Miami-Dade solid waste services will remain on schedule for Columbus Day, but administrative offices will be closed.

Homestead resumes services after disruption; recycling moved to the weekend, parks reopen Thursday, and Cybrarium reopens at 3 PM. Trolley & FreeBee services remain on schedule.

Miami-Dade's Solid Waste Management will maintain regular waste and recycling service schedules on Columbus Day (October 14, 2024), but administrative offices will close.

Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins has announced Miami’s 3rd Annual Hometown Heroes Parade and Festival to honor first responders on October 19, 2024, at Tropical Park.

The Palm Beach County School District will provide free grab-and-go meals to children under 18 on Oct. 11 at 28 schools due to school closures from Milton.

Miami Gardens launches a relief initiative for Hurricane Milton victims with a donation drive focused on essential items.

Miami-Dade's Urban Search and Rescue team is aiding in Hurricane Milton response, as Mayor Levine Cava commends their efforts and the county keeps residents informed.

Miami-Dade County officials have issued recommendations for residents to seek shelter ahead of Hurricane Milton, with services adjusted and evacuations ongoing.

Miami-Dade officials briefed the public on preparations for Hurricane Milton, including deployment of the Urban Search & Rescue Florida Task Force One ahead of the storm.

A Palm Beach Gardens community is recovering after a tornado from Hurricane Milton caused severe damage, with city crews assessing the situation and clearing roads for emergency vehicles.

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.