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DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA


High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami

A privately owned high-speed passenger train service has been launched between Florida’s two biggest tourist hubs.

Miami-Dade moves forward with ‘Connect 2 Protect’ projects to reduce sewage pollution

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said she is “The Water Warrior” as Miami-Dade County’s program to reduce sewage pollution continued to move forward on Thursday.

Miami-Dade County swears in new class of police officers

A new class of 43 Miami-Dade County police officers were sworn in at the Fire Tower Miami in Doral Thursday morning.

‘House of horrors’: Animal rights activists protest for better conditions at Miami-Dade shelters

Animal rights advocates protested Thursday outside of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center in Miami.

Miami-Dade residents about to pay more for trash pickup — here’s how much

Miami-Dade County residents will soon have to pay more to have their garbage picked up and hauled away.

South Florida AFL-CIO endorses Miami-Dade mayor for reelection

The South Florida AFL-CIO, a labor council based in Miami Springs, is backing Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for reelection.

Police arrest pair suspected of damaging Kendall synagogue site

Police arrested two 21-year-old men Sunday suspected of damaging a synagogue under construction in southwest Miami-Dade.

Miami-Dade mayor visits site of vandalized synagogue

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava visited the site of the Chabad of Kendall that was vandalized last week.

Affordable housing: HUD awards Miami-Dade $40 million to redevelop apartments in Goulds

President Joe Biden’s administration will be awarding $40 million to a redevelopment project in Miami-Dade County’s Goulds community, officials announced on Tuesday.

Dog shelter worries animal lovers in Miami-Dade County

Animal lovers’ worries in Medley continued on Friday despite assurances that everything was under control.

Miami-Dade mayor says police director called her, offered to resign before suicide attempt

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava held a news conference Wednesday morning, at which time she said Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez is “alert, awake and responsive” following his suicide attempt earlier this week.

Mayor names interim head of Miami-Dade police after Ramirez shooting

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava named a new interim head of the county’s police department Monday after incumbent Director Freddy Ramirez shot and wounded himself Sunday.

Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Ramirez has worked his way up with MDPD since first starting his career

Miami-Dade's top cop has been with the police department since his start in law enforcement.

Miami-Dade mayor proposes property tax cut, but don’t expect lower bill

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has released her proposed $11.7 billion county budget Monday and it lowers the county’s property tax rate for the second year in a row.

Navy holding Miami’s 1st-ever Fleet Week; here’s when

The Magic City has hosted various Navy Weeks and U.S. Navy ship visits before, but Fleet Week is coming to PortMiami in May 2024, county and naval officials said in a joint announcement Friday.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: July 9, 2023

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes President and CEO of Visit Lauderdale Stacey Ritter, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and author Wayne Black.

This Week in South Florida: Daniella Levine Cava

There is no question Miami-Dade County will be getting one or more new trash processing facilities to accommodate the growing amount of garbage.

‘Alarmist’: Miami-Dade mayor claps back at ex-trash chief over warning of impending garbage crisis

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and county commissioners pushed back on the county’s now-former trash chief’s ominous warning of an impending landfill crisis on his way out.

Ex-trash chief warns of impending landfill crisis in Miami-Dade

The trash chief warned about the possibility of a landfill crisis when he resigned from his post on Monday in Miami-Dade County.

Surfside community gathers to mark 2-year anniversary of tower collapse that killed 98 people

Saturday marks two years since the Champlain Towers South collapsed in Surfside, killing 98 people.

Miami-Dade County taking critical steps to stop human waste from seeping into waterways

Last week, Local 10 News reported on fish in South Florida waters that are swimming around in a cocktail of drugs.

‘Unacceptable’: In letter to elevator company, Miami-Dade mayor gives ultimatum for transit fixes

As elevators and escalators in disrepair continue to be a growing problem at public transit stations in Miami-Dade County, local leaders took action Friday in order to get them fixed at a faster pace.

Elevator company defends work after Metromover complaints; airport has its own problems

After riders voiced frustration over broken elevators and escalators at Miami Metromover stations, the elevator company responsible for maintaining them is defending its work after county officials said they’re looking for a new vendor.

Broken elevators, escalators plague Metromover system, so why aren’t they fixed?

Miami-Dade's mayor acknowledged rider frustration with the system's myriad broken elevators and escalators, saying the county is looking at a change.

Miami-Dade mayor wants to talk about heat - not basketball

Joined by Miami-Dade County's first Chief Heat Officer, the mayor of Miami-Dade County is speaking about

Inspectors search for flower pests at MIA before Mother’s Day

U.S. Customer and Border Protection officials are checking every flower making its way into Miami International Airport ahead of Mother's Day.

