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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Make the right choice for Miramar CNW endorses Cherasard, Colbourne, and Edwards As Miramar prepares for its municipal elections on March 11, 2025, voters have the opportunity to elect leaders who will shape the future of this vibrant city. After careful consideration, Caribbean National Weekly is proud to endorse Avril Cherasard (Seat 3), Yvette Colbourne (Seat 2 – incumbent), and Carson “Eddy” Edwards (Seat 4)—three dynamic candidates with a shared vision of progress, inclusivity, and community-driven leadership. continues on B4 – Right choice for Miramar
BSO deputies on leave over ‘piss-poor’ handling of Tamarac triple murder Several Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies have been placed on leave as authorities investigate failures in handling a domestic violence case that escalated into a triple murder in Tamarac last Sunday. Sheriff Gregory Tony, in a blistering news conference Wednesday, condemned the response of his officers, calling it a “piss-poor performance.” “This is just individuals not doing what they’re supposed to do,” Tony said. “I’m regrettably sorry to bring this to this family, because … I’m basically saying we had a chance to save your loved one’s life, and we failed.”
The tragedy unfolded around 6 a.m. Sunday when 43-year-old Nathan Gingles fatally shot his estranged wife, Mary Gingles, 34, her father, David Ponzer, 64, and neighbor Andrew Ferrin, 36. According to an arrest warrant, Ponzer was drinking coffee on his daughter’s back patio when Gingles shot him. He then chased Mary into a neighbor’s home, where he killed both her and Ferrin in front of his own 4-year-old daughter. An Amber Alert was issued for the child, and police later found her with Gingles at a Walmart in North Lauderdale. He was arrested on charges
I’m regrettably sorry to bring this to this family, because … I’m basically saying we had a chance to save your loved one’s life, and we failed.” – Tony
continues on B2 – ‘Piss-Poor’
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