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This Week In South Florida: Don’t Trash Our Treasure explains Miami-Dade incinerator controversy
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Don’t Trash Our Treasure explains Miami-Dade incinerator controversyMiami-Dade County commissioners once again delayed a decision on the controversial trash incinerator that environmentalists worry will dump massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the hemisphere and residents just don’t want in their backyard.
Miami-Dade commissioners once again postpone vote on new incinerator
Read full article: Miami-Dade commissioners once again postpone vote on new incineratorMiami-Dade County commissioners once again delayed a decision on the controversial trash incinerator that environmentalists worry will dump massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the hemisphere and residents just don’t want in their backyard.
Incinerator impacts polarize Miami-Dade mayor, environmentalists ahead of commission vote
Read full article: Incinerator impacts polarize Miami-Dade mayor, environmentalists ahead of commission voteA consequential vote is happening next week that will impact all of South Florida, and not just the general election.
Miami airport gets first-of-its-kind ‘laser wall’ tech to detect intruders
Read full article: Miami airport gets first-of-its-kind ‘laser wall’ tech to detect intrudersThere is now a new surveillance system in place at Miami International Airport to bust intruders trying to breach its fence — and it’s the first airport in the nation to have it installed.
Miami-Dade under state of emergency as Milton becomes Category 5; residents prepare for floods
Read full article: Miami-Dade under state of emergency as Milton becomes Category 5; residents prepare for floodsAs Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed residents on Monday, issuing a local state of emergency in preparation for potential impacts.
This Week In South Florida: Miami-Dade candidates for sheriff debate
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Miami-Dade candidates for sheriff debateWith the primary victories behind them, Democrat James Reyes and Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz now have their sights set on November, where one of them will become Miami-Dade’s first elected sheriff in 60 years.
Miami-Dade mayor holds town hall on incinerator proposal
Read full article: Miami-Dade mayor holds town hall on incinerator proposalMiami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava held a town hall Monday evening regarding plans for the county’s new incinerator. It comes three days after she outlined the county’s preferred location.
This Week In South Florida podcast: Aug. 25, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida podcast: Aug. 25, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
This Week In South Florida episode: Aug. 25, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida episode: Aug. 25, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
This Week In South Florida: Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says she is prioritizing ‘crisis of affordability’
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says she is prioritizing ‘crisis of affordability’Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Sunday that not many people know there is a fund to help old condominiums that need repairs. It was created after the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse.
James Reyes, Rosie Cordero-Stutz eye historic election for Miami-Dade’s 1st sheriff in over 60 years
Read full article: James Reyes, Rosie Cordero-Stutz eye historic election for Miami-Dade’s 1st sheriff in over 60 yearsWith the primary victories behind them, Democrat James Reyes and Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz now have their sights set on November, where one of them will become Miami-Dade’s first elected sheriff in 60 years.
VIEW RESULTS: Miami-Dade County Primary Election
Read full article: VIEW RESULTS: Miami-Dade County Primary ElectionIn addition to selecting a candidate from each party for two U.S. Senate races, Miami-Dade County voters will be selecting their choices for U.S. representatives from numerous districts, as well as selecting their choice for Miami-Dade sheriff – a newly created elected position in the county.
Ex-police chief on Copa America chaos: ‘There were failures and they need to figure out why’
Read full article: Ex-police chief on Copa America chaos: ‘There were failures and they need to figure out why’Hundreds of people were seen rushing the gates of Hard Rock Stadium before Sunday's Copa America final match between Argentina and Colombia, causing chaos and a security nightmare.
Tax rate stays flat in Miami-Dade mayor’s budget; here’s why you could still pay more
Read full article: Tax rate stays flat in Miami-Dade mayor’s budget; here’s why you could still pay moreYour Miami-Dade tax rate stays flat in the mayor’s proposed budget that’ll pay to run the county. But that same tax rate does not mean you will pay the same tax bill.
