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Miami commits $8M for senior housing from former hotel

Mayor Francis X. Suarez has announced a new partnership between the City of Miami and the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust aimed at providing permanent housing for unsheltered seniors.

By Miami Courant | Dec 13, 2024

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Miami announces city commission meeting set for December

A meeting of the Miami City Commission is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. It will take place in the City Commission chambers at Miami City Hall, located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL.

By Miami Courant | Dec 5, 2024

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Miami opens applications for firefighter-EMT position on December 9

By Miami Courant | Dec 2, 2024

The City of Miami is set to open the application process for the Firefighter – EMT position on December 9, 2024.

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Florida man convicted for conspiracy to export AR-15 firearms

By Miami Courant | Nov 29, 2024

On November 20, a federal jury found Gabriel Donato-Mendez, a 48-year-old resident of Port St. Lucie, Florida, guilty of conspiracy to export United States defense articles and attempted smuggling of such items.

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Mother-son duo plead guilty in $750K Hialeah jewelry heist

By Miami Courant | Nov 27, 2024

Julian Flores and his mother, Lourdes Diaz, have pled guilty to charges related to an armed robbery involving $750,000 worth of gold jewelry in Hialeah, Florida.

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Miami commission schedules November meeting; options available for public participation

By Miami Courant | Nov 14, 2024

A meeting of the Miami City Commission is set for Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The session will take place in the City Commission chambers at Miami City Hall, located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL.

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Miami joins prestigious MIT program focused on boosting regional entrepreneurship

By Miami Courant | Nov 12, 2024

The City of Miami has been chosen to participate in the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (REAP), an initiative managed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management.

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Miami maintains regular waste services on Veterans Day

By Miami Courant | Nov 5, 2024

The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste has announced that it will maintain its regular schedule for garbage, recycling, and bulky trash services on Monday, November 11, 2024, which is Veterans Day.

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Illinois man charged with threatening federal judge detained in Miami

By Miami Courant | Nov 1, 2024

An Illinois man has been detained in South Florida on charges of threatening a federal judge.

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Former corrections officer pleads guilty to $150K COVID-19 relief fraud

By Miami Courant | Nov 1, 2024

Daniel Fleureme, a former corrections officer from Miami-Dade County, has pled guilty to wire fraud in connection with defrauding a COVID-19 relief program.

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Florida company pleads guilty in conspiracy involving unauthorized alien employment

By Miami Courant | Oct 28, 2024

Martinez Builders Supply, LLC, operating as East Coast Truss (ECT), has entered a guilty plea in federal court for conspiring to harbor aliens through employment.

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Miami's mini dump facility to close for maintenance on October weekend

By Miami Courant | Oct 22, 2024

The City of Miami Solid Waste Department has announced that its Mini Dump Facility, located at 1290 NW 20th St., Miami, FL 33142, will be temporarily closed for maintenance. The closure is scheduled from Saturday, October 26, 2024, through Sunday, October 27, 2024.

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Miami City Commission plans October meeting with options for public participation

By Miami Courant | Oct 17, 2024

A meeting of the Miami City Commission is set for Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. It will take place in the City Commission chambers at Miami City Hall, located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.

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Miami city services to resume on October 11

By Miami Courant | Oct 10, 2024

The City of Miami is set to resume all city services and reopen its buildings starting Friday, October 11, 2024. This reopening includes facilities such as City Hall, the Administrative Building at Miami Riverside Center, and all parks. Additionally, construction sites will be able to continue operations as usual, and Solid Waste services will be restored.

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Miami schedules special city commission meeting for October 15

By Miami Courant | Oct 9, 2024

A Special City Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission chambers at Miami City Hall. This meeting follows the cancellation of the regular meeting originally planned for October 10, 2024. All agenda items from the canceled session will be automatically included in this special meeting's agenda.

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Miami closes city facilities due to Hurricane Milton

By Miami Courant | Oct 8, 2024

Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Milton, Miami city officials have announced that the Miami Riverside Center (MRC) and all city buildings will be closed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The closure aims to ensure the safety of both City employees and the public who visit these facilities for services.

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Miami City Commission meeting postponed due to Hurricane Milton

By Miami Courant | Oct 8, 2024

Due to the expected effects of Hurricane Milton, the Miami City Commission meeting originally set for Thursday, October 10, 2024, has been cancelled. In line with Miami City Code Section 2-33(o), a special meeting is automatically scheduled for Tuesday immediately following a cancelled session. Consequently, the new meeting will occur on October 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission chambers at Miami City Hall.

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Miami solid waste services to operate normally on Columbus Day

By Miami Courant | Oct 7, 2024

In observance of Columbus Day, the City of Miami Department of Solid Waste will maintain its regular garbage, recycling, and bulky trash services on Monday, October 14, 2024. Residents with Monday service should place their items on the public right of way in front of their homes the evening before collection day. Items must be at least five feet away from all objects. Bulky trash should be separated from garbage and recyclables and not placed in blue recycling carts.

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U.S. Attorney warns public about scams after Hurricane Helene

By Miami Courant | Oct 7, 2024

United States Attorney Markenzy Lapointe has issued a warning to the public about potential scams following Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters. He emphasized the need for vigilance against fraudsters who may attempt to exploit hurricane victims through identity theft, fake charity solicitations, or other fraudulent activities.

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Miami declares state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Milton

By Miami Courant | Oct 6, 2024

City of Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez has declared a State of Emergency due to the potential impact of Hurricane Milton. The announcement was made today as the city prepares for possible severe weather conditions.