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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 · 3d

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 · 3d

wlrn.org

'There's a tide coming': At one Miami-Dade precinct, young Latino voters turn their back on Trump

At the Palmetto Bay voting site on Election Day, a predicted defection of Florida Latinos from President Donald Trump's corner was evident among young voters. Latino voters will play a key role in the close District 27 race between three-term Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar and Democratic challenger Eliott Rodriguez — both of them Cuban-Americans and former TV news journalists.

Palmetto Bay, FL · 3d

Miami Herald

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Voters said yes to Amendment 3 tax cut. What comes next for Miami-Dade, cities?

Facing a historic cut to property-tax revenue, local governments are preparing for a new spending regime under Florida’s Amendment 3. The tax-cut constitutional amendment will mean significant drops in the money that governments collect from property — particularly homes that serve as primary residences, where the current exemption of $50,000 will jump to $250,000 by 2029. While there is no immediate effect from the new amendment — the first phase of the cut wouldn’t show up until next year’s tax bills — government leaders will soon be grappling with reduced revenue as they figure out how to craft a 2028 budget with less money to spend. Some cities, including Coral Gables and Doral, said they expect little impact. “We run a lean and tight budget,” said Coral Gables Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson. “We’re going to be fine.” The city is anticipating a loss of approximately $5.7 million in the first year, and Anderson said she plans to seek input from residents to figure out which service areas city leaders should zero in on for potential cuts, if needed. In Doral, Mayor Christi Fraga said she believes the city can avoid cutting services or raising the tax rate by seizing on

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 · 1d

Axios Miami

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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

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...

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Miami Springs corrects conflicting school zone traffic signs after Local 10 investigation

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. — Miami Springs has corrected conflicting traffic signs in school zones after Local 10 first exposed the issue, but some residents are still questioning whether the discrepancies played a role in drivers receiving camera tickets. The issue involved school zone signs along Westward Drive near Miami...

Miami Springs, FL · 20h

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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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

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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 · 1d

Miami Herald

Luxury condos get all-clear for historic church site in Brickell. What's next?

The downtown Miami skyline will continue to change with the approval of a 75-story luxury condo tower at a historic church on a slice of bayfront land. The 619 Brickell By Nobu will rise behind First Miami Presbyterian Church at 609 Brickell Ave. after the city’s historic preservation board lifted one of the last hurdles needed to build on the site. The Brickell area has seen a boom in luxury skyscrapers thanks to an influx of wealthy buyers. Board members voted 6-1 on Nov. 3 for lifting a historic designation from the church’s school and parking lot, which sits directly behind First Miami Presbyterian, an area that will become the tower’s home. They also approved shrinking the site’s historic boundary — which originally included the entire three-acre parcel that the church, school and parking lot sit on — to just the sanctuary footprint plus a 15-foot buffer. Only one condition came with the vote: that the preservation board retain architectural review powers if any substantial changes are made to the tower’s exterior. “We appreciate the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board’s careful consideration of all the information presented and its ultimate decision to preserve the historic 1949 sanctuary, enabling the church

Miami, FL · 10h

Miami Herald

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Linda Cothiere wins in close race for Miami school board seat in District 1

First-time candidate Linda Cothiere won a seat to the Miami-Dade School Board in a tight race over former Miami Gardens City Council Member Katrina Wilson. Cothiere will replace former School Board Member Steve Gallon, representing the predominantly Black North Dade District 1 for the next four years. With only one precinct outstanding, Cothiere was leading Wilson by more than three percentage points — 38,070 votes to 35,671 for Wilson. Her win was something of an upset. Cothiere garnered a much lower vote share than Wilson did in the crowded eight-person August primary to Wilson. She only beat the third-place candidate by about two percentage points. Cothiere, a Haitian-American public school educator who is married to Democratic State Representative Wallace Aristide, excelled in precincts located in North Miami and North Miami Beach, where there are significant Haitian communities. Though Cothiere was not the initial pick of the United Teachers of Dade, who supported longtime educator Joy Jackson in the August primary, she was endorsed by the teachers union in the general election. “A classroom teacher’s perspective belongs at the table where decisions about our schools are made. Educators see every day how decisions about staffing, resources, and working conditions affect students’

Miami, FL · 3d

CBS Miami

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 · 1d

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...

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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...

Miami Herald

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 · 3d

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