‘We’re on it’: Miami-Dade mayor acknowledges corruption investigation into jail drug smuggling

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was asked for her reaction to a public corruption investigation regarding drugs being smuggled into jails.

Jewish students hold massive celebration in Miami for Israel’s 75th anniversary

Some 6,000 students from more than a dozen different Jewish schools in South Florida came together at Miami’s loanDepot Park to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s creation Wednesday.

9 out of 12 gas terminals operating at Port Everglades; long lines continue at some gas stations

There are still nine out of 12 gas terminals in operation Thursday at Port Everglades, a spokeswoman for the port confirmed, and it’s unclear when the remaining three will reopen.

Delays in gas deliveries ‘expected to continue to decrease’ across South Florida

Nine out of 12 gas terminals are now fully operating at Port Everglades after recovering from last week’s severe flooding, a spokeswoman for the port confirmed Wednesday.

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida honors alumni, unveils exhibit

Girls Scouts of Tropical Florida (GSTF) is celebrating its storied history.

New initiative will bring 50 mini-soccer fields to Miami-Dade County

South Florida is full of soccer fans of all ages, but finding a field to play on can be difficult.

‘PR stunt’, ‘Death sentence’: Ex-trainers pan proposal to move Lolita from Miami Seaquarium

Three women who worked with famed orca Lolita at the Miami Seaquarium panned Thursday’s announcement that the attraction’s owners plan to return the captive whale to her “home waters” in the Pacific Northwest.

Miami Seaquarium announces plan to return orca Lolita to ‘home waters’

An executive with the Miami Seaquarium is expected to be joined by county officials and philanthropists Thursday morning to announce a plan to return beloved Orca Lolita to her “home waters.”

South Florida counties gear up for stinky seaweed season

Large patches of what will become stinky shoreline seaweed, stretching from the west coast of Africa to just off the southern cost of Cuba is making its way to South Florida, and local leaders are getting ready.

Miami-Dade prosecutors: Caretaker, accomplice stole $216K from 97-year-old with dementia

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle was set to announce charges in an elderly exploitation case Friday afternoon.

‘Cutler Wetlands’ environmental project moves forward at Black Point marina

State and local leaders officially broke ground on a project that aims to help restore the Florida Everglades and Biscayne Bay Tuesday in southern Miami-Dade County.

Street renamed after fallen Miami-Dade police Detective Cesar Echaverry

Miami-Dade officials renamed a portion of Southwest 162nd Avenue after fallen Miami-Dade Detective Cesar Echaverry.

‘Cease Fire!’: Plies among performers at free The People Matter Fest in Miami-Dade

This year’s 24-Hour Cease Fire campaign is on. A community festival with a focus on preventing gun violence kicked off on Friday afternoon with a list of events in northwestern Miami-Dade’s Gladeview and Westview neighborhoods.

Miami-Dade plans to plant more trees to help planet, low-income communities

South Florida has already experienced record heat so far this year, and it’s only going to get hotter.

WATCH: VP Kamala Harris, Gloria Estefan participate in Aspen Ideas conference in Miami Beach

The speakers on Wednesday at the Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference in Miami Beach include Vice President Kamala Harris, Gloria Estephan and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava launches re-election campaign

Incumbent Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will seek a second term in 2024.

Massive development at Miami Metrorail station aims to provide affordable housing, ease traffic

A massive project designed to help ease congestion is now open in Coral Gables.

MDFR: Smoke levels decreasing after waste-to-energy facility fire in Doral

A fire at a waste-to-energy facility in Doral continued burning Wednesday, three days after initially igniting and casting large plumes of smoke into the air.

Officials announce park closures, give latest update on Doral waste-to-energy facility fire

A fire at a waste-to-energy facility in Doral continued burning Wednesday, three days after initially igniting and casting large plumes of smoke into the air.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava gives latest update on Doral waste-to-energy facility fire

A fire at a waste-to-energy facility in Doral continued burning Wednesday, three days after initially igniting and casting large plumes of smoke into the air.

Miami-Dade mayor meets with recently-released Nicaraguan political prisoners

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava met with recently-released Nicaraguan political prisoners Wednesday morning.

Doral waste-to-energy plant fire continues to burn

A waste-to-energy facility in Doral continued to burn Monday, one day after catching fire and sparking a massive blaze.

City leaders announce groundbreaking wastewater treatment plant expansion in Miami-Dade

South Dade’s wastewater treatment plant is getting a serious makeover, its first serious upgrade in 30 years.

