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Government Meetings - Watch Online
Watch Government Meetings The general public can watch Miami-Dade County meetings on webcast when available. Watch Online You can watch government meetings here on webcasting or live on Miami-Dade TV through YouTube, Comcast channel 76 and AT&T U-verse channel 99. About webcasting Our webcasting system makes it possible for you to tune in to live meetings of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, its committees and subcommittees from your personal computer anywhere you are. Meeting calendars View upcoming meetings on the County Calendar. Department Meetings Meeting Resources: - BCC Agendas - BCC Instructions Making Presentations - BCC Meeting Calendar - BCC Minutes - BCC Regular / Zoning Meetings - BCC Committee Meetings - Events and Press Conferences - Original Productions - Other Boards and Task Forces - Search Legislation - Search Meeting Archives Meetings held prior to January 1, 2007 are archived on DVD. For more information about archived meetings, or to order a DVD copy, please send an email to the County.
Procurement Online Services - Strategic Procurement Department
The Strategic Procurement Department (SPD) is the central agency for the acquisition of goods and services, including professional services such as architecture, engineering, and design build services for Miami-Dade County. Services and Programs: - Goods & Services Acquisitions - Architectural & Engineering - Unsolicited Proposals & Public-Private Partnerships - Real Estate & Property - Training & Development - Small Business Enterprise Certification Programs - Vendor Registration - INFORMS Supplier Portal Upcoming Events: 7th Annual Procurement Expo, Aug. 14: The Miami-Dade County 6th Annual Procurement Expo will take place on Friday, Aug. 14, at the Miami-Dade Public Library, 101 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33128. The Expo is hosted by the Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department. Historic Dade County Courthouse Auction: Miami-Dade County is turning the page on a new era of Miami history with the upcoming public auction of the iconic Historic Dade County Courthouse, launching online from July 1 through July 31, 2026. Vendor Registration Boot Camp, June 26: Sign up for the Vendor Registration Boot Camp on Friday, June 26. We'll walk you through the vendor registration process, step-by-step, to make sure you're ready to start bidding and participating in County contracts. Small & Local Business Fair, May 29: The Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department invites the community to attend the Small & Local Business Fair on May 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fountain Area of the Stephen P. Clark Center (111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128). Additional Initiatives: SPD launches office hours for entrepreneurs and vendors: The Strategic Procurement Department (SPD) has launched the Vendor Academy Access Point: Office Hours for Entrepreneurs & Vendors, a countywide initiative that brings resources, guidance and opportunities directly to small businesses. Vendor Payments: Miami-Dade County offers a payment option that will expedite County payments to your organization. Mission and Guiding Principles: To be the global leader of purpose-driven procurement. To deliver value and integrate purpose in all sourcing decisions by assuring our processes are fair to suppliers, sustainable for our environment, and beneficial to our economy. The department's Guiding Principles are aligned with the word PURPOSE: Professional service to departments, businesses and constituents; Unparalleled model for accountable and transparent governance; Resilient and adaptive to the evolving needs of our environment; Promote ethical standards in our business practices; Operational efficiencies through use of innovative technology and processes; Strategic development of talent through training and recognition; Engagement and inclusion of all stakeholders to promote competition. Contact Information: Director: Namita Uppal Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 13th Floor, Miami, FL 33128 305-375-5773 | [email protected]
Recent Court Events - June 16, 2026
Recent Events page showing court holiday announcements and special events. Listed events include: COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY (5/25/26), COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY (4/3/2026), COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY (2/16/2026), Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge (2/13/26 at 2:30pm at Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C), Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations (Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm), COURT HOLIDAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (1/15/24), COURT HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS DAY (12/25/23), COURT HOLIDAYS: THANKSGIVING AND FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING (11/23/23 to 11/24/23), COURT HOLIDAY: VETERANS DAY (11/10/23), and Investiture of the Honorable Judge Jorge Perez Santiago, County Court Judge (11/3/23 at 12:15pm at Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1). The page also lists courthouse locations including Coral Gables Branch Courthouse, Hialeah Branch Courthouse, Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, Miami Beach Branch Courthouse, Miami-Dade Children's Courthouse, North Dade Justice Center, Overtown Transit Village South, Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, South Dade Justice Center, Joseph-Caleb Center, and Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center. Prohibited items on courthouse premises include aerosol sprays, alcohol, ammunition, bladed items/weapons, chemical sprays, explosive materials, firearms, fireworks, flammable liquids, handcuff keys, illegal drugs, incendiary devices, knives, laser pointers, lighters/matches, liquids, mace/pepper spray, metal utensils/tools, oversized belt buckles, restraining devices, sharp pointed objects, and stun guns/tasers.
