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 2026 Florida Python Challenge™ dates announced — registration now open first appeared on Miami's Community News.

For generations, a summer family vacation in Central Florida meant one thing: Disney. And look, I get it. Disney has the history, the nostalgia, and that deep emotional pull parents naturally want to pass down to their kids. But lately, more and more families are asking a tough, practical question: Can we actually still afford the The post This Summer, Families May Want to Look Beyond Disney first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Since 2003, a select number of graduates of Miami Dade College have been inducted each year into the college’s Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of their professional achievements, leadership and service. On June 5th, the 12 inductees from the 2026 class were celebrated at the annual ceremony.  “Our inductees’ accomplishments demonstrate the power of The post Miami Dade College honorees inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame first appeared on Miami's Community News.

I was born in Miami-Dade. I went to school here, went to college here, and built my life here. I raised our children here. They went to college here. Miami-Dade is not just a place I write about. It is my home, my community, and the place that has shaped my life. I have watched The post 10 Things Miami-Dade Must Do Now to Become #1 first appeared on Miami's Community News.

I am proud to announce that my office has been honored with four 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing our commitment to innovation, transparency, and providing exceptional service to the residents of Miami-Dade County. Two awards were presented in the category of Civic Education and Public Information. The first recognizes The post Clerk’s Office Receives Four National Achievement Awards from NACo first appeared on Miami's Community News.

The Coconut Grove Sailing Club has secured a landmark 40-year lease approval with the City of Miami, ensuring long-term stability for the historic waterfront institution and reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Coconut Grove community. Approved by the City of Miami Commission following months of collaboration and engagement with City leadership, the new The post Coconut Grove Sailing Club Secures Historic 40-Year Lease with City of Miami first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Panter, Panter & Sampedro (PPS) announced that it has awarded Ava Arosemena and Julian Garcia of Miami Palmetto Senior High School each with the 2026 scholarship. Ava Arosemena serves as the co-captain of the Variations dance team and is a youth group leader at her church. She is also the founder of the nonprofit organization The post Panter, Panter & Sampedro Awards 2026 Scholarships to two Miami Palmetto Senior High School students first appeared on Miami's Community News.

While many nonprofit organizations slow down during the summer months, others remain hard at work making a difference throughout our community. From therapeutic sailing programs for veterans to immersive virtual reality experiences and creative fundraising events, there is no shortage of opportunities to learn, connect and give back. Shake-A-Leg Miami continues its popular summer sailing The post Summer service, sailing and virtual adventures keep South Florida busy first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Miami Springs Senior High School senior Leonardo Rios sees the world a little differently, literally. In middle school, Rios suffered a torn retina that left him with 20/260 vision in one eye, a condition he describes as a block or wall in the center of his sight. But inside the art classroom, that wall never The post Though his vision is limited, his art knows no bounds first appeared on Miami's Community News.

 Watch parties, immersive scavenger hunts and family-friendly events pair perfectly with specialty hotel offers designed to welcome soccer fans from around the world As the world’s attention turns to South Florida with the start of the 2026 World Cup, Miami Beach is inviting travelers to look beyond the match and discover experiences, events and activities The post Go Beyond the Match and Experience Miami Beach During the World Cup This Summer first appeared on Miami's Community News.

As June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, it is an important time for families to have open conversations about memory loss, cognitive decline, and the importance of early detection, especially within Hispanic and Latino communities where Alzheimer’s continues to have a growing impact. Research shows that Latinos are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and The post Breaking the Silence Around Alzheimer’s in Hispanic Communities first appeared on Miami's Community News.

Standing at the edge of Biscayne Bay, the Freedom Tower is more than an architectural landmark. It is a living testament to what happens when freedom is taken away, and what is possible when it is restored. For thousands of Cuban exiles who passed through its doors in the 1960s, including my own parents, it The post Freedom Tower symbolizes the promise of democracy first appeared on Miami's Community News.