Miami-Dade

Just when you thought the oath-taking drama in Palmetto Bay couldn't get any juicier, a torrent of new allegations is threatening to completely derail Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer's burgeoning political career. Beyond the initial claims of an illegal oath of office, whispers have turned into shouts, alleging a pattern of misconduct that could implicate not […]

In the days following the passing of longtime City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes, political insiders were already coalescing around a presumed successor: Rafael “Ralph” Cabrera, the president-elect of the Latin Builders Association. Cabrera had reportedly bought a home in District 4 last summer, started raising campaign funds in the fall, and had been actively […]

The City of Miami is once again at the center of a controversy — this time over a proposed overhaul of its tree ordinance, the legislation that regulates how and when trees can be pruned or removed. While the proposal has been formally championed by Commissioner Miguel Gabela, records and public appearances suggest that the […]

MIAMI, FL  — In the latest escalation of Miami’s political infighting, Commissioner Miguel Gabela is accusing Commissioner Joe Carollo’s office of launching a retaliatory campaign in response to Gabela’s recent revelations of financial misconduct tied to the Bayfront Park Management Trust. In a pointed statement released on Wednesday, Commissioner Gabela alleged that recent code enforcement […]

Florida Senator Jay Collins Strongly Considering 2026 run for Governor Florida State Senator Jay Collins (R) is considering a run for governor in the 2026 gubernatorial contest, a move that would pit him against Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds for the Republican nomination, and quite possibly First Lady Casey DeSantis. READ MORE     Byron Donalds: What did […]

MIAMI, FL  — A day after an intense and revealing meeting of the Bayfront Park Management Trust, officials are moving aggressively to address allegations of serious financial misconduct tied to the tenure of former Chairman Joe Carollo. At the center of the storm: a growing body of evidence suggests that Carollo may have repeatedly violated […]

MIAMI, FL — As Jose Regalado campaigns for a seat on the City of Miami Commission, new questions are surfacing about the financial and political ties that bind him to his well-known family. Did Regalado really receive over $100,000 from a political committee tied to his father and sister? According to the Florida Department of Elections, […]

In a display of American pride and patriotism, Rep. Fabian Basabe (R-Miami Beach) announced plans to skydive with the U.S. Army Golden Knights, an elite unit known for its parachute demonstrations, during the 2025 Hyundai Air & Sea Show this Memorial Day weekend in Miami Beach. "Miami Beach is more than a place. It's a […]

The Bayfront Park Management Trust, led by Chairman Miguel Gabela, announced a request Tuesday for an independent investigation by the Miami-Dade County Inspector General's Office into allegations of financial waste, fraud, and abuse under former Chairman Joe Carollo. According to a release, the probe stems from a forensic audit precipitated by continuous concerns within the […]

In a Florida suburb where manicured lawns meet simmering tensions, a 24-year-old vice mayor is at the center of a legal earthquake that could send shockwaves across the Sunshine State. Mark Merwitzer, Palmetto Bay's wunderkind elected by a hair's breadth of 73 votes, is being sued by a fellow council member who claims he botched […]

Miami-Dade County flipped Republican in active voter registration on Monday, marking a historic first in an area considered once safe for Democrats. According to a release from the Republican Party of Florida, there are 464,370 active registered Republicans (34%) to 440,790 (32.27%) Democrats in Miami-Dade. Possibly even more shocking, independents also actively outregister democrats in […]

MIAMI, FL— It’s becoming almost weekly now — a new controversy brewing and boiling over in the City of Miami. The latest? A rapidly escalating situation at the Bayfront Park Management Trust, in what some are calling another issue affirming Banana Republic 2.0. In a move signaling deepening concerns over one of Miami’s premier public […]

MIAMI, FL — In a telling moment of contrast, City Commission candidate Jose Regalado was a no-show at a candidate forum hosted this week by the Silver Bluff Homeowners Association — leaving residents without answers and raising further questions about his approach to campaigning and transparency. His opponent, Ralph Rosado, attended and engaged directly with […]

MIAMI, FL — Endorsements recently issued by the Miami Young Republicans (Miami YR) are not valid and do not represent the official position of any recognized Republican Party organization, according to a letter released by the Florida Young Republicans (Florida YR) and supported by the Young Republican National Federation (YRNF). The controversy stems from the fact that, in 2022, […]

Florida International University is helping children with congenital upper limb deficiencies better manage everyday tasks and enjoy physical activities. Amanda Thomas, a clinical assistant professor in the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Florida International University (FIU), helped start an exercise program incorporating the use of a body-powered 3D-printed prosthetic hand. Thomas, […]

President Donald Trump recently pledged to lift blistering sanctions on Syria to facilitate the latter’s transition into a prosperous and civilized state.  The sanctions relief promise was made during President Trump’s address at the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Trump pledged that he “will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria, to […]

A petition has been issued to recall Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins after she voted in favor of a development project that approved 700 townhomes on 90 acres of farmland in Redland, a historic and agricultural area of Miami-Dade County. "We, the undersigned Miami-Dade County residents and voters, demand the immediate recall of Miami-Dade […]

Houthi terrorists continue threatening Israel’s civilian population with daily missile attacks, the latest of which occurred within the last 24 hours.  The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported “projectile fire from Yemen” that could have impacted dozens of civilian areas.  The Houthis’ latest attacks on Israel follow recently signed agreements with the US to cease attacks […]