A look at some of the top stories making the news today, May 4th, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Broward Bridge inmates have sued to stop the Department of Corrections from shutting down the prisoner re-entry program in Pompano Beach. The inmates are seeking a temporary injunction so they can continue to take classes at the facility and participate in work-release programs. Corrections Secretary Julie Jones says “not closing the program is a serious public safety issue.”
Creative Writing teacher Precious Symonette from Miami Norland Senior High School has been named a finalist for the Florida Teacher of the year award. This award honors outstanding teachers in the state who have inspired a love of learning in students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The South Florida Chapter of Munro and Hampton Alumni celebrating Munro College ’s 160th anniversary with a special fundraising picnic at CB Smith Park. Last weekend’s 3 day event also included a Karaoke meet and greet, as well as a commemoration church service. The organization’s mission is to engage alumni and support of the schools’ development in Jamaica.
In Sports, for the CASA Super League, the Melrose Strikers will face off against the Fort Lauderdale Blazers tonight at the Lauderhill Sports Park starting at 7:45. As of now in the standings, the Melrose strikers are placed tenth while the blazers are at number three.
What’s trending:
Beer brand Red Stripe wins right to call itself Jamaican again, following a court ruling in their favor. The company was taken to court on the grounds of misleading labeling, after the company moved brewing production from Jamaica to Pennsylvania in 2012. The Judge however ruled that the labeling was not enough to confuse consumers.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Scattered thunderstorms in Broward County with a high of 86 and a low of 67. For Miami-Dade, scattered storms also with a high of 886 and a low of 68.
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