Jessica Ray

Jessica Ray is a proud farm girl at heart, hailing from the agricultural-rich region of central Florida. After earning her degree in Journalism out of state, Jessica returned to her roots in Florida to cover the lifestyle, fashion, and culinary scenes that define both urban and rural areas of the state. Passionate about organic trends and sustainable living, Jessica writes for Tastes of the Town and Trendmakers at Miami Weekly. She focuses on the intersection of country charm and city sophistication, bringing a fresh perspective on modern fashion, local food movements, and the evolving lifestyle trends across Florida.

Miami’s Seaweed Siege: Researchers Scramble as Record Sargassum Hits

As the warm Atlantic currents accelerate, Miami-Dade County’s world-famous beaches are facing an unprecedented challenge: massive, foul-smelling influxes of sargassum. Researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) are now at the forefront of a critical scientific push to understand, track, and ultimately mitigate the record-high accumulations of this brown macroalgae. While sargassum is a…

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Magnetic Precision: Florida’s First MARS Surgery Platform Lands in Miami

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami has achieved a significant milestone in regional healthcare by becoming the first facility in the state to deploy the Levita Magnetics Magnetic Assisted Robotic Surgery (MARS) platform. This strategic implementation represents a pivot toward more refined, minimally invasive surgical techniques, potentially altering the landscape for abdominal surgeries in Florida….

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Hocus Pocus 2026: Electronic Titans Set for Halloween

The Hocus Pocus festival has officially unveiled its 2026 lineup, cementing its status as a premier cornerstone event for the Halloween season. By securing global electronic music powerhouses including Chase & Status, Eric Prydz, and Gorgon City, organizers are promising an immersive, high-octane experience that blends a dark, atmospheric Halloween aesthetic with the cutting-edge energy…

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Miami’s August 2026 Restaurant Rush: The Pivot to New Concepts

The Miami restaurant scene is currently experiencing a paradoxical surge in August 2026. While the city continues to witness a headline-grabbing “restaurant rush” with high-profile debuts across Wynwood and Edgewater, a significant contraction is occurring simultaneously within the luxury hotel sector. The most notable development is the confirmed closure of Medium Cool, the underground cocktail…

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