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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.

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Which former Miami Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Miami Courant | Oct 6, 2024

These former Miami Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Oct 5, 2024

The following parishes in the Miami Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Miami City Commission meeting set for October with options for public participation

By Miami Courant | Oct 4, 2024

A Miami City Commission meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting 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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How many companies in cities across Miami-Dade County received FDA citations in September?

By Miami Courant | Oct 2, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Miami-Dade County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in September, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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How many companies in cities in Miami-Dade County received FDA inspections in September?

By Miami Courant | Oct 1, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Miami-Dade County that received four FDA inspections in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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City of Miami hosts free e-waste recycling event at Regatta Park

By Miami Courant | Sep 30, 2024

The City of Miami Department of Solid Waste is organizing a free community e-waste drive-thru event on October 19th at Regatta Park from 9 AM to 2 PM. The venue, known for its environmentally friendly design, features a roundabout driveway aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow during the event. Participants can drop off their unwanted electronics with ease.

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Which former Miami Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Miami Courant | Sep 29, 2024

These former Miami Courant area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Miami Courant area weekly mass times

By Miami Courant | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Miami Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Miami-Dade County in 2022-23 school year

By Miami Courant | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.3% in Miami-Dade County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Miami settles Mad Room Litigation for $12.2 million

By Miami Courant | Sep 26, 2024

The City of Miami has reached a settlement in the Mad Room Litigation case pending in the United States District Court. This agreement resolves all claims brought against the city by the plaintiffs. According to city officials, if the plaintiffs had succeeded at trial, they would have been entitled to recover attorney's fees that could have far exceeded the settlement amount.

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Miami-Dade County School District Education: 482 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Miami Courant | Sep 24, 2024

In Miami-Dade County School District, 95% of students identified as Hispanic in the 2023-24 school year.

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City of Miami to hold Sunshine Meeting on Omni CRA expansion

By Miami Courant | Sep 24, 2024

Two or more Commissioners of the City of Miami will participate in a Sunshine Meeting to discuss the expansion of boundaries and extension of time for the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Miami City Hall in the City Commission chambers located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.

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Miami-Dade County School District Education: 13 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Miami Courant | Sep 23, 2024

White students made up 2% of the Miami-Dade County School District's student body in the 2023-24 school year, a decrease from the previous year.