Community News
Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Miami-Dade County
Lake County cuts irrigation to one day per week as drought deepens
Lake County residents must cut landscape irrigation to one day per week under a new drought order from the St. Johns River Water Management District.
UF Professor Carves Wooden Comfort Symbols for Shands Cancer Patients
A UF professor carved over 200 wooden comfort symbols for cancer patients at Shands Hospital while recovering from long COVID. Students packaged the handcrafted carvings with encouragement messages for delivery to patients undergoing treatment.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Two motorcyclists arrested after fleeing Brandon traffic stop
Deputies used helicopter surveillance to track two fleeing motorcyclists in Brandon on June 13. One suspect abandoned his bike; the other was stopped by an oncoming train.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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KILL — Stale commemorative announcement (10 days old) with no news event, reportable action, or North Miami connection.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION: Miami-Dade Commission for Women Event
Event details insufficient for publication. Reporter should verify date and obtain substantive information before resubmission.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
City closes Arthur Street bridge for foundation and railing repairs
The Arthur Street pedestrian bridge near Rotary Park has closed for foundation and railing repairs. The city expects to reopen it this fall.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
City closes Arthur Street bridge for foundation and railing repairs
The Arthur Street pedestrian bridge near Rotary Park will close for foundation and railing repairs, with reopening expected this fall.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Press Conference Details Unavailable
A scheduled press conference from May cannot be covered without details about what was announced or decided.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Key Biscayne Upgrades Streets With New Patrols, Lights, and Road Work
Key Biscayne is upgrading streetlights, repaving roads, and replacing worn traffic calming devices as part of a Village-wide safety initiative.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Hollywood Invites Residents to Adopt Streets for Quarterly Cleanups
Hollywood's new Adopt-A-Street Program invites residents and organizations to maintain city streets through quarterly cleanups, with the city providing supplies and recognition signs.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Key Biscayne Acts on Resident Priorities: Roads, Traffic, Flood Control
Key Biscayne is moving forward with road paving, traffic improvements, and flood control measures shaped by resident feedback from the 2026 survey.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Homestead Bans Smoking, Vaping in City Parks
Homestead unanimously approved a smoke-free parks ordinance prohibiting cigarettes and vaping in all city recreational areas, with implementation planned before summer sessions begin.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Key Biscayne Tackles Roads, Flooding, and Power Lines After Survey
Key Biscayne will pave roads, improve stormwater systems, and bury power lines based on resident survey feedback. The Village also plans a 2027 beach renourishment project and golf cart safety campaign.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Key Biscayne Tackles Roads, Flooding and Parking Based on Survey Results
Key Biscayne is advancing road repairs, flood protection and parking enforcement based on resident input from its 2026 survey.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Key Biscayne Tackles Roads, Flooding and Parking With New Safety Push
Key Biscayne is moving forward with road paving, traffic improvements, flood reduction work, and stricter parking enforcement based on resident survey feedback.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
North Miami Beach Sets Fees for Unsolicited Development Proposals
North Miami Beach now charges $10,000 to $25,000 for unsolicited development proposals, depending on project size. Applicants cannot lobby city officials before the city formally accepts their proposal.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Successful Recycle Drive and Chemical Disposal Event
Key Biscayne residents recycled 5,772 pounds of electronics and disposed of 8,013 pounds of chemicals, protecting the environment.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Hollywood Reviews Key Plans and Policies for Community Development
Hollywood city officials are reviewing key plans and policies, including the Draft One Year Action Plan 2026-2027 and the Five-Year Consolidated Plan DRAFT 2024-2028, with opportunities for public comment.
Thursday, June 18, 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.
Thursday, June 18, 2026