Larkin Health Systems is proud to announce that Dr. Nicholas D. Torres has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Larkin Community Hospital’s South Miami campus. Dr. Torres rejoins the Larkin family with over 16 years of knowledge and experience in ambulatory, emergency/acute care, medical/surgical, correctional, and behavioral health services. He holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Chamberlain University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Miami... Read More

Arts and cultural activity is an essential dimension of communities and community building processes. It depends heavily on having an effective system of support and Councilwoman Jenifer Bailey wants to ensure that artists in the community are supported through the Artist in the Spotlight Program. The artists featured were all exhibitors at the Homestead Art in the Park event earlier this year and were chosen based on their distinctive styles. The artists selected were Lorenzo Acosta, Alvin Hernandez De Leon, Shannon Trezona, Dianna Escamilla, Andres Carmiol, and Jorge DeLeon... Read More

The Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) approved this year’s toll refund for eligible customers of the Frequent Drivers Rewards Program to be automatically credited to their respective SunPass accounts. In previous years, those participating in the Rewards Program, which has been in place since 2015, received a check in the mail by... Read More

South Florida PBS’ Health Channel announced its recognition as a winner in the 2022 Sharecare Awards in the category of Cancer for Hope is Here: Episode 4. This Hope is Here episode shares the story of Gina Hollenbeck, a young mother of two boys who lives with an optimistic desire to overcome and thrive despite a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. She forges ahead towards a vibrant and meaningful journey with a mission... Read More