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Miami’s Hip Hop scene is a vibrant mix of boldness
the city has birthed an impressive lineup of rappers who have made an indelible mark on the culture
these artists have defined Miami's unique flavor and brought it to the world stage through Hip Hop
From raw street anthems to global club bangers
these Miami talents showcase the city's multifaceted identity
Let’s explore a few of the most iconic figures who have solidified Miami as a cornerstone of Hip Hop culture
from legendary trailblazers like Trina to repeat hitmakers like DJ Khaled
Rick Ross
is an absolute king of Hip Hop when it comes to Miami
“Hustlin’,” he introduced the world to his larger-than-life persona and knack for cinematic storytelling
Ross built an empire with Maybach Music Group
From chart-topping tracks like “Aston Martin Music” to street anthems like “BMF,” Ross continues to solidify his legacy as one of Miami’s most impactful and enduring figures in Hip Hop
Trina has been a trailblazer for women in Hip Hop
representing Miami's unapologetic confidence and sex appeal
She first gained attention with her fiery verse on Trick Daddy’s “Nann Nigga” and quickly carved her lane with solo hits like “Da Baddest Bitch” and “Pull Over.” Trina’s ability to blend raw lyricism with infectious beats established her as a cultural force in the early 2000s
her influence has extended beyond music as she became a symbol of empowerment for female rappers
Whether collaborating with stars like Missy Elliott or holding it down for Miami in pop culture
Trick Daddy is Miami’s original Hip Hop storyteller
offering an unfiltered glimpse into the city’s streets
earning national attention with “Nann Nigga” alongside Trina
Albums like Thugs Are Us (2001) and Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47 (2000) showcased his ability to create street anthems and club hits alike
Tracks like “I’m a Thug” and “Let’s Go” highlight his versatility and appeal
characterized by gritty realism and heartfelt narratives
has cemented him as a foundational figure in Miami’s Hip Hop scene
inspiring countless artists in the process
Flo Rida brought Miami’s party vibe to international stages. Raised in Carol City, Flo Rida exploded onto the scene with his debut single, “Low,” featuring T-Pain
high-energy tracks like “Right Round” and “Club Can’t Handle Me” earned him a reputation as one of the most commercially successful rappers from Miami
While his music leans heavily into pop-rap
Flo Rida has never shied away from representing Miami’s vibrant
His global appeal and consistent chart presence have made him a key figure in the city’s Hip Hop legacy
Pitbull epitomizes Miami’s multicultural energy
he gained recognition with his debut album M.I.A.M.I
(2004) and tracks like “Culo.” As his career progressed
Pitbull transitioned into a global superstar with hits like “Give Me Everything” and “Timber.” A proud Cuban American
showcasing Miami’s rich cultural diversity
his entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropic efforts underscore his commitment to the city he calls home
Pitbull’s evolution from local rapper to “Mr
Worldwide” solidifies his place as one of Miami’s most celebrated figures
DJ Khaled is one of Miami’s most influential figures in Hip Hop
Known for curating star-studded collaborations
Khaled has delivered iconic hits like “We Takin’ Over” and “All I Do Is Win.” His ability to unite artists from different styles and regions speaks to his deep understanding of the genre
Khaled’s larger-than-life persona and motivational catchphrases have made him a cultural icon
Khaled has consistently showcased the city’s energy and talent to the world
making him a vital ambassador for its Hip Hop scene
JT, formerly one-half of the City Girls
was part of the duo that redefined Miami’s Hip Hop sound
Their breakout hit “Act Up” quickly became a cultural anthem
showcasing JT’s sharp delivery and bold lyrics
Songs like “Twerk” highlight her ability to blend Miami’s bounce influences with modern Hip Hop beats
delivering standout verses on tracks like Summer Walker’s “Ex for a Reason.” She represents the new wave of Miami rap
bringing unapologetic confidence and infectious energy to the forefront of the genre
Ball Greezy is a cornerstone of Miami’s underground scene
blending soulful melodies with heartfelt storytelling
and tracks like “Nice & Slow” further showcase his ability to create smooth
Greezy’s music often reflects his Miami roots
his consistent output and authentic sound have garnered national attention
solidifying his place as one of the city’s most respected voices
As a member of Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group
Gunplay has carved out his niche with his aggressive delivery and unflinching honesty
Tracks like “Cartoon & Cereal,” featuring Kendrick Lamar
showcase his raw lyricism and deep connection to Miami’s streets
Gunplay’s music serves as a gritty counterbalance to the city’s more commercial sounds
offering an unvarnished look at the realities of life in Miami’s toughest neighborhoods
Brisco emerged as one of Miami’s most promising talents under Poe Boy Entertainment, collaborating with heavyweights like Lil Wayne and Flo Rida
