Miami commissioners to vote on agreement ending redistricting saga with new map
Three weeks after a federal judge struck down Miami’s city commission map, ruling it was unconstitutionally racially gerrymandered, the groups that sued the city over its redistricting announced Wednesday that they’ve reached an “expected final agreement” with city officials to implement new boundaries and end the legal saga once and for all.
Want to buy Joe Carollo’s home? Forced auction now scheduled — unless he can stop it
U.S. Marshals have scheduled a public auction to sell off Joe Carollo’s Coconut Grove home in order to satisfy a portion of a $63.5 million civil verdict against the Miami city commissioner. Carollo expressed confidence Thursday that he would prevail in stopping it.
WATCH: Man shows up to Miami commission meeting to serve Joe Carollo with legal papers
A speaker approached the podium at Miami City Hall for Thursday’s commission meeting and addressed one member in particular: Joe Carollo. He wasn’t there to comment on an agenda item; instead, he let Carollo know that he was there to serve him with legal papers.
US Marshals show up at Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s home, beginning seizure process
U.S. Marshals visited Joe Carollo’s Coconut Grove home Friday afternoon and taped a notice to the front gate, starting the process of seizing the house in order to satisfy part of a massive legal judgement against the Miami city commissioner.
Joe Carollo says his Coconut Grove home is safe from seizure — but expert says maybe not
The Little Havana businessmen who won a $63 million civil verdict against Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo have their sights set on the longtime politician’s Coconut Grove home in an effort to recoup a portion of the judgment.
Court order: Miami ‘gerrymandered’ its commission map again, judge chooses new one
In response to a lawsuit, a federal judge ruled Sunday that the city of Miami commissioners’ proposed district map, purportedly drawn to address issues of racial gerrymandering present in the current boundaries, failed to make significant enough changes to fix the problems he originally identified.
Police: Man breaks into 3 cars in Coconut Grove garage, enters apartment through A/C vent
Miami police arrested a man Monday after they said he was caught on surveillance footage breaking into multiple cars in a parking garage in the city’s Coconut Grove neighborhood and managing to enter an apartment through an air conditioning vent.
After court ruling, Miami considers new commission maps — is commish’s opponent being targeted?
After a federal judge ruled in May that the city of Miami racially gerrymandered its commission districts, residents had another shot at telling commissioners what they would like to see when it comes to voting maps during a meeting at Miami City Hall Wednesday.
Jury deliberates fate of businessman accused of Miami murder-for-hire plot involving MMA fighters, gang member
After having to stare at gruesome photos for hours, the jury started to deliberate Wednesday afternoon on the fate of Manuel Marin, a Cuban-American businessman accused of a murder-for-hire plot targeting Camilo Salazar, a romantic rival.
Evidence shows former Presidente Supermarkets partner was near crime scene, detective says
Manuel Marin’s cell phone was near the area where Camilo Salazar turned up dead, a detective said on Monday in Miami-Dade County court, as the Cuban-American businessman stands trial over an alleged murder-for-hire plot in 2011.
Miami Commissioner Ken Russell outraged after commission votes to cancel his last meeting
Commissioner Ken Russell attended what may have been his last public Miami commission meeting on Thursday at City Hall in Coconut Grove, ending his city service after his environmental activism propelled his political career.
Teen suspects, victim ID’ed in deadly Coral Gables robbery
Police said 18-year-old Gary Ragin and 17-year-old Jermaine Walker exited their car at around 10 a.m. and robbed Jorge Romero-Gil while he was in the loading dock area of a building at 10 Aragon Ave., near the ritzy Miracle Mile shopping district.
Mangrove restoration remains key to keeping South Florida shorelines safe and beautiful
Part of the Don't Trash Our Treasure franchise has included discussing the benefits of restoring mangroves to South Florida's shorelines, especially when it comes to protecting us from storm surge and sea level rise.
2 face felony charges over balloon pollution in Biscayne Bay; could face time in prison
The decision to use dozens of balloons to decorate a yacht during a recent marriage proposal in Miami turned out to be really costly for a group of people. The lesson authorities want the public to learn: It’s a crime to dispose of balloons in Biscayne Bay.
Man faces criminal charge for disposing of about 50 balloons in Biscayne Bay
Tom Rivas said he chartered a yacht for an engagement proposal. Cloud Nine, which specializes in romantic proposals, helped him to plan the event. It all went smoothly. She said, “Yes!” But hours later, the fitness coach’s event was associated with pollution in Biscayne Bay.
Fed survey finds growth 'downshifted' in summer due to COVID
U.S. economic activity “downshifted slightly to a moderate pace” in July and August due to rising concerns about COVID’s delta variant, as well as supply chain problems and labor shortages, the Federal Reserve’s latest survey of the nation’s business conditions revealed.
This quaint restaurant is bringing natural wine and traditional Mexican dishes to Coconut Grove
A love of Mexico’s indigenous heritage, a passion for traditional Mexican fare, a thirst for natural wine (that tastes better when enjoyed among friends), and a longing for vinyl music is the inspiration behind Coconut Grove’s newest restaurant, Los Felix, opening this month.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: June 20, 2021
On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Rep. Frederica Wilson, Coconut Grove resident Shirley Gibson and her attorney, David Winker, and Rabbi Andrew Jacobs of Plantation's Ramat Shalom Synagogue.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: June 20, 2021
On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Rep. Frederica Wilson, Coconut Grove resident Shirley Gibson and her attorney, David Winker, and Rabbi Andrew Jacobs of Plantation's Ramat Shalom Synagogue.
Navy Seal veterans paddle from Key West to Fort Pierce for charity
Local non-profit Beyond the Teams consists of a group of Navy Seal veterans who take on challenges to raise money for charities associated with the Navy Seal Museum in Fort Pierce. Their latest challenge? Traveling from Key West all the way to Fort Pierce via canoe.