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09/12/2026 · Miami-Dade County
Good News You Can Borrow, Read, Rescue, and Compost
Libraries lend more than books, Dolly Parton puts stories in children’s hands, condors keep returning to the sky, and mushroom roots are replacing plastic foam. The world still has plenty of nonsense, but these four developments know how to do useful work.
Alligators, Bears, and the Legal Value of a Jet
This week, wildlife entered a patrol car, an alligator entered a restaurant, and a man entered court seeking an airplane that never existed. The paperwork remains undefeated.
09/13/2026
Burney Falls: California’s Waterfall You Don’t Have to Hike For
Take the back road to Burney, California, where a waterfall pours out of a forest wall like somebody left the faucet on. It’s an easy weekend escape with one excellent roadside rule: arrive before your appetite turns into a hostage situation.
09/13/2026
The Sit-to-Stand Squat: Your Most Useful Leg Exercise
You don’t need a barbell, a gym membership, or the flexibility of a circus contortionist. This week, practice the squat you use every time you get out of a chair—and make it stronger on purpose.
09/13/2026
Cut a Clean Half-Lap Joint With Hand Tools
A half-lap joint looks like serious woodworking, but it is really two pieces of wood politely sharing the same space. Make four of them this weekend and you can build a sturdy little wall shelf with no power saw required.
09/13/2026
The Cabbage Wedges That Turn Into Candy at the Edges
Give a humble head of cabbage a hot oven, enough oil, and a little patience, and it becomes crisp, sweet, and deeply savory. This is the side dish that makes people ask what you did differently.
09/13/2026
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New Storm Surge Zones | North Miami, FL New Storm Surge Zones Miami-Dade County has redefined areas that should plan for evacuation. A storm surge planning zones is an area that could potentially be affected by a storm surge of 1.5 feet or higher. Residents may have to evacuate or "shelter-in-place" depending upon the projected track and storm surge. To find out if you live in a storm surge planning zone, enter you address at the GIS website. American Red Cross Evacuation Centers: Miami-Dade County and the American Red Cross will designate public evacuation centers to open based on the storm’s strength and projected impact area. If you fell that your home is not safe or if you live in an evacuation zone, plan to evacuate. A public shelter is a last resort. Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program (E&EAP): Miami-Dade County offers the Emergency Evacuation Program to all residents of the County that have special needs. In order to receive assistance during an emergency, residents must register with the county prior to hurricane season. Additional information can be found at the Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP). Please register online. Emergency Evacuation Bus Pick-Up Sites: Miami-Dade Transit will activate specific bus pick up sites during an emergency evacuation. The pick-up site and buses will have signs that read "Emergency Evacuation". Emergency Evacuation Pick-up Sites (PDF) Evacuation Zones: Any and all property located east of Biscayne Boulevard (US1) in North Miami falls within a designated evacuation zone, as determined by Miami-Dade County. It is recommended that residents of this area evacuate should a storm threaten our area. Depending upon the strength of the storm such an evacuation may be mandatory.
Panama City Commission to Meet April 16th: Public Invited
City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall Commission Chambers 123 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 Join us for the regular meeting of the Panama City Commission. This meeting will cover various city matters, including updates on ongoing projects, departmental reports, and any proposed ordinances or resolutions. Public comment will be welcomed from residents during the designated portion of the agenda. Agendas will be posted prior to the meeting on the city's website.
Parks, Recreation, & Open Spaces
The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to continue to deliver all City of Homestead residents by providing safe and nurturing recreational, educational and cultural activities. We seek to promote the physical and academics for all age groups. Services, Functions, and Activities The Parks & Recreation Department primary services include the operation of all City parks everyday year-round, comprehensive recreation and activities for all ages. Conduct summer and winter camps, senior citizen programs, youth programs and educational classes. Provide a safe and attractive park environment in which all segments of the population may recreate and enjoy a variety of professionally run programs and activities; all in an effort to enhance the quality of life for our residents, as well as an appealing setting for the many visitors to our community. Administration Responsible for routine duties include processing payroll, requisitions, submitting invoices for payment, planning, budgeting and provide technical support and assist all divisions. Monitor performance and administering policy for the department’s operation. Parks System Map Viewer Discover all that Homestead's parks have to offer with our interactive GIS Park System Viewer! This easy-to-use tool provides a detailed map of our parks and facilities, complete with information about amenities at each location. Whether you're looking for playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, or trails, the GIS Park System Viewer makes it simple to plan your next visit and explore everything Homestead’s parks have to offer. Click here for the GIS Parks System Map Viewer
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