Commissioner Eileen Higgins Receives $800,000 in State Funding from Representative Alex Rizo to Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Citrus Grove Schools
On October 27, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins (District 5) received an $800,000 appropriation from State Representative Alex Rizo (District 112) on... Read more.
Commissioner Eileen Higgins Breaks Ground on the Play Spot — A New Family-Friendly Oasis in Brickell
On Monday, October 27, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins (District 5) celebrated the groundbreaking of the Play Spot, a new community space located... Read more.
Commissioner Eileen Higgins’ Driver’s License Suspension Task Force Transforms Countywide Crisis into National Model of Reform
Restoring opportunity, improving safety, and transforming lives across Miami-Dade County. Launched in 2020 by Commissioner Eileen Higgins as Chair of the Community... Read more.
Commissioner Eileen Higgins Announces Full Schedule for the 2025 Elevate Small Business Conference
One-Day Conference Brings Critical Resources, Expert Guidance, and Networking Opportunities to Local Small Businesses Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins,... Read more.
Commissioner Higgins’ Composting Legislation Advances Climate Resilience in Miami-Dade
New ordinance clears the way for community composters to operate legally, transforming food waste into nutrient-rich soil while reducing landfill use and emissions.... Read more.
Commissioner Eileen Higgins Presents $3.8 Million in County Funding to Support Construction of the New Bay of Pigs Brigade 2506 Museum and Library
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, District 5, presented two checks totaling $3.8 million to the Bay of Pigs Brigade 2506 Museum and Library in Little... Read more.
Commissioner Eileen Higgins to Host Elevate Small Business Conference to Empower Miami-Dade Entrepreneurs
One-Day Conference Brings Critical Resources, Expert Guidance, and Networking Opportunities to Local Small Businesses Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins... Read more.
Commissioner Eileen Higgins to Host Elevate Small Business Conference to Empower Miami-Dade Entrepreneurs
One-Day Conference Brings Critical Resources, Expert Guidance, and Networking Opportunities to Local Small Businesses Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins... Read more.
Commissioner Eileen Higgins Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Southside Preparatory Academy
First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Combines Education and Affordable Housing in Miami’s Urban Core Today, September 22, 2025, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen... Read more.
Miami-Dade residents now have more options for homeownership
We can now celebrate Miami-Dade County residents having more flexibility at homeownership. At last week’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board approved... Read more.

