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Miami’s Mayor Makes the Case for More Spending
“Public safety is the top priority,” Mayor Eileen Higgins said last week in defense of her proposed $450-million bond proposal. “Without that, everything else falls apart.”
From County Hall to Capitol Hill: Who’s Running on Nov. 3?
You probably know who’s running for governor. But what about your state senator, county commissioner or member of Congress? Here’s a rundown of the candidates — starting closer to home.
Virginia Key’s Waterfront Promises Come With Fine Print
As Miami voters weigh a new lease for city-owned waterfront property, a review of the proposed agreement — and a similar commercial venture at Coconut Grove’s Dinner Key — raises questions about what developers promise, what their contracts require and what ultimately gets built.
No Parking: Miami Board Rejects Ransom’s Temporary Parking Lot
After months of opposition from residents, Miami’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board overturned a temporary permit for construction-related parking on historic Charles Avenue in the West Grove.
The Seaquarium Project Heads to Court
A citizen’s lawsuit filed this week could force Miami-Dade County to seek voter approval for the proposed redevelopment of the Seaquarium property on Virginia Key.
Who Are These Judges, Anyway? Your Guide to the Judicial Ballot
Six sitting judges — including the chief justice — want to keep their jobs, and four candidates want two others. If judicial races leave you scratching your head, here’s who’s running, who’s up for retention and where to learn more.
As Tax Revenues Soar, Pardo Turns to Private Donors for Public Projects
A proposal before Miami commissioners Thursday would establish a new philanthropic fund for District 2, even as the city seeks to recover money from an older fund held by the same nonprofit. Questions remain about donor influence and oversight.
Live Local Act Takes Center Stage in Senate District 38 Race
Republican incumbent Alexis Calatayud helped craft Florida’s Live Local Act. Democratic challenger Richard Lamondin says the law gives developers too much power while failing to address the housing needs of residents most at risk.
A $15K Pay Cut? Miami Teachers Fear School Tax Vote
If county voters don’t renew a property tax that funds teacher salaries, Miami-Dade officials project average pay could fall by more than $15,000. At Coconut Grove’s Carver Middle School, a veteran teacher fears an exodus of experienced educators.
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