Miami-Dade County Commission

The progressive candidate for Miami-Dade County District 5 talked at length with WLRN about housing policy, his campaign against "special interests" and Angie Nixon.

The former Republican lawmaker spoke with WLRN about her voting record in the Florida House and what it means for the communities she represents as she runs for a full term as Miami-Dade's District 5 commissioner.

Miami-Dade County has struck an almost million-dollar marketing deal with Rockstar Games — the company behind the next Grand Theft Auto video game. Many commissioners said they were not aware of the agreement before the budget meeting.

Gallon was unopposed and qualifying for the seats ended Tuesday at noon. He and four other candidates were officially elected or reelected.

The five candidates were unopposed, and since qualifying for the seats ended Tuesday at noon they have officially been elected – or reelected.

Members of the Circle of Brotherhood, a non-profit violence prevention organization, are seeking an apology from the Miami-Dade County Commission following a feud last year over funding with one of the commissioners that was settled amicably.

Community advocates packed Miami-Dade's government center on Thursday to voice their concerns about the county’s proposed $13.1 billion budget and its impact on thousands of its most vulnerable residents.

Members of two advocacy groups say arts and culture organizations and events pump $2.1 billion into the local economy each year and support 32,000 jobs.

Immigrant rights advocates and community organizers are expected to rally Friday outside the Miami-Dade Government Center — speaking out against what they're calling violence and deception at county commission meetings.

The Miami-Dade Commission is considering a proposal that would block county officials from releasing public records about suspected undocumented immigrants detained in its jails, leaving family members in the dark about their loved ones, warns the Florida Immigrant Coalition.

South Florida activists held a “water fast” to urge Miami−Dade commissioners to pass an ordinance to protect almost 100,000 people required to work outdoors during record high temperatures.

Over a 50-year career, Ruvin — known to many today as Miami-Dade's Clerk of Courts — left a mark on many things that impact Miami-Dade residents every day. "A fearless leader and a true public servant," said Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.