Did you miss these 3 Miramar stories? Catch up on politics, entertainment & more
Three recent stories about life in Miramar covered several topics, including a crowded congressional race, a free community film screening and new food distribution options for residents.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: Miramar congresswoman faces 2 more challengers for seat. One is a former rapper
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is now facing four Democratic challengers — including former 2 Live Crew frontman Luther “Luke” Campbell and physician Rudolph Moise — as she fights federal fraud charges and Ethics Committee allegations over campaign cash. Their entries set up a high-profile August primary in this heavily Democratic Broward-Palm Beach district, even as political analysts say Republicans are unlikely to flip the seat in November.
Story 2: Miramar hosts free screening of film on Venus and Serena’s rise to tennis stardom
Miramar is offering a free community screening of “King Richard” on Saturday at the Miramar Cultural Center as part of its Black History Month events. The film highlights how Richard Williams helped Venus and Serena Williams overcome barriers in a predominantly white sport on their way to becoming two of the greatest champions in tennis history.
Story 3: Need free groceries? Miramar has two new pickup sites. Here’s what to know
The city has added a walk-up food distribution on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and an emergency weekday food pantry, both at the Alexandra P. Davis Multi-Service Complex, to help residents who need groceries. Between Farm Share donations and city partners, people can access staples like canned goods, dry pasta, rice, proteins and vegetables, often without needing to register in advance.
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.