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LATEST STORIES

Miami New Drama’s ‘The Zionists’ presents a thought-provoking take on how the Mideast conflict impacts Jewish families

A new play by S. Asher Gelman explores how political divisions are fracturing Jewish communities in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza.

‘You feel as if your skin is cooking:’ May 1 march to focus on plight of workers toiling in extreme Florida heat

To mark International Workers' Day, Coral Gables Arts Cinema will screen the new documentary, “Without Shade, Without Rest.” A rally and march organized by WeCount! will follow. Florida has stymied efforts to have even local protections for outdoor workers.

A Walk in Her Shoes Addresses Florida’s Child Sexual Abuse Problem

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, but former State Senator Lauren Book wants people thinking year round about abused kids. She herself was one of them.

Coral Gables is moving elections to November. Does it matter? Yes, says a University of Miami political scientist.

Professor Matthew David Nelson, a Political Science professor, studies how local-level institutions, especially schools and neighborhoods, act as microcosms of democracy. He spoke to CommunityWire reporter Mary Stose about how moving elections to November could increase voter turnout – and the trouble with the attack on mail-in voting.

In Stately Coral Gables, a Statement about Democracy

Will moving elections from April to November save money and bring more voters to the polls, or let local issues get overshadowed by ‘toxic’ politics in Washington? City Commissioners vehemently disagree, and it’s time for voters to have their say.

Storytelling through Stone: Zimbabwean Art Comes Alive in South Florida

The ZimSculpt exhibition in the gardens of Bonnet House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale is a journey through African art and culture. It is open for visitors through April 19.

Decision time for Coral Gables: Should Elections take Place in November?

A mail-in referendum that could shift local elections from April to November, and encourage more participation from citizens already coming out to vote for state, congressional and presidential elections.

At Little Havana's 'No Kings' Protest, Demonstrators Say Immigrants are Welcome Here

Organizers say the third major demonstration against the Trump administration drew about 8 million participants nationwide. The president's approval rating stands at about 36%.

Run Baby Run: The Brickell Run Club Puts Participants through Their Paces

It’s a Tuesday afternoon, and hundreds of runners are lining up, with three pacers ready to guide the way.

Less Support, More Arrests: Why America’s Homeless Population is Growing

At the Human Rights in the Americas Symposium at the University of Miami, panelists argued that homelessness should be addressed as a pressing human rights issue.

From Cheers to Tears: ‘Canes Fumble Championship But Win Fans

Across Miami, the sounds of cheering and clapping morphed into crying and sighing.

From Miami to Montego Bay, Jamaican Women Step Forward in the Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

DORAL, Fla. – Donation boxes towered over Michelle Williamson as she walked through the Global Empowerment Mission’s warehouse. She pointed to crates stacked ceiling-high with donations bound for Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

When Journalism Feeds Change: How Coverage of Food Insecurity on Campus Led to Action

Food insecurity for college and graduate students is a growing problem nationwide, and many struggle to stay nourished when they should be focusing on their studies. A semester of reporting on campus food pantry showed one student journalist the power of the press in galvanizing community action.

Hurricanes Eye Postseason Storm as Miami Draws Texas A&M in Saturday Playoff Showdown

After a challenging but ultimately successful season and a 10-2 scorecard, the Miami Hurricanes rocked the collegiate football world by earning a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP) over Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish, their longtime rivals. Local fans rejoiced and are hoping the Canes make their endzone dreams come true this Saturday, Dec. 20.

From climate anxiety to taking action, UM students fight for Florida’s reefs

When Liv Caiazzo, an 18-year-old freshman studying marine biology and ecology at the University of Miami, returned to her childhood dive site in the Bahamas last spring, she found the reef bleached and lifeless.

From skyrocketing rents to a flooding finance district, Miami’s got issues. Two candidates vie to solve them.

Soaring rents, endless drives, and knee-deep floods: welcome to the city of Miami.
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