Public Safety · Miami-Dade County
South Florida experienced significant king tide flooding Monday and Tuesday, with some residents in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and the Florida Keys calling it the worst they had ever seen. Seawater breached the seawall near the 4500 Block of Collins Avenue in Miami Beach Wednesday morning. A coastal flood warning is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties through 8 p.m. Wednesday, while the Florida Keys remains under a warning until 5 a.m. Thursday. Scientists at Nova Southeastern University warned that rising sea levels could push future king tides higher, suggesting solutions beyond road-raising and pumps, such as artificial reefs. Residents are urged to plan around two daily tidal peaks and avoid driving through saltwater flooding.
Community News · Doral, FL
Schools in Doral will switch to virtual learning on Monday, Dec. 14, and Tuesday, Dec. 15, as the city hosts the G20 summit at Trump National Doral. The security operation is led by the U.S. Secret Service with assistance from other agencies, with more than 30 countries expected to participate. Roadblocks and other security measures will begin going into place Dec. 10, potentially slowing traffic throughout Doral. Miami-Dade County School Board member Dan Espino said the virtual-learning decision was made with safety and transportation concerns in mind. Local officials are planning community workshops and town halls about expected street closures, detours, and security checkpoints.
Community News · Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County commissioners voted unanimously last week to request state and federal reimbursement for local public safety costs tied to the G20 Leaders' Summit scheduled Dec. 14-15 at the Trump National Doral Miami resort, with the Sheriff's Office estimating $11.6 million in personnel expenses. The county recorded its largest labor force ever in September at 1,452,691, with unemployment at a near-record-low 1.9%. Florida gas averaged $4.09 per gallon and diesel reached $6.14, both well above year-ago levels. Eight doctors from Physicians Group South Florida are joining UHealth on Nov. 2, with three gastroenterologists relocating to the UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center.
