This Just In / Esto Acaba de Llegar
Opinion: Defending the fourth estate
In light of the murder of Washington Post opinion writer Jamal Khashoggi, I remember how fortunate I am to be living in a country that has freedom of the press in its constitution. The United States has had its fair
Overtown’s Beautification Team improves both sidewalks and people
A program funded by the city of Miami employs members of the community to maintain and landscape the historic Overtown area, improving both the lives of those involved and the neighborhood as a whole, say officials. Also known as
FIU’s NAHJ chapter launches “Voces del Periodismo” journalism contest
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists chapter at Florida International University has launched a journalism contest open to students in South Florida called "Voces del Periodismo." The deadline is Nov. 9, and an awards ceremony will follow on Nov.
Lifestyle & Sports
Eco-friendly fashion designer uses his platform to promote female empowerment
A Venezuelan fashion designer showcased his new fashion collection -- Fembra -- at the Miami Botanical Gardens Thursday, designs he says can help women feel empowered. “'Fembra' came from 'hembra,' Latin for feminine,” said Alexis
Davie thrift store raises money for animals
The manager of a thrift store in Davie is approaching her 10th year raising funds for abused and abandoned animals. Helping Animals Thrift is owned by Stacey Sherman, a women who says she loves animals more than people and donates all the store’s proceeds to animal shelters. The shop, which she says is the only one
GrowFest festival takes over Homestead
On Saturday and Sunday, Redland’s Fruit & Spice Park hosted its sixth annual GrowFest festival. The festival, said organizers, focused on educating people about the importance of agriculture and sustainability. It also showcased many local vendors and growers who
