Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) team of energy experts, community relations and external affairs hosted a Power to Save event at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex in Miami on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Through the Power to Save program, FPL provides free energy efficiency products and services including LED lightbulbs, weather-stripping/caulking, limited ductwork repair, water heater pipe-wrapping, water faucet aerator and low-flow shower head, A/C unit inspection and more. Customers living in qualified zip codes can schedule an appointment for the Power to Save team to come to their home to install energy efficiency items and provide energy savings information…
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On Friday, March 7, 2025, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava kicks off Bike305 Month with the highly anticipated 12th annual Bike305 Bike to Work Day. The event begins at 7 A.M. with an opening ceremony at Miami Beach City Hall (1700 Convention Center Drive), followed by a scenic 7.4-mile bike ride to the Stephen P. Clark Government Center. Mayor Levine Cava will lead the ride, joined by Miami-Dade County Parks Director Maria I. Nardi, county commissioners, municipal mayors, transportation agency leaders, and other dignitaries. The event will showcase Miami-Dade’s premier cycling infrastructure, including the vibrant Beachwalk, green bike lanes…
Driving while under the influence is dangerous and potentially deadly. And driving while intoxicated also hits drivers in the pocketbook. A DUI charge is warranted when a driver’s blood alcohol content tests over the legal limit of 0.08 for all states in the United States except for Utah, where the limit is 0.05. According to the alcohol monitoring company BACtrack®, a DUI can cost upwards of $20,000 or more, even if property damage has not occurred. While every DUI is different, various factors contribute to the price drivers ultimately pay. These include bail, attorney fees, court fines and costs, probation,…
Entry List Includes 18 2025 Title Winners A star-studded field of players has entered the Miami Open presented by Itaú which will be held March 16-30 at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium. View Entry List The men’s and women’s fields include a combined 18 players who have won titles this season. The entry lists also feature 15 past Grand Slam tournament champions and 31 players who have won a combined 124 titles at ATP and WTA 1000-level tournaments. Four past men’s winners are in the field, led by No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz (2022), who is joined by No. 6 Daniil…
This year spending is expected to push the nation’s $1.17 trillion in household credit card debt even higher—and with rising debt, cardholders are increasingly at risk of falling behind on their payments. A new analysis from Upgraded Points sheds light on credit card delinquency rates in the U.S., broken down by metro and state. Researchers ranked locations by the share of cardholders with severely delinquent debt as of Q4 2023, the latest data available. Credit Card Delinquency in Florida • Last year, 14.4% of cardholders in Florida had severely delinquent debt (90+ days overdue), the 11th highest delinquency rate in…
Approximately 40% of Florida residents do not recognize the dangers of alcohol consumption, tobacco usage and sleep deprivation A new Cleveland Clinic survey found that many individuals do not know certain habits can potentially harm their heart health and increase their risk for heart disease. While 72% of Floridians are aware that stress can negatively impact heart health, about two in five do not recognize that alcohol consumption and lack of sleep also have detrimental effects. Additional factors that may impact heart health, which Florida residents were not aware of, included: • Tobacco Usage (39%) • Air Pollution (65%) •…
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 9am to 3pm, classic cars of all makes and models will be on display at the 19th Annual Classics by the Bay Car Show at Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina, a Miami-Dade County heritage park. The event will offer food trucks, a kid zone, a DJ, and an exhibition of classic cars. The family-friendly event is presented by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with Miami-Dade County District 9 Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee. The event will also feature an adopt-a-pet booth from Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (ASD) Pet…
2025 is shaping up to be a year of renewed momentum in real estate: despite elevated mortgage rates and home prices, demand is rebounding—and some markets are emerging as standouts amid these new dynamics. Construction Coverage’s latest analysis identifies the hottest real estate markets of 2025, utilizing a composite score based on key indicators from Redfin. Key Takeaways, With Data for Florida • Home sale prices are rising again: During the pandemic, home values soared, with year-over-year price growth peaking at 26.1% in May 2021. Sale prices slowed in 2022, and actually declined in 2023. But by the end of…
A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the locations where natural hazards have the greatest impact on the U.S.’s food supply. High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. However, an increasingly critical driver of food price inflation has been the impact of natural disasters—such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes—on the nation’s agricultural output. In Florida, a devastating combination of hurricanes and disease has sharply reduced orange harvests over the past several years, leading to soaring costs for citrus.…
More than 45 official sponsors confirmed for the 40th edition of the Miami Open with 15 new partners set to broaden and enrich the fan experience on campus The Miami Open presented by Itaú announced that a record number of partners have pledged their support as the tournament aims to make the 40th edition the best yet, both on and off court. Sponsor activations will deliver off-court experiences to match the on-court excellence of the world’s best tennis players, competing March 16 – 30, at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium, helping bring to life the tournament’s slogan, ‘Where tennis comes…