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crime29 days ago•2 min saved

Florida man accused of turning off a diver's air during lobster mini-season; charge downgraded on bond

A 51-year-old man, Michael Simpson, bonded out after a judge downgraded his charge from second-degree felony attempted murder to attempted second-degree murder for allegedly turning off a juvenile diver's oxygen supply during lobster mini-season off Fisher Island. Investigators say the dispute over dive locations preceded the incident; a boat owner rescued the diver and Simpson later surrendered. His attorney denies the accusations, and prosecutors say a different charge may apply.

via WSVN|

#attempted-murder #crime #diver-oxygen-supply

local-politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Miami-Dade mayor blocks $400M PortMiami fuel-yard deal

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava rejected a $400 million plan to buy the privately owned fuel yard that serves PortMiami, saying the price was too high even though the deal could pay for itself over 20 years from fuel sales and port fees. The Fisher Island land is slated for luxury condos by Related Group and Russell Galbut, prompting the county to pursue eminent domain or a nearby replacement site to safeguard port operations amid criticism and the firing of two deputies who negotiated the deal.

via Miami Herald|

#eminent-domain #fisher-island #fuel-yard

politics3 months ago•8 min saved

Fuel-depot fiasco sinks PortMiami leadership

Miami‑Dade’s PortMiami chief Jimmy Morales and COO Hydi Webb resigned amid the Fisher Island fuel depot controversy, a failure that could cost taxpayers roughly $400 million and leaves the port’s fuel supply in limbo. The administration faces mounting questions from commissioners and scrutiny over negotiations, with eminent domain floated as a possible long-term remedy while accountability for the debacle remains unresolved.

via Political Cortadito|

#fisher-island #fuel-depot #miami-dade