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Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court

All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.

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Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations.

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests but had shown signs of shifting rightward in recent years.

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Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first-ever woman to lead the commonwealth.

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VIEW RESULTS: Hialeah residents elect Bryan Calvo as next mayor

Voters took to the polls on Tuesday in Hialeah and cast their ballots for a new mayor.

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Judge rules to temporarily stop transfer of Miami Dade College land for Trump library

A judge has filed a temporary injunction in the case against the transfer of land to build the Trump Presidential Library next to the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami.

‘Bloated’ budget in Miami? Mayoral candidates, city officials respond to state CFO’s comments

In a news conference Thursday that felt more like a stump speech for an upcoming 2026 constitutional amendment, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia advocated for the elimination of property taxes.

US strikes two more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military on Wednesday launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, expanding the Trump administration’s campaign against drug trafficking in South America.

Miami Beach mayoral race heats up as Meiner, Rosen Gonzalez tout records and visions for city

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez are facing off in a heated mayoral race, each touting their record on crime, homelessness and the city’s economic future ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

‘No Kings’ protests return to South Florida as activists rally against Trump administration

Organizers are calling it a national day of peaceful mobilization as “No Kings” protests return to South Florida this weekend, with demonstrators expected to gather in cities across Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.

It’s not just Emilio Gonzalez ― Carollo staffers also removed signs for 2 other mayoral rivals

Two more candidates for Miami mayor say their campaign signs have also been removed by city staff working for Commissioner Joe Carollo, who’s also running for the office.

‘This has to stop’: Rival accuses Carollo of having city staffers remove campaign signs

A pair that tussled during public meetings is now sparring over a campaign sign incident just weeks before Election Day, as both run for mayor of Miami.

Gov. Ron DeSantis makes special announcement in West Palm Beach

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make an announcement in West Palm Beach on Wednesday.

Miami, Fort Lauderdale airports won’t play new Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

The sights and sounds of air travel are familiar in airports across the country.

Miami Beach honors victims, hostages 2 years after Hamas attack in Israel

Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack in Israel that killed nearly 1,200 people and left hundreds more held hostage.

Local 10 to host live interviews with Miami mayoral candidates

Local 10 will be conducting a series of live interviews with candidates running for Miami mayor this month, giving viewers a chance to hear directly from those seeking the city’s top office.

Florida councilman facing pressure to resign after anti-Indian social media posts

A city councilman in Palm Bay, Florida is facing backlash after he was accused of attacking Indian Americans on social media.

Florida CFO puts Broward budget on blast: ‘Government is just going wild with our tax dollars’

Florida’s chief financial officer put Broward County’s budget on blast Tuesday, accusing local leaders of wasting taxpayer dollars.

Trump announces plan to lower drug costs in Oval Office address

President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks from the Oval Office at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks

President Donald Trump is putting import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey charged with making false statement, obstruction, AP source says

James Comey was charged Thursday with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.

Florida Cabinet to vote on Trump presidential library at Miami Dade College

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the state Cabinet will vote next week on dedicating land at Miami Dade College to house the Presidential Library of Donald Trump.

Transit fares, property taxes stay flat as commissioners pass Miami-Dade budget

After a marathon commission meeting stretching from Thursday night into Friday morning, Miami-Dade County approved its $12.9 billion budget for the next fiscal year.

Broward leaders respond to DeSantis’ comments about county budget

This week, the Broward County Commission approved a $1.7 billion property tax budget, with a small reduction in the county’s millage rate.

FBI’s Kash Patel hints that Miami could see federal law enforcement surge

FBI Director Kash Patel is hinting that Miami could be one of the cities to see a surge in federal law enforcement as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on crime.

Little daylight between US and Israel evident as Rubio and Netanyahu meet

Israel and the United States showed a unified front on Monday in the face of growing international anger over Israel’s airstrikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar and its intensifying bombardment of Gaza City.

Lawmaker calls for hard line at ‘Save Cuba’ event: ‘I want all travel to Cuba to stop today’

Members of Congress stood alongside dignitaries from across the globe Saturday, calling it a pivotal moment in Cuba’s economic crisis as conditions on the island continue to deteriorate.

