local government

Monroe County is considering a measure for the 2024 general election ballot that would change its form of government. It’s a way of getting much-needed funding for infrastructure projects in the Florida Keys.

Palm Beach County commissioners increased the supervisor of elections budget by nearly 50 percent and cut the tax rate by 4.6%, the largest cut in nearly 15 years

On this episode of the South Florida Roundup, we look at the reasons behind absenteeism among North Miami Beach Commissioners. One commissioner has not appeared at a meeting since October of last year.

Commissioner Eileen Higgins asked the county Inspector General to investigate the non-profit agency following WLRN's reporting on its selling of clients' real estate properties

Joe Alvarez has sued the City of Miami's attorney Victoria Mendez and her husband for an alleged real estate scheme that forced him to sell his family home.

The Florida Senate could quickly pass a proposal that would require local governments to suspend enforcement of ordinances while lawsuits play out.

Could the town of Loxahatchee become Palm Beach County's 40th municipality? The county's legislative delegation will vote on proposal that would allow residents to decide.

Former members of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust say they still want apology for inaccurate statements from Miami commissioners accusing them of malfeasance.

UPDATE: After a stalemate on Saturday, and much debate on Sunday, two City of Miami commissioners flipped just before the 5 p.m. deadline, setting up a special election — which could cost up to $330,000 — to find a replacement for former Commissioner Ken Russell. Updated at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 8.

The ACLU of Florida has sued Miami on behalf of the NAACP and others for redrawing districts in a way that allegedly segregates voters based on race, WLRN can reveal.

Budgets for 2022-23 have wrapped up across South Florida local governments and other taxing agencies. We explain the process and how changes might affect your bill - and your community. You will also find a sampling of final budgets, with links to the full documents and what they mean for you.

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