James Edward McCory, 65, was found Friday morning floating in Biscayne Bay. No cause of death has been given.
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A Neighborhood Celebrates a Restoration Project
Greater St. Paul AME Church and Dragonfly Investments have completed the first two of ten homes they plan to restore in Little Bahamas to provide affordable housing for residents.
Divided No More: Neighborhood Pathway Restored
The brick footpath, a popular shortcut that connects the West Grove and South Grove neighborhoods, was closed temporarily at the start of the school year to accommodate a residential construction project.
At Coconut Grove Elementary, a New Leader for Miami’s Oldest School
Raised and educated in the Miami-Dade County school system, Dania Garcia finds herself at the helm of one of the Grove’s most venerable institutions.
Hopes for Miami Marine Stadium Are Dashed – Again
The City of Miami missed a chance last week to move forward with a plan to restore the iconic stadium on Virginia Key. It’s unclear where the plan goes from here.
Miami Election Reform: Back to Square One
The latest attempt to change Miami’s election calendar collapsed last week, but proponents of election reform say the effort isn’t dead.
Playhouse Neighbors Fear Loss of Their Community
A group of playhouse neighbors came together this week to voice their concerns about the plans for the Coconut Grove Playhouse and the impact on their neighborhood.
Center Grove Tower’s Bonus Height Claim Under Scrutiny
The Lincoln, a proposed luxury development on SW 27th Avenue, is claiming three extra floors under a repealed zoning loophole — even after Miami zoning officials admitted the project doesn’t qualify.
Back in Play: Miami’s Election Calendar
The Miami City Commission meets Friday to consider a proposed ballot measure that would let voters decide whether they want to move the date of future elections.
Miami Commission to Meet on Fate of Marine Stadium
“We are finally at a point where we have a plan and a trajectory for the renovation of Miami Marine Stadium,” City Manager Art Noriega said in a video posted on social media late last week.


















