Presents for Pets drive to help dogs and cats in Miami-Dade Shelter will run through Jan. 31, 2024. While shopping for your stocking stuffers and holiday gifts, consider picking up an item for Miami-Dade County’s homeless pets to help keep them comfortable, playful and entertained this holiday season. Pets in the shelter need blankets, pet […]

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In response to the passage of Amendment 10 to the State Constitution by Florida voters on Nov. 6, 2018, Miami-Dade County is preparing for a significant shift in governance effective January 7, 2025. This change will see five constitutional offices – Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, and the Office of the Clerk […]

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Miami-Dade County is seeking community partners to provide free meals to children and youth participating in summer programs at no cost to the partner. Hot and cold meals upon request are prepared using fresh, locally grown foods, using menus that are analyzed for their nutrient content. Nutritious meals will be provided to children 18 years and […]

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This year, Christmas takes place on Monday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 1. Before celebrating the holidays with your loved ones, check out our Holiday Guide to learn which County services will be affected, find fun events to celebrate the holiday season, read tips to ensure your holidays […]

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The Miami-Dade County Workforce Housing Development Program is a voluntary program that provides density bonuses and other incentives for the development of workforce housing. New changes to the Miami-Dade County Zoning Code Ordinance No. 19-52 have now made it possible for other Miami-Dade County affordable or workforce housing programs to utilize the Workforce Housing Program […]

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Get the gift of love and joy when you take a pet Home for the Holidays. Animal Services is encouraging residents to experience the lifelong love and joy of pet parenthood by adopting a shelter pet this holiday season. During the Home for the Holidays campaign, from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, adoption fees at […]

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The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s new social awareness campaign, Water is Life, encourages residents to pause and reflect on water’s critical role. This is a moment to be grateful for the reliability of water resources in our County that help fuel everything from milestone moments to everyday tasks. Through a series of efforts, this […]

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Winter break camps run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, 2024. Kids can enjoy sports, nature, science, performing arts camps and more. You can choose from more than two dozen general camp locations or specialty camps based on your child’s interest.  Camps include: General Camps Zoo Miami Winter Camp Miami EcoAdventures Winter Camps Winter Camp […]

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The Save Charlie Act ended the practice of euthanizing animals in the Miami-Dade animal shelter except in extreme cases. Save Charlie Day, Dec. 15, is dedicated to promoting pet adoptions and shining a light on Miami-Dade County’s lifesaving mission, as well as our commitment to maintaining love and care for our shelter animals. Rescue adoption […]

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Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami Dade College (MDC) President Madeline Pumariega have jointly introduced the Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at affording Miami-Dade County residents the opportunity to pursue an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree at MDC with zero cost. The county has committed […]

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