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Added on August 26, 2025 News

Judge hears second day of arguments in officer-involved shooting in that killed UPS driver as defense cites ‘stand your ground’ lawWSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

A judge is hearing the second day of arguments in the case of an officer involved in a shootout with armed robbers that left life […]

Added on August 26, 2025 News

Election fallout: Coral Gables Mayor Lago takes aim at Youth Center groupPolitical Cortadito

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago has a new political target in his crosshairs — the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