Karen Baez-Wallis, a registered nurse with more than 30 years of frontline healthcare and leadership experience, has officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of the Village of Palmetto Bay. A respected nurse leader, educator, community advocate, and longtime resident, Baez-Wallis is running on a
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Panter, Panter and Sampedro (PPS) recently announced that it has awarded Ava Arosemena and Julian Garcia of Miami Palmetto Senior High School each with the 2026 scholarship. Arosemena serves as the co-captain of the Variations dance team and is a youth group leader at her church. She also is the fou
The IV Teresa Carreño International Master Piano Competition, held every three years, once again brought extraordinary international talent to South Florida for this prestigious musical event coordinated by Dr. Adolfo Vidal. The competition conducted May 18–21 at FIU’s Wertheim Performing Arts Cente
Miami Homes For All (MHFA) has launched the Small-Scale Affordable Development Alliance (SSADA), a new collaborative initiative designed to help local landowners, nonprofits and community stakeholders build and rehab smaller-scale affordable housing developments. These include multifamily apartment
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials recently unveiled plans and renderings for MIA’s new state-of-the-art Airport Operations Center (AOC) and Digital Monitoring Hub – the first of its kind in the U.S. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the $33 millio
Karen Baez-Wallis, a registered nurse with more than 30 years of frontline healthcare and leadership experience, has officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of the Village of Palmetto Bay. A respected nurse leader, educator, community advocate, and longtime resident, Baez-Wallis is running on a
As Miami prepares for increased visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Coconut Grove will host “The Grove Cup,” a public watch party and neighborhood events taking place throughout the tournament. “The Grove Cup” will kick off with a public Brazil vs. Morocco Watch Party at Peacock Park on Saturda
More than 15 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) units alongside the Florida Forest Service responded on Sunday, May 24, at 2:24 p.m., to a First Alarm grass fire near SW 120th Street and 137th Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active flames. Due to the size of the fire and th
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) recently secured two grants totaling $70,000 to improve indoor air quality in classrooms and strengthen recycling efforts at schools. “These grants reflect our commitment to creating healthier, more efficient learning environments across all our schools,” sa
When Gaby Morales learned that Miami-Dade County’s landfills are approaching capacity, she saw more than an environmental challenge. She saw an opportunity to make a difference. A student at Gulliver Preparatory School, Morales turned her concern about textile waste into meaningful action through he
You can track your Amazon package to the minute. You can watch your DoorDash driver turn onto your street. But try tracking how Miami-Dade spends its $12.9 billion budget – good luck. The county will tell you the information is online – and some of it is. There’s even a tool called the “Online Check
South Florida PBS officially has launched its exciting new Colosseum and Napoleon virtual reality experiences, giving visitors a chance to step back in time through incredibly lifelike and immersive adventures. Guests come face-to-face with gladiators, ancient battles, and even Napoleon, in what is
At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of its commitment to customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit Florida, which is why it is important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season. Whether you are a
Florida Policy Institute (FPI) recently released a statement from FPI CEO Sadaf Knight after Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the state legislature to consider increasing Florida’s homestead exemption to $250,000 and to put forth a schedule that would gradually eliminate all property taxes on homesteads.
Florida International University (FIU) recently marked a historic milestone with the official groundbreaking of a new, state-of-the-art on-campus academic medical center. Funded through a $158 million State of Florida appropriation, the seven-story, 163,000-square-foot facility is the first signific
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) recently unveiled a redesigned, technology-rich innovation space at Everglades K-8 Center. The new space includes an interactive floor and new furniture in an open area where students can engage in creative group activities. “With this innovation space, you
The Office of the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections recently launched a new and redesigned website, www.votemiamidade.gov, offering residents a modern, intuitive, and accessible way to connect with election information. The new site reflects the office’s commitment to building public trust and impr
The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) has announced its service schedule for the upcoming Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19. • Waste and recycling collection: All residential curbside garbage and recycling pickup services will run on their normal schedules. • Disposal
Raising children is the most important job parents and caregivers have. But it is rarely the only job they need. And in high-cost communities like Miami-Dade County, raising children while remaining an active part of the workforce is not always easy. For some working families, the promise of the Ame
Miami-Dade County Housing and Community Development (HCD) has announced the relaunch of the Condominium Special Assessment Loan Program, with approximately $15 million in funding expected to support condominium owners facing the cost of required building repairs. The program officially reopened on J
The FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and fans in South Florida are already celebrating both the competition and the culture that surrounds it.Mexico claimed the tournament's first victory, giving its supporters reason to cheer early. On Miami Beach, those celebrations quickly expanded beyond t
As storm chances increase, so will the humidity making the heat feel worse.
