Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) continues to build a stronger, smarter and more stormresilient energy grid throughout Florida, including replacing wooden power poles with concrete structures today in Hialeah. This is one of the many ways FPL is improving grid resiliency during severe weather, while also enhancing service reliability in day-to-day conditions. “This project in Hialeah is an example of what FPL is doing throughout South Florida and our entire service area, replacing wooden poles with concrete structures improves reliability for our customers, both in good weather and in bad.” Kamrel Eppinger, FPL Spokesperson Details on the project in…
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On Friday, November 15, at 5:30 p.m., Miami-Dade County District 12 Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez and the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department inaugurated the new expansion and renovation of the community center and other park improvements at North Trail Park, 780 NW 127 Avenue, in Miami. “Parks are an essential element of a strong and healthy community,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “With this project, we are creating a safe and welcoming space where residents of the North Trail Park surrounding community can gather to make memories with friends, family and loved ones.” The project…
1th Annual Homestead/Florida City WIC Holiday Health & Resource Fair on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at the Homestead/Florida WIC Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For the past 11 years, this holiday event has been a cherished tradition in the South Dade community, offering free toys and books for children, complimentary food, and valuable resources focused on nutrition, health, safety, wellness, and advocacy. Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we can continue to provide essential resources, giveaways, and services to those in need. If you’re interested in sponsoring or participating in this event, please register by November…
Construction Coverage just released the 2024 edition of its American Cities With the Oldest Homebuyers report, looking at the real estate markets where buyers age 55 and older are most active, with data specific to Florida. The aging of the Baby Boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) has significantly increased the share of the U.S. population aged 55+ during the past decade: from 24.9% in 2010, to 30.2% in 2023. And a growing number of these Americans are opting to age in place or downsize—creating even more competition for younger buyers in an already challenging post-pandemic real estate…
Discover how Livan Concepcion and the American Ju-Jitsu Center in South Florida are transforming the lives of foster children by providing them with discipline, structure, and a sense of belonging. At the heart of Homestead, Livan Concepcion, the chief instructor and director of the American Ju-Jitsu Center, is making a profound impact on the lives of foster children. Through his martial arts program, Concepcion provides a lifeline of structure, discipline, and community to those who need it most. The Motivation Behind the Mission The journey to support foster children began with one young boy’s story. After experiencing mistreatment at another…
The SEO Scholars Program Expands to Miami-Dade County: Transforming Futures One Student at a Time. A Vision for Educational Equity The SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) Scholars program, an ambitious incursion toward educational equity, is now arriving in Miami-Dade County. This is the program’s fourth expansion in the U.S., following successful rollouts in New York City, San Francisco, and North Carolina. Therefore, SEO Scholars exists to give young people the tools they need and the opportunity they deserve to succeed academically and professionally. Addressing a Critical Need The expansion in Miami-Dade couldn’t be more timely as more than half of…
If you or someone you care for is ever among America’s more than 2 million military personnel or in their families—or even if you’re not—here’s a story you may find inspiring: Betty Towler met her husband, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Nigel Towler, over 20 years ago while stationed in Korea. When they returned stateside, Towler made a professional sacrifice for her family. “I had to leave the military because my husband was deploying. We already had two kids.” When her husband returned from Iraq in 2005, Towler started noticing changes. “He was with us all the time when he…
The share of the adult population that has served in the U.S. military is highest in these 10 states. By the end of 2023, the United States was home to more than 18 million individuals who had served in the country’s military. That figure, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Department of Veterans Affairs and surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center, represents individuals from all walks of life. Veterans come from diverse personal backgrounds, and they also call a wide range of states home. The USCB reports that some state populations feature a greater percentage of…
Sellers who don’t want to rely on the market alone to earn more for their homes can take various steps to get top dollar. The process of buying and selling a home includes many movable parts. North America has experienced historic trends in the housing market in recent years. Most notably, record-high prices have dominated the real estate market over the last several years. High prices are good news for sellers, who can probably anticipate receiving offers above listing price. In New Jersey, inventory is so low that 12.5 percent of homes in the Garden State sold above list price,…
Have you wondered how to choose the Medicare Advantage plan that best fits your health needs and budget? If you are a Medicare user, you are part of the approximately 31 million people in the United States enrolled in Medicare Advantage, representing nearly 50% of all Medicare beneficiaries in the country. With the enrollment period open until December 7, this is the ideal time to select a plan that best fits your needs. Below, you’ll find 3 essential tips for choosing your ideal Medicare Advantage Plan: 1. Out-of-Pocket Costs: Evaluate the costs associated with the plan you choose to avoid…