MIAMI-DADE
Fewer services, higher fees as hard times hit Miami-Dade
Leaner budgets for the new fiscal year mean more fees, fewer services and higher tax rates -- despite lower tax bills -- in most county municipalities.
A local artist relies on her new service dog to get around, but she said she has been given a hard time by some local businesses.
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Leaner budgets for the new fiscal year mean more fees, fewer services and higher tax rates -- despite lower tax bills -- in most county municipalities.
Crime is a concern on the newer east side of Homestead, and some communities and residents have gone to great lengths to try to stem the tide.
Neighbors opposed to luxury residential villas on the property of the Biltmore Hotel have met with city leaders in an effort to block the project.