Tracks like “In the Hood” and “On the Wall” highlight his storytelling prowess and ability to capture the hustle and grind of Miami life
Brisco’s contributions to the city’s Hip Hop scene remain significant
is the other former half of the City Girls and a force in her own right
With tracks like “Twerk” and “Act Up,” Yung Miami has helped define Miami’s modern Hip Hop sound
Her dynamic energy and unapologetic charisma have made her a standout voice
representing Miami’s vibrant culture on a global stage
From Rick Ross’ cinematic storytelling to the bold energy of the City Girls
Miami’s Hip Hop legacy is a testament to its cultural richness
As emerging stars rise and the next generation of rappers push the genre forward
Miami’s influence on Hip Hop remains undeniable
Marshalltown City Administrator Carol Webb took on her new role at an admittedly fraught time in the community’s history
had both resigned and accepted payouts to leave their positions within a span of less than a year
and several key staff positions — including fire chief and housing and community development director — remained unfilled as a result
who previously held the same title in Muscatine
saw the vacancies and the impending retirements of other city department heads as a golden opportunity to find and hire the next generation of Marshalltown leaders
Chris Jones to police chief and former Deputy Fire Chief (and long-term acting chief) Christopher Cross to the fire chief role on a permanent basis
hired former Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) Executive Director Deb Millizer as the city’s new housing and community development director (along with assistant director Clayton Ender
filling the role previously known as the city planner position) and hired Jeffrey Evenson as the new Parks and Recreation Director to succeed Geoff Hubbard
who is now working for the city of Johnston
“We’ve been lucky that we’ve had good candidates applying for positions
We had a couple of internal hires that were ready for the opportunity and already leading in the organization,” Webb said
“So I was very pleased that we had those qualified candidates… I probably couldn’t have ended in a better place.”
are all familiar faces in the community already
while Evenson most recently worked for the park board in the city of Minneapolis
Although Millizer wasn’t directly working for the city before
she attended most council meetings and frequently collaborated on downtown projects and development initiatives
and when this opportunity came up again to apply
I was very excited about it,” she said
and it was a little intimidating to follow behind Michelle
She was so great and she was here for so long… (But) I think that we’re just headed in a really great direction
and I feel like she was making good internal hires
And although I wasn’t an internal hire
I kind of feel like that a little bit because I worked so closely with the previous administration and all of the relationships that I have
I just want to see everything continue to propel forward.”
Millizer added that she hopes the city job is one she can retire from
and she praised Public Works Director Heather Thomas and City Clerk Alicia Hunter for their hard work over the last few years along with Webb
has been employed with the MPD throughout his entire 29-year law enforcement career
and he credited previous department heads for their longstanding commitment to the betterment of the Marshalltown community
“When you get behind those types of initiatives and you’re around positive people trying to do positive things
it makes it very easy to get motivated and stay motivated
We’ve been through quite a bit of turmoil in the past
especially internally at the police department
and the one thing that we’ve been able to do is work together and overcome,” he said
“And those are always the good memories
The things that you’re doing collaboratively with other people
and if you’re ever interested in making the most out of your career
I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to work with.”
During a sit down with Webb and the other department heads last week
who came to Marshalltown as the deputy fire chief back in 2016
but he later spoke to the T-R about his excitement in taking on the new leadership role
providing insight into the interview process and how it felt to learn he had been selected as the next chief
It’s really kind of a validation that you’ve been doing something right and that you’ve been able to convey ideas to the board that’s doing the testing process that make sense and that people can get behind,” he said
“You would think that it’s all rainbows and sunshine once you get a leadership position
but once the euphoria of winning the position
but (you realize) it’s time for me to go to work because the higher you ascend in an organization
the more rank and responsibility and authority you have… Your workflow kind of multiplies because now
if you’re at the top of the organization
you’re not just working for the operations division or the training division
You’re working for the entire department
and the success or failure of the department kind of hinges upon your vision and the way that you steer the ship.”
