Barbizon Under Scrutiny: Editorial Questions Modeling School’s ‘Illusion of Opportunity’

The shimmering allure of Hollywood and the bright lights of the runway capture the imagination of countless aspiring performers and models worldwide. This potent dream often leads individuals to seek guidance and training from institutions promising a pathway into the competitive entertainment industry. However, a recent editorial published by The Miami News Editorial Desk on…

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Miami Commissioners Weigh Historic Vote on Shifting Elections to Even Years: Boosting Turnout, Saving Millions, and Extending Terms

Miami, Florida – The Miami City Commission is poised to make a potentially transformative decision regarding the city’s electoral calendar, with a final vote scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025. At the heart of the debate is a proposed legislative shift that would move municipal elections from their current odd-year schedule to align with even-year…

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Surfside Collapse: Miami Herald Opinion Piece Suggests Latest Findings May Confirm Worst Fears on Building Safety

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…

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Sunshine State Struggle: Florida Seniors Face Unprecedented Cost of Living Crisis

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”…

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Florida Bans Geoengineering, Classifies Weather Modification as Felony

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…

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Miami Election Shake-Up: Proposal Could Extend Mayor Suárez’s Term Amid Legal Challenge

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…

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Miami, City Shaped by Immigrants, Approves Controversial ICE Policing Agreement

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)…

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Florida Attorney General Held in Contempt Over Continued Immigration Law Enforcement

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…

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Miami-Dade Navigates ICE Detention Pay, Judicial Expansion, and Shifting Real Estate Market in June 2025

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…

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