Miami-Dade commissioners approved a massive budget Friday morning after a marathon meeting and hours of public input.

The meeting to discuss the near $13 billion budget started at 7 p.m. and did not wrap until about 4 a.m.

The approved budget says that Miami-Dade residents won't see an increase in property taxes, but will see a modest increase in trash fees and water rates. County bus riders also won't have to worry about new transit fees.

The mayor did back off on removing some grant funding for local charity groups, which were very vocal about their opposition.

In a post on X, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in part: "Today, county commissioners approved my proposed budget for fiscal year 25 to 26 protecting essential services like public safety, transit and parks, while keeping the

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