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Big bills about to come due for some South Florida condo owners, thanks to law spurred by Surfside
Read full article: Big bills about to come due for some South Florida condo owners, thanks to law spurred by SurfsideDeadlines are looming for hundreds of thousands of South Florida condominium owners. Skyrocketing association fees, a result of the 2021 Surfside collapse, are about to come due.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 24, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 24, 2024This Week In South Florida host Glenna Milberg interviews Republican state Rep. Daniel Perez, of Miami, the incoming Florida House Speaker; Democratic state Sen. Jason Pizzo, the incoming Florida Senate minority leader; U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, elected to serve his 12th term representing District 26; and Miami-Dade County Sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz. Milberg also features Local 10 News Animal Advocate Jacey Birchās interview with Annette Jose, the Miami-Dade County Animal Services director.
This Week in South Florida Episode: Nov. 24, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Episode: Nov. 24, 2024This Week In South Florida host Glenna Milberg interviews Republican state Rep. Daniel Perez, of Miami, the incoming Florida House Speaker; Democratic state Sen. Jason Pizzo, the incoming Florida Senate minority leader; U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, elected to serve his 12th term representing District 26; and Miami-Dade County Sheriff-elect Rosie Cordero-Stutz. Milberg also features Local 10 News Animal Advocate Jacey Birchās interview with Annette Jose, the Miami-Dade County Animal Services director.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County School Board Member Debra Hixon, Billy Corben, The Miami Heraldās Editor Joey Flechas and Reporter Sarah Blaskey, and WLRN Reporter Josh Ceballos.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 28, 2024On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County School Board Member Debra Hixon, Billy Corben, The Miami Heraldās Editor Joey Flechas and Reporter Sarah Blaskey, and WLRN Reporter Josh Ceballos.
Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns
Read full article: Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concernsA bill that would be one of the nationās most restrictive bans on minorsā use of social media is heading to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washingtonās problems
Read full article: Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washingtonās problemsRepublican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants lawmakers to change Washington this year.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: December 24, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: December 24, 2023On the latest episode of āThis Week in South Florida,ā host Glenna Milberg welcomes State. Rep Alex Rizo, State Sen. Jason Pizzo, former Miami police Chief Jorge Colina and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis.
$10 million relief bill for BSO deputy shot in the head 16 years ago on the table again
Read full article: $10 million relief bill for BSO deputy shot in the head 16 years ago on the table againA relief bill for a BSO deputy shot in the line of duty would provide compensation but it's been hung up over a legal technicality in the past. New wording might fix that.
Lawmakers push to let FL police, fire use Chinese drones again; cops say approved ones are junk
Read full article: Lawmakers push to let FL police, fire use Chinese drones again; cops say approved ones are junkThereās a bipartisan push in the Florida Legislature to return Chinese-made drones back into service for the stateās first responders after a ban took effect earlier this month.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: April 2, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: April 2, 2023On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes State Sen. Jason Pizzo, State Rep. Alex Andrade, students David Taylor, Megan Echtencamp, Garrett Fatone and Adaeze Ajoku, and Israel Consul General to Florida Maor Elbaz Starinsky.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: February 5, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: February 5, 2023On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes state Rep. Randy Fine, state Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, state Sen. Jason Pizzo, educator Dr. Robert Patterson and Local 10 reporter Liane Morejon.
Property insurance, property tax relief focus of Florida special session
Read full article: Property insurance, property tax relief focus of Florida special sessionFlorida's special session begins Monday and lawmakers are focused on property insurance and property tax relief in the wake of the hurricane season.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Dec. 11, 2022
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Dec. 11, 2022On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney welcome Democratic State Sen. Jason Pizzo, Fort Lauderdale Commissioner John Herbst, Miami-Dade Commission Chairman Oliver Gilbert and attorneys Fred Karlinsky and Anthony Lopez.
Florida lawmakers to tackle skyrocketing insurance rates during special session
Read full article: Florida lawmakers to tackle skyrocketing insurance rates during special sessionState legislators are being called back to Tallahassee for a special session to address skyrocketing insurance rates throughout the Sunshine State, though exactly what lawmakers will do is still up in the air.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: October 9, 2022
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: October 9, 2022On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg welcome Congressman Carlos Gimenez, State Sen. Jason Pizzo, Broward Commissioner Jared Moskowitz, Congressional candidate Christine Olivo, and state congressional candidate Adam Benna.
This Week in South Florida: Jason Pizzo
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Jason PizzoWhen the State of Florida recruited a group of Venezuelans to take a plane flight from San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, it may have violated the law that authorized migrant relocations.
Sign for ā98 Points of Light Wayā goes up in honor of Surfside condo collapse victims
Read full article: Sign for ā98 Points of Light Wayā goes up in honor of Surfside condo collapse victimsThe Town of Surfside held a gathering Thursday for the official unveiling of 98 Points of Light Way on Collins Avenue in honor of the 98 victims killed in last yearās Champlain Towers South collapse.
Condo owners meet to figure out how to comply with new law for reserves
Read full article: Condo owners meet to figure out how to comply with new law for reservesThe anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside is approaching. The federal investigation into what caused the tragedy is ongoing. Condominium communities are trying to understand a new state law that requires a reserve fund for repairs.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: April 17, 2022
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: April 17, 2022On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg speak to state Sen. Jason Pizzo, state Sen. Jeff Brandes, attorney Ellen Freidin and Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose 'Pepe' Diaz.
