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For reducing energy use in your South Florida residence,  FPL offers free online resources. Using less electricity helps homeowners reduce utilities fees. FPL Tips Switch to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs Turn off your overhead fan when you leave a room for potential savings of up to $85 per year per fan Ensure a tight seal is …

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On weekends, Tri-Rail offers $5 all-day fares for its train routes in South Florida. Tri-Rail runs from Miami to West Palm Beach, stopping at stations, including Delray Beach Boca Raton Deerfield Beach Pompano Beach Cypress Creek Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Airport Sheridan Street Hollywood Opa-locka Golden Glades others On weekdays, regular one-way fares are $2.50 …

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Drugstores carry everything from health and beauty items to school supplies and kitchenware, often at relatively low prices. We looked at three chain drugstores available in Miami to decipher their rewards programs and let you in on the potential perks and pitfalls. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the …

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Worried about the next named storm? Not sure what it will mean to South Florida?  Miami-Dade County offers the free ReadyMDC mobile app, which allows you to get the most up-to-the-minute information to deal with a hurricane before, during and after.    To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the …

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Between work, appointments, picking up the kids, and other daily tasks, sometimes there just isn’t time to stop by the grocery store. And we sure aren’t OK with paying that extra $10 for deliveries from other retailers. Enter Farmstead, the online grocer that offers free delivery and local produce at better prices than your local …

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Pet owners: We’ve learned of a free spay and neuter service in Miami-Dade County. Every first Friday of the month, the county’s Animal Services Department is offering the surgical procedure for dogs and cats, at no charge.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow …

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If you’re interested in picking up a fresh, at-home activity, producing edible indoor plants such as radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home is fun, relatively easy and relatively inexpensive. For wisdom on the topic, we solicited tips from a South Florida urban horticulture program specialist affiliated with the University of Florida …

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Did you know Publix fills pet meds? The Lakeland-based supermarket giant makes it convenient to pick up your prescriptions – and your pet’s – in a one-stop shopping experience. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. All Florida locations offer heartworm and …

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If you’ve been using Miami-Dade County Transit for free this year, there’s something you need to know: All fares and fees have resumed in June. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter and visit our Facebook group page. …

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South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You should take preparing for a hurricane seriously — but you shouldn’t buy a lot of things you’re never going to use. Miami-Dade County has an online hurricane guide that …

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If you find yourself unemployed, there may be help: Businesses throughout Miami are still hiring during these uncertain times. Be sure to inquire with each business for more details – and keep checking back, as we continue adding job openings regularly! To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap …

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