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CBS News
6 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
Mega-job fair at Panthers home arena in Sunrise next week. What you need to know if you plan to go.
The home arena of the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers will host one of South Florida's largest job fairs next week. Hiring managers and recruiters from more than 100 companies will be at the Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, June 26, looking to fill thousands of positions in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The job fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in attending are encouraged to arrive closer to 10 a.m. than 2 p.m. Parking is free. So who's hiring? Among the companies looking to fill positions are the City of Sunrise and its police department, Pharmsource LLC, Kelly Education, New York Life Insurance, Seminole Public Safety Department, Broward County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services, Sherwin-Williams, Omni Fort Lauderdale, Massey Services, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and Allied Universal. Open positions range from entry-level to management. Positions include police officers, security, food service, teachers, technicians, sales reps, customer service, IT, teacher assistants, insurance agents and account executives. Some of the companies will be doing on-the-spot interviews and making job offers. People are encouraged to pre-register. By registering and uploading your resume, companies exhibiting at the job fair can access your information, increasing your employment opportunities. Tips for Job Fair Success: Dress professionally as if attending a job interview Practice your personalized pitch which should summarize your skills and experience Make a good first - and lasting - impression with each recruiter Bring several copies of your updated resume or work history to the event Be open-minded and consider all opportunities, even if they may not be your first choice
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Florida AG proposes ‘Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, says the state is proposing a new detention center on a parcel of land owned by Miami-Dade County. The land is situated in the middle of the Everglades, surrounded by alligators and pythons, leaving detainees with 'nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.' Read more:
CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
South Florida woman says home left vulnerable for nearly 3 years after Citizens Insurance denied roof's storm damage claim
An elderly woman in Southwest Miami-Dade said her home has been left vulnerable for nearly three years after her insurance company denied coverage for roof damage caused by a storm. Now, her son is taking legal action to get her the help she needs. Donovan Barker said his 86-year-old mother, Jean, who lives with dementia, has been living under a tarp since a storm caused significant roof damage. Nearly three years later, large portions of the roof remain underneath a tarp. "When it rains really hard, the water hits the plastic," Barker said, pointing to a clear tarp stretched across parts of the home. Inside, buckets line the floor to catch dripping water, and stains mark the wall. "They go through the floor [and] start soaking up through the walls," he said. "The damage is evident." Barker said he filed a property claim with Citizens Insurance, but after months with no resolution, he said the company offered a settlement of just $1,500. "That can't fix anything," he said. "The roof at this point is not even reparable." So, the family filed a lawsuit against Citizens. According to the company, they received the original claim in July 2022 and denied it after inspecting the home. They were served with the lawsuit a year later, on June 14, 2023. In an emailed statement, a spokesperson said Citizens cannot comment further, as the case is now in litigation. "I would like them to take full responsibility and replace it," Barker said. He estimates the cost of a new roof will fall between $40,000 and $60,000, not including the damage inside the house. "For it to be leaking like this in several different spots, especially in her room, it's definitely not wear and tear," he said. Barker believes his mother is being taken advantage of because of her age and condition. An insurance industry expert not connected to the case tells CBS News Miami that legal action is the appropriate next step following a denied claim — and it's a step many policyholders often take.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Miami woman charged with running unlicensed recovery home, illegal dumping, MDSO says
A woman faces multiple charges, including organized fraud and illegal dumping, after authorities uncovered an unlicensed post-cosmetic surgery recovery home operating at a Miami-Dade home, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Investigators said Torrasha Monique Smith, 41, operated the facility, which was not licensed as an assisted living facility (ALF) in Florida, per a records check with the Agency for Health Care Administration. Investigators said they executed a search warrant on April 30, 2025, at the home located in the 21400 block of SW 132nd Ct., where they found six post-operative patients receiving personal care services such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, medication assistance and lodging, the sheriff's office reported. Unlicensed operation uncovered The investigation revealed that patients, all from outside Miami-Dade County, paid Smith $300 to $500 per night via Zelle for services, believing the facility was licensed, authorities said. One employee reported being paid $16 per hour to work 12-hour shifts five days a week, while another was paid $45 per ride to transport patients, according to the sheriff's office. Smith's operation allegedly netted over $50,000 by defrauding vulnerable clients recovering from cosmetic surgery, investigators said. Authorities noted that Smith had been arrested previously on January 11, 2024, for operating another unlicensed recovery home and continued to move her operations to new locations when discovered. Hazardous waste violations In addition to fraud charges, Smith faces charges related to illegal dumping of hazardous medical waste, the sheriff's office said. On April 30, investigators found a red trash bin in the residence's garage containing contaminated plastics and cloth, including blood-soaked adult diapers, gloves and medical pads, creating a biological hazard, according to the report. A biohazard waste bin was also found overflowing and covered with a blue tarp, with no authorized waste company managing disposal, authorities said. On April 24, a trash pull from a county waste bin in front of the residence revealed similar contaminated materials, the sheriff's office said. Smith voluntarily turned herself in on Wednesday, June 18 and was taken into custody without incident. She was charged with organized fraud, operating an unlicensed ALF, hazardous waste violations and other related offenses, according to authorities.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Grass fire near Krome Avenue contained, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says
Firefighters made significant progress in containing a grass fire near Krome Avenue and SW 8th Street in Southwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday afternoon, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Fire containment efforts Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units, working alongside the Florida Forest Service, battled the blaze, stationing crews along the roadway to prevent the fire from spreading and to protect nearby structures, the agency reported. The efforts allowed local traffic to continue safely, though conditions could lead to intermittent road closures, officials said. Road closure update Authorities confirmed that SW 8th Street westbound was temporarily closed due to the fire, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. No injuries have been reported, the agency added.
