Miami-Dade County moves to acquire PortMiami's sole fuel depot
The county's move to use the government's power to take private property for public benefit comes after the nearly 10-acre site was sold to a private developer last year.
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The county's move to use the government's power to take private property for public benefit comes after the nearly 10-acre site was sold to a private developer last year.
The fuel depot is crucial to keeping Port Miami's massive economic engine running. The port has an economic impact of $61 billion and supports 340,000 jobs, according to the county.
Starting in June 2025, the city stopped opening the bridge on the half hour during peak weekday travel times — 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Now, the schedule will be permanent.
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