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Miami homeowners could see trash collection fee increase

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2 years ago

July 3, 2024

Miami homeowners could see trash collection fee increase

MIAMI – For the first time in 14 years the City of Miami could be increasing a service that many homeowners have considered effective.

“I think it’s excellent, they’re always here,” said Sally Howie about the trash service in Miami, where she has lived since 2005.

In June, Miami commissioners voted 4 to 1 in favor of increasing the cap on garbage fees from $380 to a $60 increase for a total of $440.

“I think it’s a reasonable request because it’s been 14 years, so it seems reasonable to me,” said Howie.

“I voted against it,” said Manolo Reyes, Miami Commissioner for District 4, who opposed the measure, among other things because of people on fixed incomes.

“For those people, those households an increase of 60 dollars means a lot for them,” said Reyes.

“I can understand if someone has a fixed income and bills increase, they’re not going to like it,” said Howie, who lives in Coconut Grove.

Damian Pardo, recently elected as Miami Commissioner voted in favor of increasing the cap.

“Unlike any other municipality, we’re paying a much lower fee,” said the commissioner for District 2. Homeowners in Unincorporated Miami-Dade pay $547 a year.

Pardo says the garbage fee in Miami not only applies to trash collection but also to recycling service and what is known as bulky trash – piled garbage from debris, branches, or when people remodel their houses.

“They’re getting bulky trash pick-up every single week unlike any other municipality,” said Pardo.

CBS Miami reached out to the City of Miami for a request for an interview, they replied with a statement saying:

“The level of (trash) service provided exceeds what we currently charge, thus the consideration of increasing the fee to $440 per household.”

“The difference between the actual cost of service and what is charged to households is being offset by General Fund money. The possible increase would reduce the reliance on general fund dollars to support the delivery of solid waste residential services.”

CBS News Miami asked Commissioner Reyes, “How soon Miami residents would actually see an increase on the garbage fee?”

“It’s up to the administration,” he replied.

Pardo replied differently, “The cap doesn’t mean there’s any increase at all, it just provides flexibility in the future should residents decide that they want an increase as opposed to losing services.”

Both commissioners said there should be another meeting if the city does decide to increase the fee any time soon.

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Ole Miss S Nick Cull’s targeting call reversed vs Miami in Peach Bowl

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7 hours ago

January 8, 2026

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Ole Miss S Nick Cull’s targeting call reversed vs Miami in Peach Bowl

Mississippi football’s Nick Cull avoided an ejection during the College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl semifinal on Thursday, Jan. 8.

As Malachi Toney reeled in a catch from Carson Beck at the Miami 49 in the first quarter, he was hit by Cull in a helmet-to-helmet collision. Right away, the officials flagged Cull for targeting, with both Toney and Cull staying down on the field with an injury.

After officials reviewed the play, the call on the field was overturned, as the officials determined that Cull did not launch and the collision seemed to be incidental. Replay assistant Matt Austin concurred with the call on the field.

The play had a major impact on the game as well. If the call had been upheld, Miami would have had the ball at the Ole Miss 34-yard line with a chance to expand its 3-0 lead. However, a few plays later, the Hurricanes were forced to punt from the 49-yard line.

On the first play of the second quarter, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacey scored on a 73-yard run to give the Rebels a 7-3 lead.

Because he was not called for targeting, Cull was not ejected from the game, which means Ole Miss will have him for the remainder of the game, if he can clear the concussion protocol. He was in the tent following the play.

Cull has 15 total tackles and three pass deflections this season for the Rebels.

Meanwhile, Toney went to the medical tent briefly for the Hurricanes, but returned to the game.

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Crash involving unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle impacts morning commute

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19 hours ago

January 8, 2026

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Crash involving unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle impacts morning commute

Updated on: January 8, 2026 / 7:30 AM EST
/ CBS Miami

A crash involving an unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle was reported in Northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning, and the morning commute was impacted as a result.

Few details have been released, but the crash was reported in the area of Northwest 79th street and Interstate 95.

Video from the scene showed that the vehicles had heavy damage.

The sheriff’s office said the crash also involved a civilian vehicle, and no injuries were reported.

No other information was released.

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Miami Heat-Minnesota Timberwolves Final Injury Update: Anthony Edwards’ status divulged

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2 days ago

January 6, 2026

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Miami Heat-Minnesota Timberwolves Final Injury Update: Anthony Edwards’ status divulged

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that guard Anthony Edwards is now available to play in Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Heat after originally being listed as questionable with right foot injury maintenance.

Here’s the rest of the injury report and game preview:

INJURY REPORT

HEAT

Tyler Herro: Available – Toe

Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Out – Ankle

Nikola Jovic: Available – Groin

Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team

TIMBERWOLVES

Anthony Edwards: Available – Foot

Terrence Shannon Jr.: Out – Foot

Joan Beringer: Out – G League

Game date, time and location: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 8:00 p.m. EST, Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

TV: TV: Peacock,

Radio: 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale), ESPN 106.3 FM, (West Palm Beach), FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples), 1450 AM (Suart), 97.7 FM (Florida Keys), WAQI 710 AM (Spanish-language broadcast, South Florida) 100.3 FM (Minnesota)

VITALS: The Miami Heat (20-16) and Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) meet for the second and final regular season matchup after just facing off three days ago with Minnesota recording a, 125-115, win in Miami on January 3. The teams split the series, 1-1, last season with each squad winning on the road. The Heat are 36-35 all-time versus Minnesota during the regular season,
including 19-16 in home games and 17-19 in road games.

PROJECTED STARTERS

HEAT

G Davion Mitchell

G Tyler Herro

C Bam Adebayo

F Norman Powell

F Andrew Wiggins

TIMBERWOLVES

G Donte DiVincenzo

G Anthony Edwards

C Rudy Gobert

F Jaden McDaniels

F Julius Randle

Spread: Heat +5.5 (-112), Timberwolves -5.5 (-108)

Moneyline: Heat +166, Timberwolves -198

Total points scored: 239.5 (over -106, under -114)

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Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra on the forced turnovers: “That is and has to be our identity. We have to play with a recklessness and activity level that exceeds our opponent, and thats not to put down our talent level or anything like that, it’s more about we look different when we’re flying around and making plays and making it tough for the opponent.”