Hialeah’s New Housing Ordinance Tackles Affordability and Growth

Hialeah’s New Housing Ordinance Tackles Affordability and Growth

Daniel Molina
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April 23, 2025
The City of Hialeah has introduced a bold new housing ordinance aimed at expanding affordable housing while preserving the city’s working-class identity. Building on Florida’s Live Local Act, the ordinance adjusts the framework to better fit Hialeah’s unique economic realities and community needs. In an exclusive interview with the Floridian, City of Hialeah Councilman Jesús […]
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Is Mayor Christi Fraga Against DOGE? Doral Councilwoman Cabral Questions Deferment

Is Mayor Christi Fraga Against DOGE? Doral Councilwoman Cabral Questions Deferment

Michael Costeines
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April 18, 2025
Doral Mayor Christi Fraga recently deferred a resolution by City Councilwoman Digna Cabral that would have had the city voluntarily join the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force initiative, leaving her puzzled by the motive. Councilwoman Cabral questioned the move in a statement on Thursday. "This resolution aimed to establish collaboration with the Department […]
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Republican Lawmakers Wrap Up 2025 Issues Conference in South Florida

Republican Lawmakers Wrap Up 2025 Issues Conference in South Florida

Mateo Guillamont
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January 29, 2025
Republican lawmakers are concluding a three-day retreat hosted at President Donald Trump’s National Doral golf course and hotel in Miami, Florida.  The retreat was held for Republican members of the US House of Representatives and covered issues ranging from budgets, to campaigning, to homeland security, to education, and more.  President Trump addressed the retreat during […]
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Doral Mayor Responds to 90 Day Incinerator Deferral Request

Doral Mayor Responds to 90 Day Incinerator Deferral Request

Daniel Molina
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December 2, 2024
The incinerator has been at the center of controversy as Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levin Cava has suggested that the incinerator stay in Doral, but the suggestion has drawn a divisive response.
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Trump Doral hosts 275 FPL linemen ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall

Trump Doral hosts 275 FPL linemen ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall

Michael Costeines
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October 9, 2024
MIAMI - Former President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, shared a post Wednesday reportedly showing 275 linemen from Florida Power & Light arriving as guests at Trump National Doral in Miami with widespread power outages expected from Hurricane Milton. "You are amazing and the Trump Family, and entire state of Florida, appreciates you! Enjoy the […]
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Doral Mayor Fraga Employed Venezuelan filmmaker who Praised Socialist Dictator 'Commandante' Hugo Chavez

Doral Mayor Fraga Employed Venezuelan filmmaker who Praised Socialist Dictator 'Commandante' Hugo Chavez

Michael Costeines
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October 1, 2024
DORAL, Fla. - Filmmaker Carlos Alberto Fung appears to have been employed by the City of Doral's Republican Mayor Christi Fraga political committee despite past remarks in which he praised former Venezuelan Dictator Hugo Chavez. "There are many more things that unite us than those that separate us. I believe that sooner or later the […]
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South Florida Lawmakers Rally Against Proposed Incinerator Site Near Everglades

South Florida Lawmakers Rally Against Proposed Incinerator Site Near Everglades

Liv Caputo
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September 17, 2024
When Miami-Dade's trash incinerator burnt down last year, city officials drew up four potential sites for the new one, including a spot backed by the city Mayor a few miles from Everglades National Park and—to the chagrin of Broward residents—in Broward County's backyard. South Florida Lawmakers aren't pleased. "I am shocked and dismayed that the […]
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Fine Slams City of Miramar for 'Muslim Terror' Ceasefire Resolution, Promises to Cut State Funding

Fine Slams City of Miramar for 'Muslim Terror' Ceasefire Resolution, Promises to Cut State Funding

Liv Caputo
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July 29, 2024
MIRAMAR, FL—Republican state Rep. Randy Fine announced Monday afternoon that if the city of Miramar passes its proposed Israel-Palestine ceasefire resolution, he will try to revoke the city's charter and cut its state funding. "I’m done with those who flirt with #MuslimTerror. Any city that believes it should consider supporting Hamas should not exist," Fine […]
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'Suffer the Consequences': Jason Pizzo Vows to Pull Support from Cities who Oppose Israel

'Suffer the Consequences': Jason Pizzo Vows to Pull Support from Cities who Oppose Israel

Liv Caputo
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July 10, 2024
AVENTURA, FL—During a meeting to continue smothering antisemitism in Florida, centrist Democratic Senator Jason Pizzo said city commissioners opposing support for Israel would "suffer the consequences," as they would lose his state-level support for what he views as being on the wrong side of history. In other words, commissioners from cities he represents should side […]
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Trump to Host Fundraiser, Rally at Heat-Battered Doral Golf Resort

Trump to Host Fundraiser, Rally at Heat-Battered Doral Golf Resort

Liv Caputo
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July 9, 2024
DORAL, FL—Former President Donald Trump, accompanied by prominent Republicans like Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, and the shortlisted Sen. Marco Rubio, will host a campaign rally at his flagship golf resort Tuesday night in Doral amidst rising voices wondering who his Vice Presidential pick will be. The Trump rally—which will double as a fundraiser—began […]
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Mayor Fraga Apologizes for

Mayor Fraga Apologizes for "Fundamentally Flawed" Ceasefire Resolution

Daniel Molina
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May 16, 2024
Calling the resolution "naive" as well as "fundamentally flawed," Mayor Fraga apologized for the "turmoil" it caused. 
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Diaz-Balart Requests EPA Transparency Following Massive Fire in Doral

Diaz-Balart Requests EPA Transparency Following Massive Fire in Doral

Jackson Bakich
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February 13, 2023
Last weekend,  as the rest of the nation, was preparing for the Super Bowl, the city of Doral was dealing with a massive fire at an energy facility with the flames spreading to 4 different buildings and covering “approximately the size of two football fields. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart wrote a letter to Environmental Protection Agency […]
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Democrats file THUG Act against President Trump

Democrats file THUG Act against President Trump

Javier Manjarres
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October 19, 2019
The White House’s decision to hold the 2020 G7 summit at President Donald Trump’s Doral National in Miami has caused a political and media tidal wave of opposition from news outlets and congressional Democrats.
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