Florida Bar complaint coming against ex-Bar president, a Coral Gables attorney

The Florida Bar’s 11th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee has found probable cause for a Bar complaint that accuses Coral Gables attorney and former Florida Bar president Roland Sanchez-Medina of 17 professional conduct violations. A formal Bar complaint should be filed with the state Supreme Court against Sanchez-Medina by Dec. 22, the notice of probable cause said. The 10-member committee, three of whom are not attorneys, found probable cause to believe that Sanchez-Medina committed 10 kinds of trust account rules violations, four kinds of conflict of interest rules violations, two kinds of general misconduct and a failure in exercising independent professional judgment. “As a practicing attorney for 34 years, a member of The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors for 10 years, and a former Bar president (2024-25), I have devoted substantial time and effort to serving our profession and promoting public confidence in our legal system,” Sanchez-Medina said in an email to the Miami Herald. “I take this matter seriously and respect The Florida Bar’s responsibility to investigate concerns about professional conduct. “I also believe it is important to reserve judgment until the disciplinary process has run its course, and I respectfully ask others to do the same.” How this is

Miami's first 'supertall' building is nearing completion. More are coming

Commuters passing from Miami Beach to the mainland on the MacArthur Causeway have in recent months seen a soon-to-be iconic building on the Miami skyline start to take shape: the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences. The building, designed by Uruguayan-Canadian architect Carlos Ott and the architectural firm Sieger Suarez, is...

More Than 2,000 Booths Pack The Swap Shop In Fort Lauderdale Every Single Weekend

Some weekend plans start with a parking ticket that costs less than a cup of coffee and end with a trunk full of things nobody planned to buy. In Fort Lauderdale, that kind of Saturday has been a local habit for decades. Families who came here as kids in the...

Miami-Dade school district resumes process that could close a handful of schools

The Miami-Dade County school district is resuming the plan to potentially close schools. As many as five are expected to undergo changes, if not outright closure, but a total of 34 schools are the latest named in the review process. The Attendance Boundary Committee, which makes the suggestions of which...

Doral Flipped Democratic: What Miami-Dade's 18-Point Swing Tells Us About the Future of the Latino Vote

Miami-Dade swung 18 points left from the 2024 presidential result, per the Associated Press. Doral — the Venezuelan-American stronghold — posted the county's largest individual swing, flipping 14 points to back Democrats. FL-27, which Salazar won by 20 points in 2024, is now heading to a mandatory recount...

Baptist Health to Shutter Alton Road Clinic in Miami Beach by Spring 2027

Baptist Health South Florida plans to close its urgent care and physician practices at 709 Alton Road in Miami Beach by spring 2027, ending nearly a decade of service at the Alton Road medical complex. The leased location has offered urgent care, primary care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy to South Beach residents since it opened. Baptist Health is now notifying affected patients about the closure and the alternative care options available to them.

Coast Guard: Illegal charter voyage terminated near Florida beach town

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that it terminated an illegal charter voyage near a Florida beach town over the weekend.

North Miami Shelter at 12221 W. Dixie Hwy Seeks OK to Add 16 Residents Without New Parking

North Miami's Mia Casa shelter at 12221 W. Dixie Hwy seeks permission to add 16 residents (118→134) without adding required parking.

How Give Miami Day changes South Florida - and how you can help soon

Mark your calendars: Give Miami Day is returning for its 15th year, giving people in South Florida another chance to open their wallets to help local causes. The 24-hour philanthropic event, hosted by the Miami Foundation, is on Thursday, Nov. 19, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. But early online giving opens at midnight on Saturday, Nov. 14, and runs through Nov. 18 Give Miami Day began after a 2012 survey by the Knight Foundation revealed that the Miami metro area was the least civically engaged in the country. “Consider this an invitation to the most meaningful quinceañera Miami has ever seen,” Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation, said in a statement. “We’re celebrating 15 years of building a generosity movement that supports nonprofits and their leaders. Make this city feel like home. Come celebrate what we can become together and help us do the brave work that gets us there.” Last year, the event shattered records, with more than 60,000 donors raising nearly $44 million for local nonprofit organizations. In Miami, over 77,000 people, about 5.5% of the workforce, are employed by nonprofits, according to Give Miami Day. “Thanks to Give Miami Day 2025, we nearly

Coral Gables Holds Its First Salute to Veterans as Homestead Marks Its 65th Veterans Day Parade on November 11

Coral Gables holds its inaugural Salute to Veterans at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, on Giralda Plaza, with 101-year-old World War II Navy veteran Dr. Harold “Hal” Silberman as keynote speaker. Farther south, Homestead marks the same day with a ceremony at Losner Park and its 65th annual Veterans Day Parade at noon.

Maria Elvira Salazar projected winner of District 27 after highly contested recount

289-Room Hilton Planned for Miami Beach Historic District

In Brief: Hilton Miami Beach is anticipated to open in early 2027 with 289 rooms in the city’s Museum Historic District. The property will connect five historic buildings and include three swimming pools, dining venues and rooftop and outdoor event spaces. Hilton Miami Beach is anticipated to open in...

“Coast Guard detains MSC Poesia in Port of Miami” –District SE

MIAMI — A U.S. Coast Guard Miami Port State Control team detained MSC Poesia on Sunday after identifying deficiencies during an inspection at the Port of Miami. “The Coast Guard cannot currently comment on the specifics of an ongoing Port State Control Examination, but we have identified deficiencies with systems on board the vessel that we are addressing with MSC,” said Capt. Frank Florio, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami.

The Miami attorney sent 435 text messages - after the restraining order

A North Miami Beach lawyer claims her psychological state after going through a hysterectomy clouded her ability to fully understand the injunction against stalking to which she agreed. An Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says Ginna Arevalo understood it well enough to not send the other party 435 text messages, including one that said “Just bc I am a dangerous person who wants to harm you, your daughter, and your employees.” An Orange County jury concurred, convicting Arevalo of aggravated stalking after injunction. With that July verdict, the state Supreme Court hit Arevalo in October with a suspension from the Florida Bar. That’ll be in effect until the professional discipline case is heard by case referee Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan. Meanwhile, Arevalo’s appealed her conviction while beginning to serve her probation that’s scheduled to run until Jan. 13, 2031. Arevalo’s been a member of the Bar since 2017 with a previously clean discipline record. READ MORE: A Broward attorney misappropriated $92,000 in divorce funds, Florida Bar says Talking and texting The affidavit for arrest warrant from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said, “On Mar. 23, 2022, the victim petitioned for an injunction against stalking after receiving approximately 15,481 texts”

Florida's DEI ban risks erasing Hispanic voices, others from local government | Opinion

An open letter to Gov.-elect Byron Donalds and Lt. Gov.-elect Bryan Avila: For the past two years, it has been a true honor and privilege to serve on the Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, representing District 4. When I accepted this appointment, I knew I would be serving my community. What I did not fully realize was the extraordinary work this board does behind the scenes, supporting organizations, helping Hispanic families overcome challenges, promoting education, connecting residents with resources to become informed, engaged and active members of our community. Just to be clear, this is not a political movement. This is a public service that brings together 23 brilliant individuals with different backgrounds, professional experiences, political affiliations and points of view. We do not always agree. As a matter of fact, we sometimes strongly disagree. But there is one thing that brings us together: our commitment to improving the lives of the people we represent. And isn’t that what democracy is about? In Miami-Dade, where more than 70% of our population is Hispanic or Latino, the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board has served as an important bridge between government and the community, with a mission of identifying community needs, developing

Liberty City’s historic Lindsey House is being reimagined as a cultural center

In Liberty City, the Lindsey House — a historic residence built for a wealthy Black couple during the segregation era — is being transformed for the 21st century into a place of art, culture and education. Nov. 5 marked an important milestone in the project’s journey, as present...

😡🏙️ New York City Just Lost the Title of Rudest City in America... to Another Florida City!

Well, well, well... looks like New York City isn’t the rudest place in America anymore. And if you’re from the Sunshine State, you might want to prepare yourself for this one. 😂. Miami, Florida has officially taken the top spot as the rudest city in the country! 🌴

City of Miami Neighborhoods to Get Street-Based Mental Health Outreach Under $11.9 Million Federal Grant

Nearly $12M federal grant will fund four years of street-based mental health and addiction outreach to unsheltered people in Miami.

North Dade Regional Library Renamed in Honor of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson

A longtime advocate for education, literacy and the South Florida community is receiving a special honor. Miami-Dade County has officially renamed the North Dade Regional Library the Frederica S. Wilson Regional Library, recognizing the legacy and contributions of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. The Miami-Dade County Commission unanimously approved the resolution on...

Miami-Dade puts the brakes on Seaquarium makeover deal. Commissioners agreed to defer it

Miami-Dade County commissioners pumped the brakes on a deal for a revamped Seaquarium and marina on Tuesday after refusing to vote on a 249-page lease made public the night before the hearing. Acting as a committee overseeing tourism and recreation, commissioners sided with residents who complained the deal with developer...