Former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez found guilty in corruption trial
Read full article: Former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez found guilty in corruption trialJurors found former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez guilty of two felony corruption charges Thursday after a trial that lasted a little more than a week.
Supermarket owner testifies in corruption case against Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez
Read full article: Supermarket owner testifies in corruption case against Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe MartinezOn day six of the corruption trial against former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez, the owner of a southwest Miami-Dade supermarket took the stand Wednesday.
Security company owner who employed Joe Martinez testifies in ex-commissioner’s corruption case
Read full article: Security company owner who employed Joe Martinez testifies in ex-commissioner’s corruption caseThe public corruption trial of former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez continued Monday with a security company owner on the stand.
Shopping center owner takes stand in corruption trial of Miami-Dade ex-Commissioner Joe Martinez
Read full article: Shopping center owner takes stand in corruption trial of Miami-Dade ex-Commissioner Joe MartinezTestimony continued Thursday in the corruption trial of former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: June 9, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: June 9, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Kevin Doyle, of the Consumer Energy Alliance; Raymer Maguire, of the Climate Leadership Engagement Institute; Damian Pardo, a Miami commissioner who represents District 2; Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party; and Kristin Murphy, a teacher at Nova Middle School.
Suspended Miami-Dade commissioner Joe Martinez, facing criminal case, is running for sheriff
Read full article: Suspended Miami-Dade commissioner Joe Martinez, facing criminal case, is running for sheriffAfter appearing in court Tuesday facing felony charges, suspended Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez made it official Tuesday: He wants to be the county’s top law enforcer.
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of suspended Miami-Dade commissioner Joe Martinez
Read full article: Jury selection begins in corruption trial of suspended Miami-Dade commissioner Joe MartinezJury selection in the corruption case against suspended Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez got underway Wednesday morning. The process could go on for a week.
Miami-Dade commissioners hold vote on potentially building past urban development boundary
Read full article: Miami-Dade commissioners hold vote on potentially building past urban development boundaryA vote was held on Thursday regarding whether developers should be allowed to build on sensitive land in southern Miami-Dade County.
3 weeks after arrest, DeSantis suspends Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez
Read full article: 3 weeks after arrest, DeSantis suspends Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe MartinezFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez Tuesday, three weeks after he turned himself in to authorities after being charged with two felony corruption counts.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez charged with two felony counts
Read full article: Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez charged with two felony countsAfter turning himself in to authorities Tuesday, new court documents revealed the extent of corruption allegations against Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez surrenders to authorities
Read full article: Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez surrenders to authoritiesMiami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez turned himself in Tuesday on charges related to an apparent public corruption investigation, but there are a number of questions surrounding the investigation into the cop-turned-politician.
Vaccine ‘might save your life,’ says commissioner who battled COVID-19
Read full article: Vaccine ‘might save your life,’ says commissioner who battled COVID-19Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. He says people should get the shot to help prevent more serious symptoms.
Miami-Dade Commissioners isolated after contracted COVID-19, plead with community to get vaccinated
Read full article: Miami-Dade Commissioners isolated after contracted COVID-19, plead with community to get vaccinatedMiami-Dade County Commissioners Jose 'Pepe' Diaz and Joe Martinez have been isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez tests positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated
Read full article: Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez tests positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinatedMiami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez began experiencing flu-like symptoms earlier this week and has since tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday.
Ex-Marlins GM Michael Hill takes over as MLB disciplinarian
Read full article: Ex-Marlins GM Michael Hill takes over as MLB disciplinarianNEW YORK – Michael Hill is taking over from Chris Young, who stayed just one season in the role of Joe Torre’s replacement as Major League Baseball’s disciplinarian. Hill was hired Monday by MLB as a senior vice president of on-field operations along with former major leaguer Raúl Ibañez. Hill will oversee umpires and on-field discipline, and Ibañez will be involved in rules, equipment and on-field technology while contributing to scouting and amateur baseball initiatives. Hill and Ibañez will report to executive vice president of baseball operations Morgan Sword, and Martinez will report to vice president of baseball economics Reed MacPhail. Porter, 48, will assist MLB’s baseball operations department in identifying candidates for amateur and professional coaching jobs, focusing on underrepresented groups.
Danielle Cohen Higgins appointed to Miami-Dade Commission
Read full article: Danielle Cohen Higgins appointed to Miami-Dade CommissionMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Danielle Cohen Higgins was appointed and sworn in as Miami-Dade County’s new commissioner for District 8 on Monday, filling the seat vacated by new mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Cohen Higgins, a civil law attorney, was selected by a 10-1 vote in a special meeting. The process took only about 10 minutes as commissioners decided to make the appointment rather than hold a special election for district residents. Cohen Higgins was considered a frontrunner from the get-go among a list of seven contenders. Relatively drama-freeMiami Dade commission votes 10-1 to appoint Danielle Cohen Higgins to fill D8 seat, left open as predecessor Daniella Levine Cava became county Mayor.