/tags/opa-locka Opa-locka en-US WLRN Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:52:43 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-20/historic-city-hall-restoration-sparks-revival-in-opa-locka Moorish-style building targeted for mid-fall completion as new projects launch across city Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:52:43 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-20/historic-city-hall-restoration-sparks-revival-in-opa-locka Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Miami Times /arts-culture/2024-04-19/opa-locka-chosen-as-potential-site-for-floridas-first-black-history-museum Whittled from a list of eight locations, the selections by the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force will next undergo an analysis by the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:38:57 GMT /arts-culture/2024-04-19/opa-locka-chosen-as-potential-site-for-floridas-first-black-history-museum News Service of Florida /government-politics/2024-01-10/opa-locka-apartment-housing-conditions An Opa-Locka apartment complex has received millions in federal funding while living conditions have only gotten worse, say two federal officials. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-10/opa-locka-apartment-housing-conditions Daniel Rivero /podcast/sundial/2023-03-27/sundial-how-childhood-roasts-on-the-jitney-made-aurin-squire-a-writer Aurin Squire's play "Defacing Michael Jackson" is about hero worship and belonging, told through a group of kids in 1980s Opa-Locka. Playwright Aurin Squire joins WLRN's Carlos Frías to talk about the personal and public heroes in his life that inspired his work. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:37:02 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-03-27/sundial-how-childhood-roasts-on-the-jitney-made-aurin-squire-a-writer Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena /podcast/sundial/2023-03-01/sundial-making-love-scenes-hot-and-safe Filmmaker Jose Navas joins Carlos Frías to talk about his new film, "Awake Before Dawn," which is set at the Opa-locka Hialeah Flea Market and is premiering at the Miami Film Festival. Plus, imagine having your first kiss on stage — in front of a live audience. That moment led Nicole Perry to become an intimacy coordinator. She joins to tell us about the behind-the-scenes of making steamy scenes feel safe. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:14:02 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-03-01/sundial-making-love-scenes-hot-and-safe Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena /2021-11-16/floridas-special-session-state-investigating-opa-locka-and-weird-florida-stories Florida’s race for governor is on. Plus, a special legislative session on COVID mandates. The state is investigating the city of Opa-locka over corruption allegations. Also, nudists, alligators and more Florida stories with author Craig Pittman. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:04:27 GMT /2021-11-16/floridas-special-session-state-investigating-opa-locka-and-weird-florida-stories Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /local-news/2021-11-11/opa-locka-mayor-abruptly-resigns-during-commission-meeting-citing-corruption The Mayor of the Miami-Dade city of Opa-locka abruptly resigned his post during a city commission meeting Wednesday, citing corruption within the city's government. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:12:30 GMT /local-news/2021-11-11/opa-locka-mayor-abruptly-resigns-during-commission-meeting-citing-corruption Aaron Leibowitz /2021-08-05/ums-vaccine-requirement-the-birth-and-betrayal-series-and-opa-locka-poetry University of Miami President Julio Frenk on the fall semester as the delta variant keeps spreading. An investigation examining a controversial state program intended to support families with children who suffered from brain damage. Plus, poetry comes alive in Opa-locka. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:16:43 GMT /2021-08-05/ums-vaccine-requirement-the-birth-and-betrayal-series-and-opa-locka-poetry Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-03-25/coronavirus-live-updates-a-walk-up-covid-vaccination-site-has-opened-in-opa-locka-here-are-the-details This post will be updated today, Thursday, March 25, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:06:24 GMT /news/2021-03-25/coronavirus-live-updates-a-walk-up-covid-vaccination-site-has-opened-in-opa-locka-here-are-the-details ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊNews /news/2021-01-13/court-allows-class-action-lawsuit-on-opa-locka-water-bills An appeals court Wednesday cleared the way for part of a class-action lawsuit alleging that the financially troubled city of Opa-locka overbilled customers for water use. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:56:08 GMT /news/2021-01-13/court-allows-class-action-lawsuit-on-opa-locka-water-bills News Service of Florida Staff