In what could be a violation of state law, Miami city commissioners often vote on legislation that deviates – sometimes greatly — from versions shared with the public
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Miami Approves Zoning Overhaul – With Hidden Changes
City commissioners on Thursday gave the green light to a major transit-linked development plan, but internal documents reveal last-minute amendments never disclosed to the public.
City Offloads Public Outreach on Tree Ordinance Rewrite
Miami will pay $180,000 to a team of facilitators from Florida State University to engage residents in a controversial effort to revise the city’s tree laws. But some watchdogs see the move as a political smokescreen to deflect criticism—and weaken protections.
City Commission Denies Proposed Lot Split on Poinciana
The City of Miami Commission sided with Coconut Grove residents last week when it voted to deny a developer’s attempt to split a large South Grove property to accommodate three new single-family homes.
The Grove’s Top Cop: Heart, Humor, and a Deep Miami Legacy
After nearly three decades with Miami Police, Freddie Cruz steps into a new assignment in Coconut Grove with his trademark energy, empathy — and a pocketful of jokes.
More Traffic Delays Ahead, this time on South Bayshore Drive
South Bayshore Drive will be temporarily closed to all but local traffic as workers install a new sewer line from Mercy Way to Halissee Street.
The “Ghost” Traps That Are Haunting Biscayne Bay
Volunteers at this month’s Derelict Trap Rodeo on Biscayne Bay removed 112 abandoned “ghost” traps from bay waters and another 782 pounds of marine debris.
Miami Poised to Approve Sweeping Zoning Overhaul
A trio of proposals headed to the City Commission Thursday could dramatically reshape development across Miami – doubling building heights and density near transit hubs and arteries, despite calls for more public input and planning.
County Moves to Dismiss Playhouse Lawsuit
Miami-Dade County lists seven reasons why the latest legal salvo by preservationists should be tossed. Reason #6: The lawsuit is “confusing and internally inconsistent.”
Crime Is Down Across the City of Miami, Police Say
The City of Miami Police Department reported a significant decrease in violent crimes across Miami so far in 2025 – a trend reflected in the numbers reported earlier this year in Coconut Grove.
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