Editorial

Introduction An editorial published in the Miami Herald on June 25, 2025, addresses recent developments concerning the devastating Surfside condominium collapse. The piece offers a significant perspective, suggesting that the most recent findings related to the tragedy could potentially validate the deepest and most significant fears surrounding the catastrophic event. The Surfside collapse, which occurred…

Florida has long been synonymous with retirement, a sun-drenched haven where individuals could theoretically stretch fixed incomes further thanks to the absence of a state income tax. Yet, a stark reality is increasingly challenging this long-held perception. A recent analysis highlighted by the Miami Herald Editorial Board, as part of its ongoing “The Shrinking Middle”…

Tallahassee, Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping legislative measure into law on Friday, June 23, 2025, enacting a prohibition on geoengineering and certain “weather modification activities” across the state. The move, which elevates violations to a third-degree felony, marks a significant regulatory stance by Florida on emerging and potentially controversial climate intervention…

MIAMI – In the sweltering Miami heat, a line stretches outside a Cuba Max location, not for concert tickets or a product launch, but for a far more profound purpose: sending vital packages to family and friends in Cuba. This queue, a daily ritual for many in the Cuban diaspora, was recently chronicled in a…

Miami, Florida – A significant legislative maneuver is underway within the Miami City Commission that could fundamentally alter the city’s electoral calendar and potentially extend the tenure of its current mayor. A proposal is set for a crucial vote that aims to shift municipal elections from their traditional timing in odd-numbered years to coincide with…

MIAMI, Florida — The Miami City Commission has approved a controversial agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing local police officers to assist in federal immigration enforcement. The decision, made during a vote this past Tuesday, has sparked significant debate and raised concerns within Miami’s large and diverse immigrant community. Understanding the 287(g)…

Florida Attorney General Cited for Contempt in Immigration Law Clash Miami, FL – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier was found in contempt of court on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams. The ruling stems from the state’s continued enforcement of a new immigration law despite a standing federal injunction blocking its key provisions. The…

Miami-Dade County finds itself at a confluence of significant policy decisions and economic indicators as June 2025 progresses. Deliberations on a controversial federal immigration agreement, alongside statewide judicial restructuring, notable shifts in the local commercial real estate market, and significant federal investment in community environmental projects are shaping the county’s immediate future. Proposed ICE Agreement…

MIAMI, FL – A wave of sharp criticism has swept through Miami’s prominent news media landscape, targeting a controversial rezoning application that could pave the way for a significant new waterfront development. Leading editorial boards across the city published strong condemnations on Monday, June 10, 2025, just days before the proposal is set to go…

Miami City Commission Enacts Sweeping Short-Term Rental Restrictions Amidst Fierce Opposition and Herald Criticism Miami, FL – In a late-night session concluding Sunday, June 8, the Miami City Commission approved stringent new regulations targeting short-term rentals, a decision poised to significantly alter the landscape for property owners and the city’s tourism sector. The measure, formally…