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Miami’s $450M ‘Safe & Ready’ bond heads to commission with positive poll

Just days before Miami commissioners are set to decide whether…

Could Alex Diaz de la Portilla be losing his infamous political action committee?

Former Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla — once…

From reformer to operator? Miguel Gabela starts to look like the old boss

Questions abound about Bayfront Park, PR costs If Miami voters…

Miami-Dade’s controversial BusPatrol returns — and so do the $225 tickets

Miami-Dade’s wildly controversial school bus camera ticketing program is back,…

Miami names Edwin López next police chief — as Political Cortadito predicted

So, Ladra was right. Again. The City of Miami Police…

KFHA honors real public servants — Kendall’s and West Kendall’s teachers

There are ribbon cuttings. There are golden shovels. There are…

Barking at Politicians

Long live the King? Vince Lago silences critic after ‘royal’ remark at meeting

The escalating battle between Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago and activist Maria Cruz — who went from close kitchen cabinet ally…

By Ladra on May 6, 202619 Comments

ADLP gets judge in divorce case recused based on longtime political feud

Featuring former State Rep. J.C. Planas Just when we thought Alex Diaz de la Portilla’s divorce couldn’t get any messier, the…

By Ladra on May 5, 20266 Comments

From Miami hero to federal inmate: Ex Congressman David Rivera convicted

In a plot twist that feels almost too on-the-nose for Miami politics, former congressman David “Nine Lives” Rivera — once a…

By Ladra on May 4, 20264 Comments

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Miami’s $450M ‘Safe & Ready’ bond heads to commission with positive poll

Just days before Miami commissioners are set to decide whether…

By Ladra on May 12, 2026No Comment

Could Alex Diaz de la Portilla be losing his infamous political action committee?

Former Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla — once…

By Ladra on May 12, 20261 Comment

From reformer to operator? Miguel Gabela starts to look like the old boss

Questions abound about Bayfront Park, PR costs If Miami voters…

By Ladra on May 11, 20266 Comments

Miami-Dade’s controversial BusPatrol returns — and so do the $225 tickets

Miami-Dade’s wildly controversial school bus camera ticketing program is back,…

By Ladra on May 11, 20261 Comment

Miami names Edwin López next police chief — as Political Cortadito predicted

So, Ladra was right. Again. The City of Miami Police…

By Ladra on May 8, 20267 Comments

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Sniffing the Issues

Granada Golf Course access, fees to dominate Gables commission meeting

If you thought the fiercest battle in Coral Gables these days was over development, traffic, or pensions… think again. It’s golf. And at Tuesday’s commission meeting, the manicured…

By Ladra on May 5, 20264 Comments

Coral Gables’ new voter-approved November election is 6 months away

Coral Gables voters, who turned out by 29% for last week’s mail-in-only election on eight city charter changes, will have another ballot to look at in November, with…

By Ladra on May 1, 20262 Comments

ACLU sues Palmetto Bay over reaction to Steve Cody’s Charlie Kirk FB post

A stupid Facebook post — or, rather, the unconstitutional response to it — just got a bit expensive for the Village of Palmetto Bay. Remember the uproar over…

By Ladra on April 30, 20266 Comments

Miami locks in Ultra Music Festival at Bayfront Park with 20-year contract

Downtown residents may want to invest in earplugs now — the industrial kind — because the Ultra Music Festival just got something most Miami residents never get: long-term…

By Ladra on April 25, 20269 Comments

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, 202615 Comments

Marking Your Territory

Tallahassee changes congressional maps to give GOP advantage mid election

Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it had taken a hatchet to the Voting Rights…

By Ladra on May 4, 202610 Comments

No search? No problem! Has Miami’s new police chief already been chosen?

Everyone at Miami City Hall loves to talk about “process.” Transparency. Best practices. Blah, blah, blah. And then…

By Ladra on April 30, 202612 Comments

After the April Fool’s fake-out, six real Miami-Dade judicial races remain

The biggest story in the scant few Miami-Dade judicial races this year isn’t who is running. It’s who…

By Ladra on April 27, 20262 Comments

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Alex Diaz de la Portilla

Miami’s $450M ‘Safe & Ready’ bond heads to commission with positive poll

Just days before Miami commissioners are set to decide…

By Ladra on May 12, 2026

Could Alex Diaz de la Portilla be losing his infamous political action committee?

Former Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla —…

By Ladra on May 12, 2026

From reformer to operator? Miguel Gabela starts to look like the old boss

Questions abound about Bayfront Park, PR costs If Miami…

By Ladra on May 11, 2026

Miami-Dade’s controversial BusPatrol returns — and so do the $225 tickets

Miami-Dade’s wildly controversial school bus camera ticketing program is…

By Ladra on May 11, 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

Tallahassee changes congressional maps to give GOP advantage mid election

Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it had taken a hatchet to the Voting Rights Act last week, Florida Republicans were…

By Ladra on May 4, 202610 Comments

No search? No problem! Has Miami’s new police chief already been chosen?

Everyone at Miami City Hall loves to talk about “process.” Transparency. Best practices. Blah, blah, blah. And then Miami does Miami. Because if the…

By Ladra on April 30, 202612 Comments

After the April Fool’s fake-out, six real Miami-Dade judicial races remain

The biggest story in the scant few Miami-Dade judicial races this year isn’t who is running. It’s who isn’t running after all. Former state…

By Ladra on April 27, 20262 Comments

Marking Your Territory

Tallahassee changes congressional maps to give GOP advantage mid election

Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it had taken a hatchet to the Voting Rights Act last week, Florida Republicans were already lining up the…

By Ladra on May 4, 202610 Comments

No search? No problem! Has Miami’s new police chief already been chosen?

After the April Fool’s fake-out, six real Miami-Dade judicial races remain

Fresh Colada

Miami’s $450M ‘Safe & Ready’ bond heads to commission with positive poll

Just days before Miami commissioners are set to decide whether to place Mayor Eileen Higgins’ proposed $450 million…

By Ladra on May 12, 2026

Could Alex Diaz de la Portilla be losing his infamous political action committee?

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

inCruises Reports Record Wave Season with Over 50,000 Passengers Booked

PRESS RELEASE - Mon, 11 May 2026 17:33:48

GUAYNABO, PR — May 11, 2026 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — inCruises is reporting the most successful Wave Season in its history, surpassing 50,000 passengers booked and 20,000+ cruise bookings across more than 560 unique itineraries on 12 different cruise lines in the first months of 2026. This milestone reflects the continued expansion of inCruises' diverse …

El Quinto Partido Premieres on Canela.TV - One Nation, One Dream

PRESS RELEASE - Fri, 08 May 2026 15:30:48

— The original docuseries, hosted and produced by Julián Gil, explores the obsession, heartbreak, and hope behind Mexico’s quest to break past the elusive "Fifth Match", a milestone that has remained out of reach for decades —

Chivas Star Mayra Alejandra Pelayo-Bernal and Veteran ESPN Producer/Analyst Elmer Polanco Join All-Star Hosts of VIVO SPORTS After Party

PRESS RELEASE - Thu, 07 May 2026 20:30:11

— Mexican National Team forward and respected longtime soccer producer adds athlete insight and veteran analysis to the groundbreaking creator-led platform for Latino fútbol fans —