County to spend $381 million on new PortMiami terminals for MSC Cruises

County to spend $381 million on new PortMiami terminals for MSC Cruises

But nada to connect ships to power and cut pollution Miami-Dade Commissioners will be asked on Wednesday to approve the design, construction, finance, operation, management and maintenance of a new terminal complex at PortMiami estimated to cost taxpayers at least $381 million over half of a 62-year lease with MSC Cruises. In the middle of […]

Miami-Dade may spend $53 million this year on ‘furniture’ for offices, facilities

Miami-Dade may spend $53 million this year on ‘furniture’ for offices, facilities

Even as they talk about the tough times to come and budget shortfalls expected in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic, Miami-Dade Commissioners could spend an additional $19 million on furniture this year — because $21 million is evidently not enough. That’s right, the total amount in the annual budget for furniture could be increased […]

Miami-Dade opens new, $5 million library in Hialeah Gardens park

Miami-Dade opens new, $5 million library in Hialeah Gardens park

Remember when former Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez threatened to close libraries and did slash their budgets, cutting hours and days of operation, in 2013? Seven years later, not only are the libraries almost back to full hours, but the tiny storefront branch in Hialeah Gardens has been replaced with a cutting-edge, 13,500-square-foot facility more than […]

Miami Beach braces for long weekend, Spring Break after burst of violence

Miami Beach braces for long weekend, Spring Break after burst of violence

Miami Beach Police and city officials are trying to clamp down on violent crime that has spiked in the city in recent weeks. “We have too many people not doing the right thing,” said Commissioner Mark Samuelian, who had a virtual town hall meeting last week with Police Chief Richard Clements, city staff and residents. […]