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Associated PressSeptember 13, 2017

A Florida nun is pitching in on the cleanup efforts following Hurricane Irma by taking a chain saw to downed trees while dressed in her full habit. Miami-Dade police posted video of Sister Margaret Ann at work on social media taken by an off-duty officer who came across her. Police say the nun was cutting […]

Gary FineoutSeptember 7, 2017

Residents in parts of the Miami metro area are under mandatory orders to leave their homes Thursday morning as Hurricane Irma barrels toward the region with potentially catastrophic winds. During several media appearances Wednesday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott strongly urged people to evacuate if asked to do so by local officials. The governor waived tolls […]

Phil AmmannAugust 2, 2017

Is Pam Keith running for Congress, or is she still seeking a U.S. Senate seat? In a new fundraising email to supporters, Keith – who recently announced a bid for Florida’s 18th Congressional District – flaunts an endorsement from the Democracy for America chapters in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties. DFA is the progressive committee […]

Peter SchorschJune 15, 2017

Earlier this month, FloridaPolitics.com reported on the outpouring of community support for the “signature bridge” design chosen for the new I-395 overpass through Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. Despite protests by some with a political agenda, the drumbeat of support for Archer Western-de Moya’s winning design continues to grow in intensity. After more than a quarter-century of discussion […]

Gary FineoutJune 6, 2017

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Monday defended his latest round of budget vetoes, which set a modern-day record for a governor but came from a long list of spending projects, including money intended for public universities and compensation for homeowners whose trees were torn down by the state. Scott late last week vetoed nearly $11.9 […]

Guest AuthorMay 26, 2017

When disasters happen, whether natural or man-made, emergency responders work in unison to protect the public. In the case of a hurricane, even before the heavy winds bear down on communities, emergency responders are already implementing plans to help residents get out of areas at risk, safely and swiftly. Behind the scenes utility companies, government […]

Peter SchorschMay 19, 2017

Bridges are about connections, hence the word “bridge.” But a Miami-Dade plan to design a “signature bridge” — an $800 million proposal for rebuilding the I-395 overpass — is doing more to divide than connect. Adding to the confusion is the Miami Herald, where some argue has been slanting coverage to favor one bidder over another […]

Florence SnyderApril 28, 2017

Union members expect their leaders will look out for them, but that’s not how it works in Miami, where “leadership” at AFSCME’s Local 1184 thinks that a high-interest private loan program for its lowest paid workers qualifies as a “member benefit.” No credit? No problem! for union members who are paid a pittance to deliver […]

Staff ReportsApril 20, 2017

On Thursday, dozens of protesters gathered outside Frank Artiles‘ office in Kendall to protest racist and sexist slurs he used against Florida Senate colleagues. Constituents from his district called for his resignation, chanting outside the shuttered district office. The protest comes as elected officials, community leaders and organizations throughout the country demand he resigns from the Senate. […]

Associated PressMarch 13, 2017

Men from three Florida counties shouldn’t donate sperm because of a small risk of spreading Zika, U.S. health officials said Monday. The guidance had previously applied to Miami-Dade County, the only place in Florida where there’s evidence mosquitoes spread the virus. But infections were reported in people in South Florida who couldn’t clearly be linked […]

Tag: Miami-Dade

Florida nun dons habit, grabs chain saw to help after Irma

Metro Miami keeps wary eye on mammoth Hurricane Irma

Is Pam Keith running for Congress, or still in Senate campaign mode?

United in purpose, Miami’s Overtown says ‘move on’ with I-395 project

Rick Scott defends record-setting budget vetoes

Gary Croke: Past hurricanes help prepare for tomorrow

What is really happening with community input for the I-395 Project

Florence Snyder: In Miami-Dade Schools, a Bermuda Triangle for union workers

Kendall protesters call for ‘bully’ Frank Artiles to resign

CDC: Don’t donate sperm in 3 Florida counties due to Zika