Editorial

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…

Miami Commission Approves Significant Coastal Zoning Changes Amidst Controversy Miami’s civic landscape is currently embroiled in a significant debate following a pivotal decision by the City Commission. On June 6, 2025, the Commission voted 4-1 to approve Ordinance 25-07, a measure that fundamentally alters zoning regulations within the strategically important Brickell Bayfront district. This vote,…

A City Divided: Editorial Boards Grapple with Miami’s Coastal Future Image related to section: A City Divided: Editorial Boards Grapple with Miami’s Coastal Future A contentious battle is unfolding within Miami’s media landscape, reflecting deep divisions across the city regarding a proposed massive coastal development project. Slated for the downtown core, this ambitious plan seeks…

The Looming Challenge: Climate Change and Miami-Dade\n\nMiami-Dade County, situated at the forefront of the nation’s vulnerability to climate change, is grappling with the intensifying realities of sea-level rise and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. The existential threat posed by these environmental shifts is not abstract; it manifests as persistent sunny-day flooding in low-lying areas, heightened…