnapping and Colombian nationals convicted of murder committed some sort of other crime or have a record of committing another crime beyond the initial crime of being in this country illegally According to a press release from the governor’s office the countries of origin of those arrested include the following: Larry Keefe Executive Director of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement described Operation Tidal Wave as a “prototype” for mass deportation partnerships between state “This is quintessentially a numbers mission,” he said referring to the scalability of the operation it is not going to be just a succession of surges and press conferences The week-long operation put that strategy to the test creating what officials called a use case for future efforts They said it was successful and believe they have developed a blueprint that can be scaled up and exported to other states nationwide Officials credited ICE and cooperating state agencies for removing the individuals from the streets Sheahan also expressed gratitude to several Florida agencies for their support including the Florida Department of Transportation She also emphasized that the operation reflects the administration‘s broader immigration agenda Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and ICE are committed to making sure our American families are safe in their own communities because we have zero tolerance for illegal aliens,” she said The operation marks a new level of state and federal collaboration in immigration enforcement as officials push for expanded use of programs like 287(g) which allows local officers to act in certain immigration enforcement roles ICE officials have not yet released the names of those arrested but said additional details will be shared as ongoing investigations conclude “All 67 counties in Florida have agreed to the 287(g) agreement with their sheriff departments and we’re getting more police departments to get on board,” DeSantis said DeSantis says he wants to take the state’s role even further — beyond just making arrests — by using National Guard members as immigration judges “We have both a national guard and a state guard who are used to responding to different types of contingencies we have submitted plans to DHS to say if this is approved and we will really be able to do from soup to nuts even putting some of our people in the national guard in line to serve as immigration judges to process this DeSantis also revealed the state has submitted plans to the Department of Homeland Security to build tents to expand inmate capacity and proposed using members of the National Guard as immigration judges He said Florida’s hurricane preparedness playbook shows the state can quickly stand up infrastructure to support large-scale detentions if DHS gives the green light The governor also noted that even regulatory agencies — including the Florida Lottery and the Division of Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco — are now participating in immigration enforcement through 287(g) agreements He said agents operating in “target-rich environments” may come into contact with undocumented individuals during routine inspections The governor brushed aside concerns about due process arguing that Florida alone has tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants with final deportation orders and that number climbs into the hundreds of thousands nationwide Officials at the news conference said Operation Tidal Wave was a model for how immigration enforcement operations under a future Trump administration could unfold across the U.S Local 10 viewers can watch the news conference in the video below Related link: Doral joins ICE in immigration enforcement partnership More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by WPLG 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TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is proposing a package of new restrictions on accessory dwelling units which have boomed in popularity in recent years but provoked backlash from neighboring homeowners The city's Planning Commission is due to hear the proposal Thursday at 9 a.m. It comes after the City Council requested changes to the city's ADU bonus program which allows single-family homeowners to build at least four units in their backyards if they set aside a portion as affordable housing KPBS developed a map that shows which areas have zoning that would still be eligible for the ADU bonus program and which areas are proposed for exclusion. The map also shows areas with a high or very high risk of wildfires Gloria proposes requiring a property be "on an improved public street with at least two evacuation routes" in order to be eligible Under the mayor's proposal, large portions of La Jolla, Scripps Ranch, Tierrasanta, College Area and Encanto would no longer be eligible for the ADU bonus program due to their zoning. State law would still allow homeowners in those areas to build two ADUs Even in zones where the ADU bonus program would still apply many properties on cul-de-sacs and adjacent to canyons would be ineligible because they carry a high fire risk and lack two evacuation routes Also among the properties to be excluded from the ADU bonus program are sites where the program is impossible to use anyway