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fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Man's teen sister among two charged in his shooting death, Miami-Dade detectives say

Detectives arrested Deashia Smith, the victim's sister, along with Elton Hightower, in connection to the shooting death of Rae'quan Smith after months of investigation.
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fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Christina White has been running Miami-Dade elections for a decade. That's ending

Garcia praised White for handing over a well-run and successful organization that continues to benefit from the systems and staff White had assembled since 2015.
NYC politics
#local-government
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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

'Difficult decisions are ahead': Miami-Dade faces worst budget crunch since '08 crash

Miami-Dade County faces a $400 million budget shortfall, the largest since the 2008 crisis, requiring difficult financial decisions.
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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

'Difficult decisions are ahead': Miami-Dade faces worst budget crunch since '08 crash

Miami-Dade County faces a $400 million budget shortfall, the largest since the 2008 crisis, requiring difficult financial decisions.
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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Peak heat and rain season has arrived. Triple threat of hurricane season is next

Miami-Dade County residents are urged to prepare for extreme weather including hurricanes, flooding, and high heat as hurricane season approaches.
#infrastructure
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

What your car says about pollen in your neighborhood. Check allergy hot spots

We are seeing dramatic variations in the concentration of the pollen in different parts of Miami-Dade County, as well as different species of pollen.
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#local-politics
#public-health
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Veto coming? Dentists join Miami-Dade mayor to endorse fluoride in tap water

Fluoridation is deemed vital for children's dental health, challenging a recent bipartisan legislation to halt its addition to Miami-Dade's drinking water.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Veto coming? Dentists join Miami-Dade mayor to endorse fluoride in tap water

Fluoridation is deemed vital for children's dental health, challenging a recent bipartisan legislation to halt its addition to Miami-Dade's drinking water.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Miami-Dade elections supervisor hires former city of Miami 'no-show' employee

Nillo was fired amid a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation for allegedly being a 'no-show' employee, but has now been hired in a key role by Garcia.
NYC politics
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Report: Security failures led to Copa final chaos

The chaotic scene at the Copa América final was primarily due to inadequate intelligence and security measures.
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Developer gets land by MIA in cut-rate deal for housing. 'Giveaway' says ex-Springs mayor

Miami-Dade sold land near Miami Airport to a developer for workforce housing, sparking claims of it being a 'giveaway' deal.
#krome-detention-center
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fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

As the Miami Seaquarium fights eviction, its owner heads for bankruptcy court

Miami Seaquarium's owner seeks bankruptcy protection amid eviction action by Miami-Dade County to restructure debt and stabilize operations.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Biscayne Bay is polluted. Miami-Dade hopes this new technology will help clean it up

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.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In Miami, Scalpers Had the Hot Tickets to Driver's License Appointments

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.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Could one of the biggest Rooms to Go in the country replace a beloved Kendall bookstore?

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.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

New courthouse will be named for Cuban American who fought Miami-Dade's English-only law

Miami-Dade's new civil courthouse is named after Osvaldo Soto, honoring his contributions to Hispanic rights and community integration.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Brush fires close Card Sound Road in the Florida Keys - both directions shut down

A brush fire on Card Sound Road has led to the closure of one of the two major routes in and out of the Florida Keys, disrupting traffic from mainland Miami-Dade.
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#budget-cuts
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

World Cup wants $10M more from Miami-Dade County. That could mean cuts to services

Miami-Dade County plans to double World Cup spending to $21 million, potentially impacting local government services amidst budget constraints.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

World Cup wants $10M more from Miami-Dade County. That could mean cuts to services

Miami-Dade County plans to double World Cup spending to $21 million, potentially impacting local government services amidst budget constraints.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Got a good idea to shrink our growing waste problem? Miami-Dade might help pay for it

Miami-Dade County is launching a contest to find innovative waste management solutions from startups, aimed at improving recycling and reducing costs.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

The 44 percent: Rap lyrics as street names, Black school closing, Jazz in the Gardens

Angie Stone and Roy Ayers' music profoundly impacted emotional resonance in tough times, making their loss significant.
A Miami-Dade proposal aims to honor local rap culture by naming streets after influential lyrics.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Will Grind with Me Terrace come to Miami-Dade? Proposal puts rap lyrics on the map

Commissioner Hardemon's proposal to rename Liberty City streets after rap lyrics failed to gain necessary votes due to community concerns.
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fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

What will new immigration enforcement program look like? Miami-Dade Sheriff sheds light

Miami-Dade's first female Sheriff aims to enhance community engagement while clarifying the role of immigration enforcement.
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fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Miami-Dade's Zoom era may be ending. Mayor orders county workers back to their desks

Miami-Dade County employees must return to in-office work by April 15, 2025, ending five years of remote work arrangements.
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fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

He lost his big Miami-Dade County job after an arrest. The charges were just dropped

Curtis Osceola's appointment as chief resilience officer was rescinded following his arrest, despite charges being dropped.
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fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Miami hospital nonprofit under investigation for 'possible misappropriation' of funds

The Jackson Health Foundation is under investigation for potential financial misappropriation.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Billionaire Ken Griffin was 2024's top political donor in Miami-Dade County government

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.
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fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Crash closes 18 Mile Stretch on U.S. 1 in Miami-Dade. Florida Keys traffic affected, too

A crash involving a motorcyclist has blocked all lanes of U.S. 1 near mile marker 125 in Miami-Dade County, prompting emergency responses and traffic diversions.
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fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

After dodging Hialeah annexation, this historically Black neighborhood wants to be a city

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.
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fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

Raquel Regalado on track to win second term on Miami-Dade County Commission

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.
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fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

In Miami-Dade, Christian Ulvert helps candidates win elections and developers win deals

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.
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fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

As budget strains grow, Miami-Dade mayor pulls back on future transit funding

Miami-Dade's 2025 budget proposal reduces transit funding by $16 million, halting contributions to the transit savings program for the first time in six years.
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fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

'Sloth fever' in Florida? Miami-Dade sees Oropouche cases linked to Cuba. What to know

This year, Florida has recorded 30 cases of Oropouche, a virus commonly spread by biting flies and mosquitoes, with the most cases in Miami-Dade County.
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fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

Can these new ideas make Miami's airport a better place? County leaders are banking on it

"We're scanning the world for innovation," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "These companies are transforming the travel experience through technology."
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fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

In Miami-Dade's District 3, Hardemon faces Edmonson in a clash of the commissioners

In the race for the District 3 seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission, voters will choose between incumbent Keon Hardemon and predecessor Audrey Edmonson due to term limits.
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