South Florida leaders call for Palmetto Bay councilman’s resignation after Charlie Kirk post

South Florida leaders gathered to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, just days after the 31-year-old was killed in what authorities are calling a political assassination.

Florida bill filed for 2026 legislative session to change state bird

The new legislative session for Florida lawmakers begins in October, but the first policy bill of the 2026 session has been filed, pushing to change the state bird.

Residents voice opinions after Lauderdale-by-the-Sea commissioner proposes adding Donald Trump’s name to street sign

The debate about adding President Donald J. Trump’s name to a Lauderdale by the Sea street went deep into the night.

Tech titan toys run for Miami mayor: ‘Put me on stage,’ he says, ‘and it will be game over’

The co-founder of a Miami-based software company may be running for mayor.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: September 7, 2025

On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes Florida’s Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie, Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner and Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia.

This Week in South Florida: Alina Garcia

Miami-Dade County elected a Supervisor of Elections for the first time in recent history, and she will oversee her first big general election in November.

This Week in South Florida: Paul Renner

The race for Florida governor became bigger and more interesting last week as former House Speaker Paul Renner is in, setting up a Republican primary with President Trump-backed Byron Donalds.

This Week in South Florida: Kevin Guthrie

There were two major moves last week in the state’s effort to advance the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan.

G20 Summit coming to Miami ‘generationally important for the city’, says mayor

Earlier this week President Trump announced that the 2026 G20 Summit would be held in Miami.

US strike on Venezuelan boat sparks debate over drug policy, sovereignty

A U.S. strike against an alleged drug-carrying boat leaving Venezuela is drawing mixed reactions across the hemisphere, raising questions about sovereignty, security and the Trump administration’s broader policy toward the region.

Examining Trump administration motives behind recent actions against Venezuela

To understand what the president described as a “kinetic strike” against an alleged drug-carrying boat leaving Venezuela, look back to an executive order signed on his first day of office, designating cartels as terrorist organizations.

Judge to soon decide whether ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were unlawfully kept from attorneys

While the operation of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Everglades appears to be over, a judge will soon decide whether the detainees who were kept there were unlawfully kept from their attorneys.

This Week in South Florida: Shevrin Jones

Several South Florida cities are facing deadlines to remove the rainbow crosswalks to comply with new state directives.

This Week in South Florida: Alexandra Davis

Broward County leaders received an earful last week from people who live near North Perry Airport, afraid of when and where the next plane will crash.

This Week in South Florida: Mario Diaz-Balart

U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart represents a large part of Miami-Dade County, including the area where ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is located in the Everglades.

Fort Lauderdale residents, visitors rally to defend rainbow crosswalks amid state order

Dozens of supporters gathered Saturday along Fort Lauderdale Beach to protest a state order requiring the removal of rainbow-painted crosswalks, saying the decision unfairly targets the LGBTQ+ community.

‘A cause worth fighting for’: Fort Lauderdale standing against removing Pride crosswalks

Fort Lauderdale is holding firm in protecting its rainbow crosswalks amid a state directive to remove them across Florida.

Fort Lauderdale commissioners vote to keep crosswalk art, fight state demands for removal

Despite the threats of potential funding cuts, the city of Fort Lauderdale will be keeping their art installation crosswalks in place.

DeSantis holds firm on FDOT’s decision to remove all crosswalk art in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his thoughts quite clear when speaking on the issue of rainbow crosswalks being removed across the state.

Push for transparency continues as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ fights to stay operational

It is not just immigrants, but public information that also appears to be detained within the tents of Alligator Alcatraz.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 24, 2025

On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes attorney Tania Galloni, attorney Bradley Marshall, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Dave Dech, and activists Dallas Perdue and Bubba Trahan.

