Did you miss these 3 Miramar stories? Catch up on entertainment, politics & more
Three recent stories about life in Miramar covered several topics, including major community celebrations, city leadership milestones and a local tragedy.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: Celebrate Reggae Month in Miramar with music festival, dancehall DJs and more
Miramar is hosting several vibrant events throughout February in honor of Reggae Month, featuring a free music festival, dancehall DJ competition and gospel extravaganza — capping it with the Afro-Carib Festival highlighting both reggae and Black History Month. Residents can enjoy performances from renowned artists and a community atmosphere at venues including Shirley Branca Park and the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater.
Story 2: Miramar Vice Mayor part of influential national committee. How city can benefit
Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne has been appointed to the National League of Cities’ Federal Advocacy Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, giving Miramar a voice in shaping national policies on roads, transit, and federal funding. Her advocacy aims to direct more resources and support to cities such as Miramar, ensuring strong partnerships for local improvements.
Story 3: Miramar woman dies in crash on I-595 ramp, cops say. Sudden swerve investigated
Tragedy struck when a 22-year-old Miramar woman died in a single-car crash as her vehicle swerved and collided with a guardrail and palm tree on an I-595 ramp. Authorities are still investigating the cause, and the victim’s next of kin have been notified.
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.