Students at Hialeah Gardens High School can now prepare for careers in health care inside a classroom designed to resemble a real hospital environment. The school officially unveiled its renovated health sciences classroom, equipped with new technology and dedicated areas for nursing, emergency care, rehabilitation and other medical training. The transformation was made possible by a $50,000 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) STEM Classroom Makeover Grant, awarded to the school for the 2024-25 academic year. After approximately a year of renovations, the classroom now features nursing stations, a simulation lab, allied health assisting, emergency care and rehabilitation areas. The…
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A trip to the park can now become an opportunity for children to discover new words, recognize letters and develop an early love of reading. The Children’s Trust, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces and Uplift Literacy, has launched Pages in the Park, a new initiative bringing early literacy activities directly into local playgrounds. The program officially launched during National Literacy Month at Ruben Dario Park and is already available at four Miami-Dade County locations: Oak Grove Park, Ruben Dario Park, Westwind Lakes Park and J.L. and Enid Demps Park. Pages in the Park combines learning with…
Fall may bring slightly cooler temperatures and less rain to South Florida, but that doesn’t mean mosquitoes are going away. Miami-Dade County officials are reminding residents to continue taking precautions year-round, particularly as the county remains on alert for mosquito-borne illnesses. Miami-Dade is once again under a mosquito-borne illness alert following the confirmation of eight locally transmitted dengue cases, according to information released by the county. “In Miami-Dade County, mosquito season never ends, so we must stay vigilant all year to protect public health,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.Among the most important recommendations are draining standing water around…
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween with the kids, the Miami Children’s Museum is preparing an afternoon filled with costumes, candy, games and plenty of spooky surprises. This Sunday, October 4, the Museum’s popular Not So Scary Halloween Bash returns for its 16th year. The celebration will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Miami Children’s Museum, located at 980 MacArthur Causeway. The daytime event is designed especially for families who want to enjoy the excitement of Halloween with younger children in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Kids are encouraged to arrive in their favorite costumes…
AutoNation is marking the 10th anniversary of its DRV PNK initiative with a new $1 million investment aimed at advancing cancer research and expanding support for patients, survivors and their families. The company announced 10 grants of $100,000 each to organizations that have worked alongside the program for years. The new commitment comes as DRV PNK reaches another significant milestone: more than $50 million raised and donated nationwide since the initiative was launched. The grants were announced at AutoNation’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale during DRV PNK Across America Day, an annual event that brings together thousands of company Associates to…
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood continues celebrating Hispanic heritage with an exciting new experience that brings together Latin music, entertainment, cultural traditions, and the vibrant spirit of South Florida. Latin culture continues to shine across South Florida, and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is once again putting the Hispanic community in the spotlight. The iconic resort has unveiled Zona de Fuego, Florida’s first fully integrated Latin gaming and entertainment experience, bringing together music, cultural pride, and casino excitement in a welcoming bilingual atmosphere.The grand opening took place October 9 as part of the resort’s Hispanic Heritage…
Although the Atlantic is experiencing an unusually quiet period, FPL reminds Floridians that hurricane season is far from over and encourages residents to keep their emergency plans ready. The Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing an unusual stretch. The absence of hurricanes this far into the season could bring the year closer to a historic milestone for the latest formation of the season’s first hurricane. However, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) warns that quiet conditions in the tropics are no reason to let down your guard. Sept. 10 traditionally marks the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, but several…
During Hispanic Heritage Month, Alexis González’s story reminds the Latino community that a simple blood donation can become a lifesaving gift for someone in need. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates our roots, culture and contributions, but it also provides an opportunity to highlight the power of a community coming together to help others. This year, the American Red Cross is encouraging Latinos to consider blood donation as a meaningful way to share life. Alexis González understands that impact from both sides.The daughter of Mexican parents, González was born in Los Angeles and raised in a bilingual Hispanic community. As a…
The fall festival will bring hundreds of shelter dogs and cats to Tropical Park for free adoptions, entertainment, food and activities for the entire family. Animal lovers have a special event to look forward to this fall. Puptoberfest 2026 returns to Miami on Sunday, October 25, bringing together hundreds of shelter pets searching for permanent homes and families ready to give them a second chance. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tropical Park, located at 7900 SW 40th Street in Miami. The family-friendly celebration will combine pet adoptions with a fall festival, farmers market, food trucks,…
From September 15 through October 15, Miami-Dade will celebrate Hispanic culture, history and contributions with music, art, festivals and activities for the entire community. Miami-Dade is preparing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2026, a month-long observance that this year carries the theme “Unidos, Somos Más” (“Together, We Are More”) and features a wide range of events recognizing the diversity, traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community. The celebration will run from September 15 through October 15, continuing a national tradition that began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Two decades later, the observance was expanded…