Recent Events - Family Court Services
Recent Events page from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, 11th Circuit Court. Listed events include: COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY (5/25/26), COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY (4/3/2026), COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY (2/16/2026), Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge (2/13/26 at 2:30pm at Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C), Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations (Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm), Investiture of the Honorable Kevin Hellman, County Court Judge (9/27/24 at 12:15pm at Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1), COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY (9/2/24), COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY (7/4/24), COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH (6/19/24), COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY (5/27/24). The page includes courthouse locations and a comprehensive list of prohibited items on courthouse premises including weapons, explosives, chemical sprays, and other dangerous materials.
Recent Court Events - June 16, 2026
Recent Events - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY 5/25/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY 4/3/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY 2/16/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge 2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations Event Date: Fri., February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY 2/17/2025 Author: Matthew Bodfield Building the Magic City: Black Labor in Miami-Dade Event Date: Fri., February 7, 2025 at 12-2:00 pm Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 1/20/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: NEW YEAR'S DAY 1/1/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS DAY 12/25/24 Author: Matthew Bodfield Prohibited Items on Courthouse Premises: Aerosol Sprays, Alcohol, Ammunition, Bladed Items/Weapons, Chemical Sprays/Liquids, Explosive Materials, Firearms, Fireworks/Explosives, Flammable Liquids, Handcuff Keys, Illegal Drugs, Incendiary Devices, Knives, Laser Pointers, Lighters/Matches, Liquids, Mace/Pepper Spray, Metal Utensils/Tools, Oversized Belt Buckles, Restraining Devices, Sharp Pointed Objects, Stun Guns/Tasers.
Recent Events - Family Court Services
Recent Events Tuesday, June 16, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY - 5/25/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY - 4/3/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY - 2/16/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge 2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Author: Matthew Bodfield Bring Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day 2024 4/25/24 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Times and Locations Vary Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Ritamaria Cuervo, County Court Judge 4/19/24 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY - 3/29/2024 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Laura Maria Gonzalez-Marques, Circuit Court Judge 3/1/24 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY - 2/19/2024 Author: Matthew Bodfield
Recent Court Events - Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Recent Events Tuesday, June 16, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY - 5/25/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY - 4/3/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY - 2/16/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge 2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Author: Matthew Bodfield Prohibited Items on Courthouse Premises: Aerosol Sprays, Alcohol, Ammunition (Bullets/Magazines/Clips), Bladed Items/Weapons, Chemical Sprays/Liquids, Explosive Materials/Powders/Devices, Firearms, Fireworks/Explosives, Flammable Liquids, Handcuff Keys, Illegal Drugs, Incendiary Devices, Knives of Any Type/Size, Laser Pointers, Lighters/Matches, Liquids, Mace/Pepper Spray, Metal Utensils/Tools, Oversized Belt Buckles, Restraining Devices, Sharp Pointed Objects, Stun Guns/Tasers. All other destructive devices and/or additional items not listed above, but considered dangerous, may be confiscated.
Recent Court Events - Matthew Bodfield
Recent Court Events COURT HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS DAY - 12/25/26 COURT HOLIDAYS: THANKSGIVING AND FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING - 11/26/26 to 11/27/26 COURT HOLIDAY: VETERANS DAY - 11/11/26 Investiture of the Honorable Michelle Roth, County Court Judge - 11/6/26 at 2:30pm at Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Investiture of the Honorable Jennifer Trautman Levin, County Court Judge - 10/2/26 at 3:00pm at Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY - 5/25/26 COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY - 4/3/2026 COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY - 2/16/2026 Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge - 2/13/26 at 2:30pm at Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations - Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
In the News
The page displays an 'In the News' section from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida's Family Court Services website. Notable items listed include: Judge Gordon Murray discussing views on the future of the legal profession (March 3, 2026), congratulations to former Judge Jason Reding Quinoñes (August 15, 2025), and Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie's appearance on WPLG Local 10's 'This Week in South Florida' (May 21, 2023). Additional archived items cover Miami-Dade Circuit being selected among five Florida courts to test virtual civil jury trials (June 3, 2020), Miami Traffic Court reopening with Zoom options during coronavirus (May 14, 2020), launch of online case resolution for civil traffic citations (April 30, 2020), and a task force guiding gradual reopening of Florida courts (April 22, 2020). The page also contains information about courthouse locations, top links to judicial resources, and a comprehensive list of prohibited items on courthouse premises.
