$450 million Miami public safety bond returning for action
A $450 million bond proposal to rebuild Miami’s aging police, fire and public safety facilities was delayed again over concerns about total project costs, running up against a ticking clock…
Bank of America to finance $80 million for county vehicles
Miami-Dade County’s financing for 787 leased and financed automobiles, trucks and pieces of machinery was eventually determined by instability due to attacks in Iran that rattled global financial markets and…
Solid waste fee hike plan put in the trash
Residents could soon gain a clearer window into how Miami government’s decisions are tracked and how public meetings unfold under a new web portal that would centralize records, recordings and…
After 20 years, Arsht Center trust unveils plans for a parking garage
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is moving forward with plans to expand its campus, which is proposed to include performing arts studios and a permanent parking solution.…
Construction outlook strong in low-hire, low-fire climate
Construction jobs in Miami-Dade County have been declining over the past year despite a strong demand for construction, experts say. There was a loss of construction jobs in the county…
Measles cases outpacing 2025 rate
As of April 18, there have been 131 confirmed cases of measles in Florida, with one confirmed case in Miami-Dade County, according to the latest available data from the Florida…
Nicklaus team performs Florida’s first partial heart transplant
The cardiovascular surgery team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute has successfully performed the first partial heart transplant in Florida. With an implanted living valve, the procedure is designed to…
Could building fees replace Florida property taxes?
As Florida weighs proposals to eliminate property taxes, Miami is seeking state approval to use building fees to offset general operating costs and preserve funding for essential city services. Miami…
Microsoft contract with county hits $105 million
With prices of Microsoft commercial subscriptions due to rise, Miami-Dade County has negotiated a no-bid deal for a new three-year subscription for all parts of the county except the Sheriff’s…
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