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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The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in collaboration with the Miami Dolphins Junior Dolphins program, will once again host their annual NFL Flag Football League in Spring of 2024. Funded by the Junior Dolphins program, this initiative works to expand flag football opportunities for youth, ages 6-14, in Miami-Dade. The program aims to […]

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This is not your typical weekend softball league – many of the players have big college experience on the baseball diamond and a few have even played professional baseball. The police softball league spans from Los Angeles to New York City, with over 400 teams. There is an East Division and West Division and national […]

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Join Community Action and Human Services Department, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Catalyst Miami, for a free 6-week financial literacy pilot program. Classes are offered at 3 different library locations from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Class topics: Personal Finance 101 Personal Finance 102 […]

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When cooking with oil, make sure to cool it, can it and trash it. Pouring grease down the drain can cause messy, costly sewage backups into your home as well as well as system-wide clogged pipes. After you are done cooking: Pour the hot grease into a metal can  Let it cool down Then throw the […]

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This year, Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, Nov. 23. Before celebrating Turkey Day with your loved ones, learn which County services will be affected, find events to celebrate the holiday and read some tips to ensure your Thanksgiving is celebrated safely. Services Events Keep kids engaged during the holiday break with Miami-Dade Parks fall campsFall […]

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With the passing of the autumnal equinox on September 23, it is now officially fall here in Our County. This means there are at least several more weeks of warmer weather still in store for us. While we can officially say so long to the summer swelter, we cannot yet bid adieu to pesky mosquitoes. […]

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Join the Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) as they introduce the No Wrong Door Community Center with a day filled with family fun. The event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Miami Gardens Community Resource Center. Services Available: Employment services Medical services Mental health services […]

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We’re launching the Better Bus Network (BBN), a community-led redesign of our county’s bus system, on Nov. 13. The new network includes major improvements to make our service more effective, frequent, and reliable. The long-awaited BBN will be the most significant improvement to the Metrobus system in 40 years.  The new network provides quicker connections […]

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On Nov. 15, celebrate America Recycles Day with the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM). This annual event serves to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and encourage residents to recycle properly and participate in all available recycling opportunities. As part of this year’s America Recycles Day celebration, DSWM will host the […]

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