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Miami-Dade County has opened parks, marinas and golf courses. You’re probably already imagining yourself getting out there in the fresh air or roaming around with the kids.  But be forewarned: There will be rules to follow. It will not be business as usual.  For example, if you choose to venture out to use any of …

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If we have to wear a face mask, we might as well have some fun with it!  For those of us who are Miami Heat fans – and are missing our favorite sport – now there’s an opportunity to wear our team colors with pride.  Purchase face coverings sporting the team’s logo or colors, thanks …

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OK, South Florida, perhaps you’re starting to hear that people are getting their stimulus checks. Perhaps you’re wondering when you will get your check. Well, there’s a new IRS tool called “Get My Payment” to track the stimulus checks. It was created to “provide people with the status of their payment, including the date their payment …

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In times of trouble, scammers often try to exploit the situation with everything from cheap and shoddy merchandise to fake charitable causes. Now the Internal Revenue Service and police are signaling an alert on stimulus check scams. There have been reports of fake IRS calls and emails seeking bank account and other private information in order …

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At Miami On The Cheap, we’re on a mission: to help you get through this tough period. We’ve always had your back, with the best deals around. But now, we have refocused our site to bring you even more news you can use during a crisis. (And if we find great deals and freebies along …

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Soooo, how’s that home-schooling going? If your child is struggling with an assignment – or you’re struggling to remember enough to be of assistance – let Miami-Dade County’s Public Library System help you out. Its free Virtual Homework Help & Tutoring Program provides 30-minute online sessions from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. But you must make …

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Have you been trying to get through the unemployment assistance website, only for it to crash? Are you frustrated beyond belief? Well, we are here to tell you that there is an alternative around it: Say hello to the paper application now available. Just download and fill out the form, then mail it to the Florida …

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Movie lovers, here’s another opportunity to stream films online: The Miami Jewish Film Festival has announced a new partnership with Menemsha Films, a U.S. distributor specializing in Jewish and Israeli cinema, to offer movies for 99 cents to rent or $4.99 to own on Amazon or iTunes. You can pick from the entirety of Menemsha …

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We’re starting to see businesses responding to recent developments in different ways. U-Haul is one of them. U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage at U-Haul-owned and -operated facilities to help college students in the United States and Canada who may be affected by the recent and unforeseen schedule changes at their campuses. The …

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During this time of uncertainty, Baptist Health is offering free urgent care visits online.  The idea is to help prevent the spread of infections. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms, you can use this telehealth service to access a doctor who can help assess the situation. Download the Care on Demand app, …

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