The Florida Legislature recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 7024, bringing several important changes to the FRS Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). These changes aim to provide greater flexibility and benefits for eligible members. Learn about the key provisions of SB 7024 and the process of participating in DROP or extending your DROP end date. 1. […]

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July is Park and Recreation Month! This year Miami-Dade County Parks Recreation & Open Spaces is highlighting the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of our communities. Park and recreation professionals make a positive impact on their community members every single day. Let’s […]

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All government offices are closed on Tuesday, July 4, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States in 1776.  Closed Tuesday, July 4 Reduced Services Tuesday, July 4 Miami-Dade Transit will operate on a reduced service schedule. Miami-Dade Solid Waste will not collect garbage and disposal facilities will be closed Tuesday, July […]

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Proposed solid waste fee increase for 2023 The Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) provides you with waste services you can count on every day. For single-family residents, these services include garbage collection at the curb twice a week, curbside recycling collection every other week, unlimited use of our 13 Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers […]

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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava proudly announces that Miami-Dade County continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state of Florida and the nation with only a 2.2 percent unemployment level, down from 2.5 percent just one year ago.   Miami’s private sector job market has experienced a 4.1 percent increase, with 45,400 jobs […]

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Now that the weather is warmer and the days are longer, it’s hard to stay indoors. As much as we love being outside, nothing can spoil a perfect day like a yard full of mosquitoes. Take a proactive approach and protect yourself and property from the potentially serious diseases that mosquitoes carry. Here are some […]

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Join the Internal Services Department ADA Office in celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the ADA. Events will take place July 25-28 at the Stephen P. Clark Center lobby and the Main Library.  Celebration activities include an inclusive community Zot Artz project, a mobile library featuring literary works and memoirs authored by people with disabilities, special […]

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June 18 – 24 marks National Mosquito Control Awareness Week and Miami-Dade’s Mosquito Control Division is observing the week by hosting several online events on social media.  Organized by the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) and promoted by abatement districts throughout the United States, National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is a chance to shed light […]

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North Miami Vice Mayor hosts free hurricane supplies distribution tonight in advance of a flood information workshop June 15, 2023 As the 2023 hurricane season gets underway, the City of North Miami Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin wants to help keep residents safe and assist with hurricane essentials. As a result, Vice Mayor Estimé-Irvin is hosting […]

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WellnessWorks challenges AvMed members to a four-week hydration challenge plan from June 19 to July 15.  To join: AvMed members visit Healthyroads.com Log in to your account Click on Challenges Select Drink Up and Hydrate Challenge Complete the challenge for at least 20 days to earn 25 points towards the 75-point goal for the quarter. Earn […]

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