The city’s weekly bulky waste pickup would likely be reduced to once every two weeks under a proposal that came before the Miami City Commission on Thursday.
Politics
Tension and relations between policies and their advocates.
Elections, Referendums. Campaigns and Candidates.
Opposition Mounts to Changes in Miami’s Tree Laws
Calling them a “giveaway to developers,” local activists and an array of environmental groups have pledged to defeat a controversial proposal to rewrite the city’s tree ordinance.
Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Tree Ordinance Changes Friday December 6 at 4 p.m. at City Hall
District 1 Commissioner Miguel Gabela, who is sponsoring the controversial changes to the city’s tree protection laws, will be joined by city staff to answer questions about the impact of the proposed amendments to the ordinance.
Shady Dealings: For the City of Miami, Tree Removal is a Lucrative Business
The City of Miami’s 20-year-old Tree Trust Fund has raised millions of dollars by charging property owners who want to cut down their trees. Where the money goes is not entirely clear.
Home to Headache: Miami’s Battle with Illegal Short-Term Rentals
How lucrative “party houses” defy city ordinances and spark noise and frustration in once peaceful neighborhoods.
Opponents of Playhouse Plan Vow to Fight On
The attorney who has led the fight to block a partial demolition of the playhouse says Miami-Dade County still needs to clear several hurdles before moving forward.
West Grove Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward
The City of Miami and Dragonfly Investments have salvaged a stalled effort to build affordable housing on Mundy Street in the West Grove using federal dollars.
Funding Approved for Armbrister Park’s New Community Center
The long-awaited upgrade opens new opportunities for sports, education, and cultural events in Coconut Grove
How the Grove Voted on Tuesday
Grove voters charted their own course this week when deciding whether to roll back Florida’s six-week abortion ban and allow the recreational use of marijuana.
Local Election Results
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado easily defeated challenger Cindy Lerner on Tuesday to win a second four-year term as the county’s District 7 commissioner. Regalado captured 57% of the vote in the nonpartisan race. Regalado was forced to compete a second time this year against the former mayor of Pinecrest[Read More…]

