canyons and cemeteries that are zoned for large-lot single-family homes despite no plans to redevelop them into housing city planners say at least 25,689 acres would no longer be eligible for the ADU bonus program under the mayor's proposal The program would still apply on roughly 82,970 acres though it's unclear how much of that area would be excluded due to other reforms under consideration Among those reforms is a requirement to provide off-street parking spaces for ADUs that are not close to public transit which are desperately needed to make San Diego more affordable Scouted selects products independently Before I discovered these faux jeans I had pretty much sworn off “hard pants,” as I like to call them I ditched anything with a button or zipper—and never looked back I’ve refused to return to traditional denim Enter the Rag & Bone Miramar collection Thanks to the brand’s innovative printing technique which makes soft fabrics look like actual “hard” denim you can keep up the illusion of wearing true pants without sacrificing comfort They look just like the real thing but feel like pajamas You’d never guess they aren’t real jeans either It’s impossible to tell that they have no zipper and 100 percent pure comfort unless you’re wearing them I’ve lost count of how many compliments I’ve gotten wearing them “Wait—those are sweatpants?!” people always ask And they don’t even have a real waistband closure I take a size large (they’re available in sizes XXS to XL) large—over traditional denim sizing like 28 Jamie StoneContributor Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here Eric Yutzy – The Grand Slam Track league is back in South Florida this weekend bringing Olympic star power and some of the fastest athletes on the planet to the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar for a three-day showcase of elite competition alongside fellow Olympic gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Olympian Freddie Crittenden to preview the event which runs from May 2-4 and features 96 athletes from around the globe “Grand Slam Track is the first truly professional track league for track athletes,” Johnson said “As opposed to these athletes having to wait every four years for an opportunity to show that they’re the best and compete against the best said the league has helped her grow as a competitor and push beyond her comfort zone “I feel like it’s an opportunity for me to grow into who I want to be as an athlete in this sport,” she said “I always tell everyone back home that I want to be known as one of the best to ever do it in my sport and so I feel like Grand Slam Track has really started to give me that platform.” She said the format has her running the 200 meters more frequently despite it being a secondary event for her “Now I literally signed up to run it four times a year and so I have no choice but to go out there and perform now,” she said a finalist in the hurdles at the Paris Olympics said the league fills a critical need for year-round competition “Every year you really don’t have an off year,” he said but every year you’re trying to push yourself and perform at the highest level especially with Grand Slam — racing the fastest in the world.” Johnson added that the structure of the league forces athletes to test themselves outside their specialties making for more compelling matchups for fans “Melissa’s the best 100-meter runner out there but then she’s got to come over and run the 200 “She may be running against people for whom the 200 is their primary event — like this weekend.” Tickets for the Grand Slam Track event start at $20 for general admission The races begin Friday and continue through Sunday at the Ansin Sports Complex “You rooted and screamed your head off for these two last summer in Paris,” Local 10’s Eric Yutzy said “Now you get to see them in person … right here in our own backyard.” Click here for more information on the event Eric Yutzy joined Local 10 News as a news anchor and reporter He co-anchors Local 10 News on weekday mornings 3 at the Walgreens located at 2499 SW 101st Ave. days after learning the serious charges he was facing had been dropped but I just know at the moment it was killed or be killed,” said Taylor The charges all stemmed from a shooting that played out when Taylor said a man he’d never met walked into the pharmacy “I guess he thought I was looking at his girl or something and then he told me that I am looking too hard,” said Taylor who was in that Walgreens with his girlfriend and 1-year-old son when Taylor said Souvenir confronted him “He just kept talking and kept talking and I told him ‘I am not talking to you,’ and his girlfriend told him that I wasn’t talking to him either,” said Taylor “He told me that ‘I see you got a gun and I got one too.