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Coral Gables voters cast ballots on 8 referendums

On Tuesday, the city of Coral Gables held a special election for several referendums.

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Fort Lauderdale commissioners discuss $268 million proposal for new city hall

Fort Lauderdale’s old city hall was badly damaged by flooding in 2023.

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Florida lawmakers pass bill to get rid of pennies

As the penny falls out of favor, Florida state legislators recently passed a bill that would allow businesses to round cash payments only to the nearest nickel.

Clock ticks on effort to recall Miami-Dade mayor

The clock is ticking for supporters of an effort underway to boot Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava out of office. In just over four weeks, petitioners need to submit tens of thousands of required signatures.

Elections held in West Miami, Bay Harbor Islands

A pair of elections were held in two Miami-Dade County municipalities on Tuesday.

South Florida Iranian community watching as President Trump’s deadline approaches

President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed back deadlines for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz, but his latest Tuesday deadline came with his most severe warning yet: “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.”

Council on American-Islamic Relations reacts to new DeSantis bill: ‘Today is a dark day’

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that allows the state to issue “terrorist” designations to certain groups and potentially expel students tied to them, prompting criticism from Council on American-Islamic Relations representatives, who called the measure a “draconian” violation of free speech.

At Miami event, DeSantis, Texas governor tout South as ‘Boom Belt’

Top business and policy leaders gathered at the Perez Art Museum in Downtown Miami for an event called Welcome to the Boom Belt.

South Florida congressional candidate switches to state Senate run

Miami entrepreneur Richard Lamondin announced Tuesday that he is running for Florida State Senate District 38, setting up a challenge against Republican incumbent Alexis Calatayud.

How should South Florida voters navigate state’s new ID law? Elections supervisors explain

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s version of the SAVE Act.

DeSantis signs Florida voter ID bill; lawsuit filed minutes later

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill Wednesday requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, and within minutes, voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the measure.

Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump

One of South Florida’s international airports will soon be renamed after President Donald Trump.

This Week in South Florida: Meg Weinberger

State Rep. Meg Weinberger joined the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” with host Glenna Milberg.

This Week in South Florida: David Suarez

Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez joined the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” with host Glenna Milberg.

This Week in South Florida: Caryl Shuham

Hollywood Commissioner Caryl Shuham joined the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” with host Glenna Milberg.

US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick discusses House Ethics Committee vote on ‘This Week in South Florida’

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick told her side of the story Sunday while joining Local 10’s Glenna Milberg on “This Week in South Florida.”

President Donald Trump speaks in Miami Beach at FII Priority Summit

President Donald Trump headlined a Saudi-backed investment conference Miami Beach on Friday.

Cherfilus-McCormick faces rare public hearing on ethics charges as threat of expulsion vote looms

The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing Thursday into alleged ethics violations committed by Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, pushing into the open a yearslong investigation into how she funded her political rise.

Blue wave or blip? Democrats see promise in twin Florida upsets, GOP sees a fluke

Florida democrats pulled off a pair of upset wins Tuesday night, including one in President Donald Trump’s home district.

Could Trump-DeSantis proxy war play out in Florida governor race? Expert weighs in

An expert is weighing in on whether a conflict between Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump could play out in Florida's race for governor.

Opening statements to begin in trial of former Florida Congressman David Rivera

Opening statements in the trial of former Florida Congressman David Rivera are set to begin Monday.

Long TSA lines remain at FLL as Trump proposes using ICE agents for airport security

Transportation Security Administration lines were once again stretching out the door at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s Terminal One on Sunday morning.

Upcoming Coral Gables special election is entirely vote-by-mail

Voters will only use mail-in ballots for an upcoming special election in Coral Gables.

DeSantis responds to Sheriff Grady Judd’s immigration comments, rejecting ‘path forward’

Miami Beach commissioners debate taking legal action against state over Fontainebleau water park proposal

The debate continued Wednesday over a proposal to build a water park at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach.

No budget. No tax cuts. So…what DID Florida lawmakers pass?

Florida lawmakers wrapped up their 2026 legislative session without passing a state budget or delivering on several of their biggest promises. That includes property tax cuts, changes to gun laws, and artificial intelligence protections.

Florida sheriff pushes back against mass deportation efforts from Trump, DeSantis

The immigration practices of the Trump administration are getting pushback from a prominent Florida sheriff.

