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Young musicians performing in Miami.
SchoolsMiami Community Newspapers•May 4

Young Musicians Unite Impacting Miami Students Through Music Education | Strive 305

Young Musicians Unite is making a significant impact on music education for students in Miami. The organization focuses on providing resources and opportunities for young musicians, fostering a love for music and enhancing educational experiences. Their efforts are part of a broader initiative to enrich the community through the arts.

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MIAMI-DADE: BUS STOPS. YOU STOP. NO EXCUSES. — Miami Community Newspapers
SchoolsMiami Community Newspapers•May 4

MIAMI-DADE: BUS STOPS. YOU STOP. NO EXCUSES.

Grant ColumnGrant MillerMiami-Dade Community NewsMiami-Dade County Public SchoolsMiami-Dade County Public Schools Home MIAMI-DADE: BUS STOPS. YOU STOP. NO EXCUSES. By Grant Miller, Publisher - May 4, 2026 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Miami-Dade is bringing back its school bus camera program—and this time, officials say it is not symbolic. It is enforcement backed by structure, law, and coordination. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has relaunched the BusPatrol stop-arm camera system, one of the largest school bus safety programs in the nation. Nearly 1,000 buses are now equipped with AI-powered cameras designed to capture drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus while children are boarding or exiting. The issue is not new. The urgency is. Too many close calls. Too many violations. Too many moments where a split second separates routine traffic from a preventable tragedy. On April 22, the School Board voted unanimously to restart the program. Officials stress this is not a cosmetic restart. It is a full reset of enforcement coordination, legal process, and public awareness. Under the system, violations captured on camera are first reviewed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office before any citation is issued. That step is intended to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accountability. If a driver disputes a violation, they can challenge it through a virtual administrative hearing under the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings system, part of statewide reforms designed to standardize traffic camera enforcement. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said the mission is simple: protect children during one of the most vulnerable parts of their day while keeping the process fair and transparent. State lawmakers clarified Florida law in 2025 after concerns about inconsistent enforcement procedures. Those changes created a more uniform framework for school bus camera programs across the state, including Miami-Dade. Officials say the goal is consistency in enforcement—and certainty in expectation. BusPatrol, which operates similar programs across Florida and the country, says enforcement is only part of the solution. The other part is changing driver behavior before violations happen. “Miami-Dade is setting the standard,” said BusPatrol Chief Growth Officer Steve Randazzo. “Strong oversight. Tight coordination among stakeholders. Shared commitment to student safety.” That coordination now ties together schools, law enforcement, and state administrative systems into a single enforcement pipeline. But none of it changes the rule. Same law. Same sign. Same flashing lights. The bus stops, and you stop—no excuses. _______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] #thatscommunitynews #communitynewspapers #miamidade #miamidadecounty #thatscommunity #miamicommunitynews #coralgables #palmettobay #southmiami #doral #aventura #pinecrest #kendall #broward #biscaynebay Connect To Your Customers & Grow Your Business Click Here

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Avalanche vs. Wild playoff game action.
SchoolsWPLG Local 10•May 4

A stunning 9-6 Avalanche win over the Wild turns a defense-first series into a 15-goal frenzy

In a surprising turn of events, the Colorado Avalanche triumphed over the Minnesota Wild with a score of 9-6 in Game 1 of their Round 2 playoff series. Despite both teams being known for their strong defenses, a total of 14 players found the net, with Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood allowing six goals. The series continues on Tuesday night at Ball Arena, where both teams aim to improve their defensive strategies.

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Arrestan a hombre de Davie por dejar a su perro atado sin agua ni comida bajo un calor de 90 grados — WPLG Local 10
SchoolsWPLG Local 10•May 4

Arrestan a hombre de Davie por dejar a su perro atado sin agua ni comida bajo un calor de 90 grados

DAVIE, Fla. — Un hombre de Davie enfrenta cargos de crueldad animal tras dejar a su perro atado sin comida ni agua frente a su casa móvil, con temperaturas que superaban los 90 grados Fahrenheit.Según documentos judiciales obtenidos por Local 10 News el lunes, la policía de Davie respondió al tráiler de Buech E. Allen Michael Carter, de 42 años, en el bloque 13400 de Southwest Seventh Court el jueves, luego de que una vecina los alertara sobre el perro amarrado.La vecina dijo que no había “visto al dueño del perro en dos días”, según el informe de arresto. De acuerdo con la policía, la vecina indicó que había revisado al perro varias veces y nunca vio comida ni agua.La policía dijo que ella les contó que el perro tenía “un pequeño tazón plateado vacío a su alcance que constantemente golpeaba con la pata” y que “notó que el perro parecía angustiado y jadeaba porque no tenía sombra para protegerse del calor.”En el informe, la oficial Erinn Sarandria, del Departamento de Policía de Davie, escribió que vio al perro mestizo blue heeler afuera, atado con una cuerda “sujeta a una cadena de ahorque plateada alrededor del cuello.”“El concreto dentro del radio de movimiento del perro estaba cubierto de orina y heces”, escribió. “Un pequeño tazón plateado estaba a su alcance, pero estaba volcado y vacío. Le di al perro una botella de agua, que terminó de inmediato. Desde donde estaba atado, no tenía refugio de los elementos y estaba completamente expuesto.”La policía determinó que Carter era el inquilino de la casa móvil y que “había sido investigado previamente por un problema similar de negligencia animal en 2024 relacionado con otro perro dejado atado de la misma manera, también sin acceso a comida y agua”, y había recibido varias citaciones.Sarandria escribió que mientras investigaba la situación, Carter se presentó en el lugar.“Dijo que alguien debía pasar a darle comida y agua al perro ‘Kai’ y meterlo de nuevo adentro. Dijo que Kai normalmente no se queda afuera”, escribió. “Sin embargo, cuando le pedí que me proporcionara la información de contacto de la persona que supuestamente iba a cuidar a Kai, se negó. Finalmente lo convencí de darme su información para poder confirmar su versión de los hechos, pero la llamada fue directo al buzón de voz.”Sarandria escribió que cuando le preguntó sobre el caso anterior, “simplemente dijo que ese perro no era suyo.”Concluyó que Carter “continúa sin tener ningún respeto por la salud y seguridad de los perros bajo su cuidado y control” y lo arrestó por dos cargos, un delito grave y uno menor, relacionados con crueldad y negligencia animal.Hasta el lunes, permanecía en la Cárcel Principal de Broward con una fianza de $6,000.Copyright 2026 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

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Miami-Dade school bus with camera system installed
SchoolsCBS Miami•May 4

Controversial Miami-Dade school bus camera ticketing program returns with new safeguards

The Miami-Dade school bus camera ticketing program is making a return with new safeguards aimed at addressing previous concerns. This program, which has faced controversy in the past, is designed to enhance student safety by monitoring traffic violations near school buses. The implementation of these safeguards is intended to ensure fair enforcement and protect the rights of drivers.

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