An urgent solution was needed to address the frenetic pace of intersection takeovers and the dangers associated with them. Fights and shootings often broke out, and spectators were being struck and thrown through the air by out-of-control cars performing reckless stunts. The clampdown of intersections by teenagers, using their cars as barriers to form an […]

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COPA America is coming to Miami-Dade County! Sixteen teams will battle it out for their shot as champions of COPA America 2024, the 48th edition of the oldest national teams’ tournament in the world.   Miami-Dade County is proud to be a host for several of the big matches, including the COPA America 2024 Final […]

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Miami International Airport (MIA) recently unveiled MIA Discover, an interactive online tool that allows users to turn and swivel a globe for their destination of choice and then zoom in for tips and reviews about local attractions from travel experts. With MIA Discover, users can also: View detailed city maps Take virtual video tours Read […]

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small business owner It’s now easier than ever for business owners to access their local business tax receipt. After making your payment, you can access your receipt online and instantly print it in black and white or color. Local business tax bills will be mailed to all businesses in July. Business owners are encouraged to […]

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Men picking tomatoes in Homestead. Photo Credit: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources’ Office of Historic Preservation is slated to launch the Migrant Farmworker Historic Context Study, funded by an Underrepresented Communities Grant (URC) from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of […]

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Join the Strategic Procurement Department at the Vendor Matchmaking event with Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces (PROS) taking place Wednesday, June 26, at the Arcola Lakes Senior Center. This event will provide details on upcoming contracting opportunities with PROS and allow you to connect with contracting officers from PROS. We will also share information […]

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Miami-Dade County is under a State of Local Emergency effective June 12, 2024. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), coastal and metro areas of Miami-Dade County are under a Flash Flood Emergency and the excessive rainfall is causing flooding in areas that are low-lying, with poor drainage and in urban areas. Additional rain is […]

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Be a part of the team that instills trust and confidence in Miami-Dade County by conducting fair, accurate, transparent, and accessible elections for all voters. If you’re interested in a full-time position, visit the Miami-Dade County jobs page and search “Elections” to apply. Looking to put your skills to work temporarily? We’re searching for temporary […]

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North Miami’s Vice Mayor Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Breezeswept Park and Tot-Lot Revitalization Project June 3, 2024 The City of North Miami and Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin, District 3, proudly announce the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Breezeswept Park and Tot-Lot Revitalization Project. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 4, at 11:30 a.m., at […]

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On Friday, June 21, the Myemployee Portal, where certain online County employee services are found, will undergo a system upgrade. As a result, employees will have to use their network username and password to access the Portal. As part of the update, Bluebook will have a new address: https://bluebook.miamidade.gov. The Myemployee Portal will be down […]

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