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THURSDAY OCTOBER 2, 2025
South Florida Comes Alive for Miami Carnival
The city of Miami is preparing to burst with color, music, and Caribbean spirit this October, starting this weekend with the Miami Broward Junior Carnival and culminating in the muchanticipated Carnival Sunday on October 12, 2025. Together, the events mark the heart of Miami’s Caribbean cultural calendar, drawing thousands of participants and spectators from across South Florida and beyond.
For the first time in its history, the Junior Carnival will offer free admission to the public when it takes place Saturday, October 4, 1–8 p.m., at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. The annual celebration of youth and Caribbean culture is a showcase of the next generation of masqueraders, musicians, and cultural leaders. Children and teens from across South Florida will parade in vibrant costumes, moving to the lively rhythms of soca and steelpan, reflecting creativity, pride, and Caribbean heritage. “This event is about the future of Carnival,” said Joan Hinkson, chairwoman of Miami Broward Carnival. “Our youth are not only the next generation of performers, they are the heart of what we do. In the face of recent financial challenges, our Board made the bold decision to remove all barriers to access by making the event free.” Seven junior masquerade bands—Carnival Dreamerz, China continues on B3 – Carnival
Miami-Dade authorities arrest 21 in major ‘credit bust out’ investigation Miami-Dade law enforcement officials announced Monday that 21 suspects have been arrested as part of “Operation Lien to Clean,” targeting a scheme in which vehicles are fraudulently purchased using manipulated credit, known as “credit bust outs.” Authorities said the operation has uncovered at least 100 vehicles valued at over $5.5 million that were allegedly obtained through the scam. So far, 53 vehicles worth approximately $4.38 million have been recovered. “Credit bust outs” occur when individuals purchase multiple vehicles over a short period before they appear on credit reports or manipulate their credit history to hide negative activity, officials explained. Stolen or fraudulently obtained vehicles are often illegally subleased or have their liens washed and retitled in other states. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie CorderoStutz highlighted the broader impact on the community: “When financial institutions lose millions, those costs are passed down to families, small businesses, and consumers through higher prices and insurance premiums. Small family-owned dealerships, the backbone of our neighborhoods, are especially hard-hit.” NBC6 has previously reported on several credit bust out cases in the county, including a $700,000 fraud involving 14 vehicles, a $464,000 fraud involving seven vehicles, and a case involving a social media influencer obtaining multiple BMWs. Officials said more arrests are expected as the investigation continues. “Make no mistake, Miami-Dade is a prime target for credit bust-out fraud. But we will not let organized criminals or corrupt insiders treat our county like an open marketplace. Not on my watch,” Cordero-Stutz added.
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