Kendall
Coverage of Kendall in the Nexus archive.
- Colombians’ vote in U.S.: 80.57% vote for De La Espriella, 18.43% for Cepeda
Colombians in the U.S. voted overwhelmingly for Abelardo De La Espriella in the presidential runoff election, with 80.57% of ballots cast in the country for him compared to 18.43% for Iván Cepeda. Preliminary results showed De La Espriella leading nationwide with 49.66% of votes, while Cepeda received 48.7%. Voting occurred in over 250 diaspora precincts, including locations in South Florida.
- June 13: South Florida rain chances increase this weekend after unusually dry stretch
South Florida's rain chances increase this weekend after an unusually dry June, with scattered afternoon showers and storms expected in western suburbs like Weston, Pembroke Pines, Doral, and Kendall. High temperatures will reach the lower 90s with heat index values near 100 degrees, and no advisories are currently in effect for boaters or beachgoers.
- Miami man accused of posing as police officer, pointing gun at teen cyclist
A Miami man was arrested for pointing a handgun at a teenage cyclist and falsely claiming to be a police officer during a February confrontation in the Kendall area. Christian Quintero, an active military veteran, faces charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and impersonating an officer after the incident, which involved harassment and a pursuit of the teen and his friend.