Billionaire Citadel CEO donates $25M to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to fund new surgical tower

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announced Tuesday morning that they will begin building a new five-story surgical tower to ensure that children have access to high-quality health care.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 29, 2023

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes State Sen. Shevrin Jones, Miami-Dade Administrative Judge Nushin Sayfie, Pompano Beach High School students Ally Vagelos, Krystal Felix and Zoey Katz, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

This Week in South Florida: Daniella Levine Cava

The state of the county address is a chance for mayors to tout accomplishments, frame plans, and stage some optics for public consumption.

Companies already inquiring with Miami-Dade County, Miami Heat regarding arena naming rights deal

Miami-Dade County commissioners discussed the newly-named Miami-Dade Arena for the first time Tuesday since a federal judge terminated its naming rights agreement with the bankrupt cyber trading platform FTX.

Miami-Dade commissioner defers annexation vote, asks for survey of business owners

Business owners expressed their dissatisfaction Friday after calling for a stop to annexation plans for a commercial area west of Miami International Airport in the village of Virginia Gardens.

Miami-Dade mayor, city leaders pay respects on 13th anniversary of devastating Haiti earthquake

Many were seen gathering underneath the statue of Haitian general and pioneer Toussant L’ouverture on Thursday for a moment of reflection in Little Haiti.

Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts Harvey Ruvin passes away at 85

A longtime Miami-Dade County public servant has passed away.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 1, 2023

On the first episode of This Week in South Florida of 2023, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher, Monroe County Mayor Craig Cates and Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright.

Miami-Dade mayor pardons 2 pigs ahead of Christmas

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava pardoned two young pigs Wednesday, giving life to the animals ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Miami-Dade mayor announces expansion of Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava held a news conference Friday morning to announce the expansion of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program as part of the rollout of her HOMES Plan.

Miami first responder says he’s stranded in Peru with around 200 American citizens

A man from South Florida says he is stranded abroad and is worried he may not be home for the holidays.

Miami-Dade hires BSO colonel to run county corrections department

There is going to be a new man in charge of Miami-Dade's Corrections and Rehabilitation department.

Annual CAMACOL giveaway helps hundreds in Little Havana

The Latin Chamber of Commerce, or CAMACOL for short, held its 37th annual holiday food basket giveaway Wednesday, handing out 700 bags of groceries to families in need in Little Havana.

New faces, leadership sworn in on Miami-Dade commission

There’s been a major change in leadership on the Miami-Dade County Commission.

Bank donates over $7.45M for affordable housing in Miami-Dade

J.P. Morgan Chase announced on Friday a donation of more than $7.45 million to two nonprofit organizations that focus on affordable housing in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade commissioners override mayor’s veto of Urban Development Boundary expansion

Miami-Dade County commissioners overrode Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s veto of a controversial plan to expand the county’s Urban Development Boundary, allowing it to go through Tuesday.

Miami-Dade mayor: FTX paid $20M to county before naming rights deal ended

Miami-Dade County is searching for the next company that will be willing to pay to name the home of the Miami Heat.

Miami-Dade mayor vetoes controversial Urban Development Boundary expansion

As expected, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava vetoed a controversial expansion of the county’s Urban Development Boundary Thursday.

Following commission vote, Miami-Dade mayor last resort to veto expansion of Urban Development Boundary

It is now down to wire for those looking to uphold Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary and protect land environmentalists say is needed for Everglades restoration and saving Biscayne Bay.

Miami-Dade mayor asks residents to prepare for storm

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, from the Stephen P. Clark Center in Miami.

Metromover to Miami Beach? It’s finally coming, officials say

After years of discussion and public clamoring, getting to Miami Beach by train may finally become a reality by the end of the decade.

Miami Seaquarium ‘welcomes’ more county oversight after inspection fallout

After the U.S. Department of Agriculture made public a report that the Miami Seaquarium’s dolphins were more aggressive due to drastic food cuts, Miami-Dade County officials issued the park a formal notice of noncompliance.

American Airlines offering daily flights to Tel Aviv from Miami

Miami International Airport and American Airlines announced at an event Thursday morning that they are now offering everyday flights to Tel Aviv.

Miami-Dade mayor demands more oversight of Miami Seaquarium after fallout of USDA inspection report

A July 6 report that the U.S. Department of Agriculture made public on Friday details how inspectors said the Miami Seaquarium drastically cut the diets of nine dolphins to get them to perform better — but instead this resulted in angry dolphins fighting back.

Biscayne Bay dead zone alert: Experts report fish kill is mainly around 2 canal discharge areas

Experts reported Thursday in Miami-Dade County that the fish kill was in Biscayne Bay’s northern basin — mostly in the discharge areas of canal C-8 off Miami Shores and C-7 off Little River.

