MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – Deputies are investigating a shooting that they say left a man dead in southwest Miami-Dade’s Naranja area on Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Southwest 268th Street and Southwest 139th Avenue deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they located a man on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound They said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital Police have since identified him as 35-year-old Gregory Trevon Norman where deputies were placing caution tape near a wooded area Authorities have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive at this time Detectives said MDSO’s Homicide Bureau will take over the investigation Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG 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. 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See our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Leer en español According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Samuel Eugene Boyd was taken into custody by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in connection with the case Deputies said Boyd is accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Flavio Alejandro Morales during an altercation at the park They said Morales had been playing basketball when he got into a argument with Boyd the confrontation escalated quickly before it led to gunfire “The altercation escalated when the subject produced a firearm and shot the victim and then fled in an unknown direction,” MDSO said in a statement a day after the shooting where deputies confirmed that he later died from his injuries Anyone with further information is urged to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 Boyd’s mugshot or charges weren’t available as of Friday evening – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday Leer en español Deputies said an 18-year-old man was shot after some sort of altercation “Further investigation revealed that the victim was playing sports when he was involved in a verbal altercation with the subject,” MDSO said in a news release Tuesday “The altercation escalated when the subject produced a firearm and shot the victim and then fled in an unknown direction.” The victim was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead Loved ones of the victim were spotted distraught at the scene Authorities did not release any further information on any suspects or persons of interest Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019 David has covered South Florida sports since 2007 NARANJA – A family was grieving Tuesday after a game turned deadly for an 18-year-old man in Miami-Dade County’s Naranja neighborhood Leer en español a spokesman for the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Flavio Alejandro Morales “The victim was playing sports when he was involved in a verbal altercation,” Peguero Rivera wrote in a statement released Tuesday Homicide detectives were searching for the player who pulled out a gun during the argument and shot Morales on Monday at Naranja Park Deputies and fire rescue personnel reported finding Morales on the ground after the gunman ran away at about 7:05 p.m. Fire rescue personnel used a helicopter to fly Morales to the hospital where he later died please just walk away,” Peguero Rivera said on Monday night Detectives asked anyone with information about this or other cases to call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 to remain anonymous Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Mercedes Cevallos contributed to this report Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved 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 You must be 21 or over to enter this website then you're not old enough to read Breaking Bourbon Classification: Whiskey Finished in Vino De Naranja Casks Mashbill: Unspecified blend of Soft Red Winter Wheat Whiskey and Dark Pumpernickel Rye Official Website Press Release Brown sugar | Dark toffee | Mexican vanilla extract | Nougat | Marshmallow fluff | Hint of jasmin | Faint orange rind | Well integrated aroma Orange zest | Baking spices | Cinnamon spice | Hint of leather | Charred oak | Black peppercorn | Creamy Chewy oak | Leather | Cinnamon spice | Rye spice | Earthy Middle West Spirits Vino De Naranja Whiskey is a great example of Middle West Spirits’ distilling capabilities Middle West Spirits is based out of Columbus Ohio and states that they’re “focused on elevating the distinctive flavors of the Ohio River Valley.” The company produces bourbon along with barrel finished versions of each In order to produce this distillery only release the company blended together 4 year old Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Rye and Wheat Whiskeys This blend was then further aged for an additional 1-2 years in Vino de Naranja casks from Spain Vino De Naranja is produced in Huelva and Málaga in Andalucia and is a white wine created by resting white wine with orange peels The company states that “each double cask barrel was bottled as a single barrel at cask strength (with proofs ranging from 119.7 to 123.1).”Middle West Spirits Vino De Naranja Whiskey opens with a well integrated aroma that delivers rich scents in spades and Mexican vanilla extract combine with a faint orange rind scent This orange influence from the Vino De Naranja casks carries forward to the midpoint morphing into an orange zest note and combining with a slurry of flavors to form a