Community Corner
🌱 Miramar man’s guilty plea in major child exploitation case explained
Happening soon: Miramar Latin Music Festival 2026 on the Miramar Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Miramar? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Miramar man's guilty plea in major child exploitation case explained
- Child seen hanging from car window after Miramar party leads to DUI
- Meet the Miramar sophomore already drawing college football attention
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!)
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Miramar
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miramar
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★ Featured events ★
- Miramar Latin Music Festival 2026 →
16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Opening Reception: Faces of Hispanicity - Rhythm, Tradition, Memory →
Ansin Family Art Gallery, Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar
6:30 pm - Homebuyer Purchase - Assistance Workshop →
Miramar Multi-Service Complex, 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar - R&B n stretch under the lights →
Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Parkway, Miramar - Triple B- BBQ, Beats & Brews →
6351 Southwest 35th Street, Miramar - MCC Season Listening Party & Happy Hour →
2300 Civic Center PL, Miramar - First Fridays: Network & Chill - Fall Series →
2601 Southwest 145th Avenue, Miramar
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Friday October 2
📣 Miramar Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Weekly Public Education →
The Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines
10:00 am - Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop: Level 1
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
11:00 am - Trivia Showdown
Palm Springs North Branch -
4:00 pm - Music Production Club: Give Your Synthesized Sounds Personality
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
4:30 pm - 3D Modeling & Printing Club: Customized Bookmarks
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia Green Room
5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know a reliable person who repairs sprinklers in the Miramar area?
Porfavor, conocen a alguien que repare sprinkles? Gracias! (Nextdoor Monarch Lakes)
Ok Miramar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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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