Miami’s Alex Diaz de la Portilla arrested on corruption, pay-for-play park deal

Miami’s Alex Diaz de la Portilla arrested on corruption,  pay-for-play park deal

Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla was arrested Thursday on money laundering and political corruption charges — including unlawful compensation, bribery and criminal conspiracy — after a yearlong investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Broward State Attorney’s office. These charges do not stem from the shakedown of the Rickenbacker Marina […]

Coral Gables moves quickly to move city elections from April to November

Coral Gables moves quickly to move city elections from April to November

Critics worry that special interest influence will grow UPDATED: The Coral Gables commission this Wednesday may change the date of city elections from April to November, forever altering the way electeds are elected in the City Beautiful. It’s not just about a date. This change will make it harder for grass roots candidates with little […]

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago blasted Claudia Miro via text after P&Z vote

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago blasted Claudia Miro via text after P&Z vote

The whole ugly episode last week with the public removal of Claudia Miro from the Coral Gables planning and zoning advisory board because of some bogus attendance issue could really be about stacking the citizen committee with yes men or developer-friendly members. That could be why Mayor Vince Lago sent Miro a series of angry […]

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