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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Update your ID and get a variety of driver’s license services at the Stephen P. Clark Center on Friday, May 5. An appointment is needed and a limited number of openings are available from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. until filled. Stephen P. Clark Center (south side of lobby near escalator and stairs)111 NW 1st […]

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May is National Drowning Prevention Month, and Miami-Dade Parks provides the community with safety measures proven to reduce, prevent and, ultimately, eliminate water-related injuries and deaths. Miami-Dade County encourages you to have conversations with your fellow community members and loved ones about the importance of water safety. Drowning is preventable, and with your help in […]

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In honor of Haitian Heritage month in May, there will be art exhibits, author panels, entertainment, book fairs, storytelling and other activities for you to enjoy. Tuesday, May 46 p.m. to 11 p.m.Haitian Heritage Celebration at the Perez Art Museum MiamiEnjoy a live DJ celebrating the diverse music of Haiti including rara, Creole hip-hop, compa […]

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The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) is offering scholarships for qualifying students. Community Advisory Committees (CACs) Scholarships: 16 $2,500 awards Candidates must be between the ages of 16-25 Canidates must be enrolled in a college or vocational institution or attending a college or vocational institution this fall Students must have a […]

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The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is working to upgrade your Metromover system to ensure reliability and reduce wait times. As part of the system upgrades, the Metromover Omni and Brickell Loops have been combined and will be running in Full Loop mode through June 2023.  Inner Loop will continue to […]

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To make mammography services more accessible to you, Florida Mobile Mammography is bringing its services to the following locations: Mammograms are fully covered by insurance once a year for women 35 years old and over. Female patients under 35 years old must have a doctor’s script. Patients without insurance coverage can receive a mammogram for […]

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Miami-Dade County offers you several programs and tips on water wise usage. Outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 50 percent of water use in Florida. Water Wisely and help turn your yard into a lush, landscaped wonder. Miami-Dade County offers FREE assessments of your irrigation system. Eligible applicants can receive up to $500 for single-family homes […]

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Potholes are a public safety issue, and they often appear during rainy weather. In partnership with District 8 Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and District 4 Commissioner Micky Steinberg, DTPW has launched the “Potholepalooza” pilot program. The goal of the program is to increase awareness and involve community residents to help identify and fix as many […]

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Thousands of runners will descend upon Downtown Miami to participate in the Lexus Corporate Run on April 27. Avoid heavy traffic delays by riding Transit to Downtown Miami and Brickell. Download the GO Miami-Dade app to plan your trip or track your ride in real-time, or pay for your fare ahead of time. Metrorail faregates […]

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