Jeffrey Hernandez and Art Johnson live interview at 9:30 a.m. Oct 15, 2009
Question for Mr. Hernandez: Continued rumors have swirled regarding your previous position with Dade County schools. Can you explain how that district s performance changed in the last 2 years of your tenure, and how changes implemented here are any better. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mid-Season Report: Dade County Oct 12, 2009
com: Mid-Season Report: Dade County ... Mid-Season Report: Dade County ... comDate: Oct 11, 2009 A re-cap of the first half of the season in Dade County for teams and recruiting. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Gerry Hamilton Oct 10, 2009
MIAMI -- Two talented teams were on full display Thursday night on the campus of Florida International when Miami Northwestern and Miami Central faced off in front a packed house in Dade County. Among those in attendance were college coaches from South Florida, Central Florida and Miami, including Hurricanes head coach Randy Shannon, linebackers coach Michael Barrow and QB Jacory Harris. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Caribbean Mystery Oct 7, 2009
The chief medical examiner of Dade County, Fla. testified that Tyre's death, in his opinion, was a "homicidal drowning.". (Fox News)
High School: Battle for No. 2 decided but not over Oct 5, 2009
Like a scene out of Twister fans in Dade County, Florida saw the previous No. 71 Miami (Florida) Booker T. Washington Tornadoes, in a whirlwind, break a ten-year winless drought against rivals, and former Top 10 team, Miami Northwestern, 35-28. The win put to rest the argument that Washington did not belong in the nation's elite and cemented their place back in the Top 50. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weekend Watch Oct 2, 2009
The Bulls are coming off a record setting night for junior QB Teddy Bridgewater who exploded for 7 touchdowns (New Dade county record), and the Tornadoes will counter with their own star skill guy in Eduardo Clements. Last year the Bulls escaped with a 31-29 win scoring in the final minute. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Storm2009.com Oct 1, 2009
When it comes to buying windstorm insurance for her home, Mary Ellen Salvatore has two knocks against her: She owns a 35-year-old house and it's located east of U.S. 1 in South Miami Dade County. Photo galleries. (The Palm Beach Post)
Woman stabs her dog Sep 30, 2009
All you doglovers, please visit the Miami BSL website to stop Dade County from putting Pit Bulls and Pit Bull look alikes down, a practice which has been going on for 20 years. I live in PB County, but I am supporting the organization. (The Palm Beach Post)
October 2: Dade/Broward Preview Sep 30, 2009
Classic Dade County game between SunStateFootball's #1 (MNW) and #10 (BTW) teams in the state. Both won state titles two years ago, last year's game saw Northwestern prevail 31-29. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Friday Night Headliner's Sep 26, 2009
Miami Northwestern QB went 19-24 for 327 yards and set a Dade County record with 7 TD passes. Booker T. Washington QB Jeremiah Hay went 19-28 for 306 yards in a 36-7 win over Coral Gables. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Teachers, administrator square off on rules, rotations and classroom control Sep 24, 2009
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer. Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (The Palm Beach Post)
DaveHydeInside College Football This emerging coach may be the most amazing story in any sport. Sep 24, 2009
The Dade County schools offered etiquette lessons. Don't laugh. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The great Cuba debate: A case for and against the embargo Sep 19, 2009
from Miami Dade County in 2005 and has been reelected three times and chairs the full house appropriation committee. He oversees the Florida budget and deals with education, transportation, housing and economic development. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Bauer Financial: More South Florida banks troubled Sep 17, 2009
of Dade County, Miami. 1st National Bank of South Florida, Homestead. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
No. 4 Bama hosts Florida International Sep 12, 2009
"These guys are amped up and they're not sleeping much for a good reason. Hopefully, our neighbors here in Dade County will forgive us for cranking up the music in the stadium to prepare for that. "You do not ignore it, but you don't make it the centerpiece in your preparation. " (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) Send to A Friend E-MAIL NEWSLETTER Complete the form below to begin receiving daily 7News eUpdates in your e-mail. You'll be able to customize your account... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ft. Lauderdale seeks carbon footprint info Sep 11, 2009