This Week in South Florida: Dallas Perdew and Bubba Trahan

There was road rage over the rainbow last week as the Florida Department of Transportation moved with uncharacteristic speed to paint over at least one rainbow crosswalk honoring victims of the mass murder at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

This Week in South Florida: Dave Dech

Despite a record ridership, the Florida Department of Transportation slashed funding for Tri-Rail this year, setting up a scramble for options at the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s meeting Friday.

This Week in South Florida: Bradley Marshall

Florida Power and Light responded to universal fury over its request to raise rates to unprecedented levels by agreeing to a negotiated settlement for less.

This Week in South Florida: Taina Galloni

The most controversial and challenged detention center in recent history, the one they call ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, has now been ordered to wind down operations in the next 60 days.

Miami Beach commissioners push back after letter from state orders removal of rainbow crosswalk

The state of Florida recently sent a noncompliance letter to the city of Miami Beach, taking aim at the rainbow crosswalk at Ocean Avenue and 12th Street.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Aug. 17, 2025

On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes the American Civil Liberties Union’s Eunice Cho, the League of Women Voters’ Jessica Lowe-Minor, Key West Commissioner Sam Kaufman and Metro-Dade Firefighters’ Union President William McAllister.

Anti-Trump activists rally in South Florida over redistricting concerns

Hundreds of anti-Trump activists took to the streets Saturday in South Florida, protesting Republican redistricting efforts in Texas and warning that similar moves could target Florida.

Miami-Dade firefighters threaten to sue county if mayor’s budget proposal passes

Firefighters are threatening to sue Miami-Dade County over the mayor’s new budget proposal.

Hearings continue as environmental advocates push for closure of Alligator Alcatraz

The judge who ruled against new construction at the immigration detention center in the Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz is being asked to shut down the entire camp.

Judge rules in Florida activists’ favor regarding protection for dying manatee population

Protecting manatees hits close to home for many in South Florida, and the efforts have been an ongoing legal battle between wildlife advocates and the state of Florida.

DeSantis appoints Sen. Jay Collins as Florida’s next lieutenant governor

Governor Ron DeSantis announced State Senator Jay Collins from Tampa will take the role and Florida’s next lieutenant governor during a press conference in Tampa on Tuesday.

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ kills funds for big, beautiful park connecting Overtown, downtown

Miami’s trade and tourism economy, small business community, residents and taxpayers received a financial gut-punch because of a provision in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

FPL proposed rate increase now on hold, but for how long?

A big meeting was held Monday in Tallahassee involving the state’s largest power provider, Florida Power & Light.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 10, 2025

On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Friends of the Everglades executive director Eve Samples, Florida Rep. Chip LaMarca, and Freedom to Read program director Kasey Meehan.

This Week in South Florida: Kasey Meehan

Kasey Meehan is the Freedom to Read program director for PEN America.

This Week in South Florida: Chip LaMarca

Hollywood and El Portal are among the South Florida cities where commissioners and mayors voted to give themselves raises, and in North Lauderdale, city commissioners there voted to triple their salaries.

This Week in South Florida: Eve Samples

Eve Samples is the executive director of Friends of the Everglades. Last week, a court ordered work on buildings and facilities at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ be temporarily stopped.

This Week in South Florida: Rosie Cordero-Stutz

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said public safety and law enforcement is a priority and would not be compromised, but her proposed budget for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is far below what the sheriff is requesting.

Tagovailoa reacts to being named to Trump’s sports, fitness and nutrition council

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he isn’t sure how he ended up on President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, but called it an honor.

Impact of US tariffs on Brazil starting to play out domestically, internationally

Supporters of Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, took to the streets in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach, demanding amnesty.

Proposed Miami-Dade budget aims to cut into massive deficit

There has been plenty of discussion regarding Miami-Dade County’s proposed budged since it came out last month.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 3, 2025

On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, VP of Florida Tax Watch Jeff Kottkamp, Monroe County Administrator Christine Hurley and Immigration attorney Patricia Elizee.

This Week in South Florida: Patricia Elizee

Late last week came a sudden reprieve for those whose legal status in the U.S. was in sudden jeopardy.

This Week in South Florida: Christine Hurley

The Florida Keys are on the front lines of rising seas but are now cutting back on some of those big-ticket resiliency projects in the face of uncertain funding.

