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Published August 25Donalds chooses ‘Stop Woke Act’ lawmaker as his running mate for Florida governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds named Miami-Dade County Sen. Bryan Avila to serve as his running mate Tuesday. The son of Cuban exiles, Avila, of Miami Springs, has served in the Florida Legislature since 2014, when he was first elected to the House of…
Biscayne Times
Published August 25Fabián Basabe Strikes Out on Post-Trial Motions As Appeal Clock Starts
Miami Beach Republican Rep. Fabián Basabe continued his legal losing streak this week.
Calle Ocho News
Published August 25Miami-Dade Tax Collector Expands Taxpayer Outreach and Disabled Parking Permit Oversight
The Miami-Dade Tax Collector reported 1,046 property redemptions during a period that included a new taxpayer-outreach program. Separately, a disabled parking permit fraud investigation resulted in 11 arrests.
Calle Ocho News
Published August 24Hispanic Women of Distinction Celebrates 25 Years of Elevating Latina Leadership
Hispanic Women of Distinction celebrated its 25th anniversary by recognizing 13 outstanding Latina leaders and naming Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosanna “Rosie” Cordero-Stutz the 2026 Latina Pioneer of the Year.
Biscayne Times
Published August 21‘I’m Ready — in English and in Spanish’: Eliott Rodriguez Wants 3 Debates With María Elvira Salazar
Fresh off his Democratic Primary win, veteran TV news anchor Eliott Rodriguez is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar to three televised debates in October — two in English and one entirely in Spanish.
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Published August 21News Update for 08/21/26
A 24-year-old Miami man is facing multiple felony charges after Highlands County detectives say he traveled to Lake Placid to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. Investigators say Franklin Leonel Uriarte communicated with the girl through a dating app after she told him she was…
Calle Ocho News
Published August 21New Partnership between Miami HEAT and JPMorganChase Connects Fan Perks with Community Investment
The Miami HEAT and JPMorganChase partnership introduced benefits for eligible cardholders at Kaseya Center and promised future investments in youth, financial literacy and economic opportunity across South Florida.
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Published August 20Mosquito health alerts are in effect in Hillsborough, Pasco and other Florida counties
Mosquito-borne health alerts are in effect for Alachua, Leon, Palm Beach, Pasco, Hillsborough and Miami-Dade counties.
Calle Ocho News
Published August 20Miami-Dade Tax Collector Services Expand Access, Oversight and Community Support
Miami-Dade Tax Collector services are expanding through a business compliance review, TConnect mobile offices and an August 8 back-to-school community event.
Calle Ocho News
Published August 19Miami-Dade School Supply Distribution to Reach More Than 8,500 Students
A Miami-Dade school supply distribution will provide essential materials to more than 8,500 students at over 16 public elementary schools from August 17-28, 2026.
Calle Ocho News
Published August 18What is Commissioner Vicki Lopez Doing About Housing, Transit and Condo Costs in Miami-Dade?
Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez explains how housing stability, bus service, condo safety, senior assistance and small-business support connect to everyday security in Miami-Dade’s District 5.
Biscayne Times
Published August 175 Candidates Compete in Primaries for Long-Vacant, Swingy HD 113 Seat in Miami-Dade
Two Democrats and three Republicans are competing Aug. 18 for a House seat in Miami-Dade that Gov. Ron DeSantis has allowed to sit vacant since November.