creamy mouthfeel the finish displays chewy oak and dry leather along with various spice notes The extra time Middle West Spirits allowed the blend of Soft Red Winter Wheat Whiskey and Dark Pumpernickel Rye to mingle together in the Vino de Naranja casks is prominent throughout the sip While the Vino de Naranja casks impose a variety of orange notes throughout they definitely play more of a supporting character role versus being the main star what is most noticeable with this whiskey is how well utilized its individual parts are make for a very well integrated sip that’s full of flavor MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Less than 24 hours after and a mile away from the scene of a quadruple shooting in southwest Miami-Dade’s Naranja area another bout of gunfire wounded a man Thursday afternoon officers received a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire near 14340 SW 260th St Authorities said the victim drove to the 14000 block of Southwest 268th Street just about two blocks away from where the Naranja shooting happened just before 6:30 p.m the previous night — Southwest 266th Street and 138th Court Police haven’t said whether there’s any connection between the two shootings or whether they’ve identified a suspect or motive in Thursday’s shooting a Miami-Dade Police Department spokesperson said medics took the victim to Jackson South Medical Center where he was stable Anyone with information on either shooting is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Saira Anwer MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Police have announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a shooting that they said left four people hospitalized in southwest Miami-Dade’s Naranja neighborhood Leer en español The incident occurred just before 6:30 p.m at home near the intersection of Southwest 266th Street and 138th Court the incident began with an altercation between 31-year-old Dacia Allie Tisdale and one of the victims at a residence An arrest report states at some point during the altercation retrieved a gun and began firing into the front yard Authorities said Tisdale then fled the scene in what witnesses described as a dark red four-door Chevrolet but returned shortly after She then reportedly fired additional shots from the vehicle three of the victims were driven to a hospital in Homestead by a friend two of those individuals were later airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the fourth victim directly to the same hospital where authorities confirmed that all four victims were listed in stable condition as of Friday morning who are personally acquainted with the suspect later identified her during a six-person photo lineup Officers said they located Tisdale at a residence on Thursday where she was taken into custody without incident According to Tisdale’s arrest report, she uses the alias “Sexy, Red.” However, MDPD Detective Andre Martin clarified that she has no affiliation or connection to St. Louis hip-hop artist Janae Nierah Wherry, known by her stage name Sexyy Redd. Less than 24 hours after and a mile away from the scene of the quadruple shooting authorities said another bout of gunfire wounded a man Thursday afternoon. Police confirmed that they are still searching for a suspect in that case Jail records show Tisdale is facing four counts each of premeditated attempted murder illegally discharging a firearm from a vehicle and illegal use or display of a firearm while committing a felony She made a brief court appearance Friday morning but a Miami-Dade County judge postponed her bond hearing Police have not disclose a motive for the shooting at this time Saira Anwer joined the Local 10 News team in July 2018 Saira is two-time Emmy-nominated reporter and comes to South Florida from Madison where she was working as a reporter and anchor Classification: Straight Bourbon Finished in a Vino De Naranja Cask Distillery: Sourced from an undisclosed Kentucky distillery(ies) Official Website Press Release Orange chocolate | Corn | Light baking spices | Hint of brown sugar | Light oak | Citrus rind | Lighter overall Brown sugar | Light nougat | Orange rind | Dry charred oak | Leather | Touch of vanilla powder | Dried cherry | Oily mouthfeel Rye spice | Bitter orange rind | Baking spices | Dry oak | Leather | Dry overall 15 Stars Vino De Naranja delivers a sip full of various orange flavors 15 Stars Vino De Naranja is clearly influenced by its finishing barrel those flavor notes come across as more bitter rind notes this will be a bourbon that Vino De Naranja fans will expect a lot from however it’s hard-pressed to meet those expectations Ryan Mackey – Police are investigating shooting in southwest Miami-Dade that they said left four people hospitalized on Christmas Day Leer en español. at the intersection of Southwest 266th Street and 138th Court in the county’s Naranja area Detectives were seen working into the night and documenting the scene with photographs where authorities confirmed that all four victims were listed in stable condition as of Thursday morning Police said the motive for the shooting remains unclear at this time and investigators are urging anyone with information to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 Hannah Yechivi joined the Local 10 News team in May of 2024 you can likely find performer Pup Naranja under the glittering stage lights embodying joy and resilience as he performs for charities and fundraisers was recently awarded Leading Nonbinary Fundraiser and Leading