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Donalds taps Miami-area senator Ávila as running mate for Florida governor
florida-politics3 hours ago

Donalds taps Miami-area senator Ávila as running mate for Florida governor

Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds announced state Sen. Bryan Ávila of Hialeah as his running mate, aiming to broaden support in Miami-Dade and among Latino voters. Ávila, a Cuban-American and National Guardsman who has sponsored tax-cut and data-center legislation and backed Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, was unveiled at the Freedom Tower in Miami as Donalds seeks to rally a statewide coalition against Democrat David Jolly and Gwen Graham, with a focus on affordability and opposing socialism.

via Miami Herald|
#bryan-avila#byron-donalds#florida-politics
Miami Faces a Seaweed Surge as Sargassum Washes Ashore in Record Volumes
environment6 days ago

Miami Faces a Seaweed Surge as Sargassum Washes Ashore in Record Volumes

Miami-Dade spends about $3 million annually to remove sargassum from 17 miles of beaches as record blooms wash ashore; July alone yielded around 9,000 tons. The surge is linked to the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, nutrient runoff from rivers, and warmer oceans. Cleanup uses heavy equipment and is restricted during sea turtle nesting hours, with about 700 nests this season. Scientists say the blooms are the ‘new normal’ and stress the need to curb land-based nutrient sources, as the belt totals reach tens of millions of tons (33.5m this summer, 38m in 2025).

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#environment#miami-dade
Diver’s Air Cut Off During Lobster Mini Season Triggers Attempted Murder Charge
crime20 days ago

Diver’s Air Cut Off During Lobster Mini Season Triggers Attempted Murder Charge

Michael Simpson, 51, of Miami Beach, is charged with attempted second-degree murder after turning off a diver’s air supply during lobster mini season about a half-mile east of Fisher Island. The incident began as a dispute over a diving spot; the 18-year-old diver, Hunter Cofer, was underwater when Simpson allegedly cut the air, prompting rescue by the boat owner. Cofer was brought to the surface and appeared disoriented but unharmed. Simpson fled but later surrendered to authorities; his bond is $10,000. His attorney denies the accusation, claiming Simpson never touched the tank, and says he will plead not guilty. Cofer is studying to become a paramedic and has not returned to the water since the incident.

via WPLG Local 10|
#attempted-murder#crime#diving
Texas man contests Bayside shove as surveillance video surfaces
crime23 days ago

Texas man contests Bayside shove as surveillance video surfaces

Daniel Ramirez, 47, of Lubbock, Texas, was released on bond after being arrested for allegedly shoving a Hard Rock Cafe bartender at Bayside Marketplace in Miami. Ramirez denies the attack, saying they “ran into” each other, despite surveillance footage that authorities say shows a shove. The bartender says she was knocked to the ground twice; the case continues in Miami-Dade court.

via WPLG Local 10|
#assault#bartender#bayside-marketplace
Miami-Dade Reports Local Dengue Case, Urges Mosquito Precautions
health23 days ago

Miami-Dade Reports Local Dengue Case, Urges Mosquito Precautions

Florida’s Department of Health in Miami-Dade and the county Mosquito Control confirmed a locally acquired dengue case and are boosting surveillance and control efforts; residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites, as dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and not spread person-to-person. Symptoms typically appear within 14 days of infection. For information, visit the DOH mosquito-prevention page, report dead birds to the FWC, or call 305-324-2400 if symptoms develop.

via WPLG Local 10|
#dengue#health#miami-dade
Estate mogul acquitted in fatal Biscayne Bay boat crash case
crime2 months ago

Estate mogul acquitted in fatal Biscayne Bay boat crash case

Jury finds estate mogul George Pino not guilty on two counts (manslaughter and vessel homicide) related to a 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen permanently disabled; prosecutors argued recklessness and possible alcohol involvement, while the defense contended it was an accident. The verdict, delivered after testimonies and a field trip to view the damaged boat, prompted statements from the state attorney about the jury’s decision and from Pino’s attorney that truth prevailed.

via WPLG Local 10|
#boat-crash#crime#george-pino
Quarry 2 Brush Fire Drives West Miami-Dade Closures as 20,000 Acres Burn
local2 months ago

Quarry 2 Brush Fire Drives West Miami-Dade Closures as 20,000 Acres Burn

Two major brush fires in west Miami-Dade have burned about 20,000 acres, prompting road closures on Krome Avenue and nearby routes; the Quarry 2 blaze near Krome is about 97% contained after roughly 17,600 acres, while a separate Medley fire has scorched about 1,425 acres (60% contained). Firefighters continue battling the blazes, with helicopters and crews deployed, and the Red Cross operating a shelter for displaced residents.

via WPLG Local 10|
#brush-fire#krome-avenue#local
Fuel-depot fiasco sinks PortMiami leadership
politics2 months ago

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
Two South Florida Wildfires Push Air-Quality Warnings as Crews Battle Blazes
local3 months ago

Two South Florida Wildfires Push Air-Quality Warnings as Crews Battle Blazes

Two wildfires in Broward and Miami-Dade counties continue burning, with the Max Road Fire around 5,000 acres and about 20% contained and the 172nd Avenue Fire around 210 acres and about 30% contained; officials warn air quality and visibility could worsen as crews work to contain the blazes, with no evacuations ordered but road closures and traffic disruptions in the area.

via CBS News|
#air-quality#broward-county#local
South Florida names surface in sweeping insider trading indictment
business3 months ago

South Florida names surface in sweeping insider trading indictment

A decade-long insider trading scheme netted tens of millions and led to charges against 30 people in two indictments, including South Florida residents such as Gavryel Silverstein (Hollywood) and several Broward/Miami-Dade defendants. Federal prosecutors say corporate attorneys Nourafchan and Yadgarov recruited insiders, paid kickbacks, and fed a network of traders who used confidential information from nearly 30 mergers and acquisitions. Arrests were made for 19 defendants, with two others on the run in Russia and Israel. Proceeds were moved via cash, shell companies, and offshore entities, disguising payments as loans; defendants face securities fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering charges that could result in decades in federal prison.

via WPLG Local 10|
#broward-county#business#federal-indictment
Ex-Bank of America Employee Allegedly Steals $500K from Disabled Woman in Miami-Dade
crime8 months ago

Ex-Bank of America Employee Allegedly Steals $500K from Disabled Woman in Miami-Dade

A Bank of America employee, Mario Martinez, is accused of exploiting a disabled woman and stealing over $500,000 from her after offering to help manage her inheritance, opening joint accounts without her consent, and siphoning her funds over several months. He faces multiple charges including exploitation and grand theft, and is currently held in custody awaiting court proceedings.

via CBS News|
#bank-theft#crime#disability-exploitation