‘Everyone is thinking business instead of human rights’: Activists slam US-Cuba economic engagement

Reports indicate that Cuba is “open” to U.S. private investment as a humanitarian aid flotilla arrives from Mexico. But amid widespread blackouts ― and now growing unrest ― fueled by U.S. “maximum pressure” campaigns, some South Florida Cuban Americans argue that it’s unwise to engage the island nation’s officials economically before ousting the Communist Party.

Teddy Bridgewater celebrates passing of bill allowing youth coaches to financially support players in need

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater coached one year in high school and led his team to a state title before returning to the NFL.

South Florida Cuban exiles say democracy must come before US engagement with Cuba

Members of Miami-Dade’s Cuban exile community say their calls for political change in Cuba remain unchanged following comments from Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel about potential talks with the United States.

Lawmaker says US ‘talks’ with Cuba not negotiations: ‘It was letting them know their time is up’

On Thursday, the Trump administration teased what the president calls “talks” with Cuba as the country faces an economic crisis.

Florida lawmakers pass required cursive, presidential portraits in schools, plus election bill

In Tallahassee, lawmakers passed several bills on Thursday.

Florida lawmakers to return in April special session as budget stalemate ends regular session

Florida lawmakers are set to end their scheduled legislative session without a finalized state budget, with leaders now announcing plans to return to Tallahassee in April to finish negotiations.

Deferred, but not defeated: Miami-Dade judge says fight will continue for mental health center

Steven Leifman, a judge and finance chair of the Homeless Trust, has been on a quest to help address a societal problem he has experienced in his Miami-Dade courtroom.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea commission votes to back state designation, renaming road after Donald Trump

A packed commission meeting in Lauderdale-by-the Sea took place Tuesday night, with some residents even forced to sit outside.

Miami Beach leaders blast bills easing building rules: ‘Tallahassee is not the zoning board’

Miami Beach city leaders and residents spoke out Tuesday morning against Florida Senate Bill 208 and House Bill 399 one day before state leaders could vote to pass it.

Attorneys clash during hearing over lawsuit filed against city of Miami; judge recuses himself

Tensions were high in a South Florida federal courtroom Monday during a hearing in a pending lawsuit filed against the City of Miami and several of its employees.

Facing midterm headwinds, House GOP leaders hold policy retreat at Trump’s Doral resort

President Donald Trump met Monday with Republican lawmakers at his South Florida golf club. They’re discussing the GOP’s strategy heading into the critically important midterm elections, where Republicans will look to hold onto power in both chambers.

High security, heavy traffic: Doral braces for international summit

President Donald Trump is hosting leaders from Latin America at his Doral golf club over the weekend to talk crime and cartel crackdowns.

Trump: Cuba ‘is going to fall pretty soon,’ assigns Rubio to negotiate deal

President Donald Trump said Friday that Cuba “is going to fall pretty soon” and announced he is assigning Secretary of State Marco Rubio to negotiate a deal aimed at regime change on the island.

Shield of the Americas: What we know about the summit in Doral this weekend & Noem’s new title

Doral Mayor Christi Fraga said she first learned about Saturday’s “The Shield of the Americas” summit while in Washington D.C. a few weeks back.

Florida House passes sweeping HOA reform bill, but Senate fate looks bleak

If you’ve ever battled your homeowners association, Florida lawmakers say help could be on the way.

A water park in your neighborhood? Tallahassee takes aim at Miami-Dade development rules

At commission chambers across cities and counties, residents with a view on high profile development projects will often show up to be heard.

Rubio: U.S. struck Iran preemptively to limit casualties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to speak Monday afternoon on the US-Israeli joint attack on Iran that occurred this past weekend.

South Florida police departments, lawmakers react after US, Israel launch major attack on Iran

As tensions escalated in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, South Florida officials moved quickly to reassure residents and visitors of their safety.

Florida lawmakers tackle AI data centers, penny shortage

Two bills passed unanimously by the Florida Senate Thursday that would regulate massive data centers that are coming to Florida — and deal with a possible penny shortage.

Miami commissioners discuss moving city elections to boost voter turnout

Thursday brought a major milestone for a citizen-led ballot initiative that, if approved by voters, would bring big changes to the Miami City Commission and the timing of municipal elections.

Florida lawmakers pass ‘election integrity’ bill

Florida lawmakers passed what they call an “election integrity” bill on Wednesday.

