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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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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