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It’s up, up, and away for this app connecting pilots in Miami and beyond
When Alexey Kosinski arrived in the United States in 2019, he had no idea his vacation away from his homeland of Russia would turn into a groundbreaking venture in aviation. Kosinski’s journey to the US began as a casual visit to a friend who was a pilot instructor. His path quickly shifted when he decided to stay and immerse himself in the aviation industry. However, getting certified by the TSA to fly stateside took longer than expected – nearly three months.
8+ things to know in #MiamiTech: Datacore’s $60M raise, plus news from SureImpact, SelfDecode, Rapid Innovation Accelerator, Endeavor Miami & more
Fort Lauderdale’s Datacore raises $60M in PE funding. DataCore Software, a Fort Lauderdale-based technology company that specializes in the data infrastructure and management space, raised $60 million in funding led by Vistara Growth, a private equity firm. DataCore plans to use the funds to expand its technology offerings and operational agility.
UDBR Board receives plans for 39-story multifamily Living Local residential development in Wynwood
Add a “sleek, modern design” multifamily residential construction projects to the growing list of developments being proposed - and built - under Florida’s new Live Local act. Developers of the proposed 39-story tower, are setting aside 40 percent of the units as affordable housing, targeting 120% of...
Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal Faces Crucial Season with Playoff-Caliber Roster
Despite Mario Cristobal's impressive recruiting history, this season is make-or-break for him as head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, following former coach Manny Diaz's mixed performance. Cristobal, now in his third year of rebuilding, faces pressure after a lukewarm 12-13 start. The missing piece has been a standout quarterback, potentially found in transfer Cameron Ward. The upcoming season will test Cristobal's coaching ability amidst high expectations and a favorable schedule.
An urban heat islands analysis shows four Florida cities are hot spots
Tampa was much hotter and wetter than normal last month. You may have heard that it was so hot in Mexico in May that howler monkeys were dying and falling out of the trees. Well, that same area of historic high pressure over Central America also extended into Florida and drove up the heat into June, making it the fourth hottest June in the city since 1890.
UHealth | Jackson Metrorail Station Ushers in New Era of Access
The renaming of the former Civic Center stop is a unique collaboration between UHealth – University of Miami Health System, Jackson Health System and Miami-Dade County. The bustling Metrorail station on the medical campus paused to mark a moment in history on Friday morning. Nearly 100 people gathered for the unveiling of the newly named UHealth | Jackson Station, marking a new era of access for all South Florida patients.
iHeartMedia Miami Names Larry Calderon Jr. Program Director of Y100
IHeartMedia announced today that Larry “Yako” Calderon Jr. has been named Program Director of Y100, Miami’s #1 Hit Music Station @ 100.7FM, effective immediately. He replaces Taylor Jukes who was promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart San Diego. As Program Director, Larry will be...
CommConvo Miami: The Evolution of PR in the Digital Age 7/18/24
CommConvo Miami: The Evolution of PR in the Digital Age. Join PR Girl Manifesto for their Miami Take-over from July 17 – 18. Join us for a wellness event on July 17th at Legacy Fit Wynwood from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Followed by our main event Panel, CommConvo Miami: The Evolution of PR in the Digital Age featuring industry professionals from local Miami PR agencies on Thursday, July 18 at Ampersand Studios, 31 NE 17th Street, Miami, FL 33132 from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
nightLAB at Frost Science 7/18/24
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science will be hosting the third volume of nightLAB, a quarterly event series exclusively for adults. During this quarter’s nightLAB the theme is Space Odyssey, guests will expand their senses, engage with space themed shows in the Frost Planetarium, and unleash their curiosity with hands-on science interactions.
South Florida developer Sergio Pino dead amid FBI investigation, attorney says
Prominent Miami-Dade homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead at his home amid an FBI investigation on Tuesday, authorities confirmed. The FBI was conducting a search and arrest operation at Pino's $8 million Coral Gables home at 142 Isla Dorada Blvd. "Upon arrival, members of the FBI Miami SWAT team attempted...
Florida panel revises ‘financial statement’ for abortion amendment, drawing accusations of bias
A state panel finalized revisions to a "financial impact" statement for a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights, to appear on the November ballot. Supporters accused the panel of using a dirty trick to mislead voters.
A1A designated Jimmy Buffet Memorial Highway
Islanders take note: It’s time to break out your flip-flops and flowered shirts in remembrance of a tropical tunesmith who turned his love of laid-back beach days and upbeat party songs into a $1 billion fortune. The next time you turn onto Highway A1A, the island’s main thoroughfare, you...
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