‘” But Taylor said it’s not until he saw that gun that he shot Souvenir to protect himself he was all the way at the back of the store He walked by me and said what he had to say and then came all the way from the back of the store to the front of the store and said Washington High School quarterback and football player at Northwest Missouri State says the last thing he wanted to do was take a life While he still struggles with what he said he had to do he is just fortunate his 1-year-old daughter still has her father I am sorry that it had to happen like that Taylor said he ran off after the shooting because he was being shot at and dropped his phone It’s only after he saw police respond that he returned and was taken into custody He said his plans now are to return to college Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018 Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City He attended Christopher Columbus High School Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St Ron DeSantis and ICE officials were in Broward County on Thursday morning to speak on the latest efforts to detain and remove people who are in Florida illegally Called "Operation Tidal Wave," officials said from April 21-26 that 1,120 people were taken into custody — the largest number in a single state in one week They said that 63% of those had a previous arrest or conviction DeSantis tout illegal immigration crackdown "There's been a lot of great enforcement efforts leading up to Operation Tidal Wave but this has been the first of its kind throughout the United States," DeSantis said "This is the largest immigration enforcement operation that we've seen in quite some time throughout the entire country." DeSantis announced in February that the state had entered into a 287(g) agreement with the federal government to expedite the removal of people who are unlawfully living in Florida He praised the partnership of state agencies with the Department of Homeland Security to work "hand in hand" to conduct the operation "These are people that should have never been in our country," DeSantis said "Some of these people had been previously deported." The majority of people taken into custody from this operation were from Guatemala (437 people) The other breakdown of nationalities included: ICE officials announce 'historic' arrests of undocumented migrants "This operation really is a historic marker of success that was made possible because of the partnership with the state of Florida, allowing us to activate our 287(g) officers and activating over 250 local and state law enforcement as well as National Guard to assist our federal partners DeSantis for his commitment to be able to put this operation on for the last week," ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan said we are able to conduct over 1,100 arrests and remove several violent gang members from the communities here in Florida." Sheahan said this effort could be used as a "model" for other states for similar operations in the future WPTV's Ethan Stein reported this week that Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Border Patrol agents are traveling together in the same cars to enforce immigration laws Among the arrests highlighted in Thursday's news conference was an operation in Palm Beach County border patrol agents and highway patrol troopers arrested Alejandro Flores He's an illegal alien from Mexico," Chief Patrol Agent Jeffrey Dinise of the Miami Sector of U.S "Flores is an aggravated felon with criminal convictions for alien smuggling Flores is being prosecuted for reentry after deportation and will swiftly be deported after serving his sentence." WATCH BELOW: Advocates say work vehicles being targeted in immigration enforcement The removal of undocumented migrants from the United States has been a focal point of President Donald Trump's administration since he took office in January "It's important that the law is enforced," DeSantis said The United States of America is serious about enforcing its immigration laws." He pushed back on the notion that the arrests are occurring amid racial profiling "There's no racial profiling," DeSantis said The governor said the recent ICE operations are "just the beginning" as Florida looks to continue similar initiatives to remove people who are in the state illegally It was reported in April that Florida Atlantic University as well as the police departments of at least two other public universities in Florida are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus March 29 in the Jackson Family Auditorium of Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall Miramar performs golden-era boleros – romantic songs made famous by Puerto Rican Mexican and Cuban musicians through the last century – and its own original songs that explore a variety of musical influences The group is associated with the Nuevo Romantico movement and carries the torch of Bolero-Beat a popular genre defined by its blend of traditional boleros Sponsored by the Office of Cultural Affairs and the Fulton School of Liberal Arts, admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets can be found on SU’s online box office Those planning to park on campus must register in advance for a free parking pass.  