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Special Events
Special Events Speckled Perch Click here for more information Music Festival Click here for more information Parades Currently the major parades within our city are: - Speckled Perch Parade, usually the second Saturday in March to coincide with the Speckled Perch Festival - Christmas Parade, held in the evenings the second Saturday in December - Cattleman's Parade, held on Labor Day each year - Homecoming Parade for Okeechobee High School, Thursday before Homecoming Game Parade Permit: Though local roadways can be closed with the approval of the City Council, to close State roadways, approval must come from the Department of Transportation. State Roads include SR70 and US HWY 441. They require a closure request submitted to FDOT 45 days in advance of the closure. Use of City Parks and temporary street closures require an application and approval by various departments. Park Use and/or Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closing Form
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Office of the Chair - Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
Office of the Chair The Chair presides over all the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meetings and appoints the chairpersons, vice chairpersons, and members of all commission committees. Additionally, the Chair oversees nine Board offices, including Commission Auditor, Intergovernmental Affairs, the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium of Miami-Dade County, Policy and Budgetary Affairs, Community Advocacy, Agenda Coordination, Protocol, BCC Media, and Support Staff Services. Message from the Chair Welcome, and thank you for visiting the official site of Chairman Anthony Rodriguez. It is a privilege to serve you and our great County! Our guiding principle—One Commission, One Mission—reflects our commitment to working together with purpose, unity, and transparency. Whether it's through community development, public safety, infrastructure, or essential services, we are united in our mission to serve our county with integrity and dedication. Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay engaged. We're here to work together to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for all residents. Thank you for being part of our shared mission. About the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and has broad, regional powers to establish policies for services that transcend city boundaries. The government provides major metropolitan services countywide and city-type services for residents of the unincorporated areas. The Commissioners set policies and establish laws for the community. Commissioners are chosen in non-partisan, single-district elections. Miami-Dade County is structured into 13 districts. Residents choose only from among candidates running in the district in which they live. Commissioners serve four-year staggered terms, with elections scheduled every two years. Effective with the terms starting in 2012, Commissioners are limited to no more than two consecutive terms.
Office of the Chair - Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
Office of the Chair The Chair presides over all the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meetings and appoints the chairpersons, vice chairpersons, and members of all commission committees. Additionally, the Chair oversees nine Board offices, including Commission Auditor, Intergovernmental Affairs, the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium of Miami-Dade County, Policy and Budgetary Affairs, Community Advocacy, Agenda Coordination, Protocol, BCC Media, and Support Staff Services. Message from the Chair Welcome, and thank you for visiting the official site of Chairman Anthony Rodriguez. It is a privilege to serve you and our great County! Our guiding principle—One Commission, One Mission—reflects our commitment to working together with purpose, unity, and transparency. Whether it's through community development, public safety, infrastructure, or essential services, we are united in our mission to serve our county with integrity and dedication. Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay engaged. We're here to work together to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for all residents. Thank you for being part of our shared mission. About the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and has broad, regional powers to establish policies for services that transcend city boundaries. The government provides major metropolitan services countywide and city-type services for residents of the unincorporated areas. The Commissioners set policies and establish laws for the community. Commissioners are chosen in non-partisan, single-district elections. Miami-Dade County is structured into 13 districts. Residents choose only from among candidates running in the district in which they live. Commissioners serve four-year staggered terms, with elections scheduled every two years. Effective with the terms starting in 2012, Commissioners are limited to no more than two consecutive terms.
Upcoming Court Events - June 2026 through December 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 Investiture of the Honorable Jennifer Trautman Levin, County Court Judge 10/2/26 at 3:00pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Investiture of the Honorable Michelle Roth, County Court Judge 11/6/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: VETERANS DAY 11/11/26 COURT HOLIDAYS: THANKSGIVING AND FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING 11/26/26 to 11/27/26 COURT HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS DAY 12/25/26
Upcoming Court Events - June 2026 through December 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 Investiture of the Honorable Jennifer Trautman Levin, County Court Judge 10/2/26 at 3:00pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Investiture of the Honorable Michelle Roth, County Court Judge 11/6/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: VETERANS DAY 11/11/26 COURT HOLIDAYS: THANKSGIVING AND FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING 11/26/26 to 11/27/26 COURT HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS DAY 12/25/26
Upcoming Events - June 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investitute of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield 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/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, and stun guns/tasers.