Florida seeks to make street takeovers, car stunts illegal
Read full article: Florida seeks to make street takeovers, car stunts illegalStreet takeovers have become an almost nightly event in Miami and other Florida cities and have caused numerous injuries and deaths, said Democratic Sen. Jason Pizzo, the billās sponsor.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 9, 2022
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 9, 2022On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Michael Putney is joined by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, congressional candidate Jason Mariner, state Senator Jason Pizzo, state Rep. Tom Fabricio and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: November 21, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: November 21, 2021On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Florida lawmakers Rep. Daniel Perez and Sen. Jason Pizzo, Broward County Mayor Michael Udine and Feeding South Florida President and CEO Paco Velez.
HOW TO HELP: Hereās a list of resources to support those impacted by the Surfside building collapse
Read full article: HOW TO HELP: Hereās a list of resources to support those impacted by the Surfside building collapseMiami-Dade County's town of Surfside wants you to support those impacted by the building collapse.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: May 2, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: May 2, 2021On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Florida lawmakers Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, Rep. Bobby DuBose and Sen. Jason Pizzo, and Broward School Board members Lori Alhadeff and Donna Korn.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: May 2, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: May 2, 2021On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Florida lawmakers Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, Rep. Bobby DuBose and Sen. Jason Pizzo, and Broward School Board members Lori Alhadeff and Donna Korn.
Measure to protect teachers banned from vaccines by Miami school fails
Read full article: Measure to protect teachers banned from vaccines by Miami school failsThe fallout from the COVID-19 vaccine controversy at Miamiās Centner Academy continues, as the private school meets with parents and a state senator pushes to protect faculty who want to get a shot.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisā anti riot-bill expect to pass, will make penalties harsher
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisā anti riot-bill expect to pass, will make penalties harsherAfter last summer's Black Lives Matter protests, Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the state's legislature to enact stiffer penalties for protesters.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: March 28, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: March 28, 2021PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. ā Joining hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg on This Week in South Florida are Stephen Johnson, chair of Miami-Dade Countyās Black Advisory Board, and Glendon Hall, chair of Miami Beachās Black Affairs Advisory Committee, as well as state lawmakers Sen. Jason Pizzo and Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin. The full episode can be viewed at the top of this page.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: March 28, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: March 28, 2021PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. ā Joining hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg on the This Week in South Florida podcast are Stephen Johnson, chair of Miami-Dade Countyās Black Advisory Board, and Glendon Hall, chair of Miami Beachās Black Affairs Advisory Committee, as well as state lawmakers Sen. Jason Pizzo and Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin. Subscribe to the weekly TWISF Podcast on iOS or Android
This Week in South Florida: Jason Pizzo and Juan Fernandez-Barquin
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Jason Pizzo and Juan Fernandez-BarquinPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. ā The Florida State House of Representatives passed on Friday one of this sessionās most controversial bills. Two of the leading voices in the debate over HB-1 joined This Week in South Florida hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg to discuss. State Senator Jason Pizzo is a Democrat from Northwest Miami-Dade who chairs the Criminal Justice Committee where the bill has been bottled up. State Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin is a Republican who represents a portion of Southwest Miami-Dade and heās been one of the billās prime sponsors. Their conversation on This Week in South Florida can be viewed at the top of this page.
Despite rent forgiveness due to COVID-19, South Florida property management company threatening tenants for payment
Read full article: Despite rent forgiveness due to COVID-19, South Florida property management company threatening tenants for paymentMIAMI BEACH, Fla. Tenants at one Miami Beach rental property are too afraid to speak on camera after they say they got intimidating emails from CIMCO Property Management threatening federal investigations for those who have not paid their rent. One email said the building would report tenants who have received federal assistance and willfully not paid rent, saying they would be "investigated and reported to authorities." A local management company does not have a relationship with the IRS, they are not an agent of the IRS or any federal agency, Pizzo said. The company has also posted messages on Facebook saying tenants got to pay your rent!! No excuses as well as other posts with job openings for those who need help paying their rent.
Coronavirus in Florida: Landlords hoping for state assistance as rent forgiveness continues
Read full article: Coronavirus in Florida: Landlords hoping for state assistance as rent forgiveness continuesFrances Blissett is a landlord and real estate attorney who handles evictions. Come November 1 we have taxes due, real estate taxes, what does the landlord do? she asked. His pitch is a tri-party agreement with banks, landlords and tenants. They saved all their life to get this one piece of real estate. Theyre going to lose it, she said.
Mayors Miami-Dade order in flux after plenty of criticism
Read full article: Mayors Miami-Dade order in flux after plenty of criticismThat came after Gimenez changed the order from closing all dine-in at restaurants to allow outdoor dining to continue. For Gimenez, the focus of the order is limiting places where the coronavirus can easily pass from person to person through the air. There was so much pressure overnight Hey, you cant close gyms! You cant close gyms! that the county said, OK, well do a Zoom meeting said Gabriel Varona of Stunnahs FIT in South Miami. A coalition of Miami restaurants sent a pointed letter to the mayor demanding evidence that compliant restaurant businesses had anything to do with the exploding COVID-19 numbers.
Leave it to Layron investigation prompts new legislation in Florida
Read full article: Leave it to Layron investigation prompts new legislation in FloridaTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - New legislation is coursing its way through the Florida State House. It's modeled after a Maryland bill that went into effect this month, essentially banning placing pregnant inmates in isolation. Jackson spoke with the Leave it to Layron team after she was released from the hospital, and following a mental health evaluation in May. Florida is among the 18 states with laws on the books prohibiting, or restricting the shackling of pregnant women. "If you believe that all life is precious, solitary confinement is torture," said Tray Johns, a criminal justice organizer with The New Florida Majority and Dignity Florida.