Miami Advances $450 Million Public-Safety Bond to Voters
The Miami City Commission approved putting a proposed $450 million bond for police and fire-rescue facilities on the Aug. 18 ballot.
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Miami road projects carry August completion targets for three District 1 corridors
City of Miami records list August 2026 estimated end dates for NW 30 Street, West Grapeland and NW 35 Avenue projects, but do not confirm that the work is complete or on schedule.
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Miami-Dade Early Voting Is Underway Before the Aug. 18 Primary
Miami voters can vote early through Aug. 16 at designated Miami-Dade sites. Here are City of Miami locations, official hours, primary eligibility and the Aug. 6 vote-by-mail request deadline.
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Miami voters face an Aug. 18 decision on the future of Marine Stadium
Miami Referendum 2 would authorize a proposed 40-year Global Spectrum management agreement for Historic Miami Marine Stadium and Flex Park, with early voting beginning Aug. 3.
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Miami voters will decide whether to authorize up to $450 million for police and fire-rescue facilities
Miami voters will consider the proposed Safe and Ready Miami bond authorization of up to $450 million at the city’s Aug. 18, 2026, special election.
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Miami voters will decide Aug. 18 on Marine Stadium management deal and restoration funding
Miami voters are scheduled to decide Aug. 18 whether the city can enter a proposed 40-year management agreement with Global Spectrum for Miami Marine Stadium and authorize up to $10 million for restoration.
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Miami-Dade board unanimously approves closure of nine public schools before 2026-27 year
The Miami-Dade County School Board unanimously approved closing nine public schools before the 2026-27 academic year, citing continued enrollment decline.
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Miami-Dade, World Cup host committee declare five-week tournament operation complete
Miami-Dade County and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee said July 20 that their South Florida World Cup operation had concluded after five weeks of competition.
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Miami-Dade commission races take shape as Nov. 3 salary panel vote approaches
Five Miami-Dade County Commission candidates have been reported elected without opposition, while three contests have August challengers. County voters are also scheduled to decide Nov. 3 whether to create an independent body to set commissioners’ compensation.
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Miami-Dade schedules September chlorine conversion for drinking-water system
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department will temporarily use free chlorine instead of chloramine from Sept. 21 through Oct. 4. The county says some customers may notice a chlorine taste or odor, but it does not expect adverse health effects.
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Miami-Dade court trial set in challenge to Trump library land transfer
A Miami-Dade Circuit Court trial is scheduled to begin Aug. 3, 2026, in a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed transfer of nearly three acres for a Donald Trump presidential library.
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Miami police lieutenant relieved of duty after DUI-related arrest
Miami Police Lt. Thomas Carroll was arrested early July 19 on a DUI charge and a charge listed in jail records as refusing a breathalyzer after license suspension. The department said he was relieved of duty pending an internal investigation.
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Miami voters will decide Aug. 18 whether to move city elections to even-numbered years
Miami’s Aug. 18 special-election ballot includes a proposed charter amendment that would shift city elections to even-numbered years and temporarily shorten terms for officials elected in 2031 and 2033.
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Miami Regular Gas Falls, Diesel Stays Above $5.35 in Latest AAA Check
Miami metro regular gasoline averages $3.893 per gallon after falling from yesterday and last week, while diesel averages $5.358 and remains sharply higher than a month and a year ago.
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Miami-Dade budget holds tax rate flat as proposed transit cuts loom
Miami-Dade’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget keeps the county operating tax rate flat but could eliminate 12 bus routes and use $89 million for current transit needs.
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Miami Safe & Ready Bond to Nov. 3 Vote: $450M and 0.5935 Mill
Voters decide Nov. 3, 2026 on up to $450M for Miami police and fire facilities, repaid through ad valorem taxes capped at 0.5935 mills.
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FDOT lane closures in Miami-Dade: I-395/SR 836/I-95 schedule through July 24
Miami commuters face overnight I-395, SR 836 and I-95 lane closures, plus detours, through Friday, July 24—check FDOT’s posted times.
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Miami-Dade sets proposed FY 2026-27 millage rates—who pays for what
Miami FL – Miami-Dade proposes FY 2026-27 millage rates for countywide operations, Fire Rescue, libraries, and unincorporated areas—how to read the notice.
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Miami-Dade TRIM budget hearings: Sept. 3 & Sept. 17 at 5:01 p.m.
Miami-Dade County’s FY 2026-27 TRIM-linked budget hearings are Sept. 3 and Sept. 17, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.—plus what to check in your notice.
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Metrobus changes start July 20: Routes 2, 183, 211, 601, 602 & 836
Miami-Dade Transit’s next Metrobus service adjustment begins Monday, July 20, 2026. Here’s what changes on Routes 2, 183, 211, 601, 602 and 836.
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Miami-Dade’s proposed 2026-27 budget tweaks transit spending, targets some low-ridership routes—hearings ahead
Miami-Dade’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget keeps the operating property tax rate flat and boosts transit spending, while targeting early/late low-ridership cuts.
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Miami-Dade’s proposed same-day permits for minor home work: who qualifies
Miami FL – Miami-Dade is moving toward a same-day permitting pathway for some minor residential work; the ordinance heads to a July 21 hearing.
