Coral Gables FOP blasts police chief, mayor about 37 vacancies, low morale

Coral Gables FOP blasts police chief, mayor about 37 vacancies, low morale

Union releases web video critical of administration The Coral Gables Police Department is supposed to be a force 204 strong. But there are currently 37 vacancies as dozens of officers scatter to other departments for better wages and working conditions — creating a 20% shortage. In just the patrol division, the number shortage is 40%, […]

Three Coral Gables commissioners say they have been stalked, threatened

Three Coral Gables commissioners say they have been stalked, threatened

‘Mafia-like thuggery’ is tied to vote on city manager The three Coral Gables commissioners who voted to fire City Manager Peter Iglesias on Tuesday said they had been threatened or followed in recent days and felt genuine concern not just for their safety but for the safety of their families. Threats reportedly made against Commissioners […]

Complaint on Coral Gables chief at pool party may have come from ex-manager

Complaint on Coral Gables chief at pool party may have come from ex-manager

UPDATED: Guess who wrote that “anonymous” complaint nearly three years ago that landed Coral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak in hot water for a photo he took with 14 female police officers at a pool party outside the city. No, really, try. It shocked many city insiders and employees at City Hall Thursday that the “anonymous” complaint to then City […]

Coral Gables manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark quits job in battle with chief

Coral Gables manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark quits job in battle with chief

After a series of major missteps, a protracted and seemingly personal battle with the popular police and several threats, both public and private, to quit her job, Coral Gables City Manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark resigned Monday after almost four years at the helm of the City Beautiful. Police Chief Ed Hudak wins. And it seems Commissioner Mike Mena is […]

Chief Ed Hudak made permanent top cop in Coral Gables

Chief Ed Hudak made permanent top cop in Coral Gables

Coral Gables has a police chief and it is Ed Hudak. All is well with the world. Or at least the micro world that is the City Beautiful. Hudak, who has been serving as interim chief since last Sept. 11 was made the permanent chief exactly a year later on Friday after City Manager Cathy […]