Cross added that it has been “satisfying” to see so many of the leadership positions filled at the city
are starting to come together and gel as a team
If you were to write a storyline for a fire chief to have a good council
a good boss in the administrator and then the whole of the citywide department head leadership team
I don’t think you could write it any better than what we have here in Marshalltown,” he said
“I don’t want to say it’s an anomaly
but when you can find yourself in these positions as a fire chief where you have a wonderful structure within which to operate
is the only one who is taking on his position without any previous connection to Marshalltown
and he arrives with a strong background in design
he worked for the parks and recreation departments in the Twin Cities suburbs of Roseville and Maple Grove
and it’s just very tough to get things done,” he said
“I was looking for something in a smaller community that I could grab and have an impact on
I don’t want to be just kind of going through the motions
and when this job in Marshalltown came open
I’m very impressed with the planning that’s been done and the system plan and the Linn Creek Corridor… I love community engagement
And I think that that’s certainly on the table of things that we need to do
And the recreation programming is very robust
and I think there are some opportunities out there that we can leverage.”
While doing more with less is always a challenge
is excited to get to work alongside Recreation Supervisor Jenni Hart
Each of the new leaders is in charge of his or her own department
but they also have opportunities to collaborate and come together — for example
Parks and Rec teamed up with the MPD and MFD to host “Soccer with the Squad” at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum last month
Millizer will be involved in some of the grant projects for the Linn Creek projects — the Apgar Family Water Plaza
Keyser Trailhead and the renovation of the Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse at the Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center (MACC)
“It takes a lot of coordination to make all that happen
we work with the Chamber and the Arts+Culture Alliance on those projects as well,” Webb said
“There are a lot of fingers and hands involved in that
and so ensuring that we’re coordinating everything is really important.”
Webb herself has also taken the lead on the city’s 657A dilapidated buildings and demolition program while she brings Millizer up to speed
because of the nature of what they do and the fact that they share a facility
the MFD and MPD have always enjoyed a strong working relationship
Jones described Cross as “a great person” and said they’re already working on opportunities for both staffs to get together while also building unity with the 911 Communications Commission led by director Rhonda Braudis
“I think the fact that we’re in the building together has probably brought us closer together in (our) relationship
but Chris and I have had the opportunity to work on a lot of big things since we were deputies
Our circles crossed or overlapped quite a bit,” Cross said
“Chris befriended me when I first came to the organization eight or nine years ago
and he’s just an outstanding human being (with) his character and the way that he carries himself
and I’m so proud of him for what he’s been able to achieve throughout his career and now with this promotion.”
The two Chrises are ready to solve the city’s problems together
Webb’s biggest goal is to keep the city in a sound financial position amidst ongoing changes at the state level related to municipal levies
She believes Marshalltown’s strong bond rating and available funds will allow the city to pursue bigger projects such as road reconstruction and the Parks and Rec Master Plan
“The key there is ongoing operation and maintenance costs
so how creative can we get around getting the services delivered with the staff that we have,” she said
“One of my goals is to really look at technology and how we can leverage that
we’ve really done a lot of that with the Flock cameras and making our resources go further in the future
So I feel like we have a lot of fun projects that keep me engaged and coming to work every day on the horizon
The first several weeks “flew by” for Millizer
and she felt thankful to inherit the team she did along with bringing in Ender as her assistant
Some of her major goals are creatively addressing nuisance issues
improving the entry points to the community and ensuring that housing and rental inspections are up to snuff
Jones hopes to build on the strong community relationship
transparency and confidence fostered under his predecessor
and Evenson is excited to take on the aforementioned large projects and work with forward thinking staff and leaders
Cross is in the process of filling the deputy chief role he once held while focusing on keeping equipment up to date and exploring the long-term future of fire and EMS
including whether the latter should be considered an essential service
“There’s lots of great opportunities for this place
But I do want to make sure that my goals stay in the ears of the council respectfully and appropriately so that we don’t get left behind,” Cross said
“I’m not saying the council has a tendency to leave us behind
but you have to be vocal in where you want to steer your department
(my goal is) just making good decisions on behalf of the public and spending money wisely — just playing the game how it’s supposed to be played so that the community has confidence in me as their fire chief but
that confidence and security to know that when they have a problem and they call 911
we’re gonna show up and do great things for them to the best of our ability.”
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth story in a series of nine honoring the 32 men from Grundy
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the city's theater scene is offering traditional and comedic takes on Charles Dickens' 1843 classic “A Christmas Carol.”
