Miami Proud: For trailblazing attorney Yolanda Cash Jackson, it's OK to be first, but never last

CBS Miami (News) 2/2 12:15A Najahe Sherman

MIAMI - As the first Black woman to hold the position of chair of The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the economic engine for the county, Yolanda Cash Jackson checks off another first on her list. The...

Anna Davis, Jay Brooks win 59th annual Jr. OB International Golf Championship

CommunityNewspapers.com (Coral Gables) 1/30 12:00A Maritza Arceo

The Biltmore Hotel, a national historic landmark and luxury hotel in the heart of Coral Gables, has announced the winners of the 59th annual Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship [ ] The post Anna Davis, Jay Brooks win 59th annual Jr....

Canes legend Alonzo Highsmith to host UMSHoF Celebrity Bowling Tournament

CommunityNewspapers.com (Coral Gables) 1/30 12:00A Community News Releases

University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame member Alonzo Highsmith will serve as the celebrity host of the UMSHoF’s 12th annual Celebrity Bowling Tournament on Monday, Feb. 27, from 6 [ ] The post Canes legend Alonzo Highsmith to host UMSHoF...

Mayor Suarez announces $250K in grants for STEM ed organizations

CommunityNewspapers.com (Coral Gables) 1/30 12:00A Community News Releases

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez recently announced that the City of Miami will fund ?ve organizations dedicated to advancing STEM education in the City of Miami. The funds are granted through [ ] The post Mayor Suarez announces $250K in grants for STEM...

Ambitious course to cover 33 centuries of Jewish literature

CommunityNewspapers.com (Coral Gables) 1/30 12:00A Community News Releases

To study the history of most cultures, you need to learn about wars and empires, warriors and city builders, and great works of art. But the history of Judaism is [ ] The post Ambitious course to cover 33 centuries of Jewish literature first...

Voices for Children gala sets record; Lebanese Festival great fun

CommunityNewspapers.com (Coral Gables) 1/30 12:00A Gloria Burns

It was a stellar beginning for 2023 as Voices for Children’s “Be A Voice” Gala, held at the Mandarin Oriental, raised more than $1 millon. Five hundred or more guests [ ] The post Voices for Children gala sets record; Lebanese Festival great fun...

Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid is a modern marvel

CommunityNewspapers.com (Coral Gables) 1/30 12:00A Grant Miller, Publisher

Starting at $46,000, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid gets you where you want to go on a 261 horsepower engine. It delivers 76 miles per gallon when gas [ ] The post Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid is a modern marvel first appeared on...

Coral Gables Art Cinema innovates moviegoing in Digital Age with Knight Foundation grant

CommunityNewspapers.com (Coral Gables) 1/30 12:00A Community News Releases

As Coral Gables Art Cinema readies to build a second screen in 2023, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced a $250,000 digital infrastructure grant to equip the [ ] The post Coral Gables Art Cinema innovates moviegoing in Digital...

Villagers continue support for restoration at Tropical Audubon’s Doc Thomas House

CommunityNewspapers.com (Coral Gables) 1/30 12:00A Community News Releases

The Villagers have added to their ongoing support for restoration of Tropical Audubon Society’s historic Doc Thomas House. Another $6,000 was presented recently, bringing the Villagers’ contributions for the current [ ] The post Villagers...

Miami Hurricanes fire offensive coordinator Josh Gattis after 1 season

CBS Miami (News) 1/27 2:52A The Associated Press

CORAL GABLES - Miami fired offensive coordinator Josh Gattis on Friday, ending the former Broyles Award winner's time with the Hurricanes after only one season. The school announced the move in a one-sentence press release, with no other detail:...

Miami-Dade extends mosquito control measures through the winter months

CBS Miami (News) 1/26 4:01A CBS Miami Team

MIAMI - When you think of 'mosquito season' in South Florida, it's generally in the spring and summer due to all the rain. That's when you hear the most about neighborhoods being sprayed for the little buggers. However, in Miami-Dade, the...

Need a Sweet Fix? Festival of Chocolate Takes Over Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden

NBCMiami.com (Local) 1/21 2:12A Monica Galarza

If you are looking to get your chocolate fix this weekend, you are in luck. Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden will be hosting its 16th annual Festival of Chocolate — a two-day celebration of all things chocolate. The event will be Saturday,...

Miami Hurricanes' Harlond Beverly has his eye on making a March Madness run

CBS Miami (News) 1/20 2:10A Mike Cugno

MIAMI - Miami Hurricanes guard Harlond Beverly is back and healthier than ever. He missed last season's run to the NCAA's Elite 8 because of back surgery. Now, nearly a year later, he came off the bench and scored 15 points in a win over Boston...

Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks university information on trans care

CBS Miami (News) 1/18 2:56P CBS Miami Team

TALLAHASSEE - Continuing to target treatment for transgender people, Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is requiring state universities to provide information from the past five years about services they have provided to people with gender...

Miami Police to conduct DUI Saturation Patrol

CBS Miami (News) 1/18 6:51A CBS Miami Team

MIAMI - On Thursday, January 19, the Miami Police Department will execute a DUI Saturation Patrol. It will happen in the City of Miami's South District Coral Way Neighborhood service area. The procedure will take place from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. This...