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Pembroke Pines residents forced to vacate homes, as housing crisis continues in S.FL | Headliners

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10 months ago

September 2, 2024

www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2024-09-02 10:00:07

SUMMARY: In a recent CBS News Miami report, former dependency judge Elizabeth Sher criticized the Department of Children and Family Services for reunifying 4-year-old Antoine H with his mother, who had a troubled history, leading to the child’s death a decade ago. Antoine’s mother, Destiny Simmons, now faces murder charges. In another segment, residents of a condemned apartment complex in Pembroke Pines are forced to evacuate due to structural issues. Additionally, Miami-Dade residents voted to expand public transit, while mental health experts warn about Seasonal Affective Disorder exacerbated by summer heat. Lastly, a Miami-Dade officer saved a man’s life while off-duty, earning commendations.

In this week’s edition of Headliners:

CBS News Miami talks to the former judge who presided over a the case of a mother and child over a decade ago– with that mother now being charged with murder.

And, why residents are being told to vacate their units in Pembroke Pines, as the housing crisis continues in South Florida.

Plus, the push for more rapid mass transit continues in Miami-Dade, could we see the metrorail and metromover expand across the county and beyond?

Is the heat making you mad? angry? or both? Experts weigh in on what you can do to protect your mental health even amid the rising temperatures.

Miami-Dade Police is honoring one of their newest members, after his quick thinking helped save the life of a man at the gym.

Finally, how a little girl got her wish to be a zookeeper for a day.

Catch Headliners streaming exclusively on the CBS Miami App, and CBSMiami.com

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www.news4jax.com – Jennifer Waugh – 2025-06-16 10:23:00

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www.clickorlando.com – Louis Bolden – 2025-06-16 04:00:00

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St. Augustine Music Festival returns with free concerts in historic Cathedral Basilica

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1 day ago

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www.news4jax.com – Brianna Andrews – 2025-06-15 15:23:00

SUMMARY: The St. Augustine Music Festival returns for its 19th season, featuring seven free classical concerts over the last two weekends of June in the Cathedral Basilica. Opening on Juneteenth, the Ritz Chamber Players will honor James Weldon Johnson with a program of Black composers’ works. Artistic director Jorge Pena highlights the cathedral’s exceptional acoustics. The festival’s finale on June 29 marks St. Augustine’s 460th anniversary, showcasing pieces by Mozart and a special 300-year-old Vivaldi Mandolin Concerto performed by violinist Raphael Ramirez. This event celebrates history, culture, and new music in North Florida’s oldest city.

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