Welcome back, campers. Miami-Dade County Parks’ Summer Camps are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and immersed in exciting outdoor adventures from June 9 to Aug. 1 (with select sites open through Aug. 12). Whether your child loves sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, or thrilling outdoor activities, we have a camp for that. Our
Read MoreSpring is upon us and so are the mosquitoes
Warmer weather leads to an increase in the mosquito population. To manage them effectively, it’s time to review Fight the Bite tips. Originally published at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1738867455864717
Read MoreWASD continues to celebrate exceptional customer service
The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is not only committed to delivering exceptional water and wastewater services, but also about creating ripples of positive change and innovation across our community. This positive change starts with our Pebble Employee Recognition Program. This internal customer service-oriented initiative celebrate
Read MoreTransit service during the 2025 Ultra Music Festival
Miami-Dade Transit will offer extended services to make it easier and more convenient for attendees to reach Bayfront Park for the 2025 Ultra Music Festival in downtown Miami from March 28 through March 30. Festivalgoers are encouraged to leave their cars behind and ride with Miami-Dade Transit. Metrorail and Metromover service will start at 5 a.m
Read MoreCommission for Women seeks new board members
The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, established in 1971, is one of the first women’s commissions in Florida. There are several other women’s commissions in Florida at the local and state level. Most of these women’s commissions are members of the National Association of Commissions for Women, based in Washington, DC. The Commission for Wome
Read MoreJoin Mayor Levine Cava for the 12th Annual Bike305 Bike to Work Day
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces celebrates Bike305 month March by hosting the 12th Annual Bike305 Bike to Work Day event on March 7 demonstrating to residents how to ride a bicycle to work, school and fun destinations for a healthy way to get around and avoid traffic congestion. Mayor Cava will lead the […]
Read MoreGet Free Tax Help
Free tax help is available to households that make $54,000 or less. It’s through the IRS program called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). In Miami-Dade County there are nearly 50 VITA sites. VITA can help you in the following ways: In-person and online tax preparation Assistance with current year and prior year tax return Year-round [&h
Read MoreMom and Pop Grant applications available in Commission Districts 1, 4, 7, 8, 12 and 13
Small owned and operated businesses can apply to receive Mom and Pop Small Business Grant funds. The money can be used to buy equipment, supplies and inventory or go toward advertising/marketing, building liability insurance, security systems or to make minor renovations. Mom and Pop Grants are administered in collaboration with the county commissi
Read MoreMiami-Dade CountryFest returns to Tropical Park April 26-27
Miami-Dade CountryFest, home of the International Livestock Show and Rodeo, returns from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th Street. Miami-Dade CountryFest, originally established in 2015 as the Miami International Agriculture, Horse and Cattle Show, is
Read MoreGet tested for HIV
The Office of Community Advocacy and the Florida Department of Health have made a community investment to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic, establishing the Getting 2 Zero initiative. The Getting 2 Zero initiative is a movement to reduce new HIV/AIDS infections, increase access to care, reduce stigma and to promote health equality in the community. Ge
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