Miami-Dade

MIAMI - Democratic candidate Norma Perez Schwartz and Republican candidate Omar Blanco are set to square off for Florida's open House District 115 seat in November's general election. The pair are competing after the seat was vacated by one term Rep. Alina Garcia, R-Miami, who is running for Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections. In 2022, Garcia […]

MIAMI - Sen. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, recently urged voters to vote 'NO' on Amendment 3, a ballot measure that would legalize marijuana in Florida for adults 21 years of age or older if passed in November's general election. "How can legalizing marijuana genuinely improve your life and the lives of your family? Seriously! I urge […]

MIAMI BEACH - Rep. Fabian Basabe, R-Miami Beach, recently announced that he's been endorsed by Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio in his re-election bid for state House District 106. "Senator Rubio, it is my honor to receive your endorsement. I look forward to continue supporting our community and strive for unity and a much-needed common sense […]

MIAMI - The Miami-Dade County Elections Department issued a statement Tuesday after a video showed a sealed bin and bag of early voting ballots were found lying in the middle of the road after falling out the back of a moving truck. "The incident that occurred was due to human error. The worker forgot to […]

Former President Donald Trump held a massive rally in New York City's Madison Square Garden on Sunday, with Democrats focusing on the joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico and amplifying their comparison of Trump to Adolf Hitler. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed the rally and its coverage in a recent appearance […]

MIAMI - Miami Mayor Francis Saurez underscored the importance of border security for Hispanic Americans in a recent interview with Kassie Hunt on CNN This Morning. "I think Hispanics very much care about the border. In fact, I saw a recent poll that showed over 80% of Hispanics are worried about border security," Saurez said. […]

MIAMI—Voters in Miami-Dade County on about to vote in the county’s first-ever sheriff. Republican Rose Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes, who are vying for the job and recently engaged in spirited and contentious debate are locked in a close race, but could Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s financial support tip the scale in the […]

MIAMI - Former Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez endorsed Miami-Dade County Democratic sheriff candidate James Reyes in a rare public appearance on Thursday. “My last 30 years of my life have been devoted to this community and to the Miami-Dade Police Department,” Ramirez said. “I can tell you there is no one better suited for […]

MIAMI - Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava congratulated Miami Heat team president Pat Riley on his 30th year with the organization on Wednesday. "Pat, you didn't just bring the Heat, you are the Heat. From building dynasties to turning Miami into a basketball powerhouse, your legacy is legendary," Levine Cava said in a video […]

MIAMI - Miami-Dade Republican sheriff candidate Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced Wednesday one of her first duties if elected as the next sheriff of the county will be to crack down on corruption, including within the Homeowners Assocation. "One of my top priorities as Sheriff will be cracking down on corruption, with a special focus on HOAs. […]

MIAMI - Miami Mayor Francis Saurez explained the cultural appeal and shift among Hispanics from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump in a recent interview with Kasie Hunt on CNN This Morning. "I think it has to do a lot with culture. I think it has to do with […]

DORAL, Fla. - Rep. David Borrero, R-Doral, shared a post Saturday that conveyed Miami-Dade County's voter registration margin among Democrats to Republicans, including strong support from Hispanic Republicans, ahead of November's general election. As of Oct. 1, Republicans had closed the voter registration gap to Democrats in Miami-Dade by about 45,000 votes. Specifically, Democrats held […]

MIAMI - Miami-Dade Republican sheriff candidate Rosie-Cordero Stutz announced Monday that she's been endorsed by Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo, City Councilwoman Jacqueline Garcia, and Councilman Luis Rodriguez. "Together, we are sending a clear message: the safety of our community comes first. I’m honored to have their support, and I encourage everyone to get out and […]

MIAMI - Miami Mayor Francis Saurez praised former President Donald Trump for his appearance at a Univision town hall in Miami-Dade County Wednesday in an attempt to win over undecided Latino voters. "President Trump did a fantastic job on Univision tonight! He made it clear why Hispanic Americans are voting Republican at record levels. It's […]

MIAMI BEACH - Rep. Fabian Basabe, R-Miami Beach, responded on Thursday to the death of Hamas leader Yahwa Sinwar, the chief mastermind behind the Oct. 7 terror attack that killed 1200 Israelis and the taking of 240 hostages in the Jewish state. "An evil was removed from this world today. This was the hateful force […]

Doral's embattled Republican Mayor, whose administration has been wrought with controversies surrounding Venezuelan ties and Palestinian sympathies, announced Wednesday that she scored the endorsement of the Miami-Dade GOP. Except—she didn't. "We did not [endorse her]," state Rep. Alex Rizo, the Chair of the Miami-Dade Republican Party, told The Floridian. "I asked that she take [her post] […]

The City of Doral and its politics have managed to stay out of the limelight, and for the most part, been able to stay out of any political drama until the 2024 election cycle. When Doral Mayor Christi Fraga (R) and other city council members, including Rafael Pinyero, all voted in favor of a pro-Hamas […]

MIAMI - Miami-Dade Democratic sheriff candidate James Reyes and Republican sheriff candidate Rosie-Cordero Stutz engaged in a lively debate on Tuesday, including on the issue of candidate experience as voters decide who will be the county's first top cop in nearly 60 years. Off the bat, moderator Jim Defede pressed Reyes' lack of experience, including […]