Miami-Dade County commissioners have approved a change to next year's budget designed to prepare for the financial impact if Florida voters approve a property tax overhaul on the November ballot, a move that reflects the uncertainty hanging over local government...
Miami-Dade Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegally Voting in 2024 Election
A 23-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to illegally voting in Miami-Dade County, after federal prosecutors said she falsely claimed United States citizenship on voter registration paperwork and then cast a ballot in the 2024 general election. Valery Zidor, who was...
Heavy Rain Floods South Florida Before Drier Weather Arrives for the Weekend
South Florida endured a soggy start to Wednesday as heavy rain and thunderstorms swept through the region overnight, dumping several inches of rain and prompting flood advisories, before a shift toward drier weather expected to arrive in time for the weekend....
PortMiami Shatters Cruise Record, Welcoming Its 10 Millionth Passenger
PortMiami has set a new passenger record, welcoming its 10 millionth cruise passenger of the fiscal year on September 14, well before the year's end and far surpassing its previous high. The milestone represents a dramatic leap for the port, which bills itself as the...
Miami-Dade Pursues Sister City Ties With Brazil’s Capital, Brasilia
Miami-Dade County is moving to establish a sister city relationship with Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, deepening the region's already extensive ties to Latin America and its largest economy. County commissioners voted to direct the county's International Trade...
Miami-Dade Weighs 101 Million Dollar Contract to Upgrade Airport Explosives Detection
Miami-Dade County is considering a 101 million dollar contract to replace explosives detection machines at Miami International Airport, a significant investment in the security infrastructure of one of the nation's busiest travel and cargo hubs. A county committee is...
No Bids for Miami-Dade’s Historic Courthouse as County Weighs Next Steps
Miami-Dade County's historic courthouse, one of the most recognizable buildings in downtown Miami, failed to attract a single bid at auction, leaving officials to reconsider what to do with the aging landmark. GovDeals, the online auction service for government...
South Florida’s Rainy Stretch Brings King Tides and Street Flooding at Hurricane Season’s Peak
South Florida is contending with a soggy stretch of weather as king tides push seawater into low-lying streets and scattered thunderstorms bring the risk of flooding, all as the region reaches the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Scattered showers...
Florida to Remove Flock Cameras From State Roads Amid Privacy Concerns
Florida is moving to remove Flock automated license plate reading cameras from state roads, responding to mounting privacy concerns over the surveillance technology that has proliferated across communities in recent years. The cameras, made by the company Flock...
Deadly MIA Cargo Crash Under Federal Investigation as Community Mourns
Federal investigators are working to determine how an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, a disaster that killed five people, injured five others, and struck vehicles near the airport in one of the deadliest aviation incidents the...
Miami-Dade Eyes Deep Cuts to Transit and Trash Collection as Budget Pressures Mount
Miami-Dade County is looking to make serious cuts to transit and solid waste services as it confronts mounting budget pressures, moves that could reshape daily life for residents who depend on buses, trains, and reliable garbage collection. The proposed reductions...
Amazon Cargo Jet Overruns Runway at MIA, Killing Five and Injuring Five
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and injuring five others in a fiery crash that struck multiple vehicles near the airport, authorities said. The cargo jet failed to stop within the runway, careening...
