Are you affected by the federal shutdown in South Florida? Here are 5 takeaways
A budget impasse between President Donald Trump and Congress has led to a federal government shutdown, affecting various services and operations across the U.S., including in South Florida. While critical services like mail delivery and Social Security remain operational, some federal functions are affected.
FULL STORY: What is open, what’s closed in South Florida during the government’s shutdown?
Here are the highlights:
- National parks: South Florida’s national parks, including Everglades and Biscayne, remain open but with limited services due to furloughed staff, affecting visitor centers and maintenance, while some private concessions continue to operate.
- Airports: Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are operating normally with TSA checkpoints open, though the shutdown could impact staffing if it continues for an extended period.
- Immigration and federal courts: Immigration courts in South Florida are operational, allowing judges to continue hearings, and federal courts in the Southern District of Florida remain open for both criminal and civil proceedings.
- Coast Guard and military: The Coast Guard continues normal operations, though some civilian employees may be furloughed, and military pay could be affected if the shutdown persists beyond two weeks.
- Schools and health care: Public schools in Broward and Miami-Dade counties report no immediate impact from the shutdown, and the Miami VA Medical Center continues to operate using available funds to maintain services for veterans.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.
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