‘We are family’: South Florida steps up relief efforts as Hurricane Beryl devastates Caribbean
Read full article: ‘We are family’: South Florida steps up relief efforts as Hurricane Beryl devastates CaribbeanThe Global Empowerment Mission in Doral continues its mission Thursday in spearheading a relief effort in response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on parts of the Caribbean.
Republicans and Democrats meet for watch parties in Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Republicans and Democrats meet for watch parties in Miami, Fort LauderdalePresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be standing about 8 feet apart on stage and there won’t be an audience during their 90-minute debate on Thursday night.
County files suit seeking eviction of Miami Seaquarium owners
Read full article: County files suit seeking eviction of Miami Seaquarium ownersA little more than two months after sending a notice to the owners of the troubled Miami Seaquarium, Miami-Dade County filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking MS Leisure Company’s eviction from the Virginia Key property.
Relatives identify man, 28, who died after firefighters’ training injury in Virginia Gardens
Read full article: Relatives identify man, 28, who died after firefighters’ training injury in Virginia GardensA 28-year-old man died after he was injured during a training exercise involving Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in Virginia Gardens. Relatives identified him on Sunday as Fabian Camero.
Homeless Trust head says Cutler Bay hotel-to-housing plan should move forward, despite opposition
Read full article: Homeless Trust head says Cutler Bay hotel-to-housing plan should move forward, despite oppositionA Miami-Dade Homeless Trust plan to convert hotel rooms near the Southland Mall into affordable housing units is moving forward, much to the chagrin of at least some Cutler Bay residents and officials.
Amid possible eviction, what will happen to animals at Miami Seaquarium?
Read full article: Amid possible eviction, what will happen to animals at Miami Seaquarium?With Miami-Dade County issuing the owners of the Miami Seaquarium an eviction letter on Monday, Local 10 News is working to address your questions about what could happen to the animals at the marine park.
Miramar launches petition to stop Miami-Dade’s possible construction of incinerator near city
Read full article: Miramar launches petition to stop Miami-Dade’s possible construction of incinerator near cityBroward County officials held a press conference Tuesday to address the issue of a mass burn facility, which they say will be a hazard to the environment and the South Florida community if installed in Miramar.
Miami Seaquarium taking ‘swift action’ to repair facility after county issues lease termination notice
Read full article: Miami Seaquarium taking ‘swift action’ to repair facility after county issues lease termination noticeThe owners of the Miami Seaquarium claim they have taken steps to improve the facility nearly one month after Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava served them a lease of termination notice.
Construction of $50M new maintenance hangar begins at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Construction of $50M new maintenance hangar begins at Miami International AirportOn Wednesday morning, at Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava celebrated a groundbreaking at the site of the new $50 million AAR maintenance hangar.
Mayor launches ‘I AM ❤ MIA’ campaign at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Mayor launches ‘I AM ❤ MIA’ campaign at Miami International AirportAmid a $1.7 billion plan to address neglect, a group of Miami-Dade County leaders wearing blue “I AM ❤ MIA” safety vests were at the Miami International Airport on Thursday.
Miami-Dade mayor honors 2nd Black woman to serve as county’s corrections director
Read full article: Miami-Dade mayor honors 2nd Black woman to serve as county’s corrections directorMiami-Dade’s mayor said Sherea Green was making history as the second woman to serve as director of the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, one of the largest in the country.
Here’s why officials say parking problems could be a thing of the past at MIA
Read full article: Here’s why officials say parking problems could be a thing of the past at MIAMiami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava led a groundbreaking ceremony for a new innovative parking garage at Miami International Airport on Tuesday morning.
FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee co-chair on Hard Rock Stadium game: ‘We are putting the band back together’
Read full article: FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee co-chair on Hard Rock Stadium game: ‘We are putting the band back together’FIFA announced on Sunday that the game for third place in the 2026 World Cup will be at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County.
After 2 days of silence, Miami Seaquarium responds to mayor’s lease termination plans
Read full article: After 2 days of silence, Miami Seaquarium responds to mayor’s lease termination plansTwo days after a letter from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava became public, informing the troubled Miami Seaquarium of the county’s intent to end the marine park’s lease at its Virginia Key site, Seaquarium leaders are publicly hitting back at the mayor.