Miami-Dade utility workers head to southwest Florida to aid Ian repair efforts

In order to get water lines up and running again, Miami-Dade County sent a large group of utility workers to the other coast of Florida to begin making critical repairs after Hurricane Ian decimated the area.

Search, recovery process underway as Hurricane Ian death toll rises in Florida

Evacuation and relief efforts continued in Southwest Florida on Tuesday, as the death toll surpassed 100 from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.

South Florida law enforcement, fire rescue deploy crews to southwest Florida

Law enforcement and fire rescue crews in South Florida are doing what they can to help those most affected by Hurricane Ian.

South Florida hurricane closures include Miami-Dade, Broward schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Broward County Public Schools will close Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Ian zeroes in on Florida, officials said Tuesday.

Miami-Dade mayor on hurricane threat: ‘We must prepare for the worst

As Tropical Storm Ian threatened to strengthen into a menacing hurricane, Miami-Dade County officials asked residents to start preparing this weekend.

Florida, local officials preparing for hurricane

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is set to brief residents on Tropical Depression Nine, with South Florida now in the cone of the strengthening storm.

Miami-Dade commissioners hold vote on potentially building past urban development boundary

A vote was held on Thursday regarding whether developers should be allowed to build on sensitive land in southern Miami-Dade County.

South Florida officials, first responders hold events in Miami-Dade to honor 9/11 victims

A very moving ceremony took place in Miami Beach as dozens of first responders, including Miami Beach police and firefighters, paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives that were on this day exactly 21 years ago.

Miami-Dade County to host first-ever Hometown Heroes Parade

Miami-Dade County will host its first-ever Hometown Heroes Parade on Sunday, Oct. 30 to celebrate the sacrifices first responders and healthcare workers have made for residents, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Miami-Dade mayor: Proposed budget includes $85M for ‘housing affordability crisis’

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said on Monday that the proposed 2022-23 budget includes $85 million that will be devoted to solutions for the housing affordability crisis.

Public officials mark 30 years since Hurricane Andrew made landfall

Public officials gathered in Homestead Tuesday to mark 30 years since the landfall of Hurricane Andrew, which remains one of the single-most destructive storms in Florida’s history.

State, Miami-Dade create confusion with contradictory messages on monkeypox vaccines

State and local officials have promised a coordinated response to ramp up monkeypox vaccinations, but a series of contradictory directives suggest a lack of communication among government agencies.

Miami-Dade officials update public on monkeypox vaccination efforts

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is holding a news conference on monkeypox vaccination efforts at a vaccination site in Miami Beach Wednesday afternoon.

Miami-Dade accepting monkeypox vaccine appointments after receiving limited supply

South Florida leads the state in number of positive monkeypox cases.

Protests planned, Miami-Dade mayor responds over proposed Virginia Key homeless camp

The mayor of Miami-Dade County's memo to her Board of Commissioners cites a number of concerns at a proposed homeless camp on Virginia Key.

Miami-Dade commissioners approve mayor’s proposed 1% property tax cut

Miami-Dade County commissioners have approved Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s proposal to cut the countywide UMSA, library and fire millage rates by 1%.

South Florida high school grad honored after getting accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools

A superstar student was honored at the Miami-Dade commission meeting on Tuesday morning.

Nearly 600,000 people are driving with suspended licenses in Miami-Dade

Data from Miami-Dade County courts shows roughly 600,000 people are driving with a suspended license.

This Week in South Florida Podcast: July 17, 2022

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Parkland parent and activist Manuel Oliver, State Rep. Jim Mooney, and Farmshare President and CEO Stephen Shelley.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: July 17, 2022

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Parkland parent and activist Manuel Oliver, State Rep. Jim Mooney, and Farmshare President and CEO Stephen Shelley.

This Week in South Florida: Daniella Levine Cava

Miami-Dade's mayor has a plan to cut property taxes in the county, and as always, the devil is in the detail.

Miami-Dade mayor proposes property tax reduction

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava proposed a property tax reduction of 1% for the first time in a decade

Miami-Dade Corrections holds memorial service for officers who died of COVID-19

A somber ceremony was held Tuesday to honor detention officers who passed away after contracting COVID-19 last year.

Miami-Dade officials host affordable housing summit in Little Havana

Miami-Dade County officials hosted a summit on affordable housing on Thursday at the LoanDepot Park baseball stadium in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development tours South Florida amid ongoing financial crisis

Secretary Marcia Fudge was given an inside look at the housing crisis happening in South Florida.

Spurred by cyclist deaths, new safety measures coming to Rickenbacker Causeway

In a memo sent to commissioners Tuesday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava outlined new safety measures coming to the Rickenbacker Causeway spurred by the deaths of two cyclists struck and killed by a vehicle on the causeway in May.

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