Eunice Sigler - In the News Author Page
The page displays an archive of news items authored by Eunice Sigler. Listed articles include: 'Judge Gordon Murray Shares His Views on the Future of the Legal Profession' (March 3, 2026); 'Congratulations to former #TeamJud11 Judge Jason Reding Quinoñes' (August 15, 2025); 'In the News: This Week in South Florida with Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie' (May 21, 2023) featuring WPLG Local 10; 'In the News: Miami-Dade Circuit Among Five Florida Courts Chosen to Test Virtual Civil Jury Trials' from Daily Business Review (June 3, 2020); 'In the News: Despite Coronavirus, Miami Traffic Court is Back. But You Can Fight Ticket Via Zoom' from Miami Herald (May 14, 2020); 'In the News: Matterhorn by Court Innovations Announcement' (May 7, 2020); 'In the News: Miami-Dade Courts Launch Online Case Resolution for Civil Traffic Citations' from WLTV Univision 23 (April 30, 2020); 'In the News: Florida Judge Rebuts Inmates' Claims Of Toothless Virus Review' from Law360 (April 28, 2020); 'In the News: For Safe Return, Task Force to Guide Gradual Reopening of Florida Courts' from Daily Business Review (April 22, 2020); and 'In the News: Miami-Dade Circuit Chief Judge Issues New Rules for Remote Proceedings' from Daily Business Review (April 7, 2020). The page also lists courthouse locations and prohibited items on courthouse premises.
In the News - Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
In the News - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The page lists multiple news articles and announcements: 1. Commentary: Construct New Miami-Dade Civil Courthouse Now by Jeffrey Gilbert, Daily Business Review - March 3, 2017 Author: Eunice Sigler 2. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Named to Third DCA by Celia Ampel, Daily Business Review - February 9, 2017 Governor Rick Scott appoints the Honorable Robert J. Luck to the Third District Court of Appeal. Author: Eunice Sigler 3. Retired Miami-Dade Judge Joins Firm as Mediator by Celia Ampel, Daily Business Review - January 24, 2017 Author: Eunice Sigler 4. New Addition to Miami-Dade County Courthouse: A Lactation Lounge by Celia Ampel, Daily Business Review - August 2, 2016 New lactation lounge opening soon at the Miami-Dade County Courthouse. Author: SuperUser Account 5. Hialeah Law Day 2016 Author: SuperUser Account 6. Judge Gordon Murray Shares His Views on the Future of the Legal Profession March 3, 2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield 7. Congratulations to former #TeamJud11 Judge Jason Reding Quinoñes August 15, 2025 Author: Matthew Bodfield 8. In the News: This Week in South Florida with Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie May 21, 2023 WPLG Local 10 "This Week in South Florida" with Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie Author: Eunice Sigler 9. In the News: Miami-Dade Circuit Among Five Florida Courts Chosen to Test Virtual Civil Jury Trials Daily Business Review by Michael A. Mora June 3, 2020 Author: Eunice Sigler 10. In the News: Despite Coronavirus, Miami Traffic Court is Back. But You Can Fight Ticket Via Zoom Miami Herald by David Ovalle May 14, 2020 Author: Eunice Sigler 11. In the News: Matterhorn by Court Innovations Announcement - The Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Florida (Miami-Dade) Now Offers Online Traffic Adjudication Matterhorn by Court Innovations Online Case Resolution Announcement May 7, 2020 Author: Eunice Sigler 12. In the News: Miami-Dade Courts Launch Online Case Resolution for Civil Traffic Citations [News Broadcast in Spanish] WLTV Univision 23 by Sandra Peebles April 30, 2020 Author: Eunice Sigler 13. In the News: Florida Judge Rebuts Inmates' Claims Of 'Toothless' Virus Review Law360 by Adam LoBelio April 28, 2020 Author: Eunice Sigler 14. In the News: For 'Safe Return,' Task Force to Guide Gradual Reopening of Florida Courts Daily Business Review by Cathy Wilson April 22, 2020 Author: Eunice Sigler
Recent Court Events - June 16, 2026
