Florida Minimum Wage Set to Increase for Third Consecutive year
Alexander Tabares, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
On Jan. 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Florida is set to increase again. This is the third consecutive year that growth has been experienced, and it may continue as a proposal to increase the minimum wage to fifteen dollars by 2026 to be voted upon next year. An increase in wages is often a heavily...
The Best Miami Sports Moments of the Decade
Anthony Russo, Staff Writer
December 23, 2019
Looking back at all of the Miami sports moments throughout the decade, Miami sports teams have had quite the stretch. The 305 has watched Most Valuable Players (MVPs) suit up to play, legendary dynasties being established and brand new stadiums being created. Not to mention, Miami has seen some of the...
Have Yourself a Merry Little Florida Christmas
Amanda Perez, Staff Writer
December 23, 2019
As December rolls in and the holiday season begins to unfold, Floridians might have a bit of a difficulty to find Christmas spirit. With sunny days and weather not passing below the 50's, its hard to feel like it's Christmas time at all. Although this might be true, there are many different types of...
Tropical Storm Gordon: Came Weaker than Expected
Miguel Lemus, Staff Writer
September 7, 2018
Almost a year ago, Hurricane Irma made landfall on the Florida Keys, leaving thousands of Floridians to deal with property damage, a lack of electricity and coastal flooding. Fear of a similar situation ensued within Florida communities after Tropical Storm Gordon's trajectory was projected towards...
El ecosistema de la Florida: estamos en peligro
Daniela Parra Del Riego, Staff Writer
August 19, 2018
La Florida es conocida por sus costas hermosas y la biodiversidad que existe en la península. Hoy en día, la naturaleza de la Florida se ve amenazada a un punto preoccupante por varias razones. Dos amenazas grandes a la naturaleza en la Florida son la marea roja y la decadencia de los Everglades. E...
A Q/A with Florida’s next governor
Alexander Sutton, highlights contributor
June 5, 2018
Andrew Gillum is coming for you, Florida. The 38-year-old Tallahassee Mayor has announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida, and is one of four candidates running in the Democratic primary, whose elections take place on Aug. 28. Gillum is running on a progressive platform that emphasizes increasing work...
State of Florida Passes New Gun Legislation
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018
In the wake of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, a tsunami of activism and public support for gun reform hit the state of Florida. The state legislative session, which first convened in January, has been dominated by a passionate political debate over gun reform....
Florida Considers a School Safety Bill
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
After the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14, debates about how to prevent another tragedy similar to it ignited around the nation. Chief among those debates were the topics of gun control, specifically whether or not to increase it, and the possibility...
University of Miami Football: Better Late Than Never
Daymara Fernandez, Staff Writer
October 10, 2017
After an exciting contest in the Doak Campbell Stadium, fans were cheering, screaming and overwhelmingly happy to see their beloved football team, the University of Miami Hurricanes, as they broke their losing streak against Florida State University. On Saturday, Oct. 7, over seventy-eight thousand football fanatics came together...
Irma Strikes, Sports Heavily Delayed
Miguel Lemus, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
As Florda was approached by Hurricane Irma, many of its citizens were scattering to markets and gas stations in order to prepare for the the devastation that was expected to come. Like many other Floridians, multiple athletes had to evacuate from their homes, due to major flooding, destruction, and d...
Florida Gators Tackle New Season
Paula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
August 27, 2017
As the season approaches, the University of Florida's Gators are ready to get off to a strong start when they play their first game on Sept. 2. They have high expectations for their season and believe that this year's recruiting class will prove to be a substantial addition to the team. They have a com...
Mother Nature’s Worst Nightmare: Spring Break
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
April 7, 2017
During spring break people all over the nation, especially students, travel to hot party locations where they can partake in memorable spring break festivities. One of the most popular destinations for those people tend to be beaches, especially in Florida, where the water is warm. Sadly, due to the...
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