TEAM ORANGE rules supreme, and has been Crowned the  Champions of the Annual Fall Classic. Both sides continued to struggle with the bats, striking out a record  21 times on 11 hits through 7 innings. Both sides had opportunities to score. Only Green took the opportunity with a couple of runs in the 5th shutting out Orange that showed nothing but zeros across the scoreboard. Orange’s hitting was so bad that in the final 4 innings recorded a total of 11 strikeouts. Team Orange with all its adversity striking out and without scoring managed to hold on taking it to the tiebreaker earning them...Read More

 The Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) will hold its inaugural U.S.-Israel National Security Conference Nov. 19-20 in Aventura, FL. The two-day conference, open to the public, will bring together senior U.S. and Israeli military leaders, national security and defense experts, and community leaders to discuss critical issues related to the U.S-Israel security relationship.

The conference is an opportunity to learn deeply about the military and diplomatic dynamics between the United States and Israel, and how they are impacting Israel’s war against Iran and its regional terror proxies. The event features keynote addresses and panel discussions from an unmatched mix of military and civilian policy experts—never before assembled in...Read More

Mixed-media artist Lara Venema, who splits her time between South Florida and Chicago, will be showcasing her work for the first time during Art Basel at Miami Art Week – Spectrum Miami, December 4-8.

Her work, which features strong women with fun “bling,” received enthusiastic support during 2023 at numerous art shows throughout Florida. Her schedule for 2025 is already filling up and will include...Read More 

Students from Somerset Academy Charter High School in Homestead are embarking on a  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) journey this school year by participating in NASA’s App Development Challenge (ADC). The ADC, one of eight Artemis Student Challenges, is a coding  challenge presenting students with technical problems seeking their contributions to deep space  exploration missions.  

The ADC is a part of the NASA Office of STEM Engagement Next Gen STEM Project and is led out of  Johnson Space Center in Houston. This year’s challenge asks student teams to research and design a  computer application to visualize Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a  long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The challenge is created  in collaboration with NASA’s Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) team to support upcoming  mission planning and training activitie...Read More 

The Miami Book Fair is set for Nov. 17-24 with the hugely popular street fair scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 23-24 on the grounds of the Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus in Downtown.

The book fair draws book lovers to see authors from every genre, from non-fiction to fantasy. Some of the best children’s book authors will speak, including Susan Rose and Silvia Lopez, two authors based in Miami, who teamed to write a bilingual series starting with Jose and El Perro followed by Jose and Feliz Play Futbol.

The first book is the story of how Jose adopted his dog, Feliz, and taught him his commands in Spanish. The second book....Read More

The Doral International Art Fair (DIAF) recently celebrated its second edition with immense success, establishing itself as the premier cultural event in the city of Doral. Held from November 7 to 10 at the Doral Cultural Arts Center, the fair welcomed over 4,000 visitors to experience a vibrant fusion of art, culture, education, gastronomy, and local business in a family-friendly setting.

DIAF, organized by Executive Director Dr. Jesús Alberto Fuenmayor and his dedicated team, featured over 20 galleries, special projects, and more than 80 visual artists. From contemporary works to experimental installations, the event catered to a wide array of artistic tastes, while fostering a community environment that encourages creativity and cultural exchange. The event’s inclusivity extended to both established and emerging visual artists, reflecting DIAF’s commitment to supporting and uplifting a diverse range...Read More

The holiday season is upon us, and for millions of Americans, it brings with it the prospect of unexpected debt.  As consumers contemplate holiday travel, gift-giving, and entertaining loved ones at home, the enchantment of the holiday season can feel financially overwhelming and leave many households with ballooning credit card balances in the New Year.

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF)*, consumer spending during the winter holidays is expected to reach, on average, a record $902 per person.  That exceeds last year’s average by $25 per person. The increase in holiday spending is largely attributed to gifts for family members, as shoppers plan to spend approximately $641 for family, friends, and coworkers with an additional $261 earmarked for seasonal items such as greeting cards, decorations, and food....Read More