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Congressional candidate Eliott Rodriguez has called for Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia to recuse herself from the canvassing board reviewing votes in the CD-27 race — because her daughter and son-in-law work for a firm legally representing opponent María Elvira Salazar
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Florida's share of U.S. billionaires has grown by more than 150% over the past decade. One industry growing alongside that trend is private aviation. Palm Beach International Airport ranked among the nation’s busiest for private aviation.
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Florida Democrats are rejoicing this week over flipping up to 17 seats in the Florida House, pending a recount taking place for one seat. It means they have broken the supermajority in the chamber that Republicans have had since 2022.
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Rodriguez’s campaign said Garcia publicly declared Salazar the winner before the recount was complete, citing the Miami Herald's coverage of Salazar's election night watch party. They also allege that Garcia's son-in-law is representing his opponent in the recount.
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At the annual meeting of South Florida governments' regional climate compact, officials warned Amendment 3 could stall flood control work.
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Golden Glades Elementary, Myrtle Grove Elementary, Carol City Middle, Lorah Park Elementary and Hammocks Middle could be shuttered. Southside Preparatory Academy could become a K-12 (it is currently a K-8).
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Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins outlined a timeline of projects for the city's $450 million Safe & Ready public safety bond.
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A helicopter doing aerial photography crashed off Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Wednesday, killing one person and injuring two others, officials said.
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In a statement, the longtime congressman said the Supervisors of Elections in Miami-Dade and Broward counties "report that 100% of their precincts have been fully and completely reported."
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A helicopter crashed off Bill Bags Cape Florida State Park killing one person and injuring two others, Key Biscayne Fire Chief Joe Fernandez said Wednesday.
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Book, 42, served in the state Senate for two terms (eight years), beginning in 2016. She was Senate minority leader from 2021 to 2024.
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The City of Miami Beach will host its 18th annual Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m. along Ocean Drive from Fifth to 15th streets.