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Woman Accused of Churning Out Phony Disabled-Parking Passes Gets a Pass on Jail Time
A woman charged with selling fraudulent disabled-parking permit paperwork has avoided a long jail sentence for a handful of felonies by entering into a deferred prosecution agreement. Nicole Cardona, 28, was arrested in gym clothes outside an L.A. Fitness club in Miami-Dade County in 2022 by the Florida Highway Patrol...
During July identify ways to become more water efficient
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... More water is used in July than any other month for much of the United States, and much of that water is dedicated to keeping lawns and landscaping lush and green. For this reason, the Irrigation Association named July “Smart Irrigation Month.” This month,...
Think before you splash: Miami-Dade waterways could have high levels of bacteria
CBS News Miami's Joe Gorchow went out with a national nonprofit that raises awareness about water cleanliness, pointing out some of the county's biggest problem areas and what's being done to fix them.
Coral Springs Rabbi Condemns County Employee’s Antisemitic X Posts
A Miami-Dade County senior software developer was placed on leave this week after county leaders learned he had posted “hateful” antisemitic comments on social media, officials said. Pedro Alcocer, who works in the county’s Information Technology Department, is under scrutiny for his writings on X, including a June...
Miami-Dade County Scores $100.5 Million Federal Grant for Venetian Causeway Upgrade
Miami-Dade County has recently garnered a significant financial boost for its infrastructure, landing a hefty $100.5 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation Bridge Investment Program (BIP) for the Venetian Causeway Project. The county's Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) aims to use these funds to replace and enhance the resiliency of the network of historical bridges connecting Miami to Miami Beach, including the aging easternmost movable bridge. As Miami-Dade County's announcement details, these bridges, constructed in the 1920s, have long surpassed their intended 50-year lifespan.
Want a New Laptop? Just Hand in Your Gun to Miami-Dade Police
With gun deaths near an all-time high in the United States, police departments are trying to get creative to curb the violence. The Miami-Dade Police Department is holding a "Computers for Guns" event on Saturday, July 27, where people can trade in a gun for a new laptop and gift card. Qualifying families will receive reduced internet costs.
Miami-Dade Schools Police conduct large-scale shooter drill at Miami Central Senior High
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Miami-Dade Public Schools Police officers conducted a large-scale active shooter drill Thursday morning to prepare students, staff and faculty for the worst possible scenario. Participation from various officers and fire rescue personnel took place at Miami Central High School in Northwest Miami-Dade. The chilling reenactment,...
Miami Lakes Library Programs
The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes. To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC. Summer Reading...
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