USDA says Miami Seaquarium now in ‘compliance,’ but next steps unclear
Read full article: USDA says Miami Seaquarium now in ‘compliance,’ but next steps unclearThe future of the Miami Seaquarium remained murky Tuesday, two days after the Miami-Dade County mayor sent a letter to its management notifying them of her administration’s intent to end its lease for the Virginia Key property, citing animal welfare concerns.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: January 21, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: January 21, 2024On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg was live in Concord, New Hampshire for the New Hampshire Primary Election. She and co-host Janine Stanwood spoke to Miami Herald political reporter Max Greenwood, professor and author Dante Scala, New Hampshire Statehouse Visitor Center Director Virginia Drew and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 21, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 21, 2024On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg was live in Concord, New Hampshire for the New Hampshire Primary Election. She and co-host Janine Stanwood spoke to Miami Herald political reporter Max Greenwood, professor and author Dante Scala and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Miami International Airport’s neglect: Gimenez reacts to mayor blaming past administrations
Read full article: Miami International Airport’s neglect: Gimenez reacts to mayor blaming past administrationsA broken Skytrain, elevators, escalators and moving walkways on the fritz and general infrastructure in disrepair have plagued the Miami International Airport in recent years.
New details released after 2 Miami-Dade police officers shot responding to home containing squatters
Read full article: New details released after 2 Miami-Dade police officers shot responding to home containing squattersTwo Miami-Dade police officers were shot Wednesday night while conducting an investigation at a home in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.
Amid complaints of disrepair, mayor promises improvements for Miami airport
Read full article: Amid complaints of disrepair, mayor promises improvements for Miami airportA broken Skytrain, elevators, escalators and moving walkways on the fritz and general infrastructure in disrepair have plagued the Miami International Airport in recent years.
2 Miami-Dade police officers shot after responding to home containing squatters
Read full article: 2 Miami-Dade police officers shot after responding to home containing squattersTwo Miami-Dade police officers were shot Wednesday night while conducting an investigation at a home in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.
Stephanie Daniels officially sworn in as first woman to lead Miami-Dade Police Department
Read full article: Stephanie Daniels officially sworn in as first woman to lead Miami-Dade Police DepartmentStephanie Daniels made history at PortMiami Wednesday, formally becoming the first woman to ever lead the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Hundreds of drivers wait to receive gift of ‘Noche Buena’ food in Little Havana
Read full article: Hundreds of drivers wait to receive gift of ‘Noche Buena’ food in Little HavanaHundreds of drivers waited for free food on Wednesday in Miami. The giveaway was part of a 38-year-old charitable tradition to help families prepare for Noche Buena, Spanish for “the Good Night,” a late dinner celebration that spills into Christmas morning.
Miami-Dade officials get earful from residents about ‘damaging’ blasts from nearby quarries
Read full article: Miami-Dade officials get earful from residents about ‘damaging’ blasts from nearby quarriesBlasting from rock quarries in northwest Miami-Dade has been a longstanding concern and annoyance for residents in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties; on Monday night, residents in had a chance to address Miami-Dade officials about the issues during a meeting.
Freddy Ramirez to take advisor role as mayor names Daniels permanent MDPD director
Read full article: Freddy Ramirez to take advisor role as mayor names Daniels permanent MDPD directorFreddy Ramirez, who’s been off the job as director of the Miami-Dade Police Department since he shot himself in Hillsborough County on July 23 following an argument with his wife, is moving to an advisory role within the department, a spokesperson for county Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Wednesday evening.
PortMiami receives over $16M in funding to help modernize cargo operations
Read full article: PortMiami receives over $16M in funding to help modernize cargo operationsMiami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will be joined at PortMiami Wednesday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Peter Buttigieg to highlight how the Biden administration’s “bipartisan Infrastructure Law is funding historic investments in port infrastructure to improve the efficiency and resiliency of our supply chains – helping to bring down shipping costs,” county officials said in a news release.
