Miami Approves Controversial ICE Immigration Enforcement Powers Amidst Public Outcry

Miami, Florida — In a deeply divisive vote on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the City of Miami Commission formally approved a controversial agreement allowing local police officers to participate in federal immigration enforcement. The measure, known as a Section 287(g) Task Force Model agreement, was ratified by a narrow 3-2 margin, granting select personnel from…

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Miami-Dade Secures Landmark Funding for Major Transit Overhaul, Construction Begins Within 18 Months

Miami-Dade County has reached a pivotal agreement on a comprehensive financial framework, clearing the path for a long-awaited and substantial expansion of its mass transit infrastructure. The finalization of this funding structure, following extensive negotiations over several months, marks a critical turning point for projects aimed at alleviating severe traffic congestion and enhancing regional connectivity…

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Sticker Shock on the Rails Brightline’s 125 % Commuter Pass Hike Has South Florida Riders Fuming

Sticker Shock on the Rails: Brightline’s 125 % Commuter-Pass Hike Has South Florida Riders Fuming

1. What Happened? On May 12 Brightline quietly relaunched its long-awaited South Florida commuter pass—but at $899 for 40 one-way rides between Miami and West Palm Beach, more than double the previous $399 “SoFlo Solo” pass retired in June 2024. The price jump works out to $22.50 per ride vs. the old $10. Shorter-haul bundles…

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$450 Million Score Inter Miami Clinches Financing to Kick Start Miami Freedom Park Stadium

$450 Million Score: Inter Miami Clinches Financing to Kick-Start Miami Freedom Park Stadium

1. The Deal That Unlocks a Billion-Dollar Vision On April 30, 2025, Inter Miami CF’s ownership group—Jorge Mas, David Beckham, and private-equity giant Ares Management—closed a $450 million senior construction loan from JPMorgan Chase to finish the club’s long-promised 25,000-seat stadium at Miami Freedom Park, the $1 billion mixed-use complex rising on the former Melreese…

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Orlando Set to Shine as Host of the 2025 Florida Michelin Guide Gala

Florida’s Culinary Scene Shines: The 2025 Michelin Guide Ceremony Set for Orlando Florida’s Culinary Scene Shines: The 2025 Michelin Guide Ceremony Set for Orlando Introduction to the 2025 Michelin Guide Ceremony The culinary world is abuzz with excitement as the 2025 Florida Michelin Guide Ceremony is set to take place on April 17 at the…

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