Miami-Dade, FL – Today, the Mayor Daniella Levine Cava campaign announced the collection and submission of more than 5,000 petitions from Miami-Dade voters who want their Mayor on the ballot for reelection. Proving the power of her strong grassroots support, Mayor Levine Cava made history in 2020 by becoming the first county mayoral candidate to ever qualify for the ballot by petition – and now, she’s going to do it again.

When: August 16th, 2023 @ 10am

Today, Virgin Galactic announced that the first Private Astronaut Mission, ‘Galactic 02,’ will be crewed by Jon Goodwin, an 80-year-old, Olympian and early Virgin Galactic ticket holder, as well as Keisha Schahaff and Anastatia Mayers, a Caribbean mother-daughter duo who won their seats in a sweepstakes that raised funds for non-profit Space for Humanity.

Choosing the right school that is a good fit while applying to colleges can be daunting without some guidance. To be college-ready, it is important that both parents and students are aware of the steps needed to apply, as well as the application deadlines.

The Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival is set to showcase South Florida's Black-owned restaurants on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Historic Overtown at The Urban (1000 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33136). The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), Miami-Dade County Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III, and the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) sponsor the event. State Representative Ashley Gantt is a community partner.

ORLANDO, Florida – WonderWorks Orlando invites Florida residents to make the most of the final weeks of summer break by offering discounted tickets during their Back 2 School Bash. With the new school year right around the corner, WonderWorks Orlando is throwing a fun Back 2 School Bash for local residents by offering reduced rate tickets from July 31 through August 9, 2023. All residents can score All-Access tickets for only $22, plus tax, during the event dates.

Miami, Florida - In celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary of life and survival, Team DLIMERS captains Marlon and Carla Hill have sounded the call for a DLIMERS REUNION at the annual Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 8 am at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. 

The summertime is often a wonderful time for doing things outside, but it's also the worst time of year for people who suffer from allergies. Individuals with allergies may experience symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose when the weather is warm because warm weather brings an increase in the amount of pollen and other allergens. However, there are measures that can be taken to reduce your contact with these irritants and protect yourself from experiencing allergy symptoms.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC),  a subsidiary of Broward Health, launched its 2023 Back to School Supply Drive – the goal collect and fill 600 backpacks to help children with special healthcare needs prepare for the new school year.

Recent changes to Florida’s election laws require voters to renew their application for vote-by-mail ballots each election cycle. Supervisors of Elections and community advocacy groups across the state are educating voters on this significant change in election law.

MIRAMAR, FL – The City of Miramar and Mayor Wayne M. Messam, in partnership with Knowledge of Financial Education (K.O.F.E.), a program designed to bring Financial Literacy to both residents and employees of the City, is set to be rolled out as part of the Mayor’s mandate to help residents achieve financial security.

FORT LAUDERDALE – Get ready to be captivated by an explosive fusion of culture, tradition and artistry with Roots, a vibrant and dynamic Afro-Caribbean dance performance coming to Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, August 6. Following its performances at The Parker, the troupe heads to New York City to present the performance at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts at Lehman College.