Learn more about SU and opportunities to Make Tomorrow Yours at www.salisbury.edu Have an SU story idea to pitch to the PR Office Visit the PR Office homepage for the appropriate contact Walton County Sheriff’s Office detained three suspects in Cook County Thursday following a string of car burglaries and a shooting in Miramar Beach A sheriff’s sergeant and lieutenant arrived at the scene within minutes provided aid to the victim and transported him to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries The sheriff’s office had been investigating numerous car burglaries along Highway 98 in several neighborhoods and business plazas from the Okaloosa County line to Grand Boulevard patrol deputies and investigators identified a suspect vehicle fleeing shortly after the shooting incident and tracked it north and Walton County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been sent to interview them Authorities said more information will be released when available Anyone who believes they may be a victim of the car burglaries is asked to report it by calling (850) 892-8111 Join the best local newsletter read by thousands of locals each weekday morning – Hiring managers and recruiters across South Florida are looking to fill open positions during a two-day job fair event in Miramar from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall It’s open to all job seekers in a wide range of industries Applicants are encouraged to have an updated copy of their resumes and be prepared for one-on-one interviews with hiring managers from participating companies Free professional headshots will also be available on site to support participants in presenting their best selves to potential employers For more information, click on this link Veronica Crespo writes for Local10.com and also oversees the Español section of the website she graduated from the University of Miami where she studied broadcast journalism and Spanish By: 7:00 am on April 3 The affordable housing lottery has launched for Miramar, a pair of interconnected mixed-income and mixed-use buildings at 405-407 West 206th Street in Inwood Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and developed by LMXD with the Community League of the Heights as the community sponsor Available on NYC Housing Connect are 281 units for residents at 40 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI) ranging in eligible income from $38,400 to $154,080 Units are equipped with washers and dryers Tenants are responsible for electricity including stove and heating there are 14 studios with a monthly rent of $978 for incomes ranging from $38,400 to $49,720; 63 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,040 for incomes ranging from $41,280 to $55,920; 30 two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,231 for incomes ranging from $42,206 to $67,080; and one three-bedroom with a monthly rent of $1,406 for incomes ranging from $48,206 to $77,040 there are eight studios with a monthly rent of $1,521 for incomes ranging from $57,018.00-$74,580; 56 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,622 for incomes ranging from $61,235-$83,880; 26 two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,930 for incomes ranging from $73,715-$100,620; and four three-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,213 for incomes ranging from $75,875-$115,560 there are eight studios with a monthly rent of $2,065 for incomes ranging from $75,669 to $99,440; 46 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,205 for incomes ranging from $81,223 to $111,840; 24 two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,629 for incomes ranging from $97,680 to $134,160; and one three-bedroom with a monthly rent of $3,021 for incomes ranging from $103,578 to $154,080 Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than June 2 Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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Miramar commission has new faces This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news – A mother of two driving through Miramar witnessed a high school student being robbed and decided to take action Leer en español recording and demanding the suspects return the stolen items “Give him his shoes back,” she’s heard saying on cellphone video she first noticed something was wrong when she saw a car parked on the side of the road directly across from Miramar High School “There were actually three males and they were surrounding a young student,” the woman’s husband said one of the suspects grabbed the student’s backpack while the teen pleaded with them “One of the guys got really close and took his backpack,” the woman’s husband said I had nothing to do with it.’ And one of the guys said As she pulled her car behind the suspects’ vehicle another driver also stopped and yelled for them to leave the student alone “As soon as she pulled behind that vehicle another vehicle pulled behind her and started saying Leave him alone!’ Kind of like helping the student out,” her husband explained She then pulled up next to the suspects and confronted them directly “She drove right next to the vehicle and told them ‘Give the kid his shoes back.’ And one of the guys yelled at her,” her husband said “One of the guys took the backpack and he got in the vehicle quick,” her husband said “And you can see the driver — right before he gets in the vehicle — you can see he has both shoes; they are real bright.” The woman recorded the make and model of the suspects’ car The vehicle is a white Nissan Maxima with Florida License tag 20FDMX Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Miramar Police Department Targeting Net Zero Energy at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar: Assessment and Recommendations Energy Systems Integration: NREL + Raytheon Energy Systems Integration: Microgrid Testing The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy In Broward County's municipal elections longtime Deerfield Beach commissioner Todd Drosky defeated Dan Herz — who pledged to “Make Deerfield Beach Great Again” — in the race to be the city's next mayor Another notable result came in Coconut Creek’s District B where Jacqueline Railey comfortably defeated Philippa Sklaar in a commission seat election marred by social media vitriol and defamation lawsuits Tuesday's vote was marked with low turnout Votes were cast on Tuesday by fewer than 10% of 271,845 eligible voters in Coconut Creek Broward’s Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott said that the low turnout was expected largely due to a state law that requires voters to redo their vote-by-mail requests after every even-numbered year “ There's a lot of people out there who probably have no idea there was an election They got a vote by mail ballot back in November and they would assume that they would get a vote by mail ballot today for this election but they did not because they had to sign up all over again,” said Scott Scott said his staff did education and outreach on renewing vote-by-mail requests in the cities who voted in the 2025 municipal election and plan to expand those efforts countywide this summer Voters across the city voted for new commissioners Each race was won comfortably by the incumbent District B’s race was by far the most contentious with newcomer Philippa Sklaar frequently attacking Vice Mayor Jacqueline Railey on social media for more than a year READ MORE: Coconut Creek election marked by feud and defamation lawsuits The mayor's seat had been vacated by Bill Ganz after he was termed out Candidate Dan Herz made waves with his promise of “making Deerfield Beach great again” and used social media Caryl Berner and Timothy "Chaz" Steven both dropped out of the race but after the deadline that would have removed their names from the ballot Here are the preliminary results for Deerfield Beach: With Winston Barnes not seeking reelection for the commission's seat 3 in Miramar after serving for 22 years and seat 4 opening up because its incumbent Alexandra Davis was voted into a seat on the Broward County Commission The race for seat 3 received attention due to the candidacy of Keith “Papa Keith” Walcott locally famous for his job as a DJ for 103.5 FM The Beat Cherasard taking the seat with over 50% of ballots Yvette Colbourne won easily against a write-in campaign for Luis Pedraza though "somebody else" and Miami Heat legend Glen Rice also received one vote each Here are the preliminary results for Miramar:  Pembroke Pines did not have an elected official on the ballot but voters did decide on eight ballot questions voters approved a general obligation bond of $230 million constructing and improving a new police station You can follow the vote count across the county on the Broward Supervisor of Elections website. Julien Alfred and Shericka Jackson to feature at Miramar Invitational 2025Alfred and Richardson could renew their rivalry at the Miramar Invitational on Saturday and 25-year-old Richardson could go head to head for the first time this year after their memorable showdowns in 2024 American Richardson also won relay gold in Paris while Saint Lucia's Alfred claimed silver in the 200m behind Gabrielle Thomas Olympic 400m champion Steven Gardiner, former long jump world champion Tajay Gayle, world shot put silver medallist Danniel Dodd-Thomas and Olympic bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell are also set to feature in Florida. ExclusiveHighlightsJulien Alfred wins gold in women's 100m final | Paris 2024 highlightsJulien Alfred of Saint Lucia delivered an electrifying performance to win gold in the women’s 100m final with a stunning time of 10.72. Sha'Carri Richardson of the USA took silver, while Melissa Jefferson of the USA secured bronze. Watch Paris 2024 live here: https://olympics.app.link/7K8KpfMN8Kb Yvette Colbourne earned another four years in office She’ll serve alongside two new members of the Miramar City Commission Colbourne had 86% of the vote to defeat challenger Luis Pedraza and keep Seat 2 at City Hall Pedraza turned in substantial fundraising numbers and was an active campaigner But he was a long shot to win after mistakenly checking the wrong box on his paperwork and making himself a write-in candidate Avril Cherasard had 53.5% of ballots cast in her favor outpacing Keith “Papa Keith” Walcott and Nari Tomlinson Carson “Eddy” Edwards won with 41.6% of the vote Election rules in Miramar, Broward’s fourth-largest municipality by population provide that the biggest vote-getter in each race wins outright Because municipal elections are technically nonpartisan none of the candidates’ political affiliations were denoted on the ballot This cycle’s top issues for voters and candidates included neighboring Miami-Dade County’s proposal to build a trash incinerator nearby which several candidates said are exacerbated by unnecessary event spending Coulbourne, a 63-year-old Democrat, sought her fourth consecutive term on the five-member City Commission. She was first elected in 2013 and last won re-election in 2021 with 66% of the vote She ran on a record of working to keep the city’s taxes flat improve local infrastructure