Upcoming Events - June 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investitute of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield 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/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, and stun guns/tasers.
Upcoming Events - June 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 Investiture of the Honorable Jennifer Trautman Levin, County Court Judge 10/2/26 at 3:00pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Investiture of the Honorable Michelle Roth, County Court Judge 11/6/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Court Holidays: - Juneteenth: 6/19/26 - Independence Day: 7/3/26 - Labor Day: 9/7/26 - Yom Kippur: 9/21/26 - Veterans Day: 11/11/26 - Thanksgiving and Friday after Thanksgiving: 11/26/26 to 11/27/26 - Christmas Day: 12/25/26 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, and stun guns/tasers.
Upcoming Events - June 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 Investiture of the Honorable Jennifer Trautman Levin, County Court Judge 10/2/26 at 3:00pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Investiture of the Honorable Michelle Roth, County Court Judge 11/6/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Court Holidays: - Juneteenth: 6/19/26 - Independence Day: 7/3/26 - Labor Day: 9/7/26 - Yom Kippur: 9/21/26 - Veterans Day: 11/11/26 - Thanksgiving and Friday after Thanksgiving: 11/26/26 to 11/27/26 - Christmas Day: 12/25/26 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, and stun guns/tasers.
Upcoming Court Events and Holidays - June 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 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.
Upcoming Court Events and Holidays - June 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 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.
Upcoming Events - June 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 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.
Upcoming Events - June 2026
Upcoming Events Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 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.
Upcoming Court Events and Holidays - June 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 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.
Upcoming Court Events and Holidays - June 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, June 15, 2026 COURT HOLIDAY: JUNETEENTH 6/19/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/3/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: LABOR DAY 9/7/26 Author: Matthew Bodfield Investiture of the Honorable Jose Rohaidy, County Court Judge 9/18/26 at 2:30pm - Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Courtroom 13C Author: Matthew Bodfield COURT HOLIDAY: YOM KIPPUR 9/21/26 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.
Recent Court Events - Miami-Dade Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Recent Events Monday, June 15, 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 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 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.
Recent Court Events - June 2026
Recent Events Monday, June 15, 2026 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 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 Investiture of the Honorable Judge Jorge Perez Santiago, County Court Judge 11/3/23 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 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.
Recent Court Events - Family Court Services
Recent Events Monday, June 15, 2026 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: Fri., February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Investiture of the Honorable Kevin Hellman, County Court Judge 9/27/24 at 12:15pm - 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 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 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.
Recent Court Events - June 2026
Recent Events Monday, June 15, 2026 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 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 Investiture of the Honorable Judge Jorge Perez Santiago, County Court Judge 11/3/23 at 12:15pm - Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1 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.
Recent Court Events - Miami-Dade Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Recent Events Monday, June 15, 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 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 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.
Recent Court Events - Family Court Services
Recent Events Monday, June 15, 2026 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: Fri., February 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Investiture of the Honorable Kevin Hellman, County Court Judge 9/27/24 at 12:15pm - 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 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 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.
Special Events
"Special Events Speckled Perch Click here for more information Music Festival Click here for more information Parades Currently the major parades within our city are: - Speckled Perch Parade, usually the second Saturday in March to coincide with the Speckled Perch Festival - Christmas Parade, held in the evenings the second Saturday in December - Cattleman's Parade, held on Labor Day each year - Homecoming Parade for Okeechobee High School, Thursday before Homecoming Game Parade Permit: Though local roadways can be closed with the approval of the City Council, to close State roadways, approval must come from the Department of Transportation. State Roads include SR70 and US HWY 441. They require a closure request submitted to FDOT 45 days in advance of the closure. Use of City Parks and temporary street closures require an application and approval by various departments. Park Use and/or Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closing Form"
OUA Board Meeting Scheduled for May 23rd
"Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM"
OUA Board Meeting Scheduled for May 23rd
"Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM"
OUA Board Meeting Scheduled for May 23rd
"Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM"
OUA Board Meeting Scheduled for May 23rd
"Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM"
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