Miami-Dade County

Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold! Join one of our composting workshops—offered in-person & online—& discover how easy & eco-friendly composting can be. Participants receive a FREE compost bin! (While supplies last.) #OurCounty View more: spr.ly/6019fG6sU @miamidadeswm

An upper level disturbance pushing across the area today will bring more scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to the region with risks for localized flooding. #flwx

Stock up and save! Florida’s Year-Round Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday covers more than storm supplies. Batteries, first aid kits, generators, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent are tax-free. Stay ready, stay safe! #OurCounty #BeWeatherReady spr.ly/6017fG6GN

@MiamiDadeCounty is honored to be named a 2025 #DigitalCounties Survey winner by @govtechnews & @NACoTweets. Grateful to #OurCounty & Madam @MayorDaniella for supporting a smarter, more responsive government.  🔗 miamidade.gov/global/news-it… #WeDoITTogether #CountyLeadership

Heatstroke happens fast. In 2024, 39 children died of heatstroke in a vehicle - @NHTSAgov. Don’t leave your child in the car—not even for a minute. Learn more: nhtsa.gov/campaign/heats… #OurCounty #ChildSafety #LookBeforeYouLock

School's almost back! Keep your kids moving with @Miamidadeparks after-school programs. Fit2Play, free Children's Trust options and Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion programs are available. Registration opens July 28. miamidade.gov/afterschool

7/21 - Heat advisory issued for South Florida today with heat indices expected in the 105-110F range this afternoon. Continue to stay cool! There will be some extra showers and storms compared to last couple days, but likely not until past 3-4pm, allowing for the heat to rise.

Is it a rainforest or a scene from a particular dinosaur-filled blockbuster movie? Either way, @MiamiDadeParks’ Kendall Indian Hammocks Park feels like another world. Explore this lush escape in #OurCounty—no ticket required.

One home. Two hearts. Arya and Lala are ready to fill your life with love! Adopt or foster now: miamidade.gov/petsoftheweek #OurCounty #AdoptAPet #FureverHome #PetAdoption #AdoptDontShop #PetRescue #FosterAPet #FosteringSavesLives #adopt @adoptmiamipets

7/18 - A heat advisory has been issued today from 11am-6pm as heat index values climb to the 105-110 degree range. Strongest heat is expected for Gulf coast areas due to an easterly flow. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if required to be outside for long periods! #flwx

.@miamidadeswm’s curbside recycling program makes it easy for residents in #OurCounty to #RecycleRight. Learn what goes in your blue cart and what doesn’t at miamidade.gov/recycling. Help protect your community and the environment.

To boost safety on #OurCounty's waterways, @MayorDaniella hosted the inaugural Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force Meeting. This marks a big step forward in advancing solutions to improve safety and protect Biscayne Bay.

Happy #WorldEmojiDay! Today, we celebrate all those wonderful little symbols we use to communicate and express ourselves better. Using emojis only, how would you describe life in #OurCounty?

Discover rare butterflies like Ruddy Daggerwings & Atalas on a guided walk at @DeeringEstate, Sat, July 26 at 11 a.m. Use the iNaturalist app to help document them! Space is limited—sign up now: deeringestate.org/events/butterf… #OurCounty

Happening Now: Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces her 2025-2026 proposed budget x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

College students can ride @GOMiamiDade for half price in #OurCounty. Full-time students can get the 1-Month College Mobile Pass for just $56.25. Valid on Metrobus and Metrorail. Check if your school is enrolled: spr.ly/60104NsDq

Help protect #OurCounty’s environment. Never pour gas down the drain, on the ground or in the trash. Bring it to the next @miamidadeswm Home Chemical Drop-Off Mobile event on July 19 at Palm Springs North Trash and Recycling Center. View more: miamidade.gov/homechemicaldr…

Looking for loyal companions? Meet Scar and Romeo, our featured #PetsOfTheWeek. Learn more at miamidade.gov/petsoftheweek. #OurCounty #AdoptAPet #FureverHome #PetAdoption #AdoptDontShop #PetRescue #FosterAPet #FosteringSavesLives #adopt @adoptmiamipets

Rain or shine, let your imagination soar! Explore adventures at #OurCounty's libraries—no umbrella needed! Enjoy eBooks, audiobooks, and more online at mdpls.org. @MDPLS

🚧 Weekend Ramp Closure Alert 🚧 The NB I-95 ramp to WB SR 836 will be closed continuously from Friday, July 11, at 11 p.m. until Monday, July 14, at 5:30 a.m. for traffic railing replacement. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/3twxcvva Plan ahead and drive carefully!