It was unfortunate that yesterday's meeting escalated the way it did when people were there simply to make their voices heard. Public input is an essential part of an accessible, accountable local government and as elected officials we should encourage all residents to exercise their right to participate.
Due to the location of this parcel in a critical area, the conveyance of this parcel requires considerable review and due diligence. It is imperative that we fully understand the scope and scale of the proposed use of the site and what will be developed, as the impacts to the Everglades ecosystem could be devastating.
The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure - all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.
The county tax collector's office announced on Monday that it had uncovered a network of appointment scalpers benefiting from access to motor vehicles offices by hoarding free appointments and reselling them for a profit.
The 55,824-square-foot Barnes & Noble opened Thanksgiving week in 1996 and was called 'one of the biggest, flashiest Barnes & Noble bookstores in the nation' by the Miami Herald.
Ken Griffin's $500,000 contribution to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's reelection campaign marked the highest individual donation during Miami-Dade County's municipal elections, demonstrating his significant influence in local politics.
Kenneth Kilpatrick, president of the Brownsville Civic Neighborhood Association, stressed the need for residents to take control of their future after witnessing failed annexation attempts.
Raquel Regalado, on track to be re-elected to the Miami-Dade County Commission with 56% of the vote, focused on environmental issues, tax breaks for seniors, and advocacy for neurodivergent adults.
Christian Ulvert's dual role as a political consultant and communications strategist for both elected officials and private developers places him in a powerful position within Miami-Dade politics.