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Jailed for not paying a traffic fine? Critics say Miami-Dade policy unfair to poor
Rev. Benjamin Downs now lives comfortably in West Perrine where he pastors a church and leads a security company but he was once a 22-year-old married father of two struggling to cover his family’s bills on his construction worker income.
13 Athletes From South Florida To Look Out For At The 2024 Summer Olympics
As the 2024 Summer Olympics slowly approaches, you might recognize some athletes who call the Sunshine State home! From sailing and water polo to track and field, there are many Olympians with ties to Florida that are going for the gold this year, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties. According to...
Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomes candidate for sheriff
Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Miami-Dade County Police Department assistant director of Investigative Services and a candidate for county sheriff with Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce President Fred Senra. Photo: Alexandra Herrera. Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Miami-Dade County Police Department assistant director of Investigative Services and a candidate for county sheriff, addressed over 50 business...
These voter fraud cases brought by the DeSantis administration aren’t dead after all
Two people whose charges of voter fraud were dismissed by South Florida judges could still face jail time after two appellate courts overturned the decisions on Wednesday. Ronald Lee Miller, 59, and Terry Hubbard, 66, were two of the roughly 20 people targeted by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ election fraud office during a high-profile news conference in 2022.
Miami-Dade raises taxes, garbage fees in proposed 2024-25 $12.7 billion budget
Early Monday morning, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava presented her proposed budget for the county’s 2024-2025 operations and capital improvements. She called the tax rate “flat,” but everyone already knows it’s really a slight increase due to an increase in property value. Her budget would keep garbage rates flat also.
Miami International Airport to Gain $400 Million Cargo Facility, Elevating Global Reach and Creating Thousands of Jobs
In a significant move poised to expand the cargo handling capabilities of the West Coast, Miami-Dade County has announced the approval of a $400 million project to develop a new cargo facility at Miami International Airport (MIA). This four-story marvel, stated to be a first for the Western Hemisphere, aims to bolster the airport's capacity by a whopping 50% or more, possibly accommodating up to two million tons of freight annually. With construction projected to wrap up by 2029, the facility is expected to gear MIA up for a towering capacity of 4.5 to 5 million tons of cargo, solidifying its role as a pivotal player in international air freight until at least 2041, a good 11 years ahead of initial forecasts.
Heat advisory in effect on Wednesday in South Florida
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – A heat advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening for South Florida. The advisory is expected to last until 6 p.m. The feel heat index possibility in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach counties ranges between 105 to 110 degrees while the highs will reach the low to mid-90s.
Crackdown on Miami Brothels, Three Arrested, Charged with Human Trafficking and Racketeering
Authorities in Miami-Dade County have made significant inroads into dismantling a local human trafficking network, leading to the arrest of three individuals with charges spanning from prostitution to racketeering. A raid conducted yesterday by the Department of Homeland Security and Miami Gardens Police targeted a home in Miami Gardens which, according to 7News, neighbors described as a brothel, today, the property sat boarded up, marking the aftermath of law enforcement's bust.
Miami International Airport to receive $400 million cargo facility
The Miami International Airport will receive a new four story cargo facility valued at $400 million. The facility that will be the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere will increase the airport’s total cargo capacity by at least 50% or potentially up to two million tons annually.
Miami-Dade County hosting Adopt-a-Tree event in Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Miami-Dade County’s Adopt-a-Tree program is holding its second free tree giveaway of the year this weekend. It will take place on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Harris Field Park, located at 1034 NE 8th St. in Homestead. 3 arrested during...
Driver dead, car completely destroyed after crash in NW Miami-Dade
Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened in northwest Miami-Dade early Monday morning. The crash happened in the 7200 block of Northwest 27th Avenue, near State Road 9 in Gladeview. According to Miami-Dade Police, this was a single car accident and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
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