Port-of-Spain. Caribbean Airlines advises that due to scheduled maintenance work being conducted on the airport runway by the Airport Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (AATT), the ANR Robinson International Airport will be closed during the hours of 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. from September 23 – December 23, 2019.

MIAMI  —Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners have announced that the County will be spearheading relief efforts for the residents of The Bahamas, where various islands have been hit hard by Hurricane Dorian’s devastating strength.  

MIAMI —Departing from the Deering Estate on Sunday, September 1, the Stiltsville Guided Historic Boat Tour will allow you to journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to the alluring Stiltsville Houses and learn about the rich history of this area of Miami and Biscayne National Park.

Doral, FL –In the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation of the Bahamas, the Mayor and City Council are requesting the community’s kindness and support with the donationof much needed items to the victims of this storm. The City has partnered with Miami-Dade County to ensure that donations reach the Bahamas to aid their residents.

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Food For The Poor is responding to an urgent need for aid to our neighbor the Bahamas, which has been devastated by Hurricane Dorian. The charity will respond with partners Sandals Foundation and the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida to identify greatest need and coordinate distribution of aid.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL.- Recent heavy rains are prompting the need for the Mosquito Control Section to spray several areas of the County to reduce the mosquito larvae population. Preventive truck larviciding will be proactively performed between the hours of 10PM and 6AM, weather permitting, August 26 – September 14, 2019. The areas being targeted are portions of Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Davie, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Southwest Ranches. Maps of the spray areas and more information.

A thanksgiving mass and healing service to commemorate Trinidad and Tobago’s 57th anniversary of Independence will be held over two days this month in South Florida.

Commissioner Joe A. Martinez and Adonel Concrete will be providing sand for those who need sand bags in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The college football season is upon us. Games will be played throughout the state. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) encourages motorists traveling to and from the games and activities to use the FL511 Mobile App for current roadway conditions.

MIAMI-DADE – The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on September 4 to support legislation kickstarting industrial hemp production in Miami-Dade County. 

MIAMI —In anticipation of possible severe weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Dorian, the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) offers the following information:

SOUTH FLORIDA

August 1 Caribbean Emancipation Day – (5:30 pm)Church of Atonement 4401 W. Oakland Park Blvd, L-Lakes 33313