In a new study from the University of Florida , Florida Hospital and the Obesity Action Coalition , researchers looked at the health data of 9 million Floridians and found that 37 percent of Floridians are considered obese. That is 10 percent higher than the national average, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The research breaks down obesity rates among different ethnic groups and geographic regions in the state. The study found that African Americans and Hispanics both have a higher

Who makes the best Cuban sandwich in South Florida? It’s a seemingly simple question, with decades of history— and an equally long rivalry —behind it. It’s a lot of talk for just a few slices of ham, mojo pork, pickles, mustard and swiss cheese between Cuban bread. There’s a new documentary exploring that question. The film, Mixto Cubano: The Origin of the Cuban Sandwich , is a semi-finalist in the Hollywood International Independent Documentary Awards . Tej Joshi is a rising senior at the

Miami has a long and complicated relationship with the game of Jai Alai. In the 1980s the game was a huge deal in the city; it was played by celebrities and royalty. Its presence has not disappeared. A new casino with Jai Alai was approved by the state last week, with developers from West Flagler Associates setting their eyes on the Edgewater neighborhood just north of downtown. WLRN reporter Danny Rivero joined Sundial to explain the opposition to the casino’s construction and Jai Alai’s

In the bid to build a soccer stadium and sports complex in Miami, developers have set their sites on a larger location: a city-owned municipal golf course next to Miami International Airport. City of Miami ‏commissioners will meet Thursday to talk about David Beckham’s new deal, and decide if a vote on the mega-complex will make its way to the ballots in November. Miami Herald Reporter Joey Flechas joined Sundial to talk about those developments, and what may happen to the Overtown property

Gone are the days when internships involved making copies and getting coffee. This summer, about 2,000 high school students in Miami-Dade County are completing paid internships in programs from banking to information technology, and law enforcement to hospitality, through The Children’s Trust Summer Youth Internship Program. The program offers work experience and school credit to students by placing them in fields related to their goals and interests. Nicholas Mesa is working at Miami’s local

When medical marijuana passed in Florida as a constitutional amendment in 2016, it had a 72 percent approval rate. But because of a number of legal challenges, medical marijuana patients still can’t actually smoke their pot in Florida. Dara Kam, a senior writer for the News Service of Florida, joined Sundial to discuss the current state of medical marijuana laws in Florida. It's an issue she thinks is going to make its way to the Supreme Court. Patients can consume medical marijuana in edible,

Many people tend to think of Miami as a car dominant, traffic heavy metropolis. Yet, the city is becoming more pedestrian friendly. An ongoing project by real estate group The Related Group and Miami’s Downtown Development Authority seeks to make Miami a top destination for walking, living and vacation. Similar to The Highline in New York City, a new project called The Biscayne Line would be a 15-mile long public walkway that stretches from Downtown Brickell to the Design District. Although

Looking for a way to cope with his late wife's multiple sclerosis diagnosis, North Miami Beach native Dr. Robert Yonover called upon his science background and years spent designing military survival guides and did what he does best : he jotted down information, analyzed it and came up with solutions. Those notes turned into his new book, “The Caregiver’s Survival Guide: Caring For Yourself While Caring For A Loved One.” In it, Yonover lays out his experience and the challenges he faced during

President Trump plans to announce his new nominee for the Supreme Court on Monday, following the departure of Justice Anthony Kennedy last week. Kennedy acted as an important swing vote on the bench. In 1973, he famously helped codify a woman’s right to abortion within the first trimester of a pregnancy with his decision in Roe v. Wade. As the country watches on for the next nominee, many are concerned that another conservative voice on the bench could mean the end of abortion rights, gay

After beating Mexico in Monday ‘s World Cup match, Brazil is now advancing to the quarterfinals. That has plenty of fans happy in South Florida. Now they have another place to celebrate. In Brickell City Center a massive mural of the Brazilian star Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. -- who goes by Neymar -- is located on the corner of SW 8th Street and SW First Avenue. This mural was commissioned by the sports website Bleacher Report as part of the #Largerthanlife campaign to coincide with the World Cup