Miami-Dade County announces closures and events for the 4th of July, including office and facility closures, a reduction in services, and various celebrations and firework displays while emphasizing public safety.

Miami-Dade County Animal Services to temporarily stop new intakes from Saturday due to overcapacity, urging community pet adoptions to alleviate the strain. Essential services will continue during the closure.

The City of Fort Lauderdale has lifted the waterway advisory near Port Everglades, declaring the area safe for aquatic activities after satisfactory water quality tests.

The University of Miami develops artificial reefs to protect Florida's coast while halting coral planting due to ecological stress from bleaching events.

The SE 17th Street bridge in Fort Lauderdale reopened after a gas leak forced closure. Emergency crews responded promptly and the incident was resolved by Friday morning, easing local disruptions.

Homestead announces the Eats and Beats Summer Concert Series at Losner Park, featuring 3RG Miami, Larger Than Life, and Jamie Davis, with food trucks and free admission.

Miami's Metrorail space is being converted to a park, fostering horticultural skill with an apprenticeship program, supported by community partnerships, aiming for completion by 2026.

Fort Lauderdale provides sandbags to residents for flood protection during hurricane season, with staffed pickup available on Saturdays and self-serve daily.

Palm Beach Gardens will conduct nighttime mosquito spraying during the week of June 24, between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., weather permitting, to minimize health risks from the insects.

The annual Mayor's Playball event, partnered with the USCM and MLB, will bring free baseball fun and snacks to Pembroke Pines' Flamingo Park on July 12 for youth and families.

The Broward County School Board has voted to close at least five schools by 2025-26 due to declining enrollment and financial concerns, part of a strategy to improve fiscal sustainability and academic offerings.

The Chabad of Coral Springs offers a free food distribution on June 19 to help those facing food insecurity, with future dates announced and volunteer opportunities for teens.

Miami-Dade announces a schedule of events and closures for Juneteenth, with county offices and libraries closed, but waste management and transit services operational. Celebrations include music festivals and cultural experiences.