Sherrilyn Cabrera

Miami

PM Newscast and Digital Producer at WLRN-FM (Miami, FL)

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ICE agents to attend first game of the Club World Cup

2 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

Federal immigration enforcement officers will be at this weekend’s kick-off of the FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be on site to assist with security according to the Department of Homeland Security, who made the announcement on social media in a since-deleted post. This has prompted concerns among immigration advocates. Officials with FIFA say their number one priority is ensuring the safety of fans.
Officials seek endangered-species status for ghost orchid

2 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

Federal wildlife officials are seeking endangered-species status for one of Florida's most famous flowers. The ghost orchid gets its name from its delicate, white and often translucent flowers that appear to hover in the air. It's found mostly in southwestern Florida wetlands — and in western Cuba. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the ghost orchid population has declined to fewer than one-thousand plants in the United States.
Anglers can fish license-free in upcoming weekends

3 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

Coming up this weekend and next, anglers in Florida looking to get outside can catch their dinner at no cost, by taking advantage of two license-free fishing weekends. On Saturday and Sunday, no license will be required to go saltwater fishing. The following weekend of June 14th and 15th, people can go freshwater fishing without a license. Both Florida residents and visitors can take part in the license-free weekends, as long as they follow the normal size and bag limit restrictions.
Florida Panthers to face the Oilers for first game of the final

3 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

The rematch Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers gets going with Game 1 tonight. The Oilers have home-ice advantage this time after starting the series in Florida a year ago. The Panthers went up 3-0 back then, lost three in a row and then won Game 7 to capture the first title in franchise history. The Panthers are in the final for a third consecutive season.
Fort Lauderdale airport to close two runways for overnight maintenance

3 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

Two runways at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are expected to temporarily close overnight for maintenance. The airport’s North Runway will be closed between midnight and 5:30 AM starting today through Wednesday. Beginning Wednesday through Saturday, the South Runway will close from 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Airport officials said all planes will use whichever runway that’s open during the nightly closures.
Vandalism reported at construction site of Historic Coconut Grove Playhouse

3 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

There’s been two acts of vandalism at the construction site of the Historic Coconut Grove Playhouse. That’s according to Miami-Dade County officials, who are asking the public to report any suspicious activity they may have witnessed surrounding the vandalism. The two incidents occurred within 48 hours of each other on Thursday and Friday. Officials said both involved damage to the construction drainage on Charles Street. The historic playhouse is currently undergoing a major restoration project.
FIU poised to approve Jeanette Nuñez as its permanent university president

4 weeks ago | wusf.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

Florida International University's Board of Trustees is set to approve former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the school's permanent president. Nuñez was Florida's lieutenant governor until she was named interim president in February. She is the sole finalist for the permanent job after a presidential search this month. Next Monday, trustees plan to vote on Nuñez's five-year contract that includes a $925,000 annual base salary. It also includes annual performance bonuses up to $400,000.
FIU is poised to approve Jeanette Nuñez is as permanent university president

1 month ago | wlrn.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

Florida International University’s Board of Trustees is set to approve former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the school’s permanent president. Nuñez was Florida’s lieutenant governor until she was named interim president in February. She is the sole finalist for the permanent job after a presidential search this month. Next Monday, trustees plan to vote on Nuñez’s five-year contract that includes a $925,000 annual base salary. It also includes annual performance bonuses up to $400,000.
South Florida airports brace for a busy Memorial Day weekend

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Sherrilyn Cabrera

If you’re planning on taking a plane ride for a Memorial Day weekend getaway, better prepare for busier airport terminals. Two of South Florida’s largest airports are expecting this holiday weekend. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International expects nearly 545,000 people to travel through its airport this Memorial Day weekend. While Miami International Airport said it expects more than 900,000 passengers — a volume similar to last year’s record-breaking number.
South Florida airports brace for a busy Memorial Day weekend

1 month ago | wlrn.org | Sherrilyn Cabrera

If you’re planning on taking a plane ride for a Memorial Day weekend getaway, better prepare for busier airport terminals. Two of South Florida’s largest airports are expecting this holiday weekend. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International expects nearly 545,000 people to travel through its airport this Memorial Day weekend. While Miami International Airport said it expects more than 900,000 passengers — a volume similar to last year’s record-breaking number.