Did you miss these 3 Miramar stories? Catch up on Saks facility closing & more
Three recent stories about Miramar covered several topics, including major layoffs due to a facility closure, the end of Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and community advocacy efforts, and new restaurant inspection results.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: Saks to close Miramar facility amid bankruptcy, lay off workers. What to know
Saks Global is shutting down its Miramar Park of Commerce facility, resulting in the layoff of 74 workers in March and April as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. The closure affects a mix of warehouse, tailoring and office staff, with operations shifting to other fulfillment centers and stores.
Story 2: Haitian TPS will end in February. Haitian businesses in Miramar fight to keep it
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants is set to end on Tuesday, Feb. 3, prompting Miramar’s Haitian-owned businesses and workers to rally for an extension, citing dire conditions in Haiti and deep concerns about deportation. Community leaders and local politicians joined a vigil and conference at the airport, stressing the vital role Haitian TPS holders play in Florida’s workforce and local economy.
Story 3: Greasy grill, unwashed hands and fly traps: Miramar’s restaurant inspections
Recent health inspections in Miramar revealed multiple violations at local restaurants, ranging from moldy ice machines and greasy kitchens to handwashing lapses. While no establishments were shut down, several received warnings or administrative complaints, and most corrected issues either during or shortly after inspection.
The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miramar News newsroom. The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Miramar News journalists.
This story was originally published February 2, 2026 at 5:10 AM.