As another class of high school graduates prepares to leave home and begin college, conversations often center on admissions, scholarships, majors and campus life. Yet one of the most important factors shaping a student’s future receives far less attention: financial literacy. For many young adults, college represents their first experience managing money independently. From tuition The post Financial literacy: A skill every grad should have before college first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) surprised a group of outstanding students at Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center. They were awarded scholarships designed to support their educational journeys and future careers in STEM and energy-related fields. The celebration recognized students participating in Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics and Enrichment (SECME) programs. “I’m grateful to The post FPL surprises students with scholarships to support STEM education first appeared on Miami's Community News.

The Black Affairs Advisory Board’s Black Heritage Planning Committee (BHPC) hosted its annual “Community Pillar” awards and “Young Pillar” scholarship presentations on June 20 with a brunch at the Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Miami’s Liberty City. This year’s Community Pillar honorees were: William “DC” Clark, president of the DCS Mentorship The post Black Affairs Advisory Board honors Community Pillars first appeared on Miami's Community News.

The Black Affairs Advisory Board’s Black Heritage Planning Committee (BHPC) hosted its annual “Community Pillar” awards and “Young Pillar” scholarship presentations on June 20 with a brunch at the Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Miami’s Liberty City. This year’s Community Pillar honorees were: William “DC” Clark, president of the DCS Mentorship The post Black Affairs Advisory Board honors Community Pillars first appeared on Miami's Community News.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America launch the 2026-27 Broadway in Miami series with the anticipated South Florida premiere of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club which will play a limited engagement, Sept. 29-Oct. 4, in the Ziff Ballet Opera House. Buena Vista The post Buena Vista Social Club coming to Arsht Center first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Palmer Trinity School senior Brynne Sullivan has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood, dedicated to supporting women’s education. She was recommended by PEO Chapter A of Miami, which has served the community since 1923. The PEO Sisterhood was founded in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College in The post Palmer Trinity School senior earns prestigious scholarship first appeared on Miami's Community News.

I’m excited to announce that the annual Florida Python Challenge is back for 2026. Kicking off on Friday, July 10, at 12:01 a.m., and running until Sunday, July 19, at 5 p.m., registered participants in this year’s Challenge will get the chance to win a share of $25,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons The post ’26 Florida Python Challenge dates announced, registration now open first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Miami-Dade County School Board member Luisa Santos proffered agenda item H-10 at the meeting of June 17 directing the superintendent of schools to review school board policies and procedures related to the attendance boundary process, which determines assigned schools in the district. If deemed appropriate, the superintendent will initiate rulemaking to modernize the school district’s The post District to review policies related to attendance boundary process first appeared on Miami's Community News.

On this episode of Localized Miami, host Robert Ruano sits down with Lisette den Breems, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami, for an insightful conversation on international diplomacy, economic partnerships, and the strong relationship between the Netherlands and South Florida. Consul General den Breems discusses the role of the Consulate in The post Localized Miami: Lisette den Breems, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Dade County Federal Credit Union (DCFCU) proudly  announced the launch of its inaugural “Scholars Who Serve” Scholarship Program,  awarding a total of $18,000 in scholarships to 12 graduating high school seniors from  Miami-Dade and Broward counties.  As part of the program’s first year, each student received a $1,500 scholarship in  recognition of their academic achievement, The post Dade County Federal Credit Union Launches “Scholars Who Serve” Scholarship, Awarding $18,000 to 12 South Florida Graduates first appeared on Miami's Community News.

  On this episode of An Eye for AI, host Carlos Ribero sits down with Yhosemar Mendez-Sanchez, BIT Center Manager at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, for a conversation about artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and preparing the next generation of tech professionals. Yhosemar discusses the role of the BIT Center in equipping students and professionals The post An Eye for AI: Miami Dade College BIT Center Prepares AI Leaders with Yhosemar Mendez-Sanchez Today! first appeared on Miami's Community News.

  Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez interviews Florida State Senator Alexis Calatayud, who grew up in the Miami district she now represents. She went from student body president at Florida International University, to Director of Policy and Programs at the Florida Department of Education, to a seat in the Florida Senate she won in 2022, The post This Florida Senator Wants Disability Families to Tell Her What’s Broken | Miami Autism Dad first appeared on Miami's Community News.