This Week in South Florida: Jeff Kottkamp

Last week, DOGE began work in Broward County as state auditors carried off tens of thousands of documents, looking for signs of waste or abuse.

This Week in South Florida: Daniella Levine Cava

Discussions are ongoing regarding the Miami-Dade County budget for next year.

Pines commissioner a no-show at emergency meeting as investigation looms

City’s appeal denied in Miami election delay suit

An appeals court panel sided with a candidate for Miami mayor on Thursday, rejecting the city’s appeal of a ruling that overturned a 3-2 June city commission vote to move November’s commission and mayoral elections to coincide with the 2026 general election.

Florida DOGE auditors in Broward County, reviewing finances

Auditors with Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency were in Broward County Thursday, reviewing how the county spends its money.

Miami election delay suit: After agreement, ‘right now, the candidates are on the ballot’

An agreement struck between Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez and the city on Wednesday will ― at least temporarily ― lift a stay keeping his and other candidates’ names off the November ballot.

This Week in South Florida episode: July 27, 2025

On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes Broward County Mayor Beam Furr, Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez, Florida Decides Healthcare Exec. Director Mitch Emerson and Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres.

This Week in South Florida: Florida Decides Healthcare Executive Director Mitch Emerson

A group working to put Medicaid expansion on Florida’s 2026 ballot says it’s pushing ahead despite a new state law making it harder to collect the voter petitions needed to do so.

Miami taxpayers have spent more than $5 million on Joe Carollo’s legal bills, documents reveal

Local 10 News obtained documents on Friday showing just how much Miami taxpayers have spent so far on private firms to defend Commissioner Joe Carollo in a federal civil suit brought by Little Havana businessmen who claimed the commissioner violated their civil rights.

Miami commissioner wants Joe Carollo to reimburse city for legal defense: ‘Stop this foolishness’

A Miami city commissioner is demanding answers about how much taxpayers have spent on Commissioner Joe Carollo’s legal defense in a federal civil case he lost at trial and on appeal.

November elections in Miami back on, judge rules

The November election for the city of Miami will indeed take place this year.

Environmentalists’ lawsuit to halt Alligator Alcatraz filed in wrong court, Florida official says

Florida’s top emergency official says a judge should resist a request by environmentalists to halt an immigration detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz in the middle of the Florida Everglades because it was filed in the wrong jurisdiction.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: July 20, 2025

On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes new Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia, U.S. Rep. Maria Salazar and Broward County Commissioner Alexandra Davis.

This Week in South Florida: Alexandra Davis

A daily fear literally hangs over one of South Florida’s decade’s old neighborhoods.

This Week in South Florida: Maria Salazar

South Florida Congresswoman Maria Salazar is once again trying to get Congress and the president behind a massive bi-partisan immigration bill.

This Week in South Florida: Blaise Ingoglia

After noon Monday, Florida will finally have a Chief Financial Officer.

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

The Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving forward on one of the president’s top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators.

Emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ plans

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration left many local officials in the dark about the immigration detention center that rose from an isolated airstrip in the Everglades. That's according to emails obtained by The Associated Press.

Judge hears arguments in suit over Miami election change

A judge heard arguments Wednesday in the very first hearing in the very first lawsuit filed over Miami city commissioners’ decision to push back this November’s election to next year.

Gov. DeSantis appoints Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new chief financial officer

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new chief financial officer, elevating the conservative lawmaker to a powerful cabinet post that oversees state finances, insurance regulation and emergency response operations.

Florida Republican leading new push for immigration reform

Florida Congresswoman Maria Salazar is leading a new push for immigration reform in Washington.

Carollo backs one-time foe in suit over commission vote to push back Miami elections

Miami District 3 Commissioner Joe Carollo, who has said he is thinking of running for mayor, is one of two commissioners who didn’t vote on June 26 to push back this November’s election to next year.

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: July 13, 2025

On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, State Rep. Mike Caruso, Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco and director emeritus of NOAA’s South Florida facility Robert Atlas.