Nonbinary Entertainer Fundraiser in OutSmart’s 2024 Gayest & Greatest Awards “It feels amazing,” he says Naranja’s journey into performance and advocacy began with a desire to bring visibility and Pride to his hometown And he wanted to continue that work as he moved to Houston four years ago His move to Space City opened doors for him to join various LGBTQ organizations and the Empire of the Royal Sovereign and Imperial Court of the Single Star Naranja is also a founding member of Eagle Pass SAFE a local initiative aimed at promoting safety and support within the community His work in Houston has allowed him to volunteer extensively and perform at numerous charity events making a tangible difference in the lives of others Naranja’s passion for charity work and performance is deeply personal His dedication to charity is driven by a core belief in helping others “I believe in helping family and friends,” he says Pup Naranja has raised funds for various causes providing support for those in need and fostering a sense of community among his audience Receiving this recognition has further fueled his commitment to his work “I’m motivated to continue building more confidence and working hard for the community,” he says emphasizing the importance of perseverance “Never give up on the future and your hopes and dreams Continue to do your best for our community “Continue what you do for the community,” he says Keep up with Pup Naranja on Facebook @eagle.jimenez Andrea Torres Christian De La Rosa – A man said his niece was in the hospital on Wednesday getting treated for burns after a homemade bomb exploded in Miami-Dade County Leer en español Juan Alvarez said the teenager was in intensive care He said he was home Tuesday night in the Naranja neighborhood when he heard a “big” explosion “My niece was on fire from the belly on down,” Alvarez said A witness described the explosive that injured the girl in the house at the corner of Southwest 270 Street and 143 Place as a Molotov cocktail made out of a Mason jar “The fire aimed right at the wall and it just burned all out,” Alvarez said while standing outside the house near damaged clothes and furniture The flames burned right through the fabric and foam of a reclinable couch for two A witness said there were other minors in the house during the arson attack According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel firefighters responded to the house at about 10 p.m. and there was an ongoing investigation after a helicopter flew a pediatric trauma patient to the HCA Florida Kendall Hospital Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies were also investigating the fire as a possible arson attack and Senior Assignment Editor Kelly Davis contributed to this report TrendingDevelopmentSouth FloridaADeveloper proposes 293 row houses in Naranja’s Mandarin Park project as push into south Miami-Dade continuesApplication also is for 2K sf meeting hall and over 5K sf community center Listen to this article00:001xMAS AJP proposes 293 row houses at the Mandarin Park mixed-use complex in Naranja as developers continue to target south Miami-Dade County with new project plans The Coral Gables-based firm wants to build a three-story row house complex with 132 homes and a separate two-story row house complex with 161 homes on a 27-acre site on the northeast corner of South Dixie Highway and Southwest 280th Street in unincorporated Miami-Dade according to an application filed to the county this month MAS AJP is led by managing partners Alberto Perez and Juan Carlos “J.C.” Mas. Mas is a brother of Jorge and José Mas, who are among the investors in Major League Soccer team Inter Miami and the team’s Miami Freedom Park stadium that’s under construction in Miami Jorge and José Mas are not involved in the Naranja project the attorney who filed the application on behalf of MAS AJP MAS AJP proposes to develop the project in two phases on three vacant adjacent lots The development would include a 2,100-square-foot meeting hall a 5,500-square-foot community center and outdoor spaces SIGN UPThe project is a small portion of Mandarin Lakes Traditional Neighborhood Development a massive 200-plus-acre mixed-use development approved in 2017 MAS AJP has approval for a total of 508 residential units and 82,000 square feet of commercial space The firm now is asking the county to sign off on the row houses as being in “substantial compliance” with the already approved Mandarin Lakes Traditional Neighborhood Development site plan The firm bought the row house development site for $3.1 million in 2014 MAS AJP has invested and developed more than 5 million square feet of residential and commercial space, its website says. Its projects include renovation of the four-story office building at 100 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, which was developed in 1948. MAS AJP bought it for $8.3 million in 2014 according to records and the company’s website MAS AJP also has developed medical offices under the MedSquare brand across South Florida. This includes the three-story, 116,000-square-foot MedSquare building at 9408 Southwest 87th Avenue in unincorporated Miami-Dade’s Kendall neighborhood South Miami-Dade –– an area that includes the neighborhoods of Naranja as well as the municipalities of Homestead and Florida City –– has been a magnet for developers It has a large supply of buildable land that comes at a discount compared with Miami’s urban core TrendingDevelopmentSouth FloridaAMonceau ramps up Live Local Act pipeline