Two high school senior from Hialeah and Sebring are two of 25 winners (chosen from over 16k applicants) of NHS’s top scholarships and are finalist to win the $25,000 award. Their bios and details about the scholarship are below, and you can look up the FL semifinalists and other winners here, searchable by city. Jalia Charlery – Sebring Sr High School Jalia Charlery is the captain of the varsity cheerleading team, president of student government, an AVID scholar and leadership team member, NHS member, a senior Superintendent Student Council member, NAACP member, secretary of the Junior Ambassador program at her…
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High-school students from Florida, California, Arizona, Philadelphia and New York and from Colombia, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Mexico and Panama, will have the opportunity to showcase their hard work after an intense six weeks of designing and building an original robot in the FIRST® Robotics Competition (www.firstinspires.org). On Friday, April 4 and Saturday April 5, at the University of Miami Watsco Center, 47 teams of students and engineering and technical mentors will demonstrate their skill for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). They will compete for honors and recognition that reward design excellence, competitive play, sportsmanship, and high-impact partnerships between schools,…
The latest: In a recent filing with the Florida Public Service Commission, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) reported 2024 as the best year ever for the company’s overall system reliability according to key industry metrics. This includes the company’s lowest average number of minutes an FPL customer experienced an outage – surpassing the previous company-best performance set in 2023. By the numbers: FPL invests in infrastructure and technology to ensure its customers have reliable service in good weather and bad. FPL’s reliability has ranked in the top 10% nationally1 while its customer bills have remained well below the national…
Only 47% of college students feel financially prepared for the “real world” Bank of America just announced a new solution to help parents support their children as they begin their financial journeys. SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking is a bank account that offers parents the tools and resources they need to help their children practice healthy financial habits and learn to manage their money through a convenient, secure digital experience. “For many parents, it can be hard to find the right financial tools and resources that can also instill positive financial habits in their children,” said Mary Hines Droesch, Head…
Omitting breast surgery after treatment resulted in patients remaining cancer free after five years Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) chemotherapy and standard radiation treatment, according to new data from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Five-year results from the Phase II trial, published today in JAMA Oncology, revealed that breast cancer still had not returned in patients who had a pathologic complete response (pCR) after chemotherapy and radiation, without surgery. After a median follow-up of 55.4 months,…
This morning, FPL Energy Experts hosted a free Power to Save event at The Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex to help Miami Gardens locals save money on their energy bills! They provided information on FPL programs and tips on how customers can keep their bills as low as possible. In addition, FPL is partnered with Farm Share to help combat food insecurity. Farm Share provided free food and goods to the attendees. There was also a Community Resource Fair, which equipped residents with helpful news and services, including the Salvation Army and Miami-Dade Community Action. Through this program, FPL provides…
The Miami Marlins Opening Weekend is packed with events for all ages, making it a great outing for families and fans alike who are looking for something to do this spring break. Here’s what’s happening: • Thursday, March 27 – Opening Day vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, followed by an on-field postgame concert with Luis Fonsi and Flo Rida! • Friday, March 28 – ‘90s Night with an exclusive windbreaker included with the purchase of a ticket package, postgame’90s jams with DJ Laz, and Fiesta Friday featuring $5 beers all game long and Hora Loca. • Saturday, March 29 – Kids…
Family Fun On-Repeat in Miami’s Countryside! Spring is in the air, which means it’s time for one of Miami’s most beloved family traditions! The Berry Farm is thrilled to welcome guests to the 5th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza, happening over two festive weekends on April 12-13 and April 19-20. With hourly egg hunts, adorable chicks and bunnies for petting, live music, and plenty of farm fun, this event is the perfect way to celebrate Easter with loved ones. EGG HUNTS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES The Easter Eggstravaganza kicks off each day at 9:00 AM, with hourly egg hunts beginning at 10:00 AM.…
A new study found Florida is the No. 18 most expensive state to start a business, an important revelation for small business owners deciding where to set up shop amid growing economic uncertainty. The 10 cheapest states are in the West or Midwest as many levy no corporate taxes and have fewer regulations. The two most expensive states are California and New York due to higher taxes, wages, rents and regulations. Succeeding as a small business owner is always difficult with 20% failing in the first year. It is perhaps even more challenging now as entrepreneurs are battling inflation, rising…
A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the U.S. states with the highest SNAP participation rates. For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been one of the most significant social welfare programs in the United States, helping millions of Americans afford basic nutrition. As a federally funded program, SNAP has been a focal point of debate for both major political parties, often framed as either a critical tool in reducing poverty and food insecurity or a costly government expense in need of reform. Unlike many partisan issues, however, changes to SNAP have not always followed…