News across Greater Miami

RPB Council Discusses Regulations On Home-Based Businesses
On Thursday, Sept. 17, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council clarified the regulations that the village can impose on home-based businesses after a local swim instructor questioned whether the rules would prevent her from operating a business from her home. The item was placed on…

At Contentious Meeting, Groves Council Passes Budget With Unchanged Tax Rate
A tense multi-hour discussion over the town’s tax rate and budget ultimately led the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council to approve both, but more meetings will discuss potential changes that may follow. The council narrowly approved keeping its tax rate unchanged at 3.2564 mills,…

Congressional candidate walks his district in nine days
'Montavon Marathon' turns Tamiami into a campaign trail (without sidewalks).

Carnegie Mellon University Miami to Transform Wynwood with $2 Billion Campus backed by Ken Griffin
Carnegie Mellon University plans to establish a 35-acre campus in Wynwood backed by $2 billion from Ken Griffin. The project could reshape Miami’s higher-education and technology landscape while creating new opportunities for local students and workers.

From City Hall II
The Coral Gables City Commission's first September meeting covered $40 million for City Hall restoration, expanded youth participation, scooter enforcement, police innovations, additional park improvements and assistance for seniors and veterans.

From City Hall
The Coral Gables City Commission's August meeting covered the appointment of a new city manager, a major agreement with the University of Miami, park improvements, development approvals and plans for a new dog park.

Coral Springs Resident, R&B Star Jacquees Arrested on DUI, Battery Charges
R&B singer Jacquees – real name, Rodriquez Jacquees Broadnax – a Coral Springs resident, was arrested.

Carnegie Mellon University's Miami campus will be the 'future of America,' says billionaire donor
The key players responsible for bringing a prestigious private university to Miami hosted a lavish event Thursday to celebrate the campus' announcement the day prior.

County Commission Finalizes Moratorium On Data Centers
Residents in Palm Beach County will not have to worry about developers applying for another hyperscale AI data center — at least for a year. The Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved a one-year moratorium last month on related large-scale proposals to give county…

Wellington Village Council May Lower Tax Rate, But Not This Year
Wellington residents will likely see a slightly higher tax bill this year, even though the village has kept the same millage rate, but local leaders assured the public that they will try to reduce it in the years to come. The Wellington Village Council approved an unchanged…

Catherine Terwilliger Now Leading St. David’s Episcopal School
St. David’s Episcopal School in Wellington has new leadership with fresh ideas and bold ambitions. The new head of school is Catherine Terwilliger, who assumed her new role in mid-July. Terwilliger has been well-received by the teachers, staff, students and parents. She is…

Incumbent Deandre Poole Faces Challenger Ted Sarandis In Port Commission Race
By Fiona Slusarev Incumbent Democrat Dr. Deandre Poole and Republican challenger Ted Sarandis will face off at the polls during the general election for the Group 5 seat on the Port of Palm Beach Commission. Voters will have a chance to choose which candidate will spend the next…