Caroline Val

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Caroline Val

Miami’s about to get a whole lot higher, and we’re not talking about a new rooftop bar or top-of-the-line luxury skyscraper. Cannadelic Miami 2025, a weed and psychedelics expo, is coming to the Miami Airport Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24. But this summit isn’t just another glossy convention with overpriced tinctures and mushroom merch.

4 weeks ago | miaminewtimes.com | Caroline Val

Before the national observance of Pride Month, South Florida is gearing up for its own queer celebration in South Beach. That, of course, is the 17th-annual Miami Beach Pride festival, set to take place this year from Thursday, March 27, to Thursday, April 6. This year’s theme, "Embrace Your Journey," invites attendees to embark on a whimsical adventure inspired by the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland, all while celebrating individuality, unity, and self-expression.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Caroline Val

Education The author dropped out of her dream college. Courtesy of Liliette Quintana This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . I was accepted into Barnard College, and it was a dream come true. I dropped out after my freshman year because New York was expensive, and I couldn't visit home. I transferred to the University of Miami, which saved me money; it was the best decision.

1 month ago | miaminewtimes.com | Caroline Val

Miami's nightlife scene has long been a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ communities, but few collectives have made as direct an impact as Steer Queer. At the Corner downtown, you'll see some of the most extravagant performances in one of the most welcoming spaces in the 305. But the organizers behind Steer Queer aren't just throwing a party — they're building a lifeline.

1 month ago | nuestrostories.com | Caroline Val

In a thrilling conclusion to the 67th Caribbean Series, aka the Serie del Caribe, Leones del Escogido from the Dominican Republic secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Mexico’s Charros de Jalisco, clinching their fifth championship title ever in the history of the Serie del Caribe. The final, held on February 7 at Estadio Nido de los Aguilas in Mexicali, Mexico, was a showcase of exceptional pitching, strategic gameplay, and defensive prowess from both teams.