Miami-Dade residents will have another opportunity to bring home free trees during the third Adopt-a-Tree event of the season, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, at Zoo Miami.The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or until the available trees run out, at Zoo Miami, located at 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami, FL 33177. Parking will be free. Since its launch in 2001, Miami-Dade County’s Adopt-a-Tree Program has distributed more than 250,000 trees to local residents, helping expand the area’s tree canopy while giving families an opportunity to add fruit trees and other species to their properties at no…
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Miami-Dade residents could pay slightly more for garbage and recycling services during the upcoming fiscal year. The County is proposing an increase in the annual solid waste collection fee from $702 to $724 per household, a $22 adjustment intended to maintain current service levels. The County Administration is recommending a 2% increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The proposal is expected to be considered by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners in September and is anticipated to be included in the proposed FY 2026-27 budget. For most customers, the fee would continue to appear on their property tax…
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has reached a new milestone in its energy strategy: its investments in solar energy have generated more than $1.3 billion in customer savings by avoiding fuel costs while continuing to expand energy infrastructure across the state. FPL now operates 120 solar energy centers across 30 Florida counties, representing what the company describes as the largest utility-scale solar portfolio in the United States. Twelve new centers were added in 2026, including the recently completed FPL Sea Grape Solar Energy Center in St. Lucie County. Together, FPL’s solar facilities provide approximately 8,826 megawatts of generation capacity,…
Miami Children’s Museum has taken a significant step toward making play and learning more accessible to every child, earning the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).The certification recognizes the museum’s efforts to create a welcoming environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive children and their families. To earn the designation, the museum’s entire staff completed specialized autism and sensory training focused on understanding individual needs and applying best practices when assisting visitors. “We believe every child deserves a place where they can be themselves, play and explore their curiosity freely,” said Deborah…
Three volunteer fire departments in Florida will receive $10,000 grants to purchase critical safety equipment, part of a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening departments that often protect their communities with limited resources. The grants are being awarded through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, developed in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). In 2026, the program is distributing $1.5 million among 150 volunteer fire departments across the United States. Florida recipients include Cedar Key Fire Department, Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department in Chipley and Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department in Altha. Each department will receive $10,000 that…
Families participating in the Women, Infants, and Children program now have more options to purchase nutritious foods and infant formula across Miami-Dade County. Navarro Discount Pharmacy announced that 28 of its locations throughout Greater Miami are now authorized to accept WIC benefits for eligible grocery items and infant formula, expanding access to essential products for thousands of local families. The pharmacies, owned and operated by CVS Health, are among the first CVS Pharmacy locations in the United States outside of Hawaii authorized to accept WIC benefits for both grocery products and infant formula. The expansion is particularly significant in Miami-Dade, where Navarro…
A simple, safe and non-invasive technique that measures how a baby’s brain uses oxygen could help doctors identify premature infants who may need additional developmental support during their first years of life. Researchers at Université de Montréal and CHU Sainte-Justine studied 241 babies born between 29 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. Using an optical sensor placed on the forehead, scientists measured cerebral blood flow, how much oxygen reached the brain and how efficiently that oxygen was used. The technology combines two advanced optical methods known as FDNIRS and DCS. It involves no radiation or pain. Measurements were taken when the…
Traveling through Miami International Airport (MIA) can now begin with one less thing to worry about. Passengers have the option to reserve and prepay for airport parking, allowing travelers to secure a spot in the Dolphin or Flamingo garages before heading to the airport. The service allows passengers to make parking reservations up to one year in advance, making it particularly useful during busy travel periods, holiday weekends and peak seasons when thousands of travelers pass through MIA every day. The process is simple. After completing the reservation and payment, travelers receive a confirmation email containing a QR code. Upon…
As Miami-Dade families settle into the routines of a new school year, the Miami Children’s Museum is offering a different way to keep children learning beyond the classroom, with an August calendar filled with free admission, theater, art, active play and hands-on experiences designed to spark creativity. The activities begin with Free Friday – Back to School on Friday, Aug. 21. As part of the museum’s third-Friday tradition, families can enjoy free admission from 3 to 8 p.m., providing a no-cost opportunity to explore the museum’s exhibits and activities. The event is presented by Baptist Health South Florida. The fun…
The start of senior year represents much more than going back to school. For thousands of Miami-Dade students, it also marks the beginning of important decisions about college, vocational education and the path they will pursue after graduation. This year, the Burger King Foundation is turning that milestone into a celebration connected to future opportunities. The Foundation is surprising 20,000 Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) seniors with commemorative Burger King crowns designed to connect students directly with information about the Burger King Scholars Program. Each crown features a QR code that allows students to learn more about the scholarship program…