Recent Events page for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, 11th District (Miami-Dade County). Recent court events listed include: COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY (5/25/26); COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY (4/3/2026); COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY (2/16/2026); Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge (2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C); Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations (Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm); COURT HOLIDAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY (1/19/26); COURT HOLIDAY: NEW YEAR'S DAY (1/1/26); COURT HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS DAY (12/25/25); COURT HOLIDAYS: THANKSGIVING AND FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING (11/27/25 to 11/28/25); COURT HOLIDAY: VETERANS DAY (11/11/25). The page also contains information on prohibited items on courthouse premises including aerosol sprays, alcohol, ammunition, bladed items, chemical sprays, explosive materials, firearms, fireworks, flammable liquids, handcuff keys, illegal drugs, incendiary devices, knives, laser pointers, lighters, matches, liquids, mace, pepper spray, metal utensils, oversized belt buckles, restraining devices, sharp pointed objects, and stun guns/tasers.
Recent Court Events - June 2026
Recent Events Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Court Events/Recent Events Investiture of the Honorable Carlos Gamez, Circuit Court Judge 5/22/25 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 Investiture of the Honorable Marie Mato, Circuit Court Judge 5/15/25 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 Wall of Honor 2025 5/1/25 Investiture of the Honorable Michelle Urbistondo, County Court Judge 4/25/25 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY 4/18/2025 COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY 5/25/26 COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY 4/3/2026 COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY 2/16/2026 Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge 2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Prohibited Items on Courthouse Premises: Aerosol Sprays, Alcohol, Ammunition, Bladed Items/Weapons, Chemical Sprays, Explosive Materials, Firearms, Fireworks, Flammable Liquids, Handcuff Keys, Illegal Drugs, Incendiary Devices, Knives, Laser Pointers, Lighters/Matches, Liquids, Mace/Pepper Spray, Metal Utensils/Tools, Oversized Belt Buckles, Restraining Devices, Sharp Pointed Objects, Stun Guns/Tasers, and other dangerous items.
Recent Events - Page 5
Recent Events Tuesday, June 16, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY - 5/25/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY - 4/3/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY - 2/16/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investitures of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge - 2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations - Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Author: Matthew Bodfield Investitures of the Honorable Carlos Gamez, Circuit Court Judge - 5/22/25 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 Investitures of the Honorable Marie Mato, Circuit Court Judge - 5/15/25 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 Wall of Honor 2025 - 5/1/25 Investitures of the Honorable Michelle Urbistondo, County Court Judge - 4/25/25 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY - 4/18/2025 Prohibited items on courthouse premises include: Aerosol Sprays, Alcohol, Ammunition, Bladed Items/Weapons, Chemical Sprays, Explosive Materials, Firearms, Fireworks, Flammable Liquids, Handcuff Keys, Illegal Drugs, Incendiary Devices, Knives, Laser Pointers, Lighters/Matches, Liquids, Mace/Pepper Spray, Metal Utensils/Tools, Oversized Belt Buckles, Restraining Devices, Sharp Pointed Objects, and Stun Guns/Tasers.
Recent Court Events - June 16, 2026
Recent Court Events Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Investiture of Judge Charlie Johnson Author: SuperUser Account COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY 5/25/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY 4/3/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY 2/16/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge 2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Author: Matthew Bodfield Prohibited Items on Courthouse Premises: Aerosol Sprays, Alcohol, Ammunition, Bladed Items/Weapons, Chemical Sprays/Liquids, Explosive Materials, Firearms, Fireworks/Explosives, Flammable Liquids, Handcuff Keys, Illegal Drugs, Incendiary Devices, Knives, Laser Pointers, Lighters/Matches, Liquids, Mace/Pepper Spray, Metal Utensils/Tools, Oversized Belt Buckles, Restraining Devices, Sharp Pointed Objects, Stun Guns/Tasers.
