by Michael Wilkins | Nov 24, 2024 | Miami News
Florida, long a retirement destination, is facing a growing crisis as its senior population surges. By 2050, South Florida will see a 55% increase in residents aged 65 and older, with many living on Social Security alone, often below the poverty line. The challenges...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 21, 2024 | Miami News
Zoo Miami’s success in eliminating single-use plastics has inspired Miami-Dade County to expand similar initiatives across public venues. After a 10-3 vote by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, a new resolution mandates that county facilities,...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 21, 2024 | Miami News
A chaotic scene unfolded on Southwest 41st Street and 72nd Avenue in Miami on Wednesday as Kevin Paul Prater, wanted for charges including threats against police, extortion, and stalking, smashed into several cars while fleeing from authorities. Miami-Dade Police...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 20, 2024 | Miami News
Miami Gardens is set to enhance its cultural scene with the construction of a new Performing Arts Center (PAC), slated to open alongside a new city center. Located next to City Hall, the PAC will span 74,000 square feet across three levels. The ground floor will...
by Michael Wilkins | Nov 20, 2024 | Miami News
Miami-Dade County Commissioners are poised to vote on a resolution that would ban single-use plastics and Styrofoam at county-owned venues, including Miami International Airport, PortMiami, and local parks. The measure, championed by Commissioner Eileen Higgins, aims...