King tide flooding closed many coastal roads across South Florida over the weekend, including in Miami Beach neighborhoods. Water was pumped from a Miami Beach condo lobby and garage, and the city is investing in raising roads and seawalls. Repeated flooding disrupts daily life for residents, and some reported severe inland flooding despite seawalls.
Several Miami-Dade elected officials support a state constitutional amendment to raise Florida's homestead property tax exemption. Supporters say it would give homeowners relief without hurting essential services, while opponents warn it could require cuts to public safety and infrastructure. The debate centers on balancing tax relief for homeowners with funding for public safety and infrastructure.
A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Sept. 9 in northwest Miami-Dade that killed a 10-year-old girl and injured her brother. The car struck both children on an e-bike, and the driver now faces three felony charges. The case is a reminder of the risks young riders face on local roads.
Young Musicians Unite teaches free music classes to more than 20,000 students each week in Miami-Dade. The nonprofit works in 131 schools and teaches instruments while building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. Because all programming costs students nothing, families can access music education without a fee.
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Voters will decide on November 3 if the city can proceed with a privately funded redevelopment plan for nearly 28 acres of waterfront land on Virginia Key. The proposal has sparked debate regarding environmental protections, public access, and the future use of the area. Supporters and opponents are highlighting key issues ahead of the vote.
Martine Moïse testified in Miami federal court about the attack on her husband, President Jovenel Moïse. She recounted moments when gunmen killed him and described finding her children after the gunfire erupted. Moïse was treated at a hospital in Miami following the events in Haiti.
The son of a Miami-Dade commissioner was sentenced to five years for the 2023 police shooting case. He faced potential charges of attempted murder of a police officer.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava questioned the invitation extended to Vladimir Putin for a G20 summit. She stated that giving him an honor contradicts Miami-Dade's history as a community built by exiles from authoritarian regimes. The mayor linked her stance to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Several Miami-Dade elected officials support a constitutional amendment to increase Florida's homestead property tax exemption. Supporters argue it offers homeowner relief without harming essential services. Opponents warn the measure could force cuts to public safety and infrastructure.
Dozens of people arrested in connection with the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting trial in Miami. Christian Emmanuel Sanon is set to stand trial on charges related to the killing. Federal prosecutors allege South Florida was a central location for planning and financing the plot.
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Lucia Báez-Geller has a background serving South Florida families through roles as a teacher at Miami Beach High School and a Miami-Dade County School Board member. The newspaper supports her candidacy for the Florida House, noting her experience with community issues like cost of living and sea-level rise.
PoliticsPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 8:54 AM
County data shows that the highest-paid employees in Miami-Dade County are largely lawyers working in the County Attorney’s Office. Geraldine Bonzon-Keenan leads the list with a salary of $417,163. The mayor's pay is noted as being significantly lower than those at the top.
PoliticsPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 8:54 AM
Three Miami-Dade County officials publicly backed a property tax amendment, stating they spoke as homeowners. Opponents warn the measure could cause severe cuts to public safety and local services. The amendment would raise the homestead exemption if approved by voters.
PoliticsPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 6:26 AM
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz is appealing the county's budget decision to Tallahassee, arguing it falls $42 million short of necessary funds. The dispute pits her against Mayor Daniella Levine Cava over law enforcement funding levels. This action could force state leaders to review local government disagreements.
PoliticsPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 4:01 AM
Miami-Dade County's historic courthouse continues its auction process with four deposit commitments received but no binding bids. The county has extended the timeline for the transaction.
Trials connected to Haiti's presidential assassination are resuming in federal court in Miami. The proceedings involve criminal charges related to the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
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