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Coral Gables city manager sends public safety email — 5 days before election

It doesn’t seem that Coral Gables City Manger Alberto Parjus,…

Coral Gables commissioner blasts harassment, threats, surveillance

Coral Gables Commissioner Ariel Fernandez says there has been a…

Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins could join Miami Mayor’s race

It’s been talked about for months, but Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen…

Police question private investigator following Coral Gables commissioner

Incident is the latest in pattern of political harassment Coral Gables Police…

Felix Pardo nabs anti-development base from Rhonda Anderson in Coral Gables

The race for the Coral Gables commission seat in Group…

A Coral Gables runoff between Claudia Miro and Tom Wells would be nice

The commission race in Coral Gables Group 3 could —…

Barking at Politicians

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago camp uses Jesus image to hit Kirk Menendez

Bringing political campaigns to an all new low — or is it a new high? — a Coral Gables supporter or…

By Ladra on March 28, 20258 Comments

Coral Gables candidate Richard Lara has not voted in the city since 1999

Before Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago hand-picked attorney Richard Lara to run for city commission, in an effort to try to…

By Ladra on March 28, 20256 Comments

Mayor Vince Lago’s personal affair with chief of staff becomes campaign fodder

For years, the rumors have persisted about the emotional and physical affair between Mayor Vince Lago and his now Chief of…

By Ladra on March 27, 202545 Comments

Fresh Colada

Coral Gables city manager sends public safety email — 5 days before election

It doesn’t seem that Coral Gables City Manger Alberto Parjus,…

By Ladra on April 3, 2025No Comment

Coral Gables commissioner blasts harassment, threats, surveillance

Coral Gables Commissioner Ariel Fernandez says there has been a…

By Ladra on April 3, 20256 Comments

Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins could join Miami Mayor’s race

It’s been talked about for months, but Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen…

By Ladra on April 2, 20257 Comments

Police question private investigator following Coral Gables commissioner

Incident is the latest in pattern of political harassment Coral Gables Police…

By Ladra on April 1, 20253 Comments

Felix Pardo nabs anti-development base from Rhonda Anderson in Coral Gables

The race for the Coral Gables commission seat in Group…

By Ladra on April 1, 20254 Comments

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Sniffing the Issues

Effort to dissolve Miami DDA cites ‘bloated’ salaries, redundancy, UFC gift

The Miami Downtown Development Authority, an entity that was formed in 1967 to promote the urban core and bring development, has a budget of $13.5 million through a…

By Ladra on March 26, 202513 Comments

Complaint vs Miami Mayor Francis Suarez may show Sunshine Law breach

The Florida Bar last week dismissed two complaints filed by former Miami Commissioner Ken Russell — who later announced that he would run for mayor (more on that later) —…

By Ladra on March 19, 20257 Comments

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago rakes in campaign funds, much from developers

In the race for Coral Gables mayor, the campaign financing is super lopsided. Incumbent Mayor Vince Lago has out-fundraised Commissioner Kirk Menendez, who has challenged him — more than…

By Ladra on March 17, 20259 Comments

Miami-Dade could cut back services, give $21 million to FIFA for World Cup

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, facing the harshest budget year of her administration and almost certain cuts to services, asked all department heads earlier this month to identify…

By Ladra on March 16, 202511 Comments

Miami paid $150K for one long Joe Carollo commercial on New Year’s Eve

Miami was reeling Wednesday after the Miami Herald’s Tess Riski reported the whistleblower lawsuit against Miami Commmissioner Joe Carollo filed by two former employees of the Bayfront Park…

By Ladra on January 23, 20254 Comments

Marking Your Territory

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago reports code violations on homes, businesses

If you live in Coral Gables and you have gotten a code violation notice in the last three…

By Ladra on March 21, 202517 Comments

Absentee ballots land in Coral Gables mailboxes — and so do the hit pieces

A total of 6,144 absentee or vote-by-mail ballots were sent to Coral Gables voters last week for the…

By Ladra on March 18, 20258 Comments

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago rakes in campaign funds, much from developers

In the race for Coral Gables mayor, the campaign financing is super lopsided. Incumbent Mayor Vince Lago has out-fundraised…

By Ladra on March 17, 20259 Comments

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Alex Diaz de la Portilla

Coral Gables city manager sends public safety email — 5 days before election

It doesn’t seem that Coral Gables City Manger Alberto…

By Ladra on April 3, 2025

Coral Gables commissioner blasts harassment, threats, surveillance

Coral Gables Commissioner Ariel Fernandez says there has been…

By Ladra on April 3, 2025

Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins could join Miami Mayor’s race

It’s been talked about for months, but Miami-Dade Commissioner…

By Ladra on April 2, 2025

Police question private investigator following Coral Gables commissioner

Incident is the latest in pattern of political harassment Coral Gables…

By Ladra on April 1, 2025

Hialeah political machine behind judicial hopeful

She threatened to get involved in the county’s judicial…

By Ladra on April 20, 2012

Mayor’s lackey gets 62% pay hike for campaign work

While most of the post election talk in Hialeah…

By Ladra on April 17, 2012

Casals-Muñoz hit with loan lawsuit

While Hialeah Councilwoman Vivian “I’ll notarizethat!” Casals-Muñoz has publicly…