For more than 20 years, Gary Neal Johnson has played Ebenezer Scrooge in the traditional adaptation of "A Christmas Carol” at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Johnson told KCUR's Up To Date that each year he gets a new understanding of Dickens’ message
“Every year there's something in the script
Dickens is telling us this as well,’ and I just never really picked up on that before,” Johnson said
modern adaptation of the holiday classic set in Kansas City
with references to social media and music from Missouri-born indie-pop artist Chappell Roan
The nearly two-century-old story is “universal,” according to Ron Megee, who plays the protagonist in the Unicorn's "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big KC MO Christmas Show" (running through Dec
The arc can fit many people's journeys,” Megee said
Cathy Barnett, the voice of “Maxine” from the line of Hallmark greeting cards, brings the character to life as a crabby DMV volunteer in “Maxine’s Christmas Carol,” a musical comedy on stage at Union Station (through Dec
it's an easy transformation to play a character who doesn't care what others think
“I think that is the most relatable thing about this show
The football rich region is loaded with many of the top teams and players in the state
Tracking all the four and five-star caliber-players is challenging because there are so many of them
It’s evident with all the major college commitments from Miami-Dade and Broward counties
At SBLive Sports Florida
we’re zeroing in on five players we believe are primed for breakout seasons in 2024
Miami Southridge quarterback James Perrone is looking to double his 1,500 passing yards from 2023 as a freshman
Perrone made his presence felt as a freshman by throwing for 1,505 yards in 10 games
Word is out that Perrone has the makings of a top-flight quarterback
the sophomore is setting a high bar.“I want at least 3,000 yards
and try to get 35 [passing] touchdowns,” Perrone said
Go for the state championship.”The Spartans went 7-5 in Class 3M last season
to Homestead in the second round of the playoffs.Southridge is now in Class 6A
and he looks to keep developing at a program that’s enjoyed a history of success.“This is a special year,” Spartans coach Pierre Senatus said
but it feels like it’s off the beaten path in Georgia somewhere
You walk by so many old trophies and awards
You’re tripping over them in classrooms and storage rooms
My dad went there.’ It’s such a storied tradition.”Southridge made it to the second round of the playoffs the last two years.Perrone is a big part in moving the program forward
he’s received offers from a handful of colleges
we’ve got a lot of really good players,” Perrone said
Goleman's Daryl Bell III is a 4-star safety who is seeking to lift the Gators to a winning season in 2024
/ Joe FrisaroThe four-star safety is a “team first” player
who is bringing recognition to not only himself
a school that finished with a 5-6 record last year
he’s been one of the most coveted defensive backs in South Florida
Bell made a verbal commitment to Florida State over several prominent programs
“I have high expectations for myself and the team,” Bell said
That’s what I want.”Bell demonstrates leadership
and has shown loyalty to the Goleman program.“I take pride in [leadership] a lot,” he said
That’s really what it is.” When it comes to his recruiting
Bell was sold on the Seminoles largely because of the relationships he’s built with coach Mike Norvell and co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Randy Shannon.“I felt like I had a close relationship since Day 1,” Bell said
Monarch defensive end Romando Johnson provides an imposing presence for opposing offenses
/ Joe FrisaroThe Knights once again are expected to be in the state championship mix
largely because they have such a high-powered offense
230-pound defensive end in Romando Johnson
Johnson already is committed to West Virginia
so he can focus on his senior season.“They recruited me the hardest,” Johnson said
“Me and the coaches have a good relationship
and made me a top priority.”Johnson made his commitment in June after an official visit.“Since I committed
so now I’ll focus on the season,” the defensive lineman said
“We’re trying to go to states.”Among Johnson’s individual goals are to lead Broward County in sacks
and improve on his statistics from his sophomore and junior seasons.“The team we have
I feel like we can get to states,” Johnson said
I feel like we can get farther than we did last year
Coconut Creek defensive lineman Nimari Brantley seeks to help the Cougars improve on last year's 10-3 record
coach Johnnie Sloan has created a culture where nothing is handed to the team
the Cougars earned the right to be in the Broward National Football Showcase on Aug
Creek has a preseason game with rival Monarch on Aug
One big reason Coconut Creek is so optimistic heading into 2024 is because of senior defensive lineman Nimari Brantley
270-pounder who has committed to Florida Atlantic.“We came up from the bottom,” Brantley said
and people are seeing what we have going on
has had Brantley starting for him since he was a ninth grader playing middle linebacker.“Just to see his maturity