Alex Hernandez, managing partner for Deerfield Beach-based CSA, said he thinks Fort Lauderdale is the first major municipality in Florida outside of Miami Dade County to undertake a comprehensive carbon footprinting process. Carbon footprinting focuses heavily on electricity usage and fuel consumption, with travel and other sources of carbon emissions factored in. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
September 11: Dade/Broward Preview Sep 8, 2009
Carol City is in danger of starting 0-2 and while both losses would be to top 5 Dade County teams, it is not the way the Chief's envisioned it. A nice win over Glades Central in the Kickoff Classic shows that this team can step up and play. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
NIGHTLINE: Sex Offenders Camp Under Bridge Sep 4, 2009
That's a reference to the residency restrictions Miami Dade County implemented in 2005, barring registered sex offenders from living within 2,500 feet of schools. On top of that, state law creates a 1,000-foot buffer around schools, parks and playgrounds, and for offenders on parole, school bus stops. (ABC News)
Harris now Miami's unquestioned leader Sep 4, 2009
"He's the face of the program. The mayor of Dade County. He has to accept that role. We've talked about how to handle certain things, and he's handled them all.". Harris completed 118 of 194 passes last season for 1,195 yards and 12 touchdowns. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Regulators get tough on Metro Bank Sep 1, 2009
Federal and state regulators have ordered Metro Bank of Dade County to get tougher fixing its mounting problem loans and to come up with a plan to maintain sufficient capital in this difficult environment. The Miami-based bank and its parent company, Metro Bank Financial Services, signed the written agreement with the and the on Aug. 24. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Friday's games Aug 28, 2009
Woodland-Bartow at Adairsville; Dalton at Calhoun; Chattooga at Darlington; Dade County at Fyffe, Ala. Model at Gordon Central; Heritage-Catoosa at Sonoraville; Armuchee at Trion; Coosa at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe; Pepperell at Paulding County; Rockmart at Cedartown; Hebron Christian at Temple. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kickoff Classic Games of the Week Aug 25, 2009
comPosted Aug 24, 2009. The Florida high school football season kicks off this Wednesday through Saturday for the Kickoff Classic/Jamboree games. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
North Florida counties plan for H1N1 swine flu outbreak Aug 22, 2009
Dade County alone has seen 963 reported cases. Broward County reported 330 and Palm Beach County 329. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
3rd Annual Legal Legends Awards Announced by the Historical Museum's Legal Historical Society Aug 20, 2009
Hon. Richard E. Gerstein, former Dade County State Attorney. attorney and former Florida Secretary of State. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bank sells woman's house, kicks her out by mistake... Aug 20, 2009
"\n\nIf anyone is at fault, it is some dumb clerk who listed the house on the wrong bankruptcy list and it got sold because the banks believed that it was available for sale according to the Clerk's list. There should be a better quality control system put into place by the Miami-Dade Clerk's office to prevent this from happening again. This woman needs to file her lawsuit against the County, not the bank.\n\n\n\n","createdAt":"19 Aug 2009 23:43:24... (The Drudge Report)
Georgia High School Scrimmage Schedule Aug 15, 2009
Oglethorpe 8/21 Temple vs. Central Carrollton Not Confirmed Dade County. Region 8 8/14 Banks County @ Johnson-Gainesville 8/15 Riverside Military @ East Hall 8/20 Dawson County vs. Sonoraville 8/20 Fannin County vs. Pickens 8/20 Jefferson @ Archer 8/21 East Jackson vs. Drew 8/21 North Oconee @ Oconee County 8/21 Oglethorpe County @ Athens Academy 8/21 Rabun County @ West Oak (SC) 8/21 Union County vs. Towns County 8/21 Walnut Grove @ Putnam County. (The Insiders -- Georgia Prep)
NFL Notebook: Maybin's contract tied to Crabtree Aug 12, 2009
Suspended Cleveland wide receiver Donte' Stallworth will be allowed to leave home confinement to train with a strength and conditioning coach, a judge in Dade County (Fla. ruled yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Protesters speak out against pitbull's death without owner's consent Aug 9, 2009
The Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation organized a peaceful protest Saturday, in order to demonstrate their opposition to the actions recently taken by Miami Dade County, Animal Services and related officials. Their concern: The owner of a pitbull mix didn't get a fair chance to save his dog after it attacked a postal worker which sent her to the hospital. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Five Burning Questions about the ACC Coastal Aug 7, 2009
Shannon has tried to go back to the U s Dade County base ... Another thing people that are not Miami graduate know is that the Academic standards have increased at the U which will make getting keeping those Dade County guys harder. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Full Story Aug 6, 2009
Pitbulls happen to be illegal in Miami-Dade County. "The Dade County ordinance is pretty clear that you cannot maintain, purchase, harbor or have in your possession a pitbull in Dade County," said Giordano. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
> Metrobank widens losses in Q2 Aug 1, 2009
Metrobank of Dade County s losses were 48 percent deeper in the second quarter than they were in the first. The Miami-based bank lost $1. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Inspectors Use Own Bodies to Count Mosquitoes Jul 31, 2009
And yet Espaniel, a 38-year-old mosquito control inspector for Miami-Dade County, stood stock still, then casually swept a couple of pests off ... Giraldo Carratalla, a Miami Dade County mosquito control inspector conducts a landing rate count at a water treatment plant near the Everglades. (ABC News -- Business)
Housing Deals Hit Miami as the Market Begins to Rebound Jul 30, 2009
In 2005, at the height of the market, 21,000 homes sold in Miami Dade County; in 2008, that number dropped to only 9,000. This year, sales are and are on track to hit 12,500. (ABC News)
Dolphins calendar Jul 30, 2009
Dade county and Miami Beach should host a get together for all the teams cal. girls. Leave a comment. (The Palm Beach Post)
High School 2009 Preview: Palm Beach County Jul 29, 2009
com has broken down Florida into 10 Regions: Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Treasure/Space Coast, Orlando/Central Florida, Tampa, SW Florida, Northeast Florida, North Central Florida, and the Panhandle. We continue our coverage with a look at Palm Beach County. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Q&A on the News Jul 28, 2009
The Tennessee River dips below the 35th parallel into Dade County, and 6 percent of its water originates in Georgia creeks and streams, giving Georgia a claim to the water, Shafer said. Most of the disputed area below the 35th parallel is owned either by the National Forest Service or Tennessee Valley Authority, but some of the area is populated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
High School 2009 Preview: Dade Jul 27, 2009
com has broken down Florida into 10 Regions: Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Treasure/Space Coast, Orlando/Central Florida, Tampa, SW Florida, Northeast Florida, North Central Florida, and the Panhandle. We start our coverage with a preview of Dade County(and the Keys) ... ANALYSIS: Dade County is the deepest county/area in the state, the most pure athletic talent resides here, and there are 29 6A schools(Florida's largest class). (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Yanowsky's Watching Montgomery Jul 23, 2009
Back in Dade County after a weekend in Baton Rouge with his family, the 6-foot-6, 230-pound prospect has plenty to think about. to read the rest of this story. (TigerRag.com)
Marlins celebrate park's groundbreaking Jul 19, 2009
City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez attended, as did a number of city and county commissioners ... "Almost 20 years ago, we in Major League Baseball awarded a franchise to South Florida. We'd believed in Dade County. We'd believed in Miami, and we still do. "What is taking place here today reaffirms our beliefs and our hopes ... " Hough, now a pitching coach in the Dodgers' Minor League system, grew up in Hialeah in Miami-Dade County, and he was honored to... (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Lavergne, Tenn., Resident Arrested in Connection With the Sale of Handgun in McNair Shooting Jul 18, 2009
Specifically, Gilliam was convicted in 1993 of three counts of attempted armed robbery and second degree murder in the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Dade County, Fla. for which he received sentences of 15 years and 17 years, respectively. (PR Newswire)