and oppose Miami-Dade County’s efforts to build a trash incinerator just outside the city According to her most recent campaign finance report Colbourne raised more than $162,000 and spent about $47,000 to hold onto her seat ran on a promise to prioritize public safety improving traffic and supporting school choice in education He raised about $80,000 and spent more than half that sum by last week Tomlinson and Walcott ran to succeed 22-year Commissioner Winston Barnes in representing the city’s east side She raised close to $43,000 and spent $34,000 through March 6 Her priorities included affordable housing addressing Miramar’s budget issues and planning for the city’s future particularly on events and government employee benefits Democrats Tomlinson and Walcott each carried notable endorsements The South Florida Sun-Sentinel recommended Tomlinson a 36-year-old finance director for a nursing referral service citing his residency in the city’s oft-overlooked historic neighborhood who has chaired the Historic Miramar Advisory Board told the Sun-Sentinel that the city needs more police patrolling its east side and a more modest event calendar Walcott said the city’s spending ledger needs to be better examined Walcott led the field with over $55,000 raised through Feb the last date he filed a campaign finance report Tomlinson carried a comparatively paltry war chest of less than $3,500 Conze, Edwards, Nesbeth and Reid vied to finish the term of Alexandra Davis, who won a seat on the Broward County Commission last June a 69-year-old marketing pro who raised $51,000 Nesbeth and Reid amassed $41,500 and $7,000 Edwards agreed with others that Miramar puts on too many events is the managing partner of an education management firm Her priorities included improving public safety implementing inclusive government practices and supporting sustainable city growth and small businesses owns and operates Dreamcatchers of the Soul a holistic wellness organization for children She campaigned on a promise to curb overdevelopment and audit spending at City Hall The Sun-Sentinel recommended Nesbeth Robin Bartleman and Florida Future Leaders Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JesseScheckner She been active in Miramar for quite awhile & very active in improving our community The lake renovation project is something I can give credit to her for with which I’m so grateful for as our lake banks were eroding for years & information from her help remedy that situation plus various other projects to improve our community This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL © Copyright by Extensive-Enterprises 2025. All rights reserved. STAFF LOGIN Picture by 2024 Getty ImagesBy Ockert de VilliersOlympic 100m champion Julien Alfred opened her outdoor campaign by beating Jamaican sprinting star Shericka Jackson in the rarely run 300m at the 2025 Miramar Invitational in the United States on Saturday (5 April) The race pitted double 200m world champion Jackson against the latest sprinting export from the Caribbean in a mouth-watering duel Jackson started with a bang leading the field in and out of the bend before Alfred finished with a flourish in a national record of 36.05 seconds. The Jamaican finished 0.08s behind her with Ivory Coast’s Jessika Gbai taking third in 36.24s made her comeback to the track at the start of the 2025 season would take some confidence from the race as she is showing some good speed endurance this early in the season The short-sprint specialist will fancy her chances of taking reigning world champion Jackson over the half-lap sprint later in the season I am just going to keep on working hard and trust myself,” Alfred said after the race Watson clocked a wind-aided 9.99 seconds for the victory with Blake following behind him in a time of 10.06s. Alex Ogando of the Dominican Republic rounded out the podium with 10.14s. – Four adults were “triaged and decontaminated” after a “drug-related” incident at a school in Miramar on Wednesday first responders confirmed to Local 10 News Leer en español the department was called around 11:20 a.m regarding a hazmat incident at the Whispering Pines Education Center Officials said the four adults who were triaged were exposed to the substance A spokeswoman for the school district said two students were also evaluated at the scene by paramedics “Currently all substances tested have been drug related but this is still an active scene and additional tests are being completed by the hazmat team,” MFR said Officials said no one has been transported to the hospital at this time a student at the Pre-K to 12th grade school brought a sealed bag on campus that contained unbroken pills the School Resource Officer (SRO) secured the bag immediately and placed it in a safe location until the contents could be properly examined,” Miramar police spokesperson Janice McIntosh said in an email to Local 10 News a few staff members reported feeling lightheaded which led to Miramar Fire Rescue being called along with the Broward Sheriff’s Office’s hazmat team there is no confirmed threat to students or staff and the situation remains under control,” McIntosh said and we will continue to work closely with our partners to determine the nature of the substance and ensure the continued safety of everyone on campus.” “We made sure that we triaged every individual who experienced symptoms who complained of any symptoms at all made sure that every individual was decontaminated appropriately to ensure that we could return everyone to a normal school day,” said Miramar Fire Rescue Fire Administrative Officer Tara Smith According to a Broward County Public Schools spokeswoman “the student responsible will receive appropriate consequences.” Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com – Raising Cane’s famed chicken fingers are coming to Miramar later this year Leer en español The new location is now under construction at RK Park View Square on the corner of Miramar Parkway and Southwest 172nd Avenue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raising Cane's (@raisingcanes) Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has grown in popularity over the last few years. The chain serves hand battered chicken marinated for 24 hours and a special Cane’s Sauce. Its first location opened up in Aug. 1996. According to the company’s website it was named after the owners beloved yellow Lab Right now, there are locations in Cutler Bay Several other locations are in the works including restaurants in Hialeah The Miramar location is looking to fill several positions. For more information, click on this link Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raising Cane's (@raisingcanes) Find out how to watch the action live on Saturday Picture by Getty ImagesBy Nischal Schwager-PatelShericka Jackson is in action this weekend at the 2025 Miramar Invitational on Saturday (5 April) The women’s 100m finals are split into final A and B, with the latter taking place at 13:03 local time (GMT-4) ahead of final A at 13:08. Meanwhile, the competitive races conclude with the women’s 200m final at 14:33, before an exhibition women’s 4x100m relay wraps up the invitational at 14:47. Andrea Torres NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Linda Souvenir is grieving after her one-year-old grandson saw her 27-year-old son’s murder at a Walgreens on Monday in Miramar Leer en español On a GoFundMe page she said she has pancreatic cancer and described her son Anthony Souvenir as an amazing father with a big heart “I remember talking to him and how excited he was for the future He wanted his son to play football and other sports,” she said adding that it’s heartbreaking that “he will never get a chance to see his son become the great man that he wanted him to be.” Detectives arrested Jaime Taylor on Tuesday for the murder in the store at Miramar Boulevard and Palm Avenue the shooting stemmed from a misunderstanding Taylor was on the phone talking to someone else and Souvenir’s girlfriend called 911 for help and Souvenir tried to give chase but collapsed in the store and later died in the hospital “We are broken; we are hurting,” Souvenir’s mother said Broward Sheriff’s Office correctional deputies were holding Taylor without bond for murder Reporter Rosh Lowe has been covering news for nearly two decades in South Florida The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013 She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award – History has been made in the City of Miramar The city has hired its first Black Fire Chief in its history According to the city’s website Chief McFarlane has spent 26 years with the City of Miramar Fire Rescue Department and has proudly held each position rising through the ranks from Firefighter to Driver Engineer Battalion Chief and most recently Deputy Fire Chief McFarlane has spent his entire career in Miramar “It is the honor of my life to serve the residents of Miramar as the Fire Chief Having spent the past 26 years with the Department I look forward to leading our outstanding men and women in uniform as we continue to protect and serve this great city,” said McFarlane He is serving as the 11th Fire Rescue Chief for the City of Miramar Kristi Krueger has built a solid reputation as an award-winning medical reporter and effervescent anchor giving her more time in the evening with her family It's about to be the new hot girl walk uniform Ryan Mackey – A longtime civilian employee with Miramar Fire Rescue was arrested Wednesday morning Leer en español a logistics technician who has been with the department for nearly a decade Authorities said that Roman is facing charges that include transmitting materials harmful to minors soliciting a minor and using a two-way communication device to commit a felony The investigation began when an out-of-state jurisdiction alerted the Miramar Police Department about alleged criminal activity involving Roman Miramar city officials confirmed that Roman is accused of “engaging in lewd communications Authorities confirmed that Roman’s arrest was carried out by Miramar police with assistance from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Authorities said the case is being handled by the Miramar Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and BSO’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Roman on paid administrative leave until the completion and outcome of the investigation,” said Tara Smith Miramar Fire Rescue sent Local 10 News the following statement: The Miramar Fire Rescue Department has been informed of the arrest of one of its civilian