WATCH LIVE: US transportation secretary, Miami-Dade mayor to highlight investments at PortMiami
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: US transportation secretary, Miami-Dade mayor to highlight investments at PortMiamiMiami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will be joined at PortMiami Wednesday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Peter Buttigieg to highlight how the Biden administration’s “bipartisan Infrastructure Law is funding historic investments in port infrastructure to improve the efficiency and resiliency of our supply chains – helping to bring down shipping costs,” county officials said in a news release.
Pro-Palestinian protest held at downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protest held at downtown Miami’s Bayfront ParkLaw enforcement agencies across South Florida beefed up their presence at Jewish schools and houses of worship ahead of planned pro-Palestinian demonstrations Friday.
South Florida law enforcement beefs up security ahead of planned pro-Palestinian protests
Read full article: South Florida law enforcement beefs up security ahead of planned pro-Palestinian protestsLaw enforcement agencies across South Florida beefed up their presence at Jewish schools and houses of worship ahead of planned pro-Palestinian demonstrations Friday.
Elected officials united in support for Israel during rally at Miami Beach Holocaust memorial
Read full article: Elected officials united in support for Israel during rally at Miami Beach Holocaust memorialThrough song and prayer, hundreds of people in heartache over the terror attacks stood shoulder to shoulder on Miami Beach in solidarity with Israel.
Miami-Dade moves forward with ‘Connect 2 Protect’ projects to reduce sewage pollution
Read full article: Miami-Dade moves forward with ‘Connect 2 Protect’ projects to reduce sewage pollutionMayor 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.
‘House of horrors’: Animal rights activists protest for better conditions at Miami-Dade shelters
Read full article: ‘House of horrors’: Animal rights activists protest for better conditions at Miami-Dade sheltersAnimal rights advocates protested Thursday outside of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center in Miami.
Affordable housing: HUD awards Miami-Dade $40 million to redevelop apartments in Goulds
Read full article: Affordable housing: HUD awards Miami-Dade $40 million to redevelop apartments in GouldsPresident Joe Biden’s administration will be awarding $40 million to a redevelopment project in Miami-Dade County’s Goulds community, officials announced on Tuesday.
Miami-Dade mayor says police director called her, offered to resign before suicide attempt
Read full article: Miami-Dade mayor says police director called her, offered to resign before suicide attemptMiami-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
Read full article: Mayor names interim head of Miami-Dade police after Ramirez shootingMiami-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.
Miami-Dade mayor proposes property tax cut, but don’t expect lower bill
Read full article: Miami-Dade mayor proposes property tax cut, but don’t expect lower billMiami-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
Read full article: Navy holding Miami’s 1st-ever Fleet Week; here’s whenThe 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
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: July 9, 2023On 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.
‘Alarmist’: Miami-Dade mayor claps back at ex-trash chief over warning of impending garbage crisis
Read full article: ‘Alarmist’: Miami-Dade mayor claps back at ex-trash chief over warning of impending garbage crisisMiami-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.
Surfside community gathers to mark 2-year anniversary of tower collapse that killed 98 people
Read full article: Surfside community gathers to mark 2-year anniversary of tower collapse that killed 98 peopleSaturday 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
Read full article: Miami-Dade County taking critical steps to stop human waste from seeping into waterwaysLast 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
Read full article: ‘Unacceptable’: In letter to elevator company, Miami-Dade mayor gives ultimatum for transit fixesAs 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
Read full article: Elevator company defends work after Metromover complaints; airport has its own problemsAfter 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?
Read full article: 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.
‘We’re on it’: Miami-Dade mayor acknowledges corruption investigation into jail drug smuggling
Read full article: ‘We’re on it’: Miami-Dade mayor acknowledges corruption investigation into jail drug smugglingMiami-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
Read full article: Jewish students hold massive celebration in Miami for Israel’s 75th anniversarySome 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
Read full article: 9 out of 12 gas terminals operating at Port Everglades; long lines continue at some gas stationsThere 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
Read full article: Delays in gas deliveries ‘expected to continue to decrease’ across South FloridaNine 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.