City Notices: Cold Weather Advisory and New Driver License Regulations

City Alert: Cold Weather Advisory in Effect

The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for inland Miami-Dade County, effective through the morning of Friday, February 6, 2026. Residents and visitors are advised that temperatures have tumbled following a recent cold front, with wind chills expected to reach as low as 35 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. Local officials encourage the community to practice the 'four Ps' of cold weather safety: protecting people, plants, pets, and pipes. Afternoon highs for today are forecast to peak in the mid-60s under mostly sunny but breezy conditions.

Regulatory Change: Driver License Exam Updates

As of today, Friday, February 6, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has officially implemented a new policy requiring all driver’s license written and oral examinations to be administered exclusively in English. This change applies to all license classifications, including both commercial and non-commercial vehicles. Language translation services and exams previously offered in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, and Portuguese have been discontinued at all regional service centers. State officials maintain that the transition is necessary to ensure all motorists possess the English proficiency required to interpret standard road signs and safety instructions.

Public Safety & Law Enforcement Notices

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is highlighting several public safety initiatives and community notices for this weekend:

• Distracted Driving Safety Program: The Sheriff’s Office has launched a dedicated enforcement and awareness program to reduce accidents caused by mobile device usage while driving.
• Homeruns For Heroes: A public notice has been issued for the Police Officers Assistance Trust (P.O.A.T) fundraiser taking place today. This event supports local law enforcement families in times of need.
• DUI Awareness: Following a recent mock crash demonstration, police are reminding residents to designate a driver as they head into the weekend.

City Infrastructure & Planning

The City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development has issued a formal notice regarding Floodplain Management. Given that large sections of the city lie within federally designated 100-year floodplains, the city is soliciting public comments regarding proposed assistance for small businesses located in these high-risk zones. Written comments must be received by the Contracts Manager no later than February 23, 2026. Additionally, the City Commission has confirmed that its next regular meeting will take place at City Hall on February 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Transit & Recreation Updates

Commuters should be aware of a single-tracking schedule for the Metrorail starting after 8:00 p.m. tonight. Maintenance crews will be performing track repairs between the Vizcaya and Dr. Martin L. King Jr. stations, requiring northbound and southbound trains to share a single track. Passengers should anticipate delays of up to 30 minutes during this period. In recreational news, the Parks and Recreation department invites the community to Tropical Park Stadium tomorrow morning for the 5th Annual Girls Got Game event, celebrating women in sports.