Want to know if your garbage will be picked up over the holiday? Need help with mosquitos that refuse to buzz off? The MDC Solid Waste App allows Miami-Dade County residents to manage County solid waste, recycling, and mosquito control services from Android phones and iPhones.  There’s an app for that! The mobile app features: Services […]

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New Ryan White Program Request for Proposals period is open now for Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative (RFP No. EHE-2223). Interested organizations who are qualified and experienced in healthcare and HIV/AIDS-related issues must submit a Request for Proposal by 2 p.m. on June 28. A virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be held via Zoom on […]

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North Miami Mayor and Vice Mayor Among Several South Florida Notable Haitian Americans to be Honored at Festival April 27, 2023 In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Haitian Compas Festival, organizers recently announced the return of the Haitian Compas Festival Hall of Fame and Living Legends Awards which recognizes two of the City […]

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In preparation for the expiration of the federal public health emergency on May 11, 2023, Miami-Dade County is demobilizing the County’s remaining COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs. Through the dedicated efforts of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Police Department, emergency management personnel and healthcare workers, Miami-Dade County built and scaled a community-wide vaccination campaign, resulting in […]

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Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Gamma Zeta Omega chapter are bringing a high-level networking and game-changing business insights to Miami Gardens.  The “Building Wealth Through Small Business Ownership” event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex, 3000 NW 199th Street […]

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Maintaining a healthy emotional balance helps you make mindful healthy choices, foster good relationships, and achieve your goals. Sign up for the Mind and Mood Wellbeing Challenge and challenge yourself to practice stress management this month. To complete the challenge and earn 25 wellness points, do any of the stress management techniques listed and log […]

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All County offices and libraries will be closed Friday, May 12, in observance of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Last year the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners passed legislation making the second Friday in May an annual County holiday to honor the men and women who serve and protect the citizens of Miami-Dade County.   […]

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This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, show mom how much you appreciate her and how grateful you are she is in your life.  Here are some ways to give your mom her very own special day. Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day at Deering EstateCelebrate the day outdoors, enjoying the various natural experiences offered by the […]

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Miami-Dade County’s fertilizer ordinance applies to fertilizer applicators and anyone who performs landscape management. Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorous is restricted from May 15 through October 31. The ordinance has specific rules for when, how much and where you can fertilize, how grass clippings and vegetative matter are to be handled, and what training is […]

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Officer Damian Colon was discharged on April 19, 2023, from the Shepard Center in Atlanta, Ga., where he underwent recovery for several months after being shot in the head by a stalker in November 2022. The facility is one of the best in the country for such injuries. He has a long road ahead of […]

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