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Billions, bonds and builders — just a casual Thursday in Miami, Miami-Dade

Everyone should have more cafecito than usual Thursday morning. It’s…

Street of shame? Miami commission could name street for Angel Gonzalez

Former commissioner with corruption past could get street named for…

Six Coral Gables amendments pass, two fail in mail-in ballot only referendum

Well, Coral Gables voters have spoken, and six of the…

The Miami police chief, a private foundation, and a very public complaint

Just as Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales inches closer to…

CD 27 primary shrinks as Democrats, dollars line up behind Eliott Rodriguez

The Democratic Congressional primary in District 27 is looking less…

Calusa compromise falls short; GL Homes wants 524; residents say 300 tops

Remember when GL Homes started talking directly to residents in…

Barking at Politicians

A badge, a gun and a rabbi: Command staff shakeup raises questions at MDSO

Is Mark Rosenberg the real Miami-Dade Sheriff? Just over a year into the job, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosanna “Rosie” Cordero-Stutz is already…

By Ladra on March 23, 202611 Comments

A political ecosystem behind the racist, antisemitic, misogynistic FIU group chat

The racist group chat scandal tied to Republican student political circles at Florida International University did not materialize overnight, out of…

By Ladra on March 22, 202627 Comments

Was ‘Engineer of the Year’ a reward for a special sidewalk in Coral Gables?

Coral Gables City Manager Peter Iglesias just got a shiny new title: Government Engineer of the Year, courtesy of the Florida…

By Ladra on March 20, 20265 Comments

Fresh Colada

Billions, bonds and builders — just a casual Thursday in Miami, Miami-Dade

Everyone should have more cafecito than usual Thursday morning. It’s…

By Ladra on April 23, 2026No Comment

Street of shame? Miami commission could name street for Angel Gonzalez

Former commissioner with corruption past could get street named for…

By Ladra on April 22, 20266 Comments

Six Coral Gables amendments pass, two fail in mail-in ballot only referendum

Well, Coral Gables voters have spoken, and six of the…

By Ladra on April 22, 20265 Comments

The Miami police chief, a private foundation, and a very public complaint

Just as Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales inches closer to…

By Ladra on April 21, 20265 Comments

CD 27 primary shrinks as Democrats, dollars line up behind Eliott Rodriguez

The Democratic Congressional primary in District 27 is looking less…

By Ladra on April 21, 20268 Comments

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Sniffing the Issues

City of Miami bails on Ultra Festival meeting with downtown residents

Just days before tens of thousands of bass-loving ravers descend on downtown for the annual sonic invasion known as the Ultra Music Festival, the one meeting meant to…

By Ladra on March 19, 202613 Comments

Calusa gets another reprieve — because the two sides are actually talking

Additional concessions are on the table — are they enough? Just when you thought the Calusa saga was heading for yet another showdown at County Hall, plot twist:…

By Ladra on March 19, 20263 Comments

Coral Gables voters to decide their city’s future — from their mailboxes at home

Eight charter changes, zero polling places Coral Gables voters are about to reshape their city government — without ever setting foot in a polling place. The Miami-Dade Elections…

By Ladra on March 17, 20267 Comments

Unlikely allies rally to save Miami-Dade UDB from Tallahassee’s talons

Every few years, someone in Tallahassee looks at Miami-Dade’s Urban Development Boundary — the thin, invisible line separating suburbia from swamp — and decides it would look better…

By Ladra on March 16, 20265 Comments

In Coral Gables, social media reposts are a crisis; but racism? Not so much

Vince Lago delivers 20-minute lecture on Instagram etiquette At last week’s Coral Gables commission meeting, Mayor Vince Lago devoted nearly 20 minutes of dais time to what may…

By Ladra on March 16, 20262 Comments

Marking Your Territory

Miami-Dade GOP to vote on removal of secretary in racist FIU group chat

What started as a toxic, racist chat among college Republicans at Florida International University — with hundreds of…

