Commissioner Rose Tydus Reads ‘Obama: The Historic Journey’ Motivates Freedom School Youth to Succeed During ‘Harambee’
At 8:30 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2012, a hot breakfast was served before the “Harambee (pronounced hah-rahm-beh)” practice was set into motion: a process... Read more.
Vice Mayor Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson Fourth Year as Teen Court Facilitator
On Thursday, May 3, 2012, for the fourth year, City of Opa-locka Vice Mayor Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson was invited to serve as a facilitator at the Annual Miami-... Read more.
Mayor Taylor ‘Hops’ Over Opa-locka: Graduation and City Progress Priority
Not even a sprained ankle could keep Mayor Myra L. Taylor from attending three June graduations, and roaming the neighborhoods in the City of Opa-locka to survey... Read more.
Vice Mayor Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Johnson ‘Embrace a Healthy Florida’
On Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the City of Opa-locka Vice Mayor Dorothy “Dottie” Johnson joined “War on Poverty” and the City of Hialeah... Read more.
City of Opa-locka Commissioner Gail Miller Host Banquet Three H.S. Scholarships & Humanitarian Award Recipients
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, for the second consecutive year, City of Opa-locka Commissioner Gail E. Miller hosted the Annual Scholarship and Humanitarian Award... Read more.
Mayor and Commissioner Read for Nat’l Library Week At Opa-locka Branch of Miami-Dade County Library
“If you cannot read, you cannot lead,” chanted City of Opa-locka Mayor “Lady” Myra L. Taylor in the Opa-locka Branch of the Miami-Dade County Library, 780... Read more.
1st Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair & Walk
“I was weak, I lost my hair and much of my memory, but I KNEW I needed to fight for my husband and children when I was diagnosed with stage... Read more.
Holiday “Gun Buy Back” Initiative
Two shotguns, seven revolvers, three semi-automatics and two rifles equaled the sum of 14 weapons bought on Saturday, June 30, 2012, when the Opalocka Police Department,... Read more.
Lunch & Learn: Cinema Saturday – Drink Warning Commissioner Tydus ‘Tapped’ into Bottle Water
“Do you know what’s in that bottle of water you’re drinking?” asked Commissioner Rose Tydus. Many were surprised to discover the answer was not what they... Read more.
BRAIN BUDDIES: “Protecting your Brain for Life”
“We distributed over 260 bicycle helmets,” proudly exclaimed Opa-locka volunteer Linda Parker as she and other volunteers assisted The Pilot Club of Miami in... Read more.