Recent Events - Family Court Services
Recent Events Tuesday, June 16, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY - 5/25/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY - 4/3/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY - 2/16/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge 2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR - 10/2/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield PASSING OF THE GAVEL CEREMONY 9/26/25 at 3:00pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 Author: Eunice Sigler COURT HOLIDAY: ROSH HASHANAH - 9/23/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY - 9/1/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY - 7/4/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield Prohibited Items on Courthouse Premises: Aerosol Sprays, Alcohol, Ammunition, Bladed Items/Weapons, Chemical Sprays/Liquids, Explosive Materials, Firearms, Fireworks/Explosives, Flammable Liquids, Handcuff Keys, Illegal Drugs, Incendiary Devices, Knives, Laser Pointers, Lighters/Matches, Liquids, Mace/Pepper Spray, Metal Utensils/Tools, Oversized Belt Buckles, Restraining Devices, Sharp Pointed Objects, Stun Guns/Tasers.
Recent Court Events and Holiday Schedule
Recent Court Events listing for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Family Court Services. Events listed include: COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR (10/2/25), PASSING OF THE GAVEL CEREMONY (9/26/25 at 3:00pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1), COURT HOLIDAY: ROSH HASHANAH (9/23/25), COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY (9/1/25), COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY (7/4/25), COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY (5/25/26), COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY (4/3/2026), COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY (2/16/2026), Investiture of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge (2/13/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C), and Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations (2/6/2026 at 12:00 pm). The page also lists prohibited items on courthouse premises including aerosol sprays, alcohol, ammunition, bladed items, chemical sprays, explosive materials, firearms, fireworks, flammable liquids, handcuff keys, illegal drugs, incendiary devices, knives, laser pointers, lighters/matches, liquids, mace/pepper spray, metal utensils/tools, oversized belt buckles, restraining devices, sharp pointed objects, and stun guns/tasers.
Recent Court Events and Holidays
Recent Events Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Court Events / Recent Events COURT HOLIDAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - 1/19/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: NEW YEAR'S DAY - 1/1/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS DAY - 12/25/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAYS: THANKSGIVING AND FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING - 11/27/25 to 11/28/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: VETERANS DAY - 11/11/25 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY - 5/25/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: GOOD FRIDAY - 4/3/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: PRESIDENTS DAY - 2/16/2026 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investitures of the Honorable Christine Bandin, Circuit Court Judge - 2/13/26 at 2:30pm Location: Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield Black History Month Program: A Century of Black History Commemorations Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Author: Matthew Bodfield Prohibited Items on Courthouse Premises: Aerosol Sprays, Alcohol, Ammunition, Bladed Items/Weapons, Chemical Sprays/Liquids, Explosive Materials, Firearms, Fireworks/Explosives, Flammable Liquids, Handcuff Keys, Illegal Drugs, Incendiary Devices, Knives, Laser Pointers, Lighters/Matches, Liquids, Mace/Pepper Spray, Metal Utensils/Tools, Oversized Belt Buckles, Restraining Devices, Sharp Pointed Objects, Stun Guns/Tasers. All other destructive devices may be confiscated.
Matthew Bodfield - In the News Archive
The page displays an archive of news items and announcements related to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. Listed articles include: 'Judge Gordon Murray Shares His Views on the Future of the Legal Profession' (March 3, 2026); 'Congratulations to former #TeamJud11 Judge Jason Reding Quinoñes' (August 15, 2025); 'In the News: This Week in South Florida with Chief Judge Nushin Sayfie' (May 21, 2023); 'Miami-Dade Circuit Among Five Florida Courts Chosen to Test Virtual Civil Jury Trials' from Daily Business Review (June 3, 2020); 'Despite Coronavirus, Miami Traffic Court is Back. But You Can Fight Ticket Via Zoom' from Miami Herald (May 14, 2020); 'Matterhorn by Court Innovations Announcement' regarding Online Traffic Adjudication (May 7, 2020); and several other court-related news items from 2020. The page also contains courthouse location information, top links to judicial resources, and a list of prohibited items on courthouse premises.
House of Prayer Apostolic Church Food Pantry Serving Marion County
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Garden Club Set Up at Community Center
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Lions Club at Community Center
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Garden Club at Community Center
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