By Ladra on March 20, 20266 Comments

Miami-Dade commissioners vote to urge Ron DeSantis to veto anti-DEI bill

Miami-Dade County commissioners did something Tuesday that felt equal parts principled stand and political performance art: they formally…

By Ladra on March 19, 20267 Comments

Fontainebleau water park slides past local opposition — through Tallahassee

Miami Beach commissioner: ‘Let’s fight back in court’ So this is how zoning works now. When developers can’t…

By Ladra on March 17, 20267 Comments

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Carlos Hernandez
Carlos Gimenez
Mayor
Alex Diaz de la Portilla

Billions, bonds and builders — just a casual Thursday in Miami, Miami-Dade

Everyone should have more cafecito than usual Thursday morning.…

By Ladra on April 23, 2026

Street of shame? Miami commission could name street for Angel Gonzalez

Former commissioner with corruption past could get street named…

By Ladra on April 22, 2026

Six Coral Gables amendments pass, two fail in mail-in ballot only referendum

Well, Coral Gables voters have spoken, and six of…

By Ladra on April 22, 2026

The Miami police chief, a private foundation, and a very public complaint

Just as Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales inches closer…

By Ladra on April 21, 2026

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

Poll says Miami-Dade voters divided on most issues — and thinking of leaving

¡Que sorpresa! Looks like Miami-Dade voters more divided than…

By Ladra on October 6, 2025

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

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

Miami-Dade GOP to vote on removal of secretary in racist FIU group chat

What started as a toxic, racist chat among college Republicans at Florida International University — with hundreds of racial slurs, antisemitic comments, misogyny, calls…

By Ladra on March 20, 20266 Comments

Miami-Dade commissioners vote to urge Ron DeSantis to veto anti-DEI bill

Miami-Dade County commissioners did something Tuesday that felt equal parts principled stand and political performance art: they formally urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto…

By Ladra on March 19, 20267 Comments

Fontainebleau water park slides past local opposition — through Tallahassee

Miami Beach commissioner: ‘Let’s fight back in court’ So this is how zoning works now. When developers can’t get approval from local boards, residents…

By Ladra on March 17, 20267 Comments

Marking Your Territory

Miami-Dade GOP to vote on removal of secretary in racist FIU group chat

What started as a toxic, racist chat among college Republicans at Florida International University — with hundreds of racial slurs, antisemitic comments, misogyny, calls for violence and the…

By Ladra on March 20, 20266 Comments

Miami-Dade commissioners vote to urge Ron DeSantis to veto anti-DEI bill

Fontainebleau water park slides past local opposition — through Tallahassee

Fresh Colada

Billions, bonds and builders — just a casual Thursday in Miami, Miami-Dade

Everyone should have more cafecito than usual Thursday morning. It’s going to be a doozy of a day.…

By Ladra on April 23, 2026

Street of shame? Miami commission could name street for Angel Gonzalez

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

Financial finesse? Miami-Dade budget shortfall disappears in final version

Was the county’s $402M budget gap just a drill? Remember that $402 million budget hole Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella…

By Ladra on September 15, 2025

Madness marathon: Observations from the first Miami-Dade budget hearing

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

EDYE Marks 7 years of Nurturing Early Childhood Development and Bringing Families Together

PRESS RELEASE - Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:27

— EDYE blows out 7 candles alongside his beloved adventure companions, solidifying its place as the leading Spanish-language preschool content platform for U.S. Hispanics and Latin America: safe stories that strengthen family connections and joyful child development —

Type 1 Diabetes Awareness: Family Turns Diagnosis Into Advocacy Through Community and Breakthrough T1D Walk

PRESS RELEASE - Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:34:36

– Mother, father, and son share journey of resilience while supporting research and awareness efforts –

Jorge Partidas, CEO of Globofran, on The Cover of Welcome to America Magazine

PRESS RELEASE - Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:54:23

MIAMI, FL — April 15, 2026 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — In the new edition of Welcome to America Magazine, Globofran CEO Jorge Partidas outlines the key strategies for navigating the new immigration landscape in the United States. With new restrictions, higher fees, and stricter immigration policies, those seeking to enter the country face processes that …