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This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 3, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 3, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. Don't Trash Our Treasure Correspondent Louis Aguirre explains the Miami-Dade County incinerator controversy.
This Week In South Florida: Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Miami Beach Mayor Steven MeinerLocal 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner about a ruling on a question for voters on the ballot on a tax to fund homeless services.
Lawsuit filed to reinstate Miami Beach homelessness tax vote
Read full article: Lawsuit filed to reinstate Miami Beach homelessness tax voteA day after Miami Beach commissioners voted to rescind a question on the November ballot about authorizing a 1% food and beverage tax for homelessness — just days before the election — a lawsuit has been filed on behalf of several Miami Beach residents seeking to have their votes count.
Just 6 days before election, Miami Beach commission votes to take homeless tax question off ballot
Read full article: Just 6 days before election, Miami Beach commission votes to take homeless tax question off ballotEarly voters who were lined up at the Miami Beach City Hall site on Wednesday had no idea that three floors up, commissioners had just voted to cancel a question put on the ballot by a previous commission.
Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect Tuesday
Read full article: Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect TuesdayIn March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law prohibiting the homeless from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks in Florida. The new law — which goes into effect on Tuesday — also directs the Florida Department of Children and Families to authorize campsites with restrooms and access to treatment for substance abuse and mental health.
In Miami Beach, DeSantis signs bill banning sleeping on public property
Read full article: In Miami Beach, DeSantis signs bill banning sleeping on public propertyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference in Miami Beach Wednesday morning, where he will address the topic of homelessness.
‘It’s pretty chill’: Spring Break measures in Miami Beach bring calm amidst past chaos
Read full article: ‘It’s pretty chill’: Spring Break measures in Miami Beach bring calm amidst past chaosAs the Spring Break season in Miami Beach begins, both visitors and locals are noticing the city’s efforts to maintain order.
Miami Beach commissioner says Jewish community needs more protection during pro-Palestine protests
Read full article: Miami Beach commissioner says Jewish community needs more protection during pro-Palestine protestsMiami Beach Commissioner David Suarez is clashing with the city’s top cop, over the department’s handling of a recent pro-Palestinian rally at a synagogue, even questioning if he should be fired.
Police investigating after hate mail sent to Jewish Miami Beach family
Read full article: Police investigating after hate mail sent to Jewish Miami Beach familyA letter, mailed to the Silverstone family at their Miami Beach residence on Prairie Avenue, bears a disturbing message from an unfamiliar sender on Free Palestine Street.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: February 18, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: February 18, 2024On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg is joined by Florida State Rep. Christine Hunchofsky, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and Miami-Dade School Board members Dr. Steve Gallon and Roberto Alonso.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: February 18, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: February 18, 2024On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg is joined by Florida State Rep. Christine Hunchofsky, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and Miami-Dade School Board members Dr. Steve Gallon and Roberto Alonso.
Miami Beach promises ‘significant police presence’ along with stricter rules to control Spring Break crowds
Read full article: Miami Beach promises ‘significant police presence’ along with stricter rules to control Spring Break crowdsIt was a cool, calm, normal night in South Beach on Wednesday, but the tides will turn in a matter of weeks as rowdy spring breakers arrive.
Miami Beach voters choose Steven Meiner as new mayor during runoff election
Read full article: Miami Beach voters choose Steven Meiner as new mayor during runoff electionMiami Beach voters who are mostly worried about safety and development are set to turn out to cast their ballots on Tuesday to choose between two lawyers in their 50s who have experience serving the city.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: November 12, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: November 12, 2023On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, State Sen. Shevrin Jones, State Rep. Vicki Lopez and Miami Beach mayoral candidates Michael Gongora and Steven Meiner.
VIEW RESULTS: Miami-Dade County Nov. 7, 2023 Election
Read full article: VIEW RESULTS: Miami-Dade County Nov. 7, 2023 ElectionVoters in Miami-Dade County headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in various races, including in the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Surfside and Homestead.
‘There’s a way that we can help’: Miami Beach firefighters heading to Israel
Read full article: ‘There’s a way that we can help’: Miami Beach firefighters heading to IsraelThe Miami Beach City Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday in favor of sending at least twelve of the city’s firefighters to Israel.
Vandal caught on camera destroying campaign sign in Miami Beach
Read full article: Vandal caught on camera destroying campaign sign in Miami BeachLocal 10 News obtained exclusive surveillance video of a man walking up to a campaign sign that belonged to Miami Beach Commissioner Steven Meiner, pulling the sign out of the ground and then throwing it in the middle of the road.
Miami Beach commissioners review curfew plans as Spring Break rowdiness continues
Read full article: Miami Beach commissioners review curfew plans as Spring Break rowdiness continuesThe curfew has led to outrage from business owners, who say it just adds pain to an industry already hurting following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miami Beach residents relieved that loud rumble strips will be removed beginning today
Read full article: Miami Beach residents relieved that loud rumble strips will be removed beginning todayPine Tree Drive residents are relieved that the rumble strips that caused loud rumbling and grumbling in the neighborhood are now being removed.
Miami Beach residents say rumble strips are more harmful than helpful
Read full article: Miami Beach residents say rumble strips are more harmful than helpfulAround the clock on Pine Tree Drive residents have grown tired of the loud rumbling and grumbling coming from the rumble strips which are designed to slow down cars in the area.
Miami Beach commission votes to stop practice in which more than 90 percent of city’s arrests were later dismissed
Read full article: Miami Beach commission votes to stop practice in which more than 90 percent of city’s arrests were later dismissedOn Wednesday, Miami Beach Commissioner Steven Meiner proposed a solution he believes could make a difference in making many of those arrests stick.
Miami Beach commissioner wants city’s prosecution team to stop dropping cases
Read full article: Miami Beach commissioner wants city’s prosecution team to stop dropping casesMiami Beach has a municipal prosecution team that focuses on ordinance violations. Commissioner Steven Meiner criticized the team for dropping cases.
Miami police take grieving 5-year-old survivor on day-long adventure
Read full article: Miami police take grieving 5-year-old survivor on day-long adventureFive-year-old Trenton “TJ” Mack endured the pain of third-degree burns after surviving the April 12 house fire that killed his mother, Stevangela Lankford, who died after rescuing him.
Miami Beach commissioners want more police officers at entertainment district
Read full article: Miami Beach commissioners want more police officers at entertainment districtThere have been a lot of questions over the last few months about crime in Miami Beach, especially on South Beach, which is why an important meeting was held to discuss what the Miami Beach commission can do to curb it.
Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah hold runoff elections
Read full article: Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah hold runoff electionsMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Voters in Miami, Hialeah and Miami Beach headed to the polls Tuesday after runoff elections were necessary in six races since no clear winner was decided Nov. 5. In Hialeah, voters had to select who would fill Group II and Group III seats on its city council. In Miami Beach, all three City Commission races needed to be decided in a runoff. Click here for results of the Group II raceHialeah Council member Group III: In a close race, Jackie Garcia-Roves earned the council member seat in Group III over Milagros "Milly" Herrera. Click here for the results of the Group VI Commissioner raceVotes cast for the Miami Beach Commissioner's race was only 17.50% of 47,979 registered votes.