and having him as the heart and soul of this team
is going to push us.”Brantley is like having another coach on the field
The senior holds his teammates accountable
he’s keenly aware of the assignments of the linebackers and defensive backs.“Creek is really about family,” Brantley said
It’s like being consistent in life.”With players like Brantley anchoring the defense
Coconut Creek believes if they play up to their standard
they can beat anyone.“We never got a big head
because I feel like we still are looked down upon,” Sloan said
“We still don’t get all the credit we should have
Randy Phillips is well aware of Carol City’s football history
The senior quarterback can tell you that the Chiefs were state champions in 2016
and decades before that they were a perennial Miami-Dade football power
finishing just 1-8.Enter Phillip at quarterback after leading South Broward to an 8-3 record a year ago
he threw for 3,145 yards and 17 touchdowns.With Phillips now at QB
Phillips is a lanky 6-foot-7 left-handed passer with tremendous upside.“I know a lot of history,” Phillips said of Carol City’s past
Being great in the 1900s.”Standing 6-7 gives Phillips some definite advantages over shorter quarterbacks
I’m going to keep working.”Since last year
Phillips is capable of leading the Chiefs to victories on the field
while also putting himself in a better spot to receive college offers.“I’m looking for more [college] attention than I’m getting,” Phillips said
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When Ottumwa native Carol Webb decided that she wanted to move back to Iowa in 2020 after about two decades in Fort Collins
she hoped to find a city administrator/city manager position in a midsize community in the central part of the state
Such an opportunity failed to present itself at the time
so she instead accepted the city administrator job in Muscatine along the Mississippi River
she finds herself much closer to her hometown and leading a city just a few thousand people larger than her old stomping grounds as Marshalltown’s new city administrator
and she’s already enjoying getting to know the community and the staff she will oversee as the city’s chief executive
from William Penn in biology and chemistry
Webb followed her sister out to Colorado and
once she had worked a few years in the private sector at a Cargill laboratory
she realized that her true passion was local government
She quickly moved up the ranks into a management role
she was able to work toward a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) degree — with a 4.0 grade point average
while adding that she was talented enough in science to go to medical school
I enjoyed it a lot more than private work,” she said
had always intended to move back to Iowa someday
and the COVID-19 pandemic provided what she described as a perfect opportunity to make that change
After working her way up to the title of deputy utilities director in Fort Collins
she took on the head honcho position in Muscatine (pop
23,797 as of the 2020 census) and learned “a little bit of everything” in the process — the department she oversaw in Fort Collins had as many employees as the entire city staff in Muscatine
But when the opportunity to get closer to Ottumwa and move to a similarly sized community in the process presented itself
“The more I read about what was happening in Marshalltown
the more I thought this would be a good fit for me
Some of the priorities of the community — housing
I had done a lot of work around emergency management and disaster recovery because we dealt with wildfires and flash floods there,” she said
“I knew Marshalltown had been through a couple of natural disasters and that you were working on recovering from those things
and I think that’s a skill set I can bring
So that’s intriguing to me… Marshalltown is a good fit because
I think that’s a perfect sort of environment.”
Greer has held the interim city administrator title since January
who was recently hired to the same position in Washington
resigned after just 4 ½ months on the job and commented that he and Marshalltown were “simply not a good fit for each other.” Greer credited consultant Cindy Kendall for her work in keeping the city running during the interim period
and he even briefly hired Gaa’s predecessor
to assist the city on a contract basis during budget season — Kinser served as Marshalltown’s city administrator from 2016 to 2023 and now holds the same title in Faribault
After all of the instability and controversy surrounding the position
and he’s optimistic she will succeed in her new role
Referencing the famous Yogi Berra quote “deja vu all over again,” he said Webb reminded him of Kinser
who worked in the similarly sized Mississippi River community of Clinton before coming to Marshalltown
so why bother interviewing anybody else?'” Greer asked
“The staff was given the opportunity to interview (Webb)
and they didn’t always get that opportunity in years past
It was a unanimous choice — ‘Oh yeah
she’s the one,’ and the weirdest thing is when the council interviewed her
And that’s rare around here.”