WATCH: President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address

President Donald Trump has delivered the State of the Union. Now the challenge for him is to make that message stick.

Ex-Plantation mayor pleads no contest to criminal charges

Former Plantation Mayor Lynn Stoner has pleaded no contest to three criminal charges in a public corruption case tied to her time in office.

Florida Senate unanimously passes ‘Teddy Bridgewater bill’

The Florida Senate unanimously passed the so-called “Teddy Bridgewater bill” on Thursday.

In Sweetwater, Florida AG defends $100K part-time UF professor job: ‘Not just some guest lecturer’

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier was in Sweetwater on Thursday to announce a new “Public Integrity Unit” focused on fighting corruption, but his news conference was overshadowed by questions about his part-time teaching job at the University of Florida’s law school.

Miami-Dade commissioners vote to push decision on UDB to meeting in March

Miami-Dade County commissioners did not make a decision regarding their Urban Development Boundary on Wednesday.

NMB commissioners vote to send scathing report on mayor to state investigators

The North Miami Beach City Commission held a vote during a meeting on Tuesday night.

Florida City residents elect Charlotte Thompson as mayor

Residents in Florida City elected a new mayor on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton criticizes Republicans ahead of Epstein testimony

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is criticizing Republicans ahead of her upcoming testimony in Congress’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Officials, activists urge Miami-Dade commissioners to reverse course on UDB decision

There was a show of political force, conservation and unity outside the Stephen P. Clark Government Center in Downtown Miami on Tuesday.

Local lawmakers urge Trump administration to review business licenses of those sending items to Cuba

Federal leaders, including some from South Florida, are now calling on the Trump administration to review the licenses of businesses who ship items to Cuba.

Luther ‘Uncle Luke’ Campbell announces plans for Congressional run during appearance on TWISF

Election season is underway and some South Florida races are already stealing the spotlight.

Coral Gables commissioners uphold decision to develop historic garden

Coral Gables resident Bonnie Bolton has been advocating for years to save a historic garden in the city.

Miami-Dade County gearing up for massive $927M public transportation project

If you’re sick of being stuck in traffic every day, Miami-Dade County is coming up with another option.

Army vet Alex Vindman kicks off Senate run at event in Sunrise

Decorated U.S. Army veteran Alex Vindman is launching a different kind of career in service, hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in November.

Republicans promote election bill; Democrats call it voter suppression

Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing a sweeping election reform measure they say would prevent non-citizens from voting, while Democrats argue the proposal would instead make it harder for eligible Americans to cast ballots.

Critic of Miami Beach mayor speaks at commission meeting after police visit over Facebook comment

A Miami Beach Commission meeting took a tense turn during the public comment period on Thursday.

Vance visits Venetian Islands for private fundraiser

A large motorcade traversed the Venetian Causeway on Wednesday as Vice President JD Vance visited South Florida.

‘Who is here illegally?’: Miami activists document ICE encounters amid immigrant rights concerns

Parishioners from Gesu Catholic Church joined college students and members of a local activist group in downtown Miami to document encounters between ICE agents and migrants.

Florida City mayoral election will head to runoff

Tuesday was election day in Florida City.

Luther Campbell leaves high school coaching gig for potential congressional run

Music legend and local football coach Luther Campbell, also known as Uncle Luke, may be eyeing a new kind of stage.

Florida lawmakers weigh 8 competing plans to significantly slash property taxes

Affordability is one of the biggest issues for Florida voters. In Tallahassee, lawmakers have taken a major step forward with plans to lower homeowners’ property taxes ― and the public will have the final vote.

Rubio urges Haiti’s prime minister to stay in office amid rising gang violence

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said he called Haiti’s Prime Minister, Alix Fils-Aimé, to emphasize that he should continue as the country’s prime minister to combat gangs and stabilize the island.

Citing affordability crisis, Angie Nixon launches bid for U.S. Senate

State Rep. Angie Nixon is launching a bid for the U.S. Senate, setting up another Democratic challenge to Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, Florida’s former attorney general who was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis and carries the endorsement of President Donald Trump.

Democrats oppose DHS funding bill over ICE enforcement tactics

House Democrats are attempting to use Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s budget to push for new restrictions on the agency, as Republicans move forward with a Homeland Security funding bill.

