Miami-Dade commissioners discuss incinerator plans
The resolution placed on the board's agenda for the day's meeting by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez indicates desired sites to build a new waste-to-energy facility are the former Opa-locka West Airport site and Okeechobee. The resolution excludes any future facilities from being built in Doral, Medley or NW 58 Street.
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Miami-Dade commissioners must opt for a zero-waste future instead of burning trash | Opinion
Miami-Dade County commissioners must pick a side: burning garbage or preserving the environment. This week, the county should make the right decision about how it handles our garbage. It’s our garbage because we — current and former mayors — represent cities that produce Miami-Dade’s solid waste.
‘Kicking the can': Miami-Dade commissioners postpone incinerator vote to July
Miami Dade ratepayers will have to wait another 120 days before a decision is made on a controversial incinerator. Despite a scheduled vote on Wednesday, commissioners decided to postpone the solid waste vote until they can view more information on all options available.
Miami Commissioners Delay Decision on Controversial Incinerator Project
Miami-Dade County commissioners have postponed a pivotal vote on the proposed construction of a new waste-to-energy incinerator, opting for a 120-day deferral to gather more comprehensive information on available alternatives.
As Miami-Dade’s incinerator debate drags on, a new idea emerges: take on Donald Trump
Should fear of President Donald Trump prevent Miami-Dade County from building a garbage incinerator a few miles from his Doral resort? At least one county commissioner doesn’t think so. “I’m not afraid of the Big Bad Wolf,
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Man transported in stable condition following shooting in Miami
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South Florida’s fleet of electric buses cost $126 million. Only a few are still running
Miami-Dade and Broward spent $126 million to purchase 117 electric buses and build charging stations for the new clean, green fleet. It was a forward-thinking solution intended to save South Florida ...
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‘Horrible mistake’: Environmentalists trash talk of ditching recycling in Miami
With a controversial decision looming on whether Miami-Dade County will build the world's largest waste to energy incinerator ...
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Final vote set to be cast for new Miami-Dade incinerator; location may be near Miramar
A final vote is expected for a new Miami-Dade incinerator.The new location would be near Miramar.The decision comes weeks after Miami-Dade Mayor<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
Homelessness is on the rise in the US. Why is Miami-Dade reporting a decrease?
But in Miami-Dade County, that number has dropped to an 11-year low, according to a recent census conducted by the county’s ...
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Miami-Dade Sees Drop in Homelessness Amid National Rise
Homelessness in Miami-Dade County has fallen to an 11-year low thanks to new shelters, a state law banning public sleeping, ...
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Most of South Florida's Electric Buses Parked, Awaiting Repairs
Since the manufacturer filed for bankruptcy, only a handful of Miami-Dade County’s 75 electric buses are in service, and none of Broward County’s fleet of 42 electric buses managed to run routes ...
Suspect, 38, facing murder charge after man found shot to death in car near Boynton Beach
Police in the northern Miami-Dade County city of Aventura arrested Emmanuel Athouriste, with local authorities saying he is a ...
How ‘Dexter: Original Sin,’ ‘Pulse’ and Local Incentives are Putting Miami Back on the Production Map
It might seem redundant, given that both locales are known for their beaches, but Miami’s are backed by an urban skyline, ...
Aconcagua proposes 162-unit apartment building in Princeton, amid a development rush on south Miami-Dade
Aconcagua Developers proposes a 162-unit Princeton apartment building, amid a rush of new projects in south Miami-Dade County ...