After a brief absence following the passing of our beloved elderly lions, Jabari and Kwame, Zoo Miami is proud to welcome lions back to the zoo!  Two young male lions, Azizi and Jasiri, arrived on November 6th from the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona and have completed their initial quarantine period. Born on June 3rd, 2024, these brothers are a little over a year old and are still in the early stages of developing the majestic manes that will eventually define them as they mature into the future “Kings of the Beasts.” Male lions can grow to nearly 400 pounds and are known as the most powerful predators on the African continent.

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez announced that his office has distributed October property tax collections totaling $815,154,049.28, marking the second distribution of the 2025–2026 fiscal year. This distribution includes $181,298,800.80 to municipalities, $325,191,911.79 to the Miami-Dade County School Board, and $308,663,336.69 to countywide funds, supporting essential services across Miami-Dade County.

Hosted in the school’s Library and Innovation Center, the event marked a meaningful milestone in Miami’s community legacy. In partnership with the Future Leaders of Hospitality and Tourism (FLHAT) and the Overtown Children & Youth Coalition (OCYC), Urban Golf Weekend (UGW) presented the school’s newly revived golf program with brand-new clubs and uniforms—symbolizing a renewed commitment to youth development and access to opportunity through sport.