with proposals for 120-unit project in Naranja 252-unit building in GouldsDeveloper won’t use height and density incentives but is betting on tax exemptions provided by the state law A photo illustration of Monceau Real Estate’s Adrien Sarah and Julien Haccoun along with site plans for a 120-unit building in Naranja and a 252-unit project in Goulds (Getty The Haccoun family’s Monceau Real Estate proposes a 120-unit apartment project in Naranja and a 252-unit development in Goulds as the firm ramps up its Live Local Act pipeline in south Miami-Dade County Bay Harbor Islands-based Monceau wants to build a four-story building on a 2.9-acre site at 26710 Southwest 144th Avenue and an adjacent lot in Naranja mostly in a two-story garage and some surface parking Monceau also plans a seven-story building on a 5.3-acre site south of the Black Creek Canal between Southwest 117th Avenue and the busway that runs along West Dixie Highway The project will have a 336-space parking lot Julien and Sarah Haccoun –– is partnering with SixPine and the Zibi family on the Goulds project SixPine is led by managing partners Haig and Alex Sarkissian SixPine and the Zibi family came into the project after Monceau in October settled a lawsuit by a former development partner. Jason Talbot, principal of Workforce Housing Partners, sued the Haccouns and Monceau in September alleging that they reneged on an agreement to buy out his stake in the site and tried to dilute his ownership when he declined their capital calls A judge dismissed the case in October after the parties settled We bought him out and now we have two new partners,” Julien Haccoun said The Goulds building will consist of 120 one-bedroom apartments and 132 two-bedroom apartments and the Naranja project will have 60 one-bedroom units and 60 two-bedroom units SIGN UPBoth will be developed under the Live Local Act and designate all units for households earning up to 120 percent of the area median income The state law, approved in 2023 and tweaked last year incentivizes developers to include affordable and workforce apartments in their projects by allowing taller buildings with more units than permitted on a site’s zoning Another perk of the legislation is property tax breaks for developers Monceau isn’t pursuing bigger projects under the Live Local Act as both proposals are for fewer units than allowed on the sites the firm plans to use the law’s 75 percent tax exemption provision Taller projects with more units are more likely to require cranes and garages That makes below-market rentals difficult financially Monceau’s goal is to “deliver as many workforce housing [units] in Miami-Dade” as possible citing the county’s high demand and lack of below-market rate rentals Also in Goulds, Monceau plans a four-story, 90-unit building at 11905 and 11915 Southwest 216th Street 21500 Southwest 119th Avenue and 21501 Southwest 120th Avenue Developers have seized on south Miami-Dade with plans for residential projects. Goulds, Naranja Princeton and Leisure City are in an unincorporated area of south Miami-Dade The area also includes the municipalities of Homestead and Florida City South Miami-Dade offers large swaths of buildable land that come at a discount compared with sites in Miami’s urban core In October, Bluenest Development paid $12.5 million for a 20-acre site on the southeast corner of Tower Road and Lucy Street, where it plans 219 townhouses. That came on the heels of Lennar’s $16.6 million purchase of a 38.2-acre site between Southwest 162nd Avenue and Southwest 276th Street in Homestead (KGUN) — The Tucson Bicycle Classic is back and this year’s final stage is taking place in Oro Valley The three-day race will wrap up Sunday with the Oro Valley Circuit Race a fast-paced 2.8-mile loop at Naranja Park featuring a tough uphill finish on Musette Drive including members of the Bicycle Ranch Racing Team this race is more than just an event—it’s personal “Most of our people are grassroots,” Morgenstern said hardworking people that happen to also race But to be out there and mix it up with people who may be racing on a more consistent professional level the Tucson Bicycle Classic is expected to generate approximately $180,000 in economic impact for the community and spectators will be spending at local hotels “Bringing that kind of lodging and dining and retail spin to our town is extremely helpful,” said the town's Destination and Marketing Manager Crystal Frank Road closures will be in effect during the event Spectators are encouraged to arrive early and check road closure maps before heading out More information on the first two days of the event can be found here FIND MORE THINGS TO DO IN TUCSON THIS WEEKEND: Report a typo This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb – Homestead police are investigating after they said a person barricaded themselves inside a home in the unincorporated Naranja area Thursday afternoon multiple units responded to an apartment complex near the intersection of Southwest 264th Street and 139th Court Authorities urged the public to avoid the area as their investigation continues Homestead police said Miami-Dade police were assisting them with its SWAT team and additional resources Sky 10 flew over the scene just after 2:30 p.m where several SWAT members and Homestead police officers were surveilling the area and standing on the corner of a nearby street (KGUN) — A young Girl Scout in Oro Valley has taken steps to make her community both safer and greener by planting trees Thirteen-year-old