More than 10,000 Coral Gables residents cast their votes on Tuesday to elect a new mayor and two city commissioners after a contentious election cycle.
Mayor Vince Lago secured a third term, winning over 55% of the vote. His challenger, Commissioner Kirk Menendez, got 38%.
The race was marked by mudslinging, claims of intimidation — including a private investigator allegedly following a commissioner — and deceptive campaign flyers made to look like code violation notices.
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