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Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Edgewater
Green Innovations: How Modern Solutions Are Revolutionizing Conservation
Green innovations are revolutionizing conservation efforts globally, with advancements in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly materials offering hope for a healthier planet.
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts to Swear in New Citizens on April 12
Miami-Dade County Courts will host a naturalization ceremony April 12, where Judge Lody Jean administers the Oath of Allegiance to new U.S. citizens.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Chief Judge Bertila Soto Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Chief Judge Bertila Soto received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dade County Bar Association, recognizing her decade-long tenure leading Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Hold Naturalization Ceremony April 12
Miami-Dade County Courts will naturalize new U.S. citizens on April 12 at the downtown courthouse, with the ceremony open to the public.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Chief Judge Bertila Soto Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Chief Judge Bertila Soto received the Dade County Bar Association's highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, for her 11-year tenure leading Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Host Naturalization Ceremony April 12
Judge Lody Jean will preside over Miami-Dade's naturalization ceremony on April 12, where new citizens will take the Oath of Allegiance at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Hold Naturalization Ceremony April 12
Judge Lody Jean will preside over a naturalization ceremony April 12 at Miami-Dade's main courthouse, where new citizens will take the Oath of Allegiance.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Chief Judge Bertila Soto Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Chief Judge Bertila Soto, who has led Miami-Dade's trial courts since 2013, received the Dade County Bar Association's highest honor for legal professionals.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
North Miami to Charge Developers Mobility Fee Starting April 2025
North Miami will charge developers a mobility fee starting April 14, 2025, to fund pedestrian, bike, transit, and roadway projects outlined in the city's 2045 plan.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
North Miami Gets $1.1M Federal Grant for Water Plant Upgrades
North Miami secured $1.1 million in federal funding to modernize its water treatment plant, upgrades that will improve efficiency and strengthen infrastructure against extreme weather.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Kissimmee Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Wire Fraud
A Kissimmee man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, with orders to forfeit more than $640,000.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
US Department of Labor Cites Florida Roofing Company After Fatal Fall, Worker Injury
A Florida roofing company faces citations from the U.S. Department of Labor after one worker died and another was seriously injured in a fall from a two-story residence.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Five Metrowest Detention Officers Sued for Excessive Force
A Miami federal inmate sued five detention center officers for excessive force. The court is recruiting volunteer lawyers to represent him.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Man in Immigration Detention Sues Over Prolonged Confinement
A Miami immigration detainee filed a federal lawsuit June 2 challenging his confinement, arguing the government held him longer than legally permitted without a hearing or removal timeline.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Archbishop Coakley Condemns Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and called for prayers.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Launch Free Hearing Text Alerts
Miami-Dade courts are offering free text message reminders for upcoming hearings. Residents can choose alerts 7 days out, 24 hours before, or both.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Residents Can Now Get Free Court Hearing Alerts by Text
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit now offers free text alerts for Miami-Dade residents about their court hearings, with optional 24-hour reminders.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
North Miami Raises Development Impact Fees Starting April 14
North Miami will raise development impact fees effective April 14, the first increase since 2010. The updated schedule adds a stormwater fee and consolidates several service categories.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Drug Court Program Gets National Spotlight
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service highlighted Miami-Dade County's Drug Court program on its website.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Names Vivian Rodriguez-Del Toro Court Administrator
Vivian Rodriguez-Del Toro took over as Court Administrator of Miami's Eleventh Judicial Circuit on December 18, bringing court operations experience to the role.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Offers Free Text Alerts for Hearing Information
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida now offers a free text alert service for hearing information to Miami-Dade County residents.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Open Bidding for Jury Services Contract
Miami-Dade's Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court seeks vendors to handle jury services. The deadline for proposals is August 14, 2024.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Launch Free Hearing Text Alerts
Miami-Dade Courts now offers free text alerts for hearing dates. Residents can sign up through the court's website.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Federal Court Seeks Lawyer for Civil Rights Case in Miami
The federal court in Miami is recruiting a pro bono lawyer for a civil rights case. The plaintiff alleges constitutional violations during family court proceedings.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Saturday, May 23, 2026