On Miami Beach, those celebrations quickly expanded beyond the game itself, as fans from around the world gathered for a kickoff party that highlighted music, community and international pride.
An area nonprofit has set a bold goal of ending homelessness here in Florida and across the country. Heather Walker shines the 7Spotlight on their mission. A cozy home in a quiet South Florida neighborhood, but behind these doors. Mike: “She saved my life.” A lifeline. Mike: “This is a gift, a gift,
With just days remaining before the first World Cup match in South Florida, excitement is building among the region's Uruguayan community as their national team prepares to face Saudi Arabia on June 15.For many Uruguayans living in South Florida, the match represents much more than soccer. It is an
The Curaçao soccer team received a warm welcome from fans in Boca Raton as they prepared for their first match of the tournament against Germany. Hundreds of fans came out to the Florida Atlantic University football stadium to cheer on the players from Curaçao. “It brings a lot of joy to see the peo
Jurors in the George Pino fatal boat crash trial were out of the courtroom on Thursday to examine a key piece of evidence related to the incident.They went to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) yard in North Miami to inspect the massive fracture in the middle of Pino's 29-foot Robalo b
The wait is nearly over for Team USA. After practicing for the final day in California on Thursday, the U.S. Men’s National Team is ready to begin its World Cup campaign against Paraguay. The game, happening Friday night, is giving many fans optimism that this year’s squad has a chance to make a dee
Miami real estate developer George Pino is standing trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash
A man is in custody after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Hialeah, killing a man riding his bike early Thursday morning. Hialeah police said that around 4:11 a.m., a dark-colored vehicle was traveling near the intersection of Southeast 4th Avenue and East Okeechobee Road when it
Six men are in custody, accused in a bizarre kidnapping that began on Hollywood Beach in late May.The incident began on Hollywood's boardwalk when two men met Saul Fajardo,19, who spoke about a car show on U.S. 27. According to investigators, the two victims went with Fajardo to the fourth floor of
Body camera footage captures the moment City of Miami officers rush to help a man who had been the victim of a brutal street attack. Officers arrived at the area along Biscayne Boulevard near 14th Street in March 2025 to find the beaten victim bloodied and on the street. “Do you know who hit you? Do
A sting operation by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office's human trafficking task force resulted in the arrest of 12 men this week. The arrests came just days before the FIFA World Cup games are set to kick off in Miami.The 12 men, who ranged in age from 22 to 51, were arrested after allegedly re
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek lit up the World Cup opening ceremony ahead of Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday. Shakira performed “Dai Dai,” the tournament’s official song, with Burna Boy. The Colombian star had a hit with
Looking for the right dress for a special occasion isn’t always easy peasy. It’s more like shop ’til you drop – and before you know it, you’re home empty-handed. Not anymore thanks to one Miami boutique. Deco stopped by the one-stop-shop to fulfill our fashion dreams. It’s fairytale fashion at its f
A Florida boy is the first patient in the state to receive a partial heart transplant using a "living" valve, following a surgery performed at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.The patient, Greyson Gonzalez, lives on the west coast of Florida but was born in New York, where he was first diagnosed with a
There’s no shortage of talent in SoFlo. But not everyone can say they won a Latin Grammy before they even released their first album! Deco’s getting in tune with a local singer who’s pouring her heart into every note. Drea Tome isn’t just finding her voice, she’s raising it! Drea Tome: “Music still
Golf, bowling, arcade games, and of course, plenty of food and cocktails. Adult recess has arrived. Deco’s Alex Miranda is live at Five Iron Golf, taking swings at where else? The bar! We are here in Coral Gables, and if you know, you know, we who live here have been waiting for this place to open u
United HomeCare (UHC) celebrated the 31st annual Claude Pepper Awards on May 15, an inspiring charitable event honoring a distinguished group of leaders, organizations and corporations for their extraordinary commitment to service, compassion and the well-being of the community. Held in observance o
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Phillips allowed two hits in five innings to get his first win of the season and lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Phillips (1-1) struck out five and walked two on 70 pitches. Relievers Michael Petersen, Anthony Bender and Calvin
Nissan has been in a quiet identity crisis for a while now. The brand that gave us the original Pathfinder – a genuine dirt-road bruiser –spent the better part of a decade selling soft crossovers to people who drive aggressively in parking lots. The Rogue became a sales phenomenon precisely because
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