Prepare for Open Enrollment 2027 by reviewing your benefits, attending a Benefit Fair or webinar and making coverage selections by Nov. 3. Originally published at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1791304574029359
Read MoreSeasonal fertilizer ban in effect from May 15 through Oct. 31
As Miami-Dade County enters the rainy season, the use of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus is prohibited from May 15 through Oct. 31. Fertilizers applied during our intense rainy season have the potential to wash away into our surface waters through storm drains, canals, or direct discharges, reducing the benefit to lawns of costly fer
Read MoreOpen the door to more with your library card
Discover what’s waiting for you at the library this September during Library Card Sign-up Month, an annual celebration highlighting the importance and value of having a library card. A Miami-Dade Public Library System library card opens the door to a wide variety of materials, resources and services that can help save you money while you […]
Read More2026-27 Budget Adopted
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 […]
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