Thousands of older adults across South Florida are at imminent risk of losing crucial food assistance as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1, warns the Alliance for Aging.

For the first time, the National Battle of the Bands is bringing celebrated marching bands from Historically Black Colleges and Universities — HBCUs — to perform high-energy stadium sets that highlight music, dance, and showmanship.

The Sons of Mystro and Alexander Star are kindred musical spirits. They are both inspired by a wide variety of music genres and artists, and they both aim to inspire those who listen to them.

The Coast Guard’s Southeast District said Thursday it is seeking charges of seaman's manslaughter against parties involved in the towing company operating the vessel and barge that struck the sailboat on July 28. The barge was being pushed by the vessel identified as the Wood Chuck.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava countered Blaise Ingoglia's claims, saying “Miami‑Dade is one of the most transparent and fiscally responsible local administrations in the nation.”

November SNAP benefits remain paused until the federal government can be funded. As next month approaches, there doesn’t appear to be a deal on the horizon.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa — one of the strongest storms in recorded history — several South Florida organizations and local governments are stepping up to help Caribbean nations affected by the storm.

COMMENTARY Trinidad and Tobago's Persad-Bissessar should be applauded for steering away from Venezuela's Maduro — but questioned for steering into Trump's potential legal whirlpool.

A century after Hialeah's founding, a family in its historically Black neighborhood, Seminola, fights to keep its history alive and ensure it's recognized in the city's centennial year.

Episode 4 of the WLRN News and Miami Herald podcast 'Killer Train' explores the long history of safety issues on train tracks in South Florida.