A look at some of the top stories making the news today, October 21st, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
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Here’s a look at our top stories:
Yesterday President Barack Obama campaigned in Miami Gardens for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. At the rally held at Florida Memorial University, President Obama pushed voters to take advantage of early voting starting on Monday and show up to the polls during the general election. The rally included special guest DJ Khaled and city of Miami Gardens Mayor, Oliver Gilbert.
Yesterday, Florida businessman Aaron Davidson pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn New York courtroom to conspiracy charges in a scheme to pay bribes to high-ranking football officials in exchange for media and marketing rights to international tournaments and matches. Davidson was one of 42 people charged in May 2015 in a U.S. probe into $150 million in bribery, racketeering and money laundering involving FIFA officials and associates.
Hurricane Matthew swept through and devastated Haiti and a local South Florida charity is making moves to aid the survivors. Tonight at 6 enjoy music and fashion during the Sounds of Little Haiti Runway for Relief as they support the efforts of the Haitian American Hurricane Matthew Relief Effort. Residents and friends can help Haiti continue to rebuild by supporting this incredibly important fundraiser. There is a $10 suggested donation with VIP admission available.
In sports:
Tomorrow the Fort Lauderdale Strikers will be facing off with Rayo OKC in a critical match. Both teams are chasing the fourth and final spot in the North American Soccer League’s postseason tournament “The Championship.” Rayo OKC comes in on a three game winning streak and currently sit fifth in the NASL.
Now, here’s what’s trending:
At the Al Smith Charity Dinner in Manhattan New York, both presidential candidates took time to throw insults at each other, rather than jokes. Midway through his remarks, the crowd began booing as he attacked Clinton’s use of a personal email server and accusing her of ducking FBI questions.
For today’s weather forecast:
Sunny in Broward County with a high 86 of and a low of 68. Sunny in Miami-Dade, with a high of 86 and a low of 69.
For more information on these and other stories, visit Caribbean national weekly.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet.
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