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Congressional shifts, charity and crime: Don’t miss these 3 Miramar stories

Catch up on three stories that got residents talking around Miramar.
Catch up on three stories that got residents talking around Miramar. mocner@miamiherald.com

Three recent stories about Miramar covered several topics, including congressional redistricting, a Miramar-led medical fundraiser for Jamaica and a long-delayed DUI manslaughter arrest.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Congressional map shifts parts of Miramar to new district. What to know

A new Florida congressional map shifts parts of Miramar into District 26, meaning some residents will now be represented by Republican Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart. The redraw faces a legal challenge, with critics arguing it violates Florida’s Fair Districts rules.

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Commissioner launches fundraising campaign for Jamaica mobile medical clinic

City Commissioner Maxwell Chambers is backing a fundraising push to raise $300,000 for a mobile medical clinic in Jamaica. The plan aims to rally 30,000 people to give $10 in 30 days to help build out a medical bus and provide much-needed supplies.

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Woman accused of causing fatal drunk crash in Miramar arrested 13 years later

A Texas woman was arrested at Miami International Airport in connection with a 2013 Miramar crash that killed a man after marshals flagged an active warrant for DUI manslaughter. Records say her blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit.

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