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.

District 5 Commissioner Eileen Higgins partners with BizHack Academy to offer a free eight-week "AI for Marketing and Sales" course to help local businesses in Miami-Dade County.

The Miami-Dade County Public Housing is hosting a community resource fair with local organizations in Liberty Square to provide various essential services to residents.

Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera is advocating for the prosecution of those linked to the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue tragedy, targeting individuals like Lt. Pardo Rodriguez who allegedly played a role in the incident.