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Spotlight Exclusive: Escalona Outlines Transparency Agenda for City Hall
Calling City Hall’s culture “damaged,” Miami District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona tells the Spotlight he wants to curb undisclosed legislative changes, overhaul public-records practices, and use technology to give residents unprecedented access to government information.
Ten Years On, Phoenix Volleyball Miami Continues to Grow the Game
What began as a small program for athletes seeking another path into volleyball has grown into one of Miami-Dade County’s longest-running beach volleyball clubs, helping expand the sport while contributing to the transformation of Kennedy Park’s sand courts.
Village People: Nico Cantor’s Long Road to World Cup 2026
The CBS Sports broadcaster, Coconut Grove native and rising voice in American soccer media is spending the 2026 World Cup crisscrossing America in a motorhome, documenting the passion and culture behind the world’s biggest sporting event.
How Music Helped a 6th-Grader Memorize 399 digits of Pi
“If you can memorize lyrics to a song, you can memorize digits of pi. Just try,” says the winner of this year’s Pi Day contest at Ransom Everglades Middle School.
Coconut Grove Spotlight Sues City of Miami Over Media Policy
The federal lawsuit challenges a City Hall policy that requires most media inquiries to be routed through the city’s communications office, arguing that it restricts the flow of public information and limits residents’ understanding of how their government operates and how decisions are made.
Goombay’s Fatboi Junkanoo: It’s a Family Affair
Fourteen-year-old Skai Gay and her 11-year-old brother Christopher will perform this weekend with Fatboi Junkanoo Entertainment at the annual Goombay Festival on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove.
Python Kills Pet Rabbit in South Grove
The death of a family’s pet rabbit may be the latest evidence that Burmese pythons are expanding beyond the Everglades and becoming an increasingly common presence in Miami’s residential neighborhoods.
Grove Restaurants Head into Summer with World Cup Hopes
After a brutal 2025 summer season, restaurant owners and managers in Coconut Grove are planning World Cup watch parties in June and July to attract fans and build customer loyalty.
As Tree Appeals Surge, Critics Question City’s Permit Practices
Miami residents are mounting a growing challenge to city-issued tree removal permits, with at least 14 appeals now in process, as critics accuse city officials of adopting an increasingly permissive approach to enforcing Miami’s tree protection laws.
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