Ryan NicolApril 9, 2019
2min746
With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Valdes-Fauli led by just 123 votes.
Tag: Coral Gables
Ryan NicolApril 9, 2019Ryan NicolSeptember 30, 2018
4min384
Democratic bigwigs were out in full force Saturday night as the Miami-Dade Democratic Party held its annual Blue Gala fundraising event at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Headlining the night were Democratic nominee for Governor Andrew Gillum and possible 2020 presidential candidate and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro. The swanky event began outdoors at […]
Ryan NicolSeptember 18, 2018
2min352
The Miami-Dade Democratic Party has announced Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum will appear at the group’s Blue Gala event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29. Gillum will be joined by keynote speaker Julian Castro, rumored to be a potential 2020 presidential candidate, along with several other Democratic lawmakers. The Blue Gala serves as an annual fundraiser […]
Ryan NicolAugust 8, 2018
2min486
The Javier Enriquez campaign announced Wednesday they’ve added the support of Coral Gables Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli in the contest for House District 114. The news comes the same week as Valdes-Fauli appeared in an ad backing Donna Shalala in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. But in HD 114, the Mayor has decided […]
Ryan NicolAugust 7, 2018
4min412
Donna Shalala, the former University of Miami president running as a Democrat in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is out with a pair of new TV ads making her pitch to voters. The first is an English-language ad titled “Games” that criticizes the current federal approach to health care. “Washington politicians are playing games with our […]
Ryan NicolMay 15, 2018
7min308
Tuesday night will feature the first primary debate between Democrats in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. This is seen as a high-priority race for Democrats, who hope to take over the House in November. The New York Times even called it “the best Democratic pickup opportunity in the country.” That’s in part because longtime Republican incumbent […]
Scott PowersMarch 20, 2018
7min730
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham announced Tuesday that if she’s elected Governor she would support local governments such as Weston and Coral Gables that seek to defy the state’s 2011 law forbidding local gun ordinances. Such a position could put Graham at odds with the Florida Legislature and also potentially with the Attorney General over […]
Jim RosicaOctober 12, 2017
5min376
The House’s ethics panel on Thursday set a Dec. 4 hearing on a charge that Democratic Miami-Dade Rep. Daisy Baez doesn’t live in the district she was elected to represent. The Public Integrity and Ethics Committee will conduct an evidentiary hearing “somewhat like a court trial,” said chair Larry Metz, a Yalaha Republican. “You’re trying to […]
Jim RosicaOctober 10, 20174min303
A House investigative panel Tuesday found that Miami-Dade Rep. Daisy Baez likely broke member residency rules. The Select Committee on Member Conduct decided to refer Baez’s case to the Public Integrity and Ethics Committee for the equivalent of a trial. A finding of “probable cause,” required for further proceedings, means it is more likely than not that a violation […]
Phil AmmannSeptember 27, 2017
2min360
Jack Latvala is expanding his appeal as a “hero” with first responders across Florida. On Wednesday, the Clearwater Republican announced firefighters in St. Petersburg, Coral Gables and Indian River County have added their support to his bid to become Florida governor. “You have become a hero among firefighters,” said Indian River County Professional Firefighters and […]