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A teenage girl with long hair stands indoors holding a vape device near her mouth, looking down as she prepares to inhale.

Florida schools shift approach as youth vaping concerns grow

Educators across the state are exploring prevention and restorative strategies to address vaping among students
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Mental health in the workplace: How Aetna™ is supporting Miami-Dade County employees beyond traditional coverage

From stress management to preventive screenings, expanded wellness tools are helping public servants prioritize their well-being in South Florida.
Graphic warning from the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector about a scam, featuring bold red text reading “SCAM ALERT” and advising residents not to click links in fraudulent text messages claiming to be from FLHSMV about traffic citations. A smartphone screen shows an example scam message with a suspicious link.

Fake traffic ticket text message scam: Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez warns the public to stay alert

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez urge the public to stay alert as fraudulent messages impersonating state agencies circulate across South Florida
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Care Resource Little Havana promotes weight management and colorectal cancer awareness

Community health experts at Care Resource Little Havana are encouraging residents across Miami-Dade County to focus on two critical aspects of long-term wellness this season:
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Should Miami-Dade keep its urban development boundary intact? Understanding both sides of the debate

As Miami-Dade County continues to grow, the debate over the Urban Development Boundary raises important questions about housing, environmental protection, and the future of South
A group of students pose outdoors in front of large blue letters spelling “#BeMDC” on a college campus.

Urbana Magazine gives Miami Dade College students a voice—one story at a time

A student-run literary and arts magazine that captures the dreams, challenges, and creative pulse of Miami’s next generation
A business professional in a suit touches a glowing digital interface displaying the large letters “DEI,” alongside icons representing gender diversity, disability inclusion, and interconnected puzzle pieces symbolizing equity and belonging.

Florida bill targeting DEI programs heads to governor: What it could mean for local governments

A newly approved Florida bill aimed at restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is now headed to the governor’s desk, sparking debate about how
A large group of staff members and community leaders pose for a photo inside a government office. A man in a navy suit with a red tie stands at the center, surrounded by colleagues. Signage on the wall reads “Dariel Fernandez, Tax Collector, Miami-Dade County,” and a branded backdrop and American flag are visible in the background.

Miami-Dade Tax Collector opened new office in Miami Beach as Florida advanced elimination of the ‘yellow sticker’

A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony and statewide legislative action signaled continued modernization efforts across South Florida
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