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Also on today's calendar: Opening Reception: Faces of Hispanicity - Rhythm, Tradition, Memory and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Miramar man changes plea in child pornography case involving more than 30 minors (miramarflnews.com) — A Miramar resident has pleaded guilty to multiple federal child exploitation and pornography charges after investigators say he used social media to target a 12-year-old and more than 30 other minors. The 23-year-old now faces 15 to 50 years in prison and lifetime supervision, with sentencing set for November 23. Local readers are reminded this case began with online activity reported through Discord.
2. Pines mom gets DUI after cop spots her driving with 5-year-old hanging out window, police say (local10.com) — A Pembroke Pines mother was arrested on DUI and child neglect charges after an officer saw her 5-year-old standing and hanging out of a car window at Sheridan Street and Flamingo Road. She reportedly told police she was driving home from a child's birthday party in Miramar where she had a margarita. The case underscores safety concerns for Miramar-area families traveling local roads at night.
3. Keeping An Eye On The Class of 2029 Miami-Dade/Broward Sophomores (larryblustein.com) — South Florida's Class of 2029 football standouts includes Miramar defensive end Jamari Meikle, a 6-foot-3, 265-pound sophomore with a 3.0 GPA. The roundup highlights him alongside other Miami-Dade and Broward prospects drawing early attention from college recruiters. It's a useful snapshot for Miramar families tracking local high school football talent.
4. The Rise of Black Golf Culture: Urban Golf Weekend Impact (ebony.com) — A Miramar teen golfer, Royce Jones, is featured as one of the young South Floridians gaining confidence and life skills through the Fore Life golf program. Her experience is part of a broader look at Urban Golf Weekend in Miami and the Urban Golf Foundation's push to make golf more welcoming and accessible to Black communities. The story highlights mentorship, discipline, and new opportunities for local youth.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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