Kendall Indian Hammocks Park is home to a brand new nature based playground, designed to inspire children of all abilities to explore the great outdoors through fun and imaginative play. The new playground includes inclusive playground equipment, surrounded by nature play elements, such as Australian pine logs, which also provide added seating and play experiences.  There […]

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The Roadmap for Child Success focuses on the “whole child” by: Building stronger foundations for families Increasing community equity Strengthening public-private partnerships Elevating the voices of mothers, fathers and caregivers Expanding our workforce and resilient economy The roadmap focuses on the earliest years of life, ages zero to 5. During these first five years, a […]

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Amendment 4 restores the voting rights of Floridians with felony convictions after they complete all terms of their sentence including parole or probation. The amendment does not apply to those convicted of murder or sexual offenses, who continue to be permanently barred from voting unless the Governor and Cabinet vote to restore their voting rights […]

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Miami-Dade Animal Services is an open intake shelter that takes in about 30,000 dogs and cats each year, regardless of age, breed, medical condition or temperament. The stray and abandoned animals in our care receive the same high-quality veterinary care as pets visiting private veterinarians. Animal Services first achieved a no-kill status in 2015, saving […]

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See how the Miami-Dade County Elections Department is committed to ensuring the ongoing integrity and security of the voting process.
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Ever wonder what happens to your waste or recycling after it gets picked up from the curb? Maybe you always wanted to know if you can bring old auto tires to a Trash and Recycling Center or why you can’t place plastic bags in your blue (recycling) cart but you can in your green (waste) […]

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The weather is getting warmer, and increased rainfall is on the way. This surely means more mosquitoes. Find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites and the diseases that can potentially be spread by them.  Mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle. In truth, they spend three-quarters of their […]

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The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) recently introduced its first-ever electric-powered waste collection vehicle at its waste-to-energy facility, the Resources Recovery Facility (RRF), in Doral.  The vehicle will collect waste in an area surrounding the RRF. The vehicle will be parked at the facility to charge overnight and the electricity used to […]

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April is Autism Acceptance Month and Miami-Dade County is continuing its efforts to raise awareness with events and programs happening throughout the month. Miami-Dade Parks features playgrounds with sensory equipment at Tamiami Park and Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, specifically designed for children with autism. The Superheroes Garden Autism Playground at Tamiami Park includes an adventure […]

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The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department has released the 2022 Water Quality Report. Also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, it provides a snapshot of drinking water quality each year based on the prior year’s testing results. WASD staff works 24-hours-a-day, year-round to ensure that high quality drinking water is available to its customers, including […]

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