A representative from the hiring firm MGT of America
said he had witnessed hundreds of interviews in his career
and he’d never seen one better than Webb’s
“I try to be authentic in interviews because you want to know that you’re a good fit for them and they’re a good fit for you
And so I kind of take that approach,” she said
Webb sees the aforementioned turmoil in city government over the last year as an opportunity to establish herself as a strong leader while collecting data
whom she described as “high caliber” and worthy of respect and appreciation
Marshalltown has around 160 city staff members
while the number in Muscatine was closer to 230
“I have certain standards that I set as a leader and a certain approach of things that I’ve learned over my career in leadership
So I hope to bring all of that to this position
and I do think that it will be a situation where I can do that
There’s an acceptance around it,” she said
Webb will have the chance to lead the hiring process for several key city positions herself in the coming months
including the housing and community development director
her husband Howard and their teenage daughter
are looking forward to immersing themselves in the community and learning more about everything Marshalltown has to offer
there’s a bike trail to get on just right behind us
“I love that they have those types of amenities… I think they’re all looking forward to the community
and I think everybody feels pretty good about it.”
a few of Webb’s main goals include setting up a strategic planning retreat with the city council to establish priorities — nuisance abatement
housing and streets are a few she has already identified
She’ll also seek to maintain services and navigate the changes that have arisen as a result of House File 718 while bringing the staff together to work toward the betterment of Marshalltown
And although he’s quick to acknowledge that Kendall was a great help over the last seven months
Greer couldn’t be more excited to finally shed the ‘interim’ city administrator title
“We’ve got some really exciting stuff in the hopper here
Marshalltown City Council members unanimously approved the hiring of a new city administrator during a brief special meeting on Thursday evening
the current city administrator in Muscatine
will be sent the contract for the position
the council members went into closed session
The members then voiced their approvals in open session
The road to Webb’s hiring has been a tough one for Marshalltown
who resigned in January after four and a half months on the job
the Forest Lake City Council in Minnesota held a special meeting to consider Gaa as the new city administrator for that city
Gaa was hired to fill the shoes of Jessica Kinser
Kinser was briefly brought back on a contract basis to help the city with the budget process this year before she accepted the city administrator position in Faribault
During the periods when a city administrator was not in the position
Mayor Joel Greer held the title on an interim basis
and Cindy Kendall served in a consultant role
another neighboring school decided on who will lead their program heading into 2024
Carol City High School tabbed former Avant Garde head coach George Stubbs to the same position on Wednesday afternoon
The Chiefs had an Instagram live video in which they announced the hiring of Stubbs
Stubbs led the Sharks to the postseason in Class 1M the last two years
Stubbs led the program to an 11-10 mark and brings plenty of promise to a Carol City team that has come upon tough times
with the only win of the season coming against Westland Hialeah
Stubbs before coaching at Avant Garde in 2022-2023 was the head coach at Dade Christian for two seasons
He compiled an overall mark of 11-8 with the Crusaders
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– A woman whose daughter attends Miami Carol City Senior High School in Miami Gardens was arrested Tuesday
a day after she attacked a teenager in the school's parking lot during dismissal
the victim was on her iPhone 6 when she was attacked by Ernstlatta LaFrance
who repeatedly punched the victim in the face and pulled her hair
Police said the victim dropped her cellphone and LaFrance picked it up and drove away
who told police that LaFrance was upset about an altercation involving the victim's sister and LaFrance's daughter
said she drove to LaFrance's home in Opa-locka to confront her about taking the phone
When the victim pulled up to LaFrance's home in the 2200 block of Northwest 136th Terrace
LaFrance struck the victim's right hand with a stick
Police said someone who was at LaFrance's home fired two shots but didn't strike anyone
LaFrance posted about the fight on Facebook and "warned those messing with her daughter to beware."
Police said LaFrance bragged about beating up the victim and said two black eyes was not the end of it and she would use a gun next time
The victim was taken to Pembroke Pines Urgent Care to be treated for her injuries
According to a Facebook page appearing to belong to LaFrance's daughter
LaFrance was outraged after her daughter was jumped by a group of girls
Cause if yo child got jumped and maced by like 20 girls u will do the same," the post read
Another Facebook post from a man who appeared to be the girl's father was apologetic about the incident
"Pray for my daughter and her mother for the wrong decision they made yesterday," he posted on Tuesday
I would like to apologize to (the) girl's family."