Republican Moody hopes to lock down Senate seat; Dems think ‘Trump fatigue’ could upend race

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is on the campaign trail as she hopes to retain her seat in a November special election.

Gimenez calls Machado ‘undisputed leader of Venezuela’ during her visit to Washington

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was in the halls of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, alongside South Florida Congressmen Mario Diaz Balart and Carlos Gimenez.

From property taxes to guns, Albritton outlines where Florida Senate stands

As Florida lawmakers gavel in the 2026 legislative session, Senate President Ben Albritton says he’s entering the year optimistic. That’s even as deep divisions persist between the House, Senate, and Gov. Ron DeSantis over property taxes, redistricting, and other high-stakes issues.

Florida House votes to roll back gun purchase age to 18, despite plea from Parkland lawmaker

The Florida House of Representatives voted 74-37 Thursday to roll back a part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas gun safety law and lower the age to buy a gun back to 18.

Florida abortion battle reopens: Lawmakers push limits beyond 6-week ban

About a year and a half since Florida lawmakers passed the six-week abortion limit ― the strictest abortion law in state history ― lawmakers want to take restrictions even further.

DeSantis holds final State of the State address as legislative session kicks off

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins 2026 governor Republican primary against Trump-backed candidate

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday that he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Bryan Calvo, 28, sworn in as Hialeah’s youngest-ever mayor

Before a packed house of dignitaries, current and former local leaders and Hialeah residents, the city swore in its new mayor.

From taxes to insurance: What’s at stake during Florida’s 2026 legislative session

Lawmakers are set to meet at the State Capitol in Tallahassee on Tuesday to begin the annual scramble: two months of making brand new laws and fixing some old ones.

Florida lawmakers move to lower long gun purchase age back to 18; Parkland families split

Florida lawmakers are moving to lower the age to buy a long gun back to 18 as they prepare to enter the 2026 session. The move rolls back a law passed in the aftermath of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy in Parkland.

Fort Lauderdale commission discusses using drone shows to replace traditional fireworks

Cities across the country are now opting to replace or supplement events where they typically have fireworks shows with drones.

Hegseth and Rubio to brief Congress on Venezuela plans

Congressional leaders are expecting to hear more about the U.S. government’s plans for the future of Venezuela, as top officials from President Donald Trump’s administration head to Capitol Hill to brief select lawmakers Monday evening.

DeSantis touts Florida immigration arrests as Democrats warn of unchecked power

Florida’s aggressive immigration enforcement strategy is back in the spotlight. That’s as Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans tout what they call historic results — and Democrats warn the effort relies on unchecked executive power, costly detention facilities, and limited oversight.

Local 10 gets inside look as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits South Florida synagogue

Local 10 News got an inside look Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare South Florida visit at the Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside amid tight security and large crowds.

New CEO, new strategy, same question: Should Florida keep Visit Florida?

As lawmakers return to Tallahassee next month, Visit Florida may once again face scrutiny over whether the state’s tourism bureau is still worth its roughly $80 million annual price tag.

How to view Jeffrey Epstein files released so far by US Department of Justice

The Justice Department released thousands of files Friday about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the incomplete document dump did not break significant ground about the long-running criminal investigations of the financier or his ties to wealthy and powerful individuals.

US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 last week, remaining in the same historically healthy range of the past few years even as concerns grow about the health of the labor market.

Florida-style ‘Halo Act’ heads to Capitol Hill amid ICE enforcement tensions

A Florida law designed to keep people at a distance from first responders is heading to Washington and reopening a familiar debate over public safety and First Amendment rights.

‘CEO-style’ leadership: Kevin Steele launches challenge to Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia

Florida’s affordability debate is now spilling into the Republican primary for chief financial officer. State Rep. Kevin Steele is mounting a challenge against Gov. Ron DeSantis–backed incumbent CFO Blaise Ingoglia.

After FSU tragedy, Florida weighs armed campus staff, new safety standards

Florida lawmakers might be moving toward a major expansion of the state’s controversial Guardian Program, extending it to public colleges and universities. That’s in the wake of April’s deadly shooting at Florida State University.

Sen. Cruz threatens another shutdown unless restrictions on military flights are approved

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz threatened Monday to hold up funding to keep the federal government open after the end of January if reforms don’t pass by then to tighten up the rules on military flights and help prevent deadly crashes like the collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., that killed 67.

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks

The U.S. has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend, U.S. officials said Monday following the latest discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.