By Ladra on November 13, 2011

Hialeah council losers not ghosts

While all eyes are on the possible mayoral endorsement…

By Ladra on November 5, 2011

Recall Mayor Carlos Gimenez and strong mayor post

For months, there have been whispers about a possible…

By Ladra on July 31, 2014

5 things to know on Mayor’s $6.2 billion Miami-Dade budget

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos “Cry Wolf” Gimenez will present his…

By Ladra on July 8, 2014

Miami-Dade math: More for pet projects = less for cops

Say it ain’t so, mayor: Please tell Ladra and…

By Ladra on July 7, 2014

Miami-Dade budget: A moving target of fuzzy math

Forgive Ladra and her friends if we have lost…

By Ladra on July 7, 2014

Carlos Gimenez wants 10% less pay for workers, other cuts

Some call it payback for the 5% loss and…

By Ladra on May 29, 2014

Gimenez dodges questions, tarnishes his brand

As law enforcement lags in its actions on the…

By Ladra on July 30, 2012

Brito’s attack apology lame

We need to get out of here for another…

By Ladra on April 7, 2011

Gimenez stays; Moreno goes?

After another high-profile candidate threw himself into the mayoral…

By Ladra on April 7, 2011

ADLP hit by attacks in all negative Senate 40 GOP primary campaign

And the hits just keep on coming against former…

By Ladra on July 11, 2017

Marking Your Territory

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago reports code violations on homes, businesses

If you live in Coral Gables and you have gotten a code violation notice in the last three years, you might want to ask…

By Ladra on March 21, 202517 Comments

Absentee ballots land in Coral Gables mailboxes — and so do the hit pieces

A total of 6,144 absentee or vote-by-mail ballots were sent to Coral Gables voters last week for the April 8 election. They landed in…

By Ladra on March 18, 20258 Comments

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago rakes in campaign funds, much from developers

In the race for Coral Gables mayor, the campaign financing is super lopsided. Incumbent Mayor Vince Lago has out-fundraised Commissioner Kirk Menendez, who has challenged…

By Ladra on March 17, 20259 Comments

Marking Your Territory

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago reports code violations on homes, businesses

If you live in Coral Gables and you have gotten a code violation notice in the last three years, you might want to ask where it came from…

By Ladra on March 21, 202517 Comments

Absentee ballots land in Coral Gables mailboxes — and so do the hit pieces

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago rakes in campaign funds, much from developers

Fresh Colada

Coral Gables city manager sends public safety email — 5 days before election

It doesn’t seem that Coral Gables City Manger Alberto Parjus, who took over in February from the assistant…

By Ladra on April 3, 2025

Coral Gables commissioner blasts harassment, threats, surveillance

Miami Voice

‘Neutral’ activist worked for mayor

The chairwoman of the Miami Voice recall PAC, Vanessa Brito, has repeatedly said she was going to stay…

By Ladra on June 30, 2011

Mayor, Miami Heat bait and switch to ‘better deal’ for who?

One after the other, Miami-Dade Commissioners who voted in favor of a new agreement with the Miami Heat…

By Ladra on June 4, 2014

Commissioner X campaigns against Mayor G

Hialeah

Hialeah political machine behind judicial hopeful

She threatened to get involved in the county’s judicial races and now Absentee Ballot Queen Sasha Tirador has…

By Ladra on April 20, 2012

Mayor’s lackey gets 62% pay hike for campaign work

Miami-Dade Budget

Budget breakfast for Bovo & Seijas

Breakfast came with a side of budget matters Tuesday morning for a new county elected and his predecessor…

By Ladra on August 30, 2011

Alex Diaz de la Portilla

ADLP hit by attacks in all negative Senate 40 GOP primary campaign

And the hits just keep on coming against former Sen. Alex Diaz de la Portilla in the Republican primary…

By Ladra on July 11, 2017

Noticias Newswire

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NEW YORK, NY — April 03, 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Verizon today announced the next evolution of its multi-year consumer business transformation, with a strong value commitment designed to strengthen long-term customer relationships across its mobile and home portfolio. This strategic advancement builds on the company’s successful execution of myPlan and myHome, positioning Verizon …

El Volkswagen ID. Buzz figura en la lista de los Mejores Autos Nuevos del 2025 por una prestigiosa publicación

PRESS RELEASE - Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:19:57

MIAMI, FL — 3 de abril de 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Volkswagen of America, Inc. anunció hoy que Autotrader ha incluido al Volkswagen ID. Buzz del 2025 en su lista de Mejores Autos Nuevos del 2025. La lista incluye diez vehículos seleccionados entre modelos nuevos y renovados del 2025 y principios del 2026. “El …

Kia sigue extendiendo su racha de ventas con un nuevo récord en el mes de marzo

PRESS RELEASE - Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:30:50

MIAMI, FL — 2 de abril de 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Kia América entregó 78,540 unidades en marzo, extendiendo su racha récord de ventas a seis meses e impulsando a la marca de rápido crecimiento al mejor primer trimestre en su historia. Las transacciones minoristas en los concesionarios Kia crecieron un 25% interanual, mostrando …