employees by the Miramar Police Department with assistance from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office The Miramar Fire Rescue Department takes these allegations seriously and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity We will be fully cooperating with all applicable agencies To maintain the integrity of the investigation we are unable to provide additional details at this time; however immediate steps have been taken to address this matter including placing the employee on administrative leave We are actively pursuing the termination of Mr Roman pending the outcome of the investigation We remain committed to serving the public with professionalism and will continue to focus on delivering our services effectively to the highest standards authorities confirmed that Roman’s duties primarily involved working with vendors to procure equipment for the fire department Prosecutors expressed grave concern for the safety of minors in the community citing several messages Roman allegedly sent that suggest this may not be an isolated incident “This was not limited to communication,” prosecutors said alleging that Roman demonstrated intent to act on the discussions during interactions with an undercover agent Roman’s public defender argued for leniency emphasizing his clean record and strong ties to the community and has resided in Florida for over 30 years he will be placed under Level 2 GPS monitoring as part of his pretrial supervision the judge ordered Roman to have no contact with minors and prohibited him from using any device with internet access Authorities have not released further details about the messages or the undercover investigation – The heavy job of disassembling a small aircraft and hauling it away took several hours Thursday just one day after the plane made an emergency hard landing on a field adjacent to a Miramar school Leer en español The pilot was able to maneuver the fixed-wing single-engine plane between the bushes outside Coconut Palm Elementary School after first running into trouble in the air Wednesday afternoon you gonna be able to make it to the field?” an air traffic controller asked so just gonna land right here,” the pilot replied The pilot was apparently on a training mission with a student The aircraft came down just inches away from a school play area The pair took off from the North Perry Airport; trouble hit just four minutes into their practice flight I was working at the park and I noticed the plane losing control and going down,” a caller told a dispatcher was involved in another emergency landing two years ago when the pilot had to quickly turn around back to North Perry Airport damage was seen on the nose of the plane and its right wing The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash Terrell Forney joined Local 10 News in October 2005 as a general assignment reporter but a desire to escape the harsh winters of the north brought him to South Florida Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County Cliff Ghersen has lived in Montecito for 48 years "I was here when the original Miramar was existing," Ghersen said He is one of several neighbors who oppose a mixed-use housing project that was recently approved at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort by billionaire developer Rick Caruso "The issue has to do completely with the retail which we feel will cause a lot more traffic in this entire area," Ghersen explained The project will create 26 affordable housing units for employees and 17,500 square feet of high-end retail shops on resort property "A 2,500 square foot retail spot is not a boutique It's like twice as big as the house we're standing in right now," Ghersen said He says that although the resort is creating more parking and he’s concerned that the overflow of cars will go into the small surrounding neighborhoods "I say build a town center but do it in the center of the town not here in the residential neighborhood," Ghersen said The 125-year-old All Saints-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church originally opposed the development until last month "We felt that everybody came to the table with the right heart and the solution was found," said Reverend Channing Smith Reverend Smith says the church’s main concern was losing the view of the mountains "The view corridor is the first 40 feet off that white wall and that would be one story there and then you'll be able to see the mountains from there," Smith said The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved the project 5-0 on Tuesday rejecting appeals by neighbors and Heal the Ocean “We are grateful for the trust the community has placed in our team and eager to continue that close partnership as we deliver a plan that all of Montecito can be proud of.” the project can still be appealed to the California Coastal Commission – Miramar police are searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing since Sunday Carishe Small was last seen around 8:20 p.m Sunday near her home in the 2600 block of Southwest 135th Avenue Police said they received reports that Carishe was seen entering a rideshare vehicle and may be in the Tampa Bay area Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 please call the Tampa Bay news tip line at 727-329-2400