Moon Myths Offer Advice, Explanations Jul 16, 2009
Another similarly unverified study connected an increase in homicides with the full moon in Dade County, Fla. Some have even suggested that lunar effect contributed to voters' choices in the 2000 presidential election. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Company: Cowboys' roof replaced for `aesthetics' Jul 11, 2009
The letter from Stobbe also says the fabric used in the Cowboys' 2008 roof replacement was the "same material" that has passed the hurricane testing requirements of Miami-Dade County, Fla ... "Unless you have a Dade County notice of acceptance, you cannot claim that your product is Dade County-approved," said Helmy Makar, the county engineer who approved Sprung's plans. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Miami Volleyball Releases 2009 Schedule Jun 30, 2009
The match against FIU also marks the first meeting between the two Dade County institutions since 2004, while UM has won the last two meetings in the series--though FIU holds a slight 18-14 edge in the series. A complete 2009 volleyball schedule may be reviewed at. (Hurricanesports.com)
Miami-Dade and Broward County 4th of July Activities Jun 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009. City of Miami (Bayfront Park). (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Obama names DHS management honcho Jun 26, 2009
and administrative officer for Miami Dade County, Fla. He was director of communications for the International City/County Management Association from 1985 to 1991. (FCW.com)
Coast-to-coast notes » Jun 25, 2009
"It also helps that Kelly and his staff can get a firsthand look at prospects in the Southeast and Texas because the majority of those high school programs hold spring practices."That's one of the big things for our coaches is to get out there and to be able to evaluate them," he said. Oregon also has poured plenty of money into facilities during the past 15 years or so. The Ducks' locker rooms have been used as examples for other upgrades across the country. Their nice, 100-yard indoor practice... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Bauer issues Q1 credit union ratings Jun 23, 2009
Dade County Federal Credit Union. Power Financial Credit Union. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Bauer takes stars from 17 banks Jun 23, 2009
Lydian Private Bank in Palm Beach, Grand Eastern Bank of Florida in Miami, Metro Bank of Dade County, and in Miami fell to two stars (problematic) from three. Miami, in North Lauderdale and in Boca Raton fell a notch to one star, down from two in the fourth quarter. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Get Online Quotes Offers "Miami Dade Blue", A Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan As Part of Their Florida Health Insurance Offerings Jun 23, 2009
This competitively priced plan is available exclusively to residents of Miami Dade County. "We are glad to be able to offer this new policy option that makes it more affordable for residents of Miami Dade County to obtain quality coverage," said Bill Messett, President of Get Online Quotes ... Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, BCBSF, and Miami-Dade County partnered to create this new health insurance product for residents, Messett explained. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rutgers in the mix for Miami RB Jun 18, 2009
One of the top targets in Dade County continues to be 4-star RB Brandon Gainer of Miami (FL) Central. ScarletNation. (Rutgers Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stallworth gets 30 days' jail in fatality Jun 17, 2009
In addition, Stallworth received an additional five days of credit because of a Florida state statute stating anyone who is sentenced to 30 days (besides civil, contempt, drug treatment and house arrest cases) automatically gets five days' credit time served for every 30 days, spokesperson Janelle Hall of the Miami Dade County Corrections Department told Naqi. After his release from jail, Stallworth must serve two years of house arrest and spend eight years on probation. (ESPN -- Football News)
Lions land Florida soccer star Jun 4, 2009
In his senior year at Gulliver, Faria earned First Team All- Dade County and First Team All-State honors ... As a junior, Faria scored 24 goals and contributed 20 assists en route to First Team All-Dade County and offensive player of the year awards. (Daily Collegian, PA)
2010 Prospect Video: Tommy Heffernan Jun 4, 2009
