Miami Commissioners Vote to Adopt 287(g) Program Amidst Heated Debate Miami, Florida – The Miami City Commission has voted to enter into a controversial agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a decision that grants local police officers authority to act in federal immigration enforcement roles. The measure, known as a 287(g) agreement, was…
MIAMI, USA – Cuban activist and scientist Oscar Casanella is poised to face a critical political asylum hearing on Tuesday, June 24, before an immigration court in Miami. The outcome of this hearing is decisive for Casanella and his wife, as they present their case to avoid deportation back to Cuba. Casanella contends that his…
Suspect Extradited to Miami-Dade in Fatal Downtown Shooting A suspect sought in connection with a fatal shooting in downtown Miami earlier this month has been successfully extradited to Miami-Dade County and is now facing grave charges, including first-degree murder. Juan Vera, a 60-year-old man identified by authorities as a convicted felon, was transported from Hillsborough…
MIAMI, FL – In a significant and contentious decision, the Miami City Commission voted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to approve an agreement allowing select city police officers to perform limited immigration enforcement duties in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 3-2 vote followed hours of impassioned public debate and marks a…
Commission Greenlights Aqua Towers Project In a contentious session held on June 10, 2025, the Miami-Dade County Commission rendered a pivotal decision, approving a significant zoning change for a prime waterfront parcel located in Downtown Miami near Bayfront Park. The vote, decided by a margin of 8-5, effectively greenlights the Aqua Towers Waterfront Project, a…
Miami-Dade Commissioners Advance $500M Flood Resilience Bond to November Ballot MIAMI-DADE, FL – In a pivotal vote on June 8, 2025, the Miami-Dade County Commission approved a measure to place a substantial $500 million general obligation bond referendum before voters on the upcoming November 2025 election ballot. This significant proposed investment is specifically earmarked to…
Miami-Dade Commission Approves Landmark Bayfront Development Rezoning Miami, FL – In a pivotal decision set to dramatically reshape a significant portion of the city’s waterfront, the Miami-Dade County Commission granted final approval on Friday, June 7, 2025, to the controversial rezoning of a prime 15-acre parcel of land situated strategically near the bustling PortMiami connector….
Miami-Dade Commission Narrowly Approves Controversial 60-Story Brickell Tower MIAMI, FL – In a deeply divided decision that underscored the tension between urban expansion goals and neighborhood preservation, the Miami-Dade County Commission yesterday voted 7-6 to grant approval for a significant mixed-use development project proposed by Atlantic Shores Development Group in the bustling Brickell area. The…
Miami-Dade Greenlights $300 Million Bond for Crucial Coastal Resilience Phase II MIAMI-DADE, FL – In a significant step towards bolstering its defenses against the escalating impacts of sea-level rise and coastal flooding, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners today officially approved a substantial $300 million bond allocation. This critical funding is specifically earmarked for Phase…
Miami Beach Coastal Restoration Project Secures $25 Million Federal Funding The Miami Beach Coastal Restoration Project recently achieved a significant milestone by securing a vital infusion of $25 million in federal funding. This funding allocation marks a crucial development in the relentless battle against coastal erosion and the escalating threat of sea-level rise that looms…
