Hurricane Milton prompts closures of city offices and schools in Hollywood; however, garbage services and some transit services operate with delays, and beach facilities begin to reopen. Business damage reports are collected for recovery efforts.

Miami-Dade EOC urges residents to complete hurricane preparations as Category 4 Hurricane Milton approaches, with South Florida anticipating tropical storm winds by Wednesday. Essential measures and resources are detailed on the county's website.

Miami closes city buildings in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, ensuring public safety and essential services continuation.

Miami-Dade County schedules a press conference to discuss Hurricane Milton preparedness, with Mayor Levine Cava speaking, and the EOC activating to Level 2 readiness.

Mayor Francis Suarez has declared a State of Emergency in Miami due to the approaching Hurricane Milton, urging residents to prepare for the storm's potential impact.

Miami's waste department will maintain normal garbage collection on Columbus Day, advising residents to properly sort and set out trash to avoid clutter and disruption.

Mayor Levine Cava opens an evacuation center for mobile home residents ahead of Hurricane Milton, with pet-friendly accommodations and transport assistance via Miami-Dade Transit.

Trump and Harris commemorate the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel, with Trump blaming the Biden administration and Harris focusing on mourning.

Miami-Dade is set for a historic sheriff election with Democrats James Reyes and Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz as candidates after winning their primaries.

Governor Ron DeSantis declares a state of emergency for 35 Florida counties as Tropical Storm Milton intensifies.

Chairman Gilbert will host the fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Miami-Dade County at Country Village Park, featuring various activities and food.

The Broward Sheriff's Office introduces Ziva, an 8-month-old bloodhound in training to find missing persons and later serve as a therapy dog. She joins Deputy Tony Sun in the Tamarac district.

Miami-Dade County removed its 500th derelict vessel from Biscayne Bay as part of a cleanup program addressing marine debris and abandoned boats to protect the local ecosystem.