On Wednesday, July 15, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava released the proposed County budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, which kept County operating property tax rates flat while protecting core services, prioritizing investments in public safety, parks, and transportation, maintaining funding for libraries, community-based organizations,
Read Moreessential water safety tips to keep in mind all year round
Water safety is important all year round, not just during the summer months. Whether at a pool, beach, lake, or enjoying time around water at home, taking a moment to brush up on a few simple safety practices can help keep everyone safe. Never leave children unsupervised in or around water. Drownings can happen quickly […]
Read More2025 Puptoberfest
Get ready for a tail-wagging fall celebration. Puptoberfest returns on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing together pet lovers, families and adorable shelter pets for a festive day of adoption, entertainment, and community fun. Hosted at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155, this family-friendly pet adoption extravaganz
Read MoreReevaluation & Recertification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE)
In Sept. 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (“USDOT”) issued an Interim Final Rule (“IFR”), concerning Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) and Airport Concessions DBE (“ACDBE”) programs. The IFR removed race and gender-based presumptions from the definition of “socially and economically disadvantaged individual.” Therefore, the
Read MorePriority Response Team Deputy One Step Closer to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Luis Hernandez understands the story he carries. He is a deputy with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO), a member of the highly trained Priority Response Team that responds to active shooter situations and other high-risk incidents. He is the son of an agency sergeant. And he is an undefeated professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter [&hell
Read MoreElder Affairs Advisory Board seeks new members
The Elder Affairs Advisory Board was created in May 2018 to expand the support for seniors living in Miami-Dade County, while allowing them to play a more active role in the local government by crafting strategies to better meet their needs. The Elder Affairs Advisory Board will advise the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners […]
Read MoreThe Water Wisely Program helps you become more water efficient
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American household uses about 30 percent of its water outdoors, while in some parts of the country, this can be as high as 70 percent. Experts estimate that as much as 50 percent of landscape water use goes to waste due to evaporation, wind, or runoff caused […]
Read MoreNew Miami-Dade resource guide connects families to children’s mental health support
When a child is struggling emotionally, knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming. Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, behavioral challenges or simply needs extra support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate the journey alone. The Miami-Dade Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Children’s Commission Children’s Menta
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Reupholstering Boat Supports Miami’s Active Boating Culture
Reupholstering Boat has become an important part of maintaining vessels that spend much of the year on Miami’s waterways. From sunrise fishing trips to afternoon cruises along the Intracoastal Waterway, local boats experience far more activity than vessels in many other parts of the country. Constant exposure to sunshine, saltwater, and daily
Read MoreInterfaith Advisory Board seeks new board members
The Miami-Dade County Interfaith Advisory Board (IAB), established in 2020 and young in its history, serves as a voice for all communities by engaging in interfaith dialogue and voicing relevant concerns to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. The IAB will continue to stretch its wings and add to its history over the course of […]
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