comDate: Jun 3, 2009 One of the top linebacker prospects in Dade County is Tommy Heffernan. The 6'1, 205 pound rising junior is the son of former Cane Dave Heffernan and possesses the type of athletic intangibles to play SS or any of the three LB spots at the next level. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
2010 Prospect Video: Jakhari Gore Jun 3, 2009
comDate: Jun 2, 2009 Jakhari Gore ran for 1,156 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2008 and will be the leading contender for the coveted Dade County rushing title in 2009 ... After 591 yards as a freshmen and 1,106 as a sophomore, Jakhari has his eyes set on Frank's Dade County single season mark of 2,953 set in 2000. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Jones out with injury Jun 1, 2009
Delvin Jones is one of the top prospects in the talent rich county of Dade county in south Florida. Jones, 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, is from Miami (Fla. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ted KeithMLB POWER RANKINGS May 29, 2009
The Marlins present took a backseat to their future this week with news that Dade County officials had finally approved the team's retractable-roof ballpark. Ground-breaking is scheduled for July and the park is slated to open in 2012. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hardees Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Football Classic set for June 6 May 28, 2009
Rhea County s Wilson Jackson took home Tennessee Player of the Game honors while Dade County s Scottie Talley was named as the Georgia Player of the Game. This game is a true rivalry with a playoff atmosphere, Martin said. (Catoosa County News, GA)
LEGAL ANGLE: Rulings may hold some lessons May 28, 2009
"Most people had been operating on a 'Hey, look, when they're in Rome, it's a problem of the Romans. (The ruling said) if you build a program, your responsibility goes with that program, wherever it is. If it's in Dade County or Estonia, your responsibility follows your program.". Vincent Johnson, a visiting law professor at George Washington University, says most schools have become much more attentive to potential liability and taken steps to prevent getting sued. (USA Today)
Phillies' Ibanez a quiet workhorse May 26, 2009
He also watched his wife, Moraima, who held an accounting degree in Cuba, toil at the Dade County accounting department in a role that was beneath her qualifications. "And you know what? He never complained," said Raul, who credits much of his success as a late-career bloomer for the Seattle Mariners and now the Phillies to his dad's example. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Breakfast With ... Treat Williams May 25, 2009
I ended up spending the night in the Dade County Youth Hall, which was terrifying. The guy running the youth hall called my father in Connecticut -- I wasn't allowed to call my dad -- and said your son has been on a drinking spree. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Join the Cherokee Regional Library System as it kicks off Summer Reading Club May 23, 2009
This program was funded by the Friends of the Library of Rossville, LaFayette-Walker, Chickamauga and Dade County; Grassroots Arts programs; and local merchants, Bi-Lo in Rossville, Chick-Fil-A in Fort Oglethorpe, the city of Chickamauga, Coca-Cola, Food Lion in Rossville, Giant Steps Music Corp., Mayfield Dairy, Red Robin, Sharp s Auto Sales, Shop-Rite in LaFayette, Sonic in Chickamauga, and Waffle House. This Grassroots Arts program is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
2010 Prospect Video: Allen Hurns May 21, 2009
Carol City is traditionally one of the most talent rich schools in Dade County. Santana Moss. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Georgia town looks to VW plant for jobs May 17, 2009
Everybody from the mayor to the middle schooler has hitched Dade County s economic survival to an out-of-state, out-of-country carmaker ... They re also pushing hard to land an auto-supplier factory in Dade County even pitching Shaw Industries Plant No. 76 that sits empty and forlorn along Main Street ... Unemployment in Dade County stood at 10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rivals250 member has a new leader May 8, 2009
However, it appears the winds are starting to change for the receiver from Dade County. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Drowning in debt May 6, 2009
3 percent, year-over year, to $169,101, while values in Miami Dade County were down 25. 2 percent, year-over-year, to $206,087. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
