Miami-Dade County is the first community in the world to establish an official Heat Season, which runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. This initiative is critical to help us prepare and protect people, particularly the most vulnerable, from the threat of this ‘silent killer.’ If we combine all climate-related deaths, heat takes the largest […]

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Oranges with branches on table. Celebrate the arrival of summer and delicious tropical fruit at the Summer Fruit Festival. The festival takes place on Sunday, June 25, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Preston B. Bird/Mary Heinlein Fruit & Spice Park Enjoy a fun-filled day at this unique botanical garden, featuring an extensive […]

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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, so start planning now to make sure that the dad in your life knows how much you care. Here are some ideas for things to do to celebrate together: Hang up the “Gone Fishing” sign and head out to Deering Estate’s catch-and-release Father’s Day Fishing Cruise Learn or improve […]

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Community Action and Human Services Department’s (CAHSD) Summer Food Service Program provides free meals for children 18 and under from June 12 to Aug 16. Program Information:  Breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner are available No application necessary Hot and cold meals are available Meals are served on site at places such as parks, libraries, schools […]

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June is Pride Month to celebrate the LGBTQ community. During the month of June, the LGBTQ Board invites you to visit the Where Love is Illegal exhibit at the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street. The free exhibit will be on display in the lobby from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. A total […]

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As the hurricane season officially begins June 1, the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department is prepared to deliver essential services throughout the season. Our staff is committed to providing safe, top-quality drinking water and reliable sewer services to our more than 2.4 million customers year-round. The Department has taken steps to ensure that our resources […]

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North Miami Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin mourns the loss of musical icon Tina Turner, remembers her mental health perseverance May 24, 2023 North Miami Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin mourns today’s death of one of the world’s most iconic entertainers and songstresses, Tina Turner, and remembers her as a trailblazer and role model for mental health […]

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Property Managers and Homeowner Association Board of Directors can help make cleaning up after a storm faster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has specific guidelines for federal reimbursement of Miami-Dade County’s debris collection activities on private roads. The procedures include submitting a new executed Right of Entry agreement (Agreement) each year. To facilitate post-storm […]

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Welcome summer at the Hustle and Thrive event happening on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Center. Take time out of your busy work day to nourish your physical and social health. Activities will include: Biggest Winner 2023 Challenge Awards Presentation Step Up and Thrive Challenge 2023 – Department […]

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The following County departments received the highest form of recognition for excellence in state and local government financial reporting, for its FY2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) as prepared by the Finance Department: Miami-Dade County has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the highest form […]

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