A look at some of the top stories making the news today, December 18, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m… for CNW 90.
Broward County Public School Superintendent Robert Runcie is assuring parents that the county is working with authorities to investigate the source of the recent emailed bomb threat made on schools throughout the district. Though authorities have confirmed the threat “is not credible,” Runcie encouraged students and parents to report any suspicious activity.
In its hopes to move the city beyond its segregated past, Riviera Beach officials have renamed Old Dixie highway to honor President Barack Obama. The new President Barack Obama Highway is the second road in the county to be named after the 44th president, following the 2-year-old Barack Obama Boulevard in Pahokee.
Get ready for a tango under the mistletoe, as legendary Trinidadian dance director Peter London presents his company’s holiday concert “Dancing Under the Mistletoe” this weekend, features original choreography inspired by the rhythms of tango. The show is set for today [meaning Friday] and Saturday, starting 7:30 p.m. at the Arsht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater.
In sports, it was heartbreak for Chelsea FC fans following news that manager Jose Mourinho has been fired. The news comes just 7 months after Mourinho led the team to their Premiere League championship win. But the club has been struggling, most recently losing 2 to 1 against Leicester City. The club’s former caretaker manager Guus Hiddink will fill in while a replacement is found.
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As the busy holiday shipping season continues, the Jamaica Customs Agency is warning persons doing business at their offices to practice caution, following a spike in recent thefts. Customers are advised to use non-cash payment options available at customs or through their financial institutions.
For Today’s Weather Forecast:
Scattered Showers in Broward County with a high of 86 and a low of 64. For Miami-Dade, partly cloudy with a high of 84 and a low of 65. For more information on these and other stories, visit caribbeannationalweekly.com.
