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Miami-Dade County is in a better place when it comes to health. The county was rewarded a $14.7 million grant from the federal government which will help improve health practices and promote wellness.
Called to some of the most demanding situations you can imagine around the globe, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Urban Search and Rescue Team has been conducting a three-day annual exercise to evaluate their readiness.
The crime rate in Florida is the lowest in 40 years, according to new statistics for 2010 released Tuesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Rates were also down in South Florida.
It's the culmination of four years of books, band practice and football games all celebrated in one night. It's called prom night but for many students it's a night to drink and sometimes get behind the wheel.
Police continue to hunt for the man who they say shot a Miami-Dade police officer in the foot and then fled.
Candidates who want to run for the District 7 Miami-Dade County Commission seat, newly vacant due to the resignation of Carlos Gimenez who is running for County Mayor, have until 5:00 p.m. Thursday to meet the qualifying deadline.
Miami-Dade County Commissioners met Wednesday morning and added Carlos Gimenez's newly vacant commission seat to the May 24th election ballot that will have Miami-Dade voters electing a new mayor and now two new commissioners.
Nearly a dozen people who want to be Miami-Dade's next mayor have filed the necessary paperwork to be placed on the May 24th special election ballot.
A South Florida city is naming one of its streets after a slain Miami-Dade detective killed while on duty in January.
In a last minute move to keep the state's court system up and running, Governor Rick Scott has approved a loan to fill a budget shortfall that otherwise would have required furloughs and court closures statewide through the end of May.
After five days of being declared off limits for swimming, the county's health department has giving the all clear to Hobie Beach.
Miami-Dade's Animal Services is one step closer to getting a new shelter. On Monday the County Commission approved a measure to spend $6.6 million in bond money for a property in Doral.
If healthy living is important to you, you're living in the right place. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties have been ranked as among the healthiest in the state by a national health organization, but the director of Miami-Dade's health department believes we have plenty of room for improvement.
The rabies and microchip clinic of Miami-Dade's Animal Shelter is once again open after an outbreak of canine distemper that forced officials to disinfect the shelter and keep a number of animals out.
After nearly eight hours barricaded inside, a man was found dead inside a Homestead home.
Workers at Miami-Dade's Animal Services are busy disinfecting and painting their shelter in Medley after an outbreak of canine distemper.
Miami-Dade's Animal Services has temporarily stopped taking in dogs and puppies until they can get a possible outbreak of distemper under control.
After hours of deliberation, Miami-Dade commissioners decided on a date for a special election to amend the county's charter.
Just over one year before the new Marlins stadium is scheduled to host its first game, the team is getting ready to show off a milestone in the construction process - the topping off of the signature retractable roof.
The case against a Hialeah clinic owner accused of illegally practicing healthcare during a failed abortion has been dropped by Miami-Dade prosecutors.
The annual tradition of fun food, shows, games, attractions and rides returns Thursday as the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition celebrates its 60th year.
Less than 24 hours after Miami-Dade voters resoundingly voted to recall Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Commissioner Natacha Seijas, there could be another shake up in the works.
There will be a changing of the guard at Miami-Dade's top political spot after residents voted by a landslide margin of nearly 9-1 to oust Mayor Carlos Alvarez.
Now that voters in Miami-Dade County have chosen to recall Mayor Carlos Alvarez along with Commissioner Natacha Seijas many are wondering who is in charge of the county.
