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Students gain hands-on experience at FEMA disaster prep exercise
Undergraduate students in FIU's Academy for International Disaster Preparedness (AIDP) participated in a multiday simulation hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida. Held in advance of the current hurricane season, the exercise focused setting up a staging location for emergency vehicles that carry supplies throughout the community and practicing logistical activities to prepare for future hurricane relief responses.
Housing Trust Group & Elite Equity Development Celebrate Top-off for $115M Naranja Grand Community in Miami
Housing Trust Group (HTG), a leading multifamily developer, celebrated a significant milestone with the topping off of Naranja Grand, a 320-unit affordable housing community in southern Miami-Dade County. In partnership with Miami Lakes-based Elite Equity Development, Naranja Grand will serve income-qualifying seniors and families across two eight-story buildings. “Today’s important...
New positions to vote for in local elections, condo laws and Venezuela's presidential election
On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new independent constitutional offices voters in Broward and Miami-Dade counties will have to vote for in the August primary elections, and what do they mean for the way local government works. We also examined the state regulations passed after the Surfside condo collapse, which are coming into effect soon — and they are already impacting the real estate market. And we looked ahead to Venezuela’s presidential election on Sunday. Will the Maduro regime allow an honest vote to take place?
Miami housing market faces condo rush ahead of 2025 regulations
As new regulations loom, Miami condo owners scramble to sell aging properties, creating a surge in the housing market. Miami's real estate scene is experiencing a seismic shift as homeowners rush to sell their aging condos before new regulations come into effect in 2025. A recent report by ISG World highlights an impending crisis, with nearly 90 percent of active condo listings in the southeast Florida city comprising properties over 30 years old. This rush to offload older condos stems from the fear of stringent inspections and potential costly repairs mandated by the SB 4-D Bill, Building Safety.
Miami-Dade County Dream Homes Lottery applications now open
The Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) has opened applications for the Dream Homes Lottery. This initiative offers aspiring homeowners a chance to purchase one of two available homes located at 15300 SW 296 Street, Miami, FL 33033. Each home features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, with sizes of 1,813 square feet and 1,777 square feet, respectively. The application period runs from July 24 to August 7, 2024.
"I AM MIA", Miami-Dade Mayor Launches Major Customer Service Overhaul at Miami International Airport
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava spearheaded the new "I AM MIA" customer service initiative at Miami International Airport, aiming to refine the skills of the airport's colossal workforce. In a movement geared to transform each passenger encounter into an unforgettable and pleasant event, the first cadre of administrators and supervisors, more than 70 strong, sat through an introductory course developed by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), as reported by Miami-Dade County News Release. The one-hour program, mandatory for all new hires aiming for their airport IDs, will also reach the entirety of current MIA employees, uniting 37,000 people under a banner of hospitable service.
Rapid Transit Zone standoff between Miami, Miami-Dade goes to mediation
UPDATE: This meeting has been cancelled. The city of Miami is fighting the county’s rapid transit zone expansion, calling it harmful to the city residents, and has is ready to file a lawsuit seeking to keep control of zoning regulations within Miami city limits. Next week, the city will...
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. These include damages from hurricanes and litigation, which have put pressure on insurers and forced some to leave the state. According...
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