Local politics

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.

Joe Martinez, who has been considering a run for Miami-Dade sheriff in 2024, is charged with unlawful compensation and conspiracy to commit unlawful compensation, according to an arrest warrant. He is likely to be suspended from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis

Joe Martinez, who denies the charges, surrendered at jail on Tuesday, as an arrest warrant reveals he is being accused of accepting $15,000 in exchange for sponsoring a law five years ago to help a shopping plaza that had been repeatedly slapped with fines for code violations.

Cities and municipalities could face legal action from businesses if a local ordinance hurts their bottom line. Business groups and local governments are closely monitoring a legislative proposal approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Two longtime Hollywood city commission incumbents said their goodbyes on the dais Wednesday. In their place two newcomers were sworn in, including the first Black commissioner in the city's history. Now the city has female-majority leadership.

Newcomers unseating incumbents. Close city commission races in Dania Beach and Hallandale Beach. Broward County's political makeup has shifted slightly after the most recent election.

The recount in the Monroe County Commissioner District 3 race, just like Tuesday night’s results, came out in favor of the Republican challenger Eddie Martinez over Democrat incumbent Heather Carruthers.

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston won every precinct in the city to defeat two challengers Tuesday and win a second two-year-term.

Early voting continues this weekend and vote-by-mail ballots are processing as Election Day nears on Tuesday. A lot is riding on several closely-watched county races including those for top prosecutors, sheriffs, school boards and county and city leaders across the region.

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