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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…
Cutler Bay Public Works Director Alfredo Quintero Jr. received an impressive award. The Town of Cutler Bay announced that Quintero Jr. was named the 2026 Public Works Director of the Year at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Florida Public Works Expo in Tampa. This…
The Town of Cutler Bay recently hosted Senator Alexis Calatayud at Town Hall. She held community office hours and met directly with residents to provide assistance with state services and share resources. During the afternoon, Calatayud connected one-on-one with residents, listening to concerns, answering questions,…
Under clear skies at Crandon Golf Course, the Mexican American Council (MAC) brought together community leaders, local businesses, and advocates for a cause that continues to shape the future of South Dade’s youth. The organization hosted its annual MAC Charity Golf Classic this past weekend,…
Work has officially begun on the new Costco in South Dade, a development expected to bring significant economic benefits to the community. On March 30, Miami-Dade Commission Vice-Chair Kionne L. McGhee joined community leaders, project partners, and local residents to celebrate the groundbreaking of the…
The League of American Bicyclists has honored Miami-Dade County for its efforts to build safer, more connected places for people to ride bikes, awarding the county a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designation. Miami-Dade joins more than 400 communities nationwide recognized for advancing safer streets…
The South Florida Youth Symphony’s (SFYSmusic.org) recent live concert at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden was a rousing success with the community and special invited guests from Keys Gate Charter School in Homestead. Celebrating its 61st anniversary, the Gold Medal and Emmy Award-winning SFYS attracted a…