Calle Ocho News (EN)

Four professionals pose closer together next to a TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers banner. College pennants are visible on the wall behind them, and all are smiling, dressed in business or business-casual attire in an indoor office environment.

Miami Education • Miami News

How TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is opening doors to college and careers across Miami-Dade County

22 minutes ago

A federally funded program is helping students and adult learners overcome barriers to education through guidance, financial aid support, and career pathways

Singer Sheila E with long wavy black hair smiles while leaning over a drum set, holding drumsticks in both hands.

Art & Culture • Miami News

Sheila E.: The Queen of Percussion continues to inspire a new generation in Miami-Dade County

1 day ago

A Grammy-winning icon with global influence, Sheila E.’s legacy in music and culture continues to shape conversations around creativity...

A smiling man stands outdoors at night in front of a brightly lit building with neon pink and red lights, holding multiple championship boxing belts draped over his arms and shoulders.

Miami News • Miami Sports • Top Miami

Fists of Fury Series returns with undefeated showdowns and rising stars in South Florida

3 days ago

A high-energy boxing card highlights emerging talent, championship aspirations, and the growing role of sports in Miami-Dade County’s economy

Art & Culture

ARTESMIAMI Board met and approved a $27,000 donation to the Miami Film Festival to fund the Cuban Cinema Series and the new Miami Film Fund.

ArtesMiami launches “Miami Film Fund” to support local filmmakers with $15,000 in grants

A woman in a pink, one-shoulder sequined dress with a feathered detail sits beside a man dressed in a black suit and flat cap.

Feeling Havana: Tribute to the 50’s brings Cuba’s Golden Era to life in Miami-Dade

A group of students pose outdoors in front of large blue letters spelling “#BeMDC” on a college campus.

Urbana Magazine gives Miami Dade College students a voice—one story at a time

Two acrobatic performers dressed in vibrant red and pink bird costumes balance and hold each other mid-air on a theatrical stage.

Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA brings a dreamlike Mexico to South Florida under the big top

A newly crowned Miss Carnaval pageant winner in a red sequined gown reacts emotionally on stage while adjusting her jeweled crown.

Fabiana Petruzzi crowned Miss Carnaval Miami 2026: A new voice for leadership in Miami-Dade County

Miss Carnaval Miami 2026 featuring a woman wearing a crown and a gown.

Countdown to Carnaval Miami 2026: Dates & highlights for all the Calle Ocho Music Festival events

People gathered to unveil the new bronze statue of President Ronald Reagan at FIU.

FIU unveils academic initiative focused on Cuba’s democratic future

2026 King of Carnaval Miami Guaynaa, 2026 Carnaval Miami Poster Artist Maria Fernanda Vogel, Kiwanis Club of Little Havana President Thomas Falcon.

Carnaval Miami kicks off 2026 with music, art, and major economic impact

Health & Beauty

Two men, a woman, and two children stand on a stage during an award presentation at the Sunset Smile Creations event.

Sunset Smile Creations celebrates 10 years of transforming smiles with star-studded anniversary event

A teenage girl with long hair stands indoors holding a vape device near her mouth, looking down as she prepares to inhale.

Florida schools shift approach as youth vaping concerns grow

Two adults sit cross-legged on yoga mats on a rooftop at sunset, smiling while stretching one arm across their chest.

Mental health in the workplace: How Aetna™ is supporting Miami-Dade County employees beyond traditional coverage

Overhead view of a wooden table filled with healthy foods including salmon, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, lentils, kidney beans, eggs, olives, hummus, nuts, berries, garlic, chili peppers, and olive oil, representing a balanced weight management diet.

Care Resource Little Havana promotes weight management and colorectal cancer awareness

Four older adults of diverse backgrounds sit on a curb in a green park after exercising, smiling at the camera.

Aetna™ in the community: helping Miami-Dade County employees navigate better health

A guest eating a meal at The Caring Place and another guest accepting salvation.

Hearts of Hope: Special Valentine’s dinner brings compassion to South Florida’s homeless community

A doctor with a patient in an exam room listening to their heart.

Heart health in focus: Why prevention matters for Miami-Dade families

Different CBD products sitting on a wood table.

Could CBD help manage seasonal mood changes?

Food & Drinks

Two women stand under a tent at a community event for The Caring Place, sorting and exchanging colorful gift baskets wrapped in clear cellophane.

“Giving Thanks on Good Friday” brings hope and support to thousands across Miami-Dade

A large group of women pose together inside an elegant, softly lit venue, many seated and others standing behind them with hands raised in celebration.

Creativas Group’s “Women Who Lead” luncheon highlights the power of leadership and community impact in South Florida

Seven women at a SFLHCC gala stand together on a red carpet in front of a step-and-repeat sponsor backdrop.

SFLHCC celebrates 32 years of leadership at “Sands of Time”gala

Ron Magill of Zoo Miami and guests attending the Feast with the Beasts event.

Feast with the Beasts 2026 brings conservation, community, and cuisine together in South Florida

Dos mujeres disfrutando de su tiempo en el Seminole Classic Casino.

January at Seminole Classic Casino brings big wins, live music, and New-Year energy

Arial view of the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Hotel and Casino.

January 2026 brings big wins, live shows, and New Year energy to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood

Elves giving out toys and a young girl eating Christmas dinner.

The great Christmas Outreach: Miami comes together to share hope and holiday cheer at The Caring Place

Advertisement for the Downtown Miami Holiday Village sponsored by Miami DDA.

Downtown Miami brings the magic all month long with Holiday Village & Festive Sunday celebrations

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A group of six people stand in front of a branded “Free Rides” van, smiling and holding a large ceremonial ribbon and scissors during a launch event.

Miami News • Travel/Tourism

Electric Freebee Fleet expanded to strengthen mobility across Miami’s urban core

3 days ago

An aerial view of a residential roof showing significant storm damage, with missing and torn shingles exposing sections of the underlying roof surface.

Miami News • Miami Real Estate

What homeowners should check after a heavy storm

6 days ago

José Milton with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie and white pocket square, posed against a neutral background.

Business & Economy • Miami News • People of Miami

Honoring José Milton: A visionary who helped build South Florida and the communities within it

1 week ago

A man in a navy suit and a woman in a beige dress stand inside a busy government service office next to a sign that reads “Say Yes” with voter registration information. Behind them, people sit in rows of chairs and wait at service counters under bright fluorescent lighting.

Business & Economy • Miami News • Miami Politics

“Say Yes” campaign to strengthen voter registration in Miami-Dade launched by Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez and Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia

2 weeks ago

Business & Economy • Miami News

Fake traffic ticket text message scam: Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez warns the public to stay alert

2 weeks ago

Business & Economy • Miami News • Miami Real Estate

Should Miami-Dade keep its urban development boundary intact? Understanding both sides of the debate

3 weeks ago

Fashion & Style • Miami News

The color of your confidence: What are you wearing into your next season?

3 weeks ago

Miami News • Miami Politics

Florida bill targeting DEI programs heads to governor: What it could mean for local governments

4 weeks ago

Business & Economy • Miami News

Miami-Dade Tax Collector opened new office in Miami Beach as Florida advanced elimination of the ‘yellow sticker’

4 weeks ago

Business & Economy • Miami History • Miami News • People of Miami • Top Miami

Calle Ocho News honors 8 women shaping the future of Miami

4 weeks ago

Miami Education • Miami News

More than $2 million in college scholarships now available for Miami-Dade County students

1 month ago

Miami News • Travel/Tourism

CITT Ambassador Program: Miami-Dade transit riders turn feedback into real change

1 month ago