Airport City coup fails; but true colors (Cuba) revealed

Airport City coup fails; but true colors (Cuba) revealed

An attempt to ground the long-delayed Airport City project at Miami International Airport failed Wednesday after commissioners tied in a vote that asked the administration to come up with a list of alternative uses in 60 days. But the true, deep, dark motivation for the motion — made by Commission Esteban Bovo, who originally wanted […]

County commission incumbents raise big money to stay put

County commission incumbents raise big money to stay put

Five of the six Miami-Dade County commissioners up for re-election this year have raised more than $100,000 each — and half got close or surpassed $200,000 — to stay in office. Only Commissioner Javier Souto, who is seen as vulnerable and drew a second opponent last month, raised less than $100K. Much less, with $44,500 […]

‘New kid’ runs vs ‘golden oldie’ Commissioner Javier Souto

‘New kid’ runs vs ‘golden oldie’ Commissioner Javier Souto

Calling himself the “new kid on the block,” Marco Antonio Valdes officially kicked off his campaign for Miami-Dade commission in District 10 on Wednesday with a happy hour at 94th Aerosquadron. Valdes calls himself a “muchacho” at 45. But that’s just because he is running against the county’s “golden oldie.” Valdes filed papers weeks ago […]

County commish gifts bring together holiday, election seasons

County commish gifts bring together holiday, election seasons

Miami-Dade County residents aren’t just getting turkeys from their electeds this holiday season. In District 12, the seniors get a holiday party Wednesday courtesy of Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz, who throws one every year but will miss the annual shindig because he is still recovering from surgery at the hospital. In District 10, Coral Park […]