Security was tight at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. President John F. Kennedy was in town and scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at a fundraising dinner for Senator George Smathers, inside the glitzy hotel, on March 10, 1962. Miami-Dade police officer Jack Kahn, a four-year veteran, had a day off, but he was […]

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County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Learn about the County services affected, find events to honor Dr. King’s legacy and discover ways to get involved in your community.
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The name of the mentoring group for girls ages 6-18 is “Polished Gems,” and the members are divided into several age groups, each one named after a precious gem, such as rubies, emeralds, diamonds, and sapphires. Since 2015, South District Neighborhood Resource Unit Officer Citia Easterling has been mentoring young girls, giving them advice to […]

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March 19 Presidential Preference Primary Election Florida is a Closed Primary StatePer Florida Law, only voters who are registered members of a political party may vote for their respective party’s candidates in a primary election. Given the party candidates on the ballot, this year only registered Republican voters are eligible to vote in the March […]

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The Miami-Dade Public Library will hold the 2024 Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, January 20, from 1 -5 p.m. The Book Fair brings together the vibrant literary community of Miami. This free event serves as a platform for local authors to showcase their work and connect with readers in the community. The fair features […]

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Each year, the Every Drop Counts Poster Contest showcases the creative talents of several thousand Miami-Dade County students. The 16th Annual theme is “Water is Life: Let’s Conserve It!” One winning entry will be selected from each of the 13 Miami-Dade County Commission Districts. Winners will receive recognition and prizes at a Miami-Dade County Board […]

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The Miami-Dade County Independent Civilian Panel (ICP) is the impartial entity created to conduct independent investigations and review and hold public hearings concerning complaints or grievances made against sworn officers of the Miami-Dade Police Department. The ICP relies on civilian volunteers to serve as panel members, each of whom is a qualified elector of Miami-Dade […]

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Wrap up your holiday season and say goodbye to your tree. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 26, residents served by the Department of Solid Waste Management can recycle their clean, decoration-free Christmas trees. Residents can take their clean tree to a participating Trash and Recycling Center (TRC) or the West Miami-Dade Home Chemical Collection center (For tree […]

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The Dept. of Transportation and Public Works is actively working on maintaining and upgrading Metrorail’s tracks and guideway to improve safety and reliability for Miami-Dade Transit riders. The work is extensive, meticulous and time-consuming, and not all of it can be completed after service hours. Single-tracking allows the work to be performed safely on weekends […]

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WellnessWorks challenges you to improve your health and fitness in 12 weeks by joining the Biggest Winner Challenge 2024. Choose your challenge: muscle gain or fat loss Registration opens Jan. 8 Challenge runs Feb.12 and ends May 17 To enroll, email your name, employee ID and department to your Department Personnel Representative or Wellness Liaison. […]

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