Miami

Help provided to neighboring utilities

Help provided to neighboring utilities

Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) stands ready to assist neighboring utilities in need. Following the recent historic rainfalls in South Florida, WASD deployed essential personnel and equipment from its Wastewater Collections and Wastewater Treatment Divisions to the City of Fort Lauderdale to assist with recovery and clean-up efforts. During the two-day operation, 12 staff […]

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Lifestyle

Road and Dock Road Closures for Thursday, May 11, 2023

Road and Dock Road Closures for Thursday, May 11, 2023CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Washington Road (through July 2023): One eastbound lane closure as repairs are made on road depressions. Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through August 2023): There will intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. Access to all homes […]

Miami

Celebrate Drinking Water Week

Celebrate Drinking Water Week

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department along with water utilities across the nation, are celebrating Drinking Water Week May 7-13. The commemoration recognizes the vital role water plays in everyday life for both water professionals and the communities they serve. The Department is observing Drinking Water Week by inviting our customers to learn more about […]

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Lifestyle

REMINDER: Post-Hurricane Simulation Training – May 11, 2023

REMINDER: Post-Hurricane Simulation Training – May 11, 2023May 10, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] 561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) City of West Palm Beach Conducts Training Exercise, Post Hurricane Simulation to Practice Hurricane Recovery Procedures on May 11, 2023 WHO:                   City of West Palm Beach Department of Public […]

Florida

Legislation to Improve Epilepsy And Seizure Disorder Treatment in Schools Passes the Florida Senate

Legislation to Improve Epilepsy And Seizure Disorder Treatment in Schools Passes the Florida Senate

Tallahassee — This week, the Florida Senate unanimously passed House Bill 173, Care of Students with Epilepsy or Seizure Disorders, carried in the Senate by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami). The bill provides for the creation of an individualized seizure action plan for a student with epilepsy or seizure disorders to receive health care at school. […]

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Miami

Find out if your small business qualifies for a RISE loan

Find out if your small business qualifies for a RISE loan

Miami-Dade County is a place of great entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities for continued economic growth. RISE is the fund to support those businesses that historically have had hard times accessing capital and getting the support they need to grow. With RISE, Miami-Dade County will continue to be a leader in successful minority-run businesses, a county […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Approves Record Increase in Teacher Pay and Signs the Nation’s Most Comprehensive Package of Legislation to Support Teachers

Governor Ron DeSantis Approves Record Increase in Teacher Pay and Signs the Nation’s Most Comprehensive Package of Legislation to Support Teachers

MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a landmark package of legislation to support and empower Florida’s teachers, reign in out-of-control unions and school boards, get TikTok out of schools, and protect the integrity of the classroom. Governor DeSantis also announced that he will approve more than $1 billion for teacher pay in this year’s […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than 2,000 Bonuses Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits

Governor Ron DeSantis Approves Record Increase in Teacher Pay and Signs the Nation’s Most Comprehensive Package of Legislation to Support Teachers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida reached a key milestone, awarding more than 2,000 bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. This program is designed to encourage Floridians to join the profession and attract out-of-state recruits or experienced officers to relocate to Florida. To date, 595 law enforcement recruits from 49 […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs Five Bills

Governor Ron DeSantis Approves Record Increase in Teacher Pay and Signs the Nation’s Most Comprehensive Package of Legislation to Support Teachers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 256 – Employee Organizations Representing Public Employees CS/HB 1035 – K-12 Teachers CS/CS/CS/HB 1537 – Education HB 477 – Terms Limits for District School Board Members CS/HB 379 – Technology in K-12 Public Schools   To view the transmittal letters, click here and here. ### Originally published at […]

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