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Elections ·

Eliott Rodriguez plans lawsuit against Miami-Dade elections chief

Democrat Eliott Rodriguez plans to file a federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia. The District 27 race is headed to a recount.

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Public Safety ·

Helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay kills one, Coast Guard says

A helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay killed one and injured two, the Coast Guard said. Salvage crews removed the wreckage Friday with the NTSB.

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Housing & Homelessness ·

New westbound I-395 ramp to I-95 a project milestone

A milestone has been reached in the sprawling I-395/SR 836/I-95 design-build project in the heart of downtown Miami as a new westbound I-395 ramp to southbound I-95 is to open Thursday, Nov. 5, weather permitting – if not, Nov. 11.

Read at Miami Today

DevelopingPublic Safety ·

Former Miami Norland assistant principal accepts 30-year plea deal

Former Miami Norland High assistant principal Ernest Roberts accepted a plea deal to serve 30 years in prison. He is accused of killing teacher Camila Russell in 2019.

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Public Safety ·

Two hospitalized after house fire in West Miami

Two people were taken to hospitals after a house fire in West Miami Friday, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. The cause is under investigation.

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Politics

Housing

Housing & Homelessness ·

Little Haiti Mega Project Moves Forward

Years after winning city approval, a proposed 8.5 million-square-foot project in the heart of Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood is now moving forward, with the first portion of the development expected to break ground in 2027.

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Housing & Homelessness ·

South Dade properties targeted for aerospace, defense firms

Economic development officials are seeking to identify properties across South Miami-Dade that could accommodate aerospace and defense businesses along a proposed regional corridor, building on Homestead’s spaceport territory designation.

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Housing & Homelessness ·

Wynwood condo demand shifts toward midscale, low-density

Condominium demand in Wynwood is shifting toward midscale, low-density projects, local real estate developers say. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Already a subscriber LOGIN here

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Safety

Public Safety ·

Antonio Brown pleads guilty in 2025 Miami shooting

Former NFL player Antonio Brown pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault with a firearm. A judge sentenced him to three years of probation.

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Public Safety ·

Four arrested over alleged $100K Bath & Body Works theft

Miami-Dade deputies arrested at least four people accused of stealing and reselling Bath & Body Works merchandise. Deputies said the operation was worth six figures.

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Transit

Transit & Streets ·

As buses roll, transitway construction has a year to go

The South Dade Transitway, which opened to electric Bus Rapid Transit service just over a year ago, still isn’t completed, and it won’t be for another year, the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust learned last week.

Read at Miami Today

Transit & Streets ·

FYI Miami: November 5, 2026

AIR CARGO PORTAL: Miami International Airport has added a shared online portal for freight forwarders, cargo handlers, truckers and carriers designed to reduce reliance on manual information interchange.

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Business

Business & Economy ·

Commissioner wants Wynwood growth to benefit long-time residents

As Wynwood has undergone a dramatic transformation into a cultural and commercial destination, City of Miami Commissioner Christine King wants the families and businesses who helped build the neighborhood to share in its success.

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City Life

DevelopingAround Town ·

Zoo Miami employee hospitalized after possible drug exposure

A Zoo Miami employee was hospitalized after possible exposure to an immobilization drug, zoo officials said. The employee fell ill during a procedure on a greater kudu.

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