Miami-Dade agreed to buy electric buses from Proterra, which later filed for a bankruptcy reorganization. That led to parts and maintenance issues for Miami-Dade, with only 15 of the 69 buses drivable in March, accordingly to a new OIG report miamidadeig.org/resources-oig/…

A new study out of Australia suggests a paradoxical prospect: Florida’s most destructive invasive species also could help protect the planet from the looming impacts of climate change — at least theoretically.

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Take a look inside Shedd Aquarium’s Miami-based research boat

The researchers study a plethora of animals including conch, endangered iguanas, sharks and overheated coral.

And, they invite students aboard!

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Happy #TimelapseTuesday and #FirstDayOfSpring ! 🌸🐣
The #VernalEquinox occurs at 11:06 p.m. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of #AstronomicalSpring !

This animation shows the angle of the sun changing from last year's vernal equinox through today due to the…

Miami-Dade County Commission put an end to a landmark bill that would’ve protected 80,000 outdoor workers from extreme heat.

This came after Florida’s legislature passed a bill banning any local government from setting their own heat enforcement rules.

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“My heart is heavy but I am not giving up on ways to protect outdoor workers,” says Miami-Dade commissioner after #Florida lawmakers ban local govts from doing just that.
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Miami-made film about gentrification in Little Haiti is making a splash at festivals miamiherald.com/entertainment/…

NEW: Police set up a “free speech zone” near the Aspen climate conference in Miami Beach, saying pro-Palestinian protesters could not stand directly outside the Convention Center. miamiherald.com/news/local/com…

Farmworkers called for more worker protection outside the Wendy's chairman's mansion in Palm Beach today

Wendy's is one of the largest fast food hold outs of joining the Fair Food Program

Blocked by lawmakers, #Florida farmworkers seek help on heat protection from food industry
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Hey South Florida, I want to hear all about your experiences with flooding. Did you lose your car on a swamped street? Have to mop up an intrusion into your home? Tell me all about it 👂🏼
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First boat powered by ‘fuel of the future’ debuts in Miami. You can’t buy it ... yet miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

Bill could boost #Florida ’s renewable fuel industry. Critics say it will cost consumers
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A bill could boost Florida’s ‘renewable’ fuel industry.

But such experimental projects come at considerable costs that would be passed on to the consumer, not the companies that stand to profit from the operations.
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Homeless Miamians get $300,000 settlement after city trashed their personal property

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Key Biscayne’s dark secret: Gymnastics coach trailed by allegations of sexual abuse

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“We’re not only just advocating for our climate but for all the vulnerable communities who will be affected”

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