Lily McCally led her family in planting three Oak trees at Naranja Park earlier this month She was joined by her mother and younger brother that morning This effort was part of her Silver Award project a Girl Scouts initiative where each scout undertakes a project to positively impact their community "I was just kind of planning to do a grand scheme sun safety thing with sunscreen and shade and trees we narrowed it down to just the trees and we planted them over there," McCally said McCally’s project included an initiative to remind others about the importance of wearing sunscreen She introduced UV-beaded bracelets at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center that change color in the sun to indicate the need for sun protection expressed her pride in her daughter's commitment and gratitude towards Oro Valley town leaders for supporting the idea I think it's so important that our kids know that it’s not just us here; there are lots of people in Oro Valley and that we’re involved in what the town is doing," Ashley McCally said Lily hopes her involvement will inspire other children to take action in their communities "I know how it feels to just kind of not be able to do anything in the middle of the day when it’s really hot," Lily said "So knowing that other kids have that same experience and that this will help them is really nice to know." Naranja Grand will serve income-qualifying seniors and families across two eight-story buildings “Today’s important ceremony represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide high-quality affordable housing options for both seniors and families in Miami-Dade County,” said Matthew Rieger “Naranja Grand exemplifies our ongoing commitment to creating vibrant inclusive communities and offering essential housing solutions to those most in need We look forward to the completion of this development and welcoming new residents in 2025.” Located at 28050 SW 147th Avenue in Homestead Naranja Grand consists of two buildings: a 120-unit senior community for residents aged 55 and older The development addresses the critical need for affordable housing in Miami-Dade County offering apartments to income-qualifying residents who earn at or below 22 and 70 percent of the area median income (AMI) features 91 one-bedroom and 29 two-bedroom units Both 8-story residential buildings will include a range of amenities such as multipurpose community rooms The family phase will also include a resort-style swimming pool accessible to all residents of the development The National Green Building Standard Certified-property will feature energy-efficient lighting and appliances Construction on the first phase of Naranja Grand began in January 2024 The second phase broke ground in April 2024 and is slated for completion in Q3 2025 Leasing for the senior community anticipated to begin in early 2025 and in Summer 2025 for the family community The design and construction team includes ATL Architecture ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — A new tribute honoring Arizona’s heroes is set to open in Oro Valley. The Arizona Heroes Memorial will officially open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday Crews are spending this week putting the final touches on the memorial The Arizona Heroes Memorial is the vision of Dick Eggerding who was inspired by the loss of his father The COVID-19 pandemic also played a role in wanting to find a way to honor the trifecta of community heroes Former 20-year first responder and self-proclaimed "snowbird" Don Lockhart expressed appreciation for a tribute that recognizes the sacrifices of multiple groups “It really isn’t a job; it’s really a way of life and a calling—the desire to help people,” he said “It’s great to see a memorial not just for the veterans but for the first responders as well Residents and visitors of Naranja Park will have the opportunity to pay their respects at the memorial starting this weekend for the ribbon-cutting ceremony (KGUN) — Oro Valley’s future was at the forefront as Mayor Joe Winfield delivered his sixth annual State of the Town address at the El Conquistador Resort the mayor highlighted recent accomplishments and outlined upcoming projects aimed at making Oro Valley an even better place to live including the grand reopening of Naranja Park the completion of a levee augmentation project along The Loop and updates to local ordinances that provide residents more freedom on their properties The mayor said these milestones lay the groundwork for the town’s future we will continue to focus on what I believe are really the core purposes of local government focused on how the community will continue to develop physically,” Winfield said while speaking with KGUN 9 Winfield highlighted ongoing water conservation as a key area for Oro Valley’s sustainability efforts He also discussed plans to draw new businesses and families which he sees as essential to the town’s growth Oro Valley welcomed 145 new businesses and looks forward to several future projects including a multi-use path along Naranja Drive an ADA-compliant elevator at the Community Center and new developments at the Oro Valley Marketplace Winfield emphasized that the community’s voice remains central in shaping Oro Valley’s future with more than 9,000 resident comments already submitted to the Oro Valley General Plan will set the long-term vision for the town ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — The long-awaited Naranja Park expansion project is officially