MiamiHerald.com: Miami Gardens / Opa-locka http://www.miamiherald.com/miami-gardens/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Miami Gardens / Opa-locka http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/miami-gardens/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2012 MiamiHerald.com Miami Gardens / Opa-locka 60 Fri, 25 May 2012 16:30:21 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com <![CDATA[Simulator shows teens real danger of texting while driving]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/17/2817400/simulator-shows-teens-real-danger.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/17/2817400/simulator-shows-teens-real-danger.html Fri, 25 May 2012 16:28 EDT

A nationwide effort to teach teens about the deadly dangers of texting while driving has a new virtual reality component that drives the message home.

]]> <![CDATA[Shirley Gibson to challenge Barbara Jordan for Miami-Dade Commission seat, as part of Braman slate]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/22/2812570/shirley-gibson-to-challenge-barbara.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/22/2812570/shirley-gibson-to-challenge-barbara.html Thu, 24 May 2012 17:45 EDT Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson became the most prominent candidate to jump into the race for Miami-Dade Commission, as one of four candidates who will be backed by businessman Norman Braman.

]]> <![CDATA[Carol City track star finds new life after accident]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/22/2810948/carol-city-track-star-finds-new.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/22/2810948/carol-city-track-star-finds-new.html Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00 EDT

Antron Jackson, who had a slim chance of walking after a car accident, has returned to his alma mater to help coach the track team.

]]> <![CDATA[Rap artist Rick Ross gives iPads, Reeboks to Carol City High students]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/22/2812037/rap-artist-rick-ross-gives-ipads.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/22/2812037/rap-artist-rick-ross-gives-ipads.html Tue, 22 May 2012 13:31 EDT

Students at Carol City Senior High School were in for a surprise after rap artist Rick Ross made a special appearance at his high school alma mater to donate iPads to the College Assistance Program (CAP). The principal, Ja Marv Dunn, explained, "We commend Rick Ross for giving back to Miami Carol City Senior High School. By doing so, he is setting a wonderful example for our students and community." Most of the iPads donated by Rick Ross will be used for students to complete their college applications. Rick Ross was also joined by record producer and fellow rapper Swizz Beatz, and together they distributed many pairs of Reebok. The shoes are going to be used as an incentive for students who pass the college placement test administered at Carol City Senior High and to members of the state-competing boys and girls track teams.

]]> <![CDATA[Northwest Miami-Dade residents fight plan for industrial park on closed Westview golf course]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/15/2801221/northwest-miami-dade-residents.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/15/2801221/northwest-miami-dade-residents.html Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00 EDT A developer wants to transform the closed Westview golf course in Northwest Miami-Dade into an industrial park and shopping center, angering the predominantly black residents of the quiet residential neighborhoods hugging the 198-acre property.

]]> <![CDATA[Honey Shine girls take to stage at Jungle Island]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/10/2793132/honey-shine-girls-take-to-stage.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/10/2793132/honey-shine-girls-take-to-stage.html Thu, 10 May 2012 14:42 EDT

The Honey Shine Mentoring Program held its Hats Off luncheon at Jungle Island on Tuesday. The organization is celebrating 10 years of mentorship to young girls — known as Honey Bugs — in the South Florida community, helping to develop their character and providing nurturing experiences and activities.

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