Police said LaFrance refused to open the door for a detective on the day of the fight when he tried to interview her
She surrendered to authorities the next day and was taken to the Miami-Dade Schools Police Investigative Division before she was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center
"This type of behavior and conduct -- an adult violently battering a minor -- is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at our schools," Miami-Dade Schools Police Chief Ian Moffett said in a statement
"We thank the community and all those who provided valuable information
making it possible for our detectives to take the adult into custody and face the criminal justice system
This unfortunate incident reminds us that it is important for parents and adults to model the type of behavior we want to see in our children."
where she was ordered held in lieu of a $7,500 bond
She was also issued a stay-away order for the victim
"You need to stay away from Carol City High School unless you are with your child at a school event," the judge told LaFrance
LaFrance faces charges of burglary with assault or battery
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A former offensive lineman and graduate of Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach during the mid 1960s
Frazier originally began his coaching career at Miami Northwestern High School
He also had stints as an assistant coach at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School and Bethune Cookman
He would find a permanent home at Carol City
Frazier’s Carol City teams reflected his personality
They were physically tough and played old fashioned smash-mouth football
The Chiefs rarely threw the ball and their defenses refused to give an inch
Frazier was known for wearing his trademark train engineer’s hat on the sidelines as a tribute to his father who was a railroad worker
Hundreds of his former players went on to play college football
including former NFL receiver Santana Moss and rapper Rick Ross
whose real name is William Roberts and was an All Dade County offensive lineman
he was named by the FHSAA as one of the 12 greatest coaches in Florida history
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– A Miami Gardens teenager was arrested Tuesday after he got into an altercation with a school security guard
the incident occurred Monday at Miami Carol City Senior High School
Miami-Dade Schools Police said an altercation took place between students in the cafeteria during lunch when a school security guard extended both of his arms to keep Mitchel Christophe McField from re-entering the cafeteria
Police said McField pushed the security guard’s arm away
“Get away from me mother*****” before pushing him once again
two employees witnessed the incident and provided written statements to police
Police said McField gave a statement to officers
however his statement was redacted from the publicly released report
McField was arrested on a charge of battery on a school employee/official
He was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center
where he remained held Wednesday on a $5,000 bond
The school district released the following statement to Local 10 News Wednesday:
“Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is aware of an altercation between a student from Miami Carol City Senior High School and school personnel that occurred earlier this week
The student involved has been arrested by Miami-Dade Schools Police and he will be disciplined according to the Code of Student Conduct
The safety and well-being of our students is of the utmost importance
This school district goes to great lengths to promote the values of restraint and respect
We ask that parents reinforce these principles at home.”
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What started as a day of fun and celebration quickly turned into a massive crime scene
Miami Gardens police surrounded Carol City Park after reports of a shooting late Saturday afternoon
A man who chose to protect his identity told Local 10 News a Carol City Senior High School reunion was taking place when tensions between two groups led to bullets flying
Hundreds that were in attendance went ducking for cover
Two people were hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds
with one victim being airlifted to a nearby hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
“It was a good community event,” the man said
it’s just unfortunate that this kind of stuff has to happen.”
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Senior quarterback Jaden Williams passed for 172 yards and two touchdowns as Miami Carol City rallied in the second half for a 32-14 win over Port Charlotte on Friday night at Pirate Cove
The Chiefs were a late replacement for Braden River High
which Thursday opted not to play because of COVID-19 precautions
Carol City (1-1) was playing its second game after opening the season with a 23-19 home loss to Miami Norland on Oct
The Pirates (5-3) opened the scoring late in the first quarter
Senior quarterback Logan Rogers capped a nine-play
67-yard drive with a scoring strike to junior Alex Perry
Junior Trevin Howard’s kick gave Port Charlotte a 7-0 lead with 1 minute
the Pirates found the end zone again to open the second half
Senior Solomon Luther was on the receiving end of a 45-yard touchdown pass from Rogers
Howard’s point-after kick gave Port Charlotte a 14-6 lead with 10:50 remaining in the third quarter
Freshman Edd Guerrier led the Pirates with 46 yards rushing on three carries
Solomon Luther carried the football five times for 45 yards
Solomon Luther caught five passes for 120 yards and a touchdown
Perry had three catches for 87 yards and a touchdown
Rogers completed 8-of-21 passes 207 yards and two touchdowns
Finishing the regular season with a two-game losing streak
the Pirates open the state playoffs with a play-in game Nov