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Miramar to host inaugural cultural festival. Plus key endorsement, crash charges

Three recent stories about life in Miramar highlighted a new cultural festival, a major congressional endorsement and charges in a fatal crash.
Three recent stories about life in Miramar highlighted a new cultural festival, a major congressional endorsement and charges in a fatal crash. mocner@miamiherald.com

From a new cultural festival to a major congressional endorsement and charges in a fatal crash, these three recent stories captured attention in Miramar.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Miramar to host inaugural Bahamas Goombay Broward festival

Miramar is getting its first Bahamas Goombay Broward festival next month at City Hall Plaza, with food, music and a Junkanoo band. Organizers also teased a celebrity honoree and paid “rush” packages.

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With Miramar voters watching, Frederica Wilson endorses Miami-Dade commissioner

Retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson endorsed Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert in the crowded race to replace her. The backing could matter a lot in Historic Miramar ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.

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Miramar man charged in crash that killed scooter rider last year, police say

Police charged a 19-year-old Miramar man in a 2025 Cadillac Lyriq they say was speeding up to 75 mph before a deadly Hollywood chain-reaction crash. He faces vehicular homicide and reckless-driving-related charges.

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