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Miami-Dade residents will see more money directed toward public transportation, public safety and community services under the county’s newly adopted 2026-27 budget. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved the fiscal year budget while keeping the county’s operating property tax rate flat. Homeowners, however, could…
From Angela Boykin’s balcony at Building 2, Naranja Grand spreads out in pale walls and gray roofs, palm trees and a parking lot marked with white arrows. Beyond the last building sits a blue lake. Across the water, new construction is rising. String lights tangle…
State Rep. Omar Blanco traded office work for kennel duty during a recent visit to PAWS4you Rescue, joining staff and volunteers to help care for animals and learn about the organization’s needs. As part of his “On the Job with OB” initiative, Blanco bathed puppies,…
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, communities across South Dade are preparing to pause, remember the lives lost and recognize the first responders, service members and ordinary Americans whose actions came to define one of the darkest days in the nation’s…
Office sought: Democratic Candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Campaign website: eliottrodriguez.com Why are you running to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District? I’m running because after more than four decades as a journalist covering South Florida, I believe this moment…
Office sought: Democratic Candidate for Florida House District 118 Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Campaign website: VotePeopleFirst.com Why are you running to represent Florida House District 118? District 118 is my home, and I believe working families need a stronger voice in Tallahassee. I’ve lived…
Why are you running to represent this district? I am running because too many people in South Florida are working hard and still struggling to afford housing, insurance, health care, child care and everyday necessities. After a career as a physician, military officer, educator and…
South Dade voters helped settle several local races Tuesday while sending others into the Nov. 3 general election. The Aug. 18 primary decided the Miami-Dade County Commission District 8 race, produced nominees for Congress and the Florida Legislature and delivered two particularly close finishes in…
With the primary election decided, South Dade voters can begin preparing for the next round of choices arriving on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The general election will include federal, state and local contests, along with any races that advanced from the primary without…
Office sought: House District 119 Election date: Nov. 3, 2026 Campaign website: rey4florida.org Why are you running for House District 119? I’m running because this is my home, and I refuse to accept that the people who built their lives here should have to leave…
South Dade families will see different school meal options beginning with the 2026–27 academic year as Miami-Dade County Public Schools moves from universal free meals to a school-by-school system. Under the new system, 121 qualifying schools will continue providing breakfast and lunch at no charge…
Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1) and Florida Task Force 2 (FL-TF2) returned to Miami International Airport after a weeklong deployment to Venezuela, where they assisted with search and rescue efforts following the country’s devastating earthquakes. The teams were activated by the…
Seventy-two students took the stage at the Seminole Theatre in Homestead on June 13 as South Florida Barber Schools held its first graduation ceremony, marking a milestone for students pursuing careers in the barbering industry. The graduates, many from Homestead, Florida City and surrounding South…
Families across South Miami-Dade will have several major ways to celebrate Independence Day this year, with large Fourth of July events planned at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Tropical Park. Both celebrations will be held Saturday, July 4, and both are expected to draw residents looking for…
Fires burning near the Everglades continued to affect parts of Miami-Dade County this week, prompting county environmental officials to urge residents to monitor air-quality conditions and limit exposure when smoke is present. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management said expanded wildfires near the Everglades,…
Homestead’s commercial real estate market remains active heading into the summer, supported by population growth, continued development and demand across several property sectors. Industrial real estate continues to be one of the area’s strongest categories. Demand for warehouse and flex space remains high, particularly among…
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, but understanding the holiday means recognizing that freedom did not reach everyone at the same time. Observed each year on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued…
Miami International Airport will soon have a new operations center designed to make the airport one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials recently unveiled plans and renderings for MIA’s new state-of-the-art Airport Operations Center…
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will soon have a new arts conservatory. During a recent meeting, the School Board of Miami-Dade County commissioned the James B. Pirtle Construction Company and Silva Architects, LLC to work on a project with an $85 million construction budget, combining Arthur…
Soccer fans can use public transportation to get to the World Cup games. As Miami-Dade County prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, the Department of Transportation and Public Works has announced the four official transportation hubs that will serve the Miami…
No one likes to think about it, but hurricane season is approaching. The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, known as WASD, is preparing to maintain essential services before, during and after severe weather events. “Miami-Dade County continues to experience more frequent and intense storms, which…
The University of Miami Veteran Honor Cord Ceremony recognized service, sacrifice and leadership as graduating student veterans prepared for the next chapter of their lives. U.S. Navy veteran, University of Miami double alumnus and community leader Jose F. Gonzalez delivered the keynote address, honoring the…
Residents in South Dade have a newly improved wastewater treatment facility. Daniella Levine Cava, County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and Miami-Dade County Chief of Utilities Roy Coley celebrated the completion of the new Thickening and Dewatering Facilities at the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s South…
The College of the Florida Keys’ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for Basic Law Enforcement Academy #94 on May 1 at Coral Shores High School Auditorium. Nineteen cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program at CFK’s Upper Keys Center. Graduates…