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The Biden-Harris Administration has recently expanded the issuance of non-immigrant visas (NIVs) to Cuba, which has raised concerns among Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Ted Cruz (R-TX). In a recent letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, they say the expansion "does not serve America's interests" and is "yet another case of […]
Mayor Levine Cava secured another four year term after winning over 58% of the vote Tuesday evening.
The contentious Republican primary race for Miami-Dade County Sheriff saw Trump-endorsed Rose Cordero-Stutz garnered 24 percent of the vote in her efforts to defeat Joe Sanchez, Mario Knapp, and Joe Martinez, and will now face Democrat James Reyes in the November general election. Reyes is considered Democratic Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s handpicked candidate.
The partnership aims to install innovative technology in homes in an effort to detect and prevent water leaks, thereby lowering residential water bills and reducing water damage claims.
Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), recently came under fire for saying, "One person's socialism is another person's neighborliness," drawing ire and mockery from Republicans. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) discussed the comment in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying it would cost the Harris-Walz ticket the Latino […]
MIAMI-DADE, FL—Republican candidate for Miami-Dade Sheriff Joe Sanchez said he wants to call out "Republicans in name only" as he blasts his same-party opponent, Rosie Cordero-Stutz, as a fake conservative who donates to Democrats. “I announced my candidacy for Sheriff at the beginning of the year based on a simple, yet powerful platform consisting of […]
MIAMI, FL—Miami-Dade County sheriff candidate Joe Sanchez, a Republican, is calling on liberal Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava to depose her Director of Public Safety, James Reyes, after major security breaches and property destruction at the Hard Rock Stadium during the Copa America final. Reyes, a Democrat, has been endorsed by Levine-Cava for the sheriff position—putting him […]
When your city is ranked as the most expensive zip code in America, besting Beverly Hills, you would think its local elected officials would advocate for ways to offer tax relief to their residents, right? Apparently, not in Coral Gables. A proposal last week from Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago to lower the city’s millage […]
The crowded race to become the first Sheriff of Miami-Dade County is getting ugly as a new website has just popped up questioning Trump-endorsed and Republican candidate Rosanna “Rosie” Cordero-Stutz’s past voting record, and her Republican bona fides. Cordero-Stutz, the assistant director for support services for the Miami-Dade Police Department, is being ridiculed for her […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) recently launched the Venezuelans for Rick Scott Coalition in Miami, Florida, right in the backyard of his political opponent – former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL). Alongside piecing together support from the Venezuelan community members and business leaders from the state to support his campaign, Sen. Scott took the opportunity to take […]
After examination of its academics and research, the Florida Board of Governors has declared Florida International University (FIU) a Preeminent State Research University. Since 2013, the Florida Preeminence program rewards the state’s highest-performing public research universities based on student success and research performance metrics such as graduation rates, national rankings, faculty memberships in National Academies, […]
Former President Donald Trump's legal case for supposedly mishandling classified documents in Miami has slowed considerably thanks to Judge Aileen Cannon. However, Southern District Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga seems to think the case is not moving fast enough, with recent allegations suggesting she had pressured Cannon to drop the case and let a more liberal […]
Joe Martinez Runs for Miami-Dade Sheriff Even though he has been arrested on felony unlawful compensation and conspiracy charges, former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez has decided to run for county Sheriff and will be announcing his candidacy for the new position on Tuesday...MUST-READ Senator Marco Rubio-Reports that Biden’s administration is offering “mass amnesty” to […]
Even though he has been arrested on felony unlawful compensation and conspiracy charges, former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez has decided to run for county Sheriff and will be announcing his candidacy for the new position on Tuesday. “My commitment with all the residents of Miami-Dade County continues stronger than ever and I look forward […]
HOMESTEAD, FL—Registration for Florida's annual ten-day Python challenge opened Thursday morning, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced, pleased that everyday citizens can help catch and remove the invasive species from the South Florida Everglades. From August 9th to 19th, for the eleventh year in a row, expert and novice python catchers nationwide can travel to the […]
With summer rolling in, many Americans will be taking trips for business and vacation, increasing the demand for passports. Florida has only one application office in Miami, and few Floridians living in other parts of the state have the time to visit. As a result, Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) is calling for the establishment of […]
DORAL, FL—Embattled Doral Mayor Christi Fraga and her assistant—who faces unusual claims of being a Venezuelan spy—are accusing city councilwoman Maureen Porras of using taxpayer money to turn City Hall into "her own law firm". Fraga's Chief of Staff, Marion Troitino, filed an ethics complaint against Porras on May 6th. She alleged that the councilwoman—who […]
After the Department of Homeland Security arraigned and facilitated Cuban officials a tour of Miami International Airport (MIA), South Florida lawmakers are understandably upset and voiced their opposition to the Biden Administration’s openness to work with a state sponsor of terrorism. The denunciation of the TSA-led tour of the Cuban officials was bipartisan. Rep. Carlos […]