complete with the grand re-opening set for tomorrow morning Residents are eager to explore the newly enhanced amenities in the park a project that has spanned nearly two years offers a range of new features designed to appeal to all ages so we probably come about five times a week right now," said resident Kristine Moffette who frequently visits the park with her grandchildren including pickleball courts and a splash pad which is expected to be a popular spot as summer approaches and the school year ends "Our favorite thing is enjoying this beautiful mountain view while we’re out here at the park," she added The 23-month project has introduced several other attractions such as a dedicated space for drone flying a skate park and a new entrance off Tangerine Road for those living north of Naranja These improvements have enhanced 47 acres of the 230-acre park according to Matt Jankowski He emphasized that the expansion was designed to cater to a wide range of interests and age groups "Everything that’s put into this park is designed with families in mind is expected to see increased activity this summer The grand reopening will take place at 9 a.m near the north entrance of the park off Tangerine Road The Sweetest Event: Orange Fair in Oxkutzcab Oxkutzcab, also known as the “state’s orchard,” is a city located in the south part of Yucatán that offers one of the most interesting annual fairs in our state and even decorative figures made out of oranges During the fair you will be able to see trains In 2024, the fair will be held from December 5 to 15, and the main attractions are the figures and representations made from oranges and citrus fruits, such as: huge arches, replicas of buildings and archeological sites due to the creativity and ability of the Oxkutzcab farmers All of this is possible thanks to the donation of approximately 10 thousand various fruits from farmers who collaborate to proudly show the fruits they have cultivated Why an orange fair? The answer is simple, most of the oranges (and tropical fruits) that are produced in the more than 100 farms around Oxkutzcab supply the supermarkets and stores all over the Yucatán península and they are even exported to other countries!  The Orange Fair 2024 in Oxkutzcab will take place from Thursday This fair takes place every year with settings in the main park and the “Teatro del Pueblo.” This will be the 34th edition of the fair The first edition took place in 1985 as a way to promote the regional farming sector it has become a popular attraction that draws visitors from all over the country It features over 90 booths divided into sections for agricultural production Some family activities have become part of the event such as the coronation of the queen of the fair One of the most anticipated events of the entire fair is the sweetest orange contest a unique award given to the regional producer whose fruit has the highest Brix level which is crucial for maintaining its flavor and freshness Visit Oxkutzcab and enjoy the sweetest flavors in Yucatán Photography by Yucatán Today for its use in Yucatán Today First published in Yucatán Today print and digital magazine no. 347, in November 2016 and enthusiastic promoter of the natural and human beauty of Yucatán we accompany the traveler so that they can experience the authentic essence of Yucatán Read Today’s Top Story: Matthew Gardner’s Q1 2025 market insights The topping-off ceremony was attended by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Miami-Dade County Public Housing Director Alex Ballina and Elite Equity partners Roosevelt Bradley and Nicole Bradley Apartment developer Housing Trust Group (HTG) recently topped off Naranja Grand, a 320-unit affordable-housing community in southern Miami-Dade County HTG is developing the project in partnership with Miami Lakes-based Elite Equity Development It will serve income-qualifying seniors and families Located in Homestead Naranja Grand consists of two buildings: a 120-unit senior community for residents aged 55 and older and a 200-unit family community The development is available to residents who earn at or below 22% The July 12 topping-off ceremony was attended by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava affordable housing options for both seniors and families in Miami-Dade County,” HTG President and CEO Matthew Rieger said in a press release We look forward to the completion of this development and welcoming new residents in 2025.”  caters to seniors and features 91 one-bedroom and 29 two-bedroom units is designed for families and offers 90 one-bedroom 98 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom apartments Amenities will include multipurpose community rooms fitness centers and outdoor recreational areas The family phase will also include a resort-style swimming pool accessible to all residents The buildings will be National Green Building Standard Certified and offer energy-efficient lighting and appliances Completion of the first phase is expected in spring 2025 while the second phase is expected to wrap up in the third quarter of 2025 Leasing for the senior community is expected to begin early next year while leasing of the family community is expected to start next summer general contractor Gomez Construction and engineer EAC Consulting plus interior design by Builders Design and landscape architecture by EGS2 and website in this browser for the next time I comment Copyright © 2025 South Florida Agent magazine Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited