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Democrat Eliott Rodriguez demands Miami-Dade election supervisor recuse herself from CD-27 recount

Democratic congressional candidate Eliott Rodriguez is demanding that Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia recuse herself from the recount of Florida’s 27th Congressional District race. Republican incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar currently leads Rodriguez by 1,116, triggering a recount of the race that has drawn national media attention. The...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 21h

Fortune

Ken Griffin and Jeff Bezos helped make Miami a billionaire magnet—but Florida’s new $250,000 homestead exemption barely makes a dent for them

A middle-class homeowner and the owner of a $50 million mansion could save about the same $2,000 a year under Florida’s new property tax cut. Only one of them will notice.

Miami Herald

Miami-Dade could close five more schools. Here's what to know

A newly released list of Miami-Dade public schools that could very soon be closed is significantly shorter than the one the district posted in August. The latest list , posted by the Attendance Boundary Committee this week, marks five schools as “targeted” for potential closure and a sixth for expansion in the near future. The earlier plan, which was paused by the superintendent, would have made changes at 12 schools. The five schools on the list for possible closure are Golden Glades Elementary, Myrtle Grove Elementary, Carol City Middle, Lorah Park Elementary and Hammocks Middle. Southside Preparatory Academy, currently a K-8, is listed as “targeted” for a K-12 conversion. Students at the closing schools would be absorbed by nearby schools — a process also referred to as “consolidation” by the district — two of which could be converted from high schools to 6-12. Hammocks Middle students would be rerouted to Felix Varela High, which would become a 6-12 campus. Some students from Carol City Middle would also be sent to Carol City High, which would also convert to a school serving grades 6 though 12. Of those five schools, all were more than half-empty, according to a state calculation of

Miami-Dade County, FL · 1d

hoodline.com

Miami Beach's Old Office Depot Site Could Become 325-Foot Mixed-Income Tower

A developer wants to replace a decades-old Office Depot in Miami Beach's Sunset Harbour neighborhood with a 19-level residential tower above West Avenue, mixing 26 market-rate condos with 18 units set aside for workforce housing. EOS Wellness Real Estate Miami, LLC has filed the project at the pre-application stage for the site at 1771 West Ave., where the office supply store operated for more than two decades before closing.

Miami Beach, FL · 1d

Miami Herald

Miami and Miami Beach said no - are voters finally reclaiming local control? | Opinion

Voters in Miami and Miami Beach made their voices heard on Tuesday when they scuttled two proposed deals with developers on public land. In Miami, voters solidly rejected a proposed lease of 28 acres of city-owned property on Virginia Key to redevelop the existing Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas — a fight that the owner of Gramps Getaway, a bar on Virginia Key, called nothing less than a battle for “the soul of Miami.” The proposal may have been doomed from the start: The terms of the deal were a decade old, and even city commissioners had reservations about putting it on the ballot after being forced to do so by a judge. The Herald Editorial Board recommended against it. In Miami Beach, voters gave a resounding “no” to another developer project. The referendum would have extended a lease for city-owned property near Lincoln Road, potentially until 2132. The office and retail building at 1691 Michigan Ave., called Rivani, is slated to be the future home of Playboy’s relocated headquarters. The deal nixed by voters would have increased the rent the city would receive from the lease, but it also would have reduced onsite parking from 700 spaces to 475,

Miami Beach, FL · 2d

Miami Herald

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Miami-Dade Hispanics opt for Donalds, but white, Black voters flip county blue

Miami-Dade swung left and turned blue again for the first time since the 2020 midterm elections with voters from majority Black and white neighborhoods powering wins in the county for Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly and U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon. Similar to the last two election cycles, voters in Hispanic-majority precincts in the county remained loyal to the GOP, albeit with lesser support. The Miami Herald excluded precincts with fewer than 100 tallied votes from its analysis. Despite their strong showings in Miami-Dade, both Democratic candidates are projected to lose statewide. Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds will become the state’s first Black governor. As of 10.30 PM, he won roughly half the states votes — a little more than 1 percent point more than Jolly. But when it comes to Miami-Dade’s 124 majority Black neighborhoods, Donalds didn’t come close to the Democrats. Jolly won those precincts by about 70 percentage points. Donalds won a little less than 52% of the votes from Hispanic-majority neighborhoods in Miami-Dade — roughly 5 percent points more than Jolly. His performance is a far cry from 2022, when Gov. Ron DeSantis decisively won Miami-Dade, getting roughly 65% of the vote in majority Hispanic precincts.

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d

Herald-Tribune

Three Florida cities among Orkin's 'rattiest cities in 2026' ranking

Several Florida cities have earned a spot on a list they probably won’t be bragging about. Three major Florida cities all made Orkin’s 2026 ranking of the 50 “rattiest” cities in the U.S., based on new residential rodent treatments recorded between Aug. 9, 2025, and Aug. 9, 2026. "There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure," said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin, in the study. "Rats and mice are highly adaptable and can thrive in communities across the country wherever they can find food, water and shelter." Here's where Florida ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. for 2026. Where did Florida cities rank in Orkin's list of the rattiest cities? Tampa, Miami and Orlando are among Orkin’s 50 “rattiest” cities for 2026, a ranking based on the company’s residential rodent treatment data. Tampa - 22 Miami - 26 Orlando - 32 What city has the most rats in the U.S.? Los Angeles still holds the title of "rattiest city" for the second year in a row. "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," Orkin

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CBS Miami

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Broward, Miami-Dade appraisers explain Amendment 3 homestead steps

Broward and Miami-Dade property appraisers say existing exemptions will be adjusted automatically, while first-time applicants and newcomers face deadlines.

Broward County, FL · 23h

floridaconstructionnews.com

Construction begins on 172,300-square-foot industrial building in Miami-Dade

Construction is underway on a 172,300-square-foot industrial building at Gratigny Industrial Park, part of a $25-million manufacturing expansion by Miami-Dade-based Captiva Containers. Rycon Construction is serving as construction manager for Building 14, a ground-up industrial warehouse development on a 7.5-acre site owned by Prologis. The project team marked the start...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d

wlrn.org

New City of Miami fire stations could start construction as early as 2027

Construction and repairs of new and existing fire stations in the city of Miami will start as early as next year after voters this week approved a $450 million bond for public safety improvements. At a press conference in City Hall Thursday, Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins outlined her plans for...

Miami Herald

South Florida U.S. Attorney Reding Quiñones abruptly resigns. What's next?

Jason Reding Quiñones resigned Friday as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, ending a tenure marked by turmoil within the Miami-based federal prosecutor’s office and controversy over its involvement in an investigation targeting perceived enemies of President Donald Trump. Reding Quiñones announced his immediate departure without explaining why he was stepping down as head of one of the nation’s most prominent federal prosecutor’s offices. Reding Quiñones did not respond to text messages seeking comment on his decision. His resignation comes amid growing concern within Miami’s legal community over the politics surrounding the office, the departure of experienced prosecutors and the erosion of its traditional independence from political influence. Dan Gelber, a former federal prosecutor and Miami Beach mayor whose law firm represents former CIA Director John Brennan in an investigation involving the office, offered a stark assessment. “It’s been terrible to watch what’s happened to this office,” Gelber said. “Their morale is underwater. Their institutional expertise has been depleted.” Gelber, who spent about a decade as a federal prosecutor in Miami, recalled an office that handled some of the nation’s most consequential drug trafficking, healthcare fraud and foreign corruption cases. He expressed hope that new leadership could restore

Miami, FL · 5h

WSVN-TV

Miami-Dade, Broward school boards push forward with plans to shutter several campuses

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Just days after voters in Miami-Dade and Broward approved a school tax renewal to continue funding for teacher pay, officials for both districts say they still intend to explore shuttering several campuses due to low enrollment. Officials have routinely cited steep enrollment drops, including five...

Broward County, FL · 1d

Miami Herald

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Báez-Geller defeats Basabe in Florida House race, returns to public office

Democrat Lucia Báez-Geller defeated incumbent Republican Fabián Basabe for Florida House District 106, returning to elected office after serving on the Miami-Dade County School Board. Báez-Geller taught at Miami Beach Senior High School for 15 years before entering elected public service. “I am honored that our community has once again trusted me to serve, and I am so grateful to my family, friends, volunteers, and supporters,” Báez-Geller said in a statement. “As a mother and an educator, I know how much families are counting on us. I’m proud to return to public service and continue the work that brought me into the classroom and onto the School Board.” Basabe had numerous confrontations outside a Miami Beach polling location during early voting, squaring off with campaign volunteers, a police officer and even the Miami-Dade mayor, records and videos show. Florida House District 106 covers coastal communities in northeastern Miami-Dade County, including Miami Beach, Surfside, Sunny Isles Beach and Aventura.

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d

USA TODAY

Miami Carol City football players, parents sue FHSAA in last-minute playoff plea

This story has been updated with new information. Another high school football program has turned to the courts in an effort to keep its playoff hopes alive, but its legal challenge has hit an immediate roadblock . A Miami-Dade County judge on Friday, Nov. 6, denied an emergency request for an injunction filed by 11 Miami Carol City (FL) football players and their respective parents or guardians, leaving the Chiefs' postseason ban in place for the 2026 high school football playoffs. Attorney Jason Setchen of AthleteDefender and Coffey Burlington filed a verified complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief on Nov. 4 in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court. The lawsuit named the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) as the defendant and seeks temporary and permanent injunctive relief. I have tremendous respect for the FHSAA, but I think that what they did to Miami Carol City Football by imposing a post season ban on the entire team, which includes many kids who did nothing wrong, is overreaching and unfair. https://t.co/CYOynAultr — Jason Setchen (@AthleteDefender) November 6, 2026 The plaintiffs argued that the FHSAA's decision to ban Miami Carol City from postseason competition unfairly punished players who were not involved in the Oct.

Miami, FL · 4h

arlnow.com

Miami vs. DC: What 90 condo projects can teach us about our market

Welcome to Kami’s Korner where we’ll take a deep dive into Arlington’s condominium market by focusing on what’s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight the opportunities and insights shaping the future of condo living in Arlington. I had the opportunity...

floridatrib.org

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Linda Cothiere wins the Miami-Dade District 1 School Board seat, defeating Katrina Wilson, an early favorite who had outspent her

This story is part of a statewide partnership of more than 30 nonpartisan newsrooms and universities working to help Florida voters make informed decisions in the 2026 elections. Learn more about the Florida Elections Reporting Partnership at floridaelections.org. What a difference two months made for Linda Cothiere, who won the...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d

Axios Miami

Miami leaders plan for Amendment 3 impacts

After Florida voters approved Amendment 3, Miami-Dade government leaders must now work to address millions in lost property tax revenue that funds public safety and other government services. Why it matters: Amendment 3, which will lower property taxes, could lead to service cuts or new taxes and fees, including on commercial buildings, which could increase rents. Catch up quick: The amendment, which goes into effect in January, increases the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 by 2027 and then to $250,000 by 2028. Zoom in: Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins tells Axios that she will work with commissioners and the administration to "make the necessary budget adjustments required by the new state law, while doing everything possible to protect the essential services our residents rely on." Amendment 3 is projected to cost Miami about $25 million in lost revenue in 2027 and $18.5 million in 2028. In Miami-Dade County, Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava tells Axios she understands why voters prioritized financial relief, but Amendment 3 could affect "the safety, well-being and quality of life" for residents. The county is projected to lose an estimated $386 million in 2027 and $697 million in 2028. She said she'd work with commissioners and county administrators

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Brickell: Santander Site Fined $500 after Sediment Plume Reached Biscayne Bay

Santander's Brickell construction site was fined $500 after storm runoff sent sediment into Biscayne Bay; neighbors urged to report.

Miami, FL · 2d

WSVN-TV

Democrat Oliver Gilbert wins District 24 in landslide to replace retiring Frederica Wilson in Congress

(WSVN) - Democratic Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert is expected to cruise to victory to represent Florida’s District 24 in Congress. Gilbert, who earned the endorsement of outgoing Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson to take her seat following her retirement, is projected to defeat Republican businesswoman and real estate developer Te Brown by approximately 62 points.

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d

South Florida Times

Miami-Dade to host Anna Coleman redevelopment project meeting November 9

MIAMI – Miami-Dade County is hosting a community meeting on the latest updates of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Station Choice Neighborhood project, Monday, November 9, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Marshall Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 N.W. 22nd Avenue. The project is...