Misleading mailers and inferred endorsements abound as election nears

Misleading mailers and inferred endorsements abound as election nears

Several candidates try to fool voters with photos and fake ‘voter guides’ Every election sees candidates that try to identify with certain electeds or political parties, inferring their endorsement or support. But this year, it’s gotten a bit ridiculous as the absentee or mail-in ballots hit voters’ homes. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Florida […]

Booted off Sweetwater Council, Sophia Lacayo aims for county commission

Booted off Sweetwater Council, Sophia Lacayo aims for county commission

Now, she lists her home as a $2.8 million house in District 12’s Doral Former Sweetwater Councilwoman Sophia Lacayo — who was booted from office and charged with perjury for living outside the city — is running for office again. This time, it’s a seat on the Miami-Dade Commission she wants. She just has to […]

Sweetwater’s Sophia Lacayo charged with perjury for living outside city

Sweetwater’s Sophia Lacayo charged with perjury for living outside city

In another example of selective enforcement, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle announced Tuesday that it had charged Sweetwater Commissioner Sophia Lacayo with perjury for swearing that she lived inside the city — where she was elected in May of 2019 — when she really lives in unincorporated Miami-Dade. Lacayo was forced to resign as […]