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Viva Miami Business Expo Honors Hispanic Leadership and Community Impact

SFLHCC’s 22nd Annual Viva Miami Business Expo brought South Florida leaders together during Hispanic Heritage Month. Former Dominican President Leonel Fernández and six Cervantes Award

Carnegie Mellon University Miami to Transform Wynwood with $2 Billion Campus backed by Ken Griffin

Carnegie Mellon University plans to establish a 35-acre campus in Wynwood backed by $2 billion from Ken Griffin. The project could reshape Miami’s higher-education and

Branden Lopez Turns Discomfort into Growth as a 2026 40 Under 40 Honoree

Miami-born CBIZ managing director Branden Lopez credits resilience, family support and a willingness to leave his comfort zone for helping him earn recognition as a

  Raquel Regalado Calls on Miami-Dade Employers to Turn Inclusion into Jobs

Commissioner Raquel Regalado is placing disability employment at the center of Miami-Dade’s October agenda. As the mother of two autistic adults, she is urging employers

Dariel Fernandez Announces $20 Million Police Commitment, Business-Tax Deadline and Honors Cuban Freedom Legacy

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez has highlighted three developments involving $20 million for police payroll and overtime, the September 30 business-tax renewal deadline and a

Calle Ocho Could Receive up to $14 Million as Miami Weighs Major Corridor Revitalization

Miami could invest up to $14 million over four years in Calle Ocho improvements while working toward a permanent Business Improvement District for the historic

The Day 100 Kids Made Miami Stop and Listen

A powerful performance by 100 young singers at River Landing highlights the importance of community programs—and raises questions about how proposed property tax changes could

Alex Paz Sees Workforce Development as a Pathway Out of Homelessness

Alex Paz of Chapman Partnership explains why overcoming homelessness requires more than finding a job—and how education, workforce development and Miami-Dade employers can help people

PortMiami Talks Open New Opportunities for U.S.-Venezuela Trade Ties

The Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce is exploring closer ties with PortMiami as U.S.-Venezuela trade activity creates new questions and opportunities for Miami-Dade’s international business

SFLHCC Sustainability Conference Honors Green Leaders Across South Florida

The SFLHCC Sustainability Conference recognized regional environmental leadership while highlighting measurable waste-reduction initiatives at Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood.

Ken Griffin’s $2.5 Billion Citadel Headquarters Advances in Miami

Ken Griffin’s approximately $2.5 billion Citadel headquarters is advancing toward foundation construction as a redesigned, office-focused tower that could further strengthen Miami’s position as a

How the Miami Downtown Development Authority Is Redefining Urban Life Through Community, Culture, and Connectivity

The Miami Downtown Development Authority is transforming Downtown Miami through strategic partnerships, public spaces, arts initiatives, and mobility programs that strengthen quality of life for

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Expands Taxpayer Outreach and Disabled Parking Permit Oversight

The Miami-Dade Tax Collector reported 1,046 property redemptions during a period that included a new taxpayer-outreach program. Separately, a disabled parking permit fraud investigation resulted

New Partnership between Miami HEAT and JPMorganChase Connects Fan Perks with Community Investment

The Miami HEAT and JPMorganChase partnership introduced benefits for eligible cardholders at Kaseya Center and promised future investments in youth, financial literacy and economic opportunity

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Rhythm & Roots Brings a Free Week of Cuban and Latin Music to Miami

The Arsht Center will host Rhythm & Roots from September 29 through October 4, bringing six days of free Cuban and Latin music, dancing, dominoes,

Carnegie Mellon University Miami to Transform Wynwood with $2 Billion Campus backed by Ken Griffin

Carnegie Mellon University plans to establish a 35-acre campus in Wynwood backed by $2 billion from Ken Griffin. The project could reshape Miami’s higher-education and

Branden Lopez Turns Discomfort into Growth as a 2026 40 Under 40 Honoree

Miami-born CBIZ managing director Branden Lopez credits resilience, family support and a willingness to leave his comfort zone for helping him earn recognition as a

High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk

Research links high-potency cannabis, frequent use and adolescent exposure with an increased risk of psychosis and other mental-health complications. Understanding THC strength and recognizing warning
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