A South Miami resident has played the role of Santa Claus for a decade, and says he gives his wages to charity.. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald For years, South Miami residents Burt Harris and Christine Reed-Harris would head to the Dadeland Mall every holiday season to have their picture taken with…
A bloodhound named Gunner will soon join the department’s K-9 unit, where he will work with Officer Jenna Mendez. By Rodolfo Roman Special to The Miami Herald The Sweetwater police department has added a furry new member to its team. Gunner, a five month old bloodhound, is the newest addition to the department’s K-9 unit.…
By Rodolfo Roman Special to the Miami Herald Juan Francisco Cabrera was used to eating the typical Hispanic dish: rice, beans and steak. But, he couldn’t stand the stomach pain and heartburn that followed. Some 15 years ago, he ended the discomfort caused by his eating habits. Cabrera became a vegetarian. “I think a lot…
By RODOLFO ROMAN Special to The Miami Herald South Floridians will have an opportunity to burn calories before stuffing themselves with pumpkin pie, sweet potato and turkey on Thanksgiving Day. The eighth annual Turkey Trot 5k/10k run or walk will take place at 7:15 a.m. at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St., Nov. 24. Registration…
By Rodolfo Roman For The Miami Herald Jason Vega of Homestead has trained at several gyms to pump iron. But thanks to a close friend, Vega discovered Physique World Gym, 1545 W. 40th St., in Hialeah, which has redefined his training method. “My whole body has improved since I got here,” said Vega who just…