Daniella Hakim

The Seminole Tribune — At this year's Close Up and United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Impact Week Youth Summit, 30 high school students represented the Seminole Tribe of Florida in...

The Seminole Tribune — Kutoven Stevens pictures himself running for his life as his great-grandfather once did at eight years old. Stevens's great-grandfather, Franklin, was among hundreds of children who resisted assimilation by running...

The Seminole Tribune — Buffalo Tiger was a celebrated figure amongst the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and Montana Cypress's childhood in Ochopee. Cypress's grandfather, and elders of the Miccosukee Tribe, briefly recountedstories of Buffalo...

Miami Herald — Lucas Salazar, center, underwent years of grueling treatment for leukemia. Now 5, he’s cancer-free. "Lucas and I practically lived in the hospital," says his mother, Jessica Encalada. "We couldn't see our family for months."

Miami Herald — For a teenager with a genetic disease, her foster family has given her a new life.

Caplin News — A scholarship rejection letter changed the course of Tony Succar's life in 2004. He was a talented midfielder, but Florida International University's soccer team decided he wasn't good enough. "I was a rebellious kid, I wanted to be an athlete," says Succar, who is now a Grammy-winning salsa artist and producer.

Caplin News — Miami Shores, a lush suburban village north of Miami known for its beautiful tree-lined streets and single-family homes, faces development pressures, an issue that is front and center in its April 11 Village Council election. The village's comprehensive development plan was passed by its preceding council in 2018.

Caplin News — On Tuesday, Miami Shores voters elected three new council members, all of whom favor revisiting the village's controversial development master plan. Retired veterinarian George E. Burch finished first with just over 23 percent of the vote. Pizzeria owner Jesse Valinsky came in second with nearly 22 percent.

Caplin News — Since 1997, Danny Lovett has been the sole owner and employee of Revolution Bicycle Services. The quaint repair shop on Florentino Plaza is cluttered with tools and bikes waiting to be picked up by their owners. Everything is covered in a thin layer of bicycle grease.

Caplin News — Love 'em or hate 'em, peacocks (also called peafowls) have taken over the Grove. On East Shore Drive near Vizcaya, Lia Cheung recently woke up to a pile of peacock poop on her front lawn and her destroyed, half-eaten garden. "They ate all the plants from my mom's vegetable garden!"

Caplin News — Brickell has become a focal point for Miami nightlife and lifestyle. But along with the skyscrapers and glitz has come gridlock and safety concerns. Brickell has become notorious for reckless driving and lack of pedestrian-friendly walkways, resulting in a number of injuries and fatalities. Miami-Dade County has more road fatalities per 100,000 people than Washington [...]

Caplin News — Twice a day, a 40-foot boat called the Stingray sets off from the Dinner Key Marina bound for Boca Chita Key in Biscayne National Park. At $79 per adult, the cost is a bit steep, but the picturesque island offers a gateway to a significant part of the city's history and the natural wonders of [...]

Caplin News — Miami's newest Tinder for meeting platonic soulmates - an app called Clyx - is changing how people can find and attend events while building new relationships. Headquartered in Miami, Clyx allows users to personalize their profile and swipe on curated events. They can discover a wide range of communities filled with individuals of similar interests [...]

Caplin News — Although Amazon and Barnes and Noble have dented the independent bookstore industry, many local, family-owned booksellers continue boldly forward, It's important to support the folks who have been present for decades in the South Florida community. Most readers resort to Barnes and Noble, unaware of the plethora of locally-owned bookstores in dire need of support [...]

Caplin News — Just offshore of downtown Miami lies Brickell Key, an island that is home to 11 condominium buildings and the Mandarin Oriental, a world-renowned 5-star hotel. Nestled amid the concrete towers is the island's emerald green gem, Brickell Key Park, 2.4 acres of trees, grass, and winding paths with breathtaking bay views and tropical breezes.