MIAMI, Fla.  – Miami-Dade County District 9 Commissioner, Kionne McGhee, proudly announces the return of Jazz in the Heights, a vibrant community celebration, this year honoring our veterans. The highly anticipated Veterans Day Edition will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Zoo Miami, located at 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33177.

The death of actor Matthew Perry from ketamine spotlighted the drug’s risks. He had been receiving ketamine infusion therapy at a clinic, but according to the New York Times, investigators found he had been illegally administered ketamine at his home. Five people, including two doctors, were charged.

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad - Sport, team spirit and charitable love take center stage this month as the Greek Games return to the Nelson Mandela Park in Trinidad. Dubbed the Scorch Pumpalympics, some 13 teams representing various committees, will vie for a grand prize of $10,000, which will be donated to the charity of that team’s choice.

Miami, FL — Be Strong International was honored by the Village of Palmetto Bay with the naming of a street in its name, "Be Strong Way," in recognition of its lasting contributions to the community and its unwavering commitment to empowering youth and families across South Florida. This monumental event took place at the corner of E. Indigo Street and 97th and 98th Avenues in Palmetto Bay, bringing together a wide array of elected officials, community leaders, supporters, and representatives of Be Strong International.

The DOJ’s proposal to reclassify marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) raises several questions likely to remain unanswered for some time. Currently, federal regulations mandate drug testing for Schedule 1 and 2 substances in safety-sensitive jobs. Downgrading marijuana could potentially exempt it from these testing requirements.

MIAMI, FL – Today, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, alongside county officials and leaders from Miami-Dade County’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED), Miami International Airport (MIA), and the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA), proudly announced the winners of MDIA’s second Public Innovation Challenge. This challenge continues to prioritize customer service at MIA, showcasing innovative technologies and solutions designed to enhance the airport experience for both passengers and employees.

The Disruptive Leadership Conference, scheduled for November 13-15 in Miami, will bring together Caribbean and Caribbean American leaders under the theme "The Future of Leadership: Opportunities | Risks | Rewards."

Plantation, FL – Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, America's only Caribbean heritage museum, is excited to announce the launch of a month-long fundraising campaign. The drive will run from Friday, August 16 through Friday, September 20, with the ambitious goal of raising $40,000. This amount represents the funding the museum would likely have received from the state, had Florida's governor not vetoed the budget for all museums this year. Museum funding supports the operations and programming that serves its community with educational and enriching activities and events. To lend your support to their efforts, please visit islandspacefl.org/2024campaign.

Orlando, Florida — As early voting begins this week across all of Florida, Stanley Campbell, candidate for the U.S. Senate, is calling on all Floridians to take advantage of this crucial opportunity. Campbell is urging voters to head to the polls early to ensure their voices are heard in the upcoming primary.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been awarded the Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Grant, providing $1 million in funding over the next two years by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant aims to ensure all students have equitable access to a high-quality education. M-DCPS is the only school district in Florida to be awarded this grant. With this funding, M-DCPS will strengthen data capacity at the school level, allowing the District to gain a more robust understanding of student needs. 

Miami, FL (August 14, 2024) - The grassroots group Black Men Win, Together, in partnership with the South Florida Black Prosperity Alliance, has launched the inaugural Black Men Win Tailgate. The event is set to Unite, Inform, and Mobilize a diverse, multi-generational group of Black men, including seniors, young adults, teens, husbands, fathers, veterans, business owners, community leaders, and activists, in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, for meaningful change and improved conditions within the Black community beyond the 2024 election cycle.The tailgate will take place on Sunday, August 25, from 12 noon to 6 pm at Ives Estate Park (19901 NE 16th Ave, Miami, FL 33179), Miami, Florida. Admission is free, and advance registration is encouraged via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR0mHZMnuWrXUKIGH9Bc5u-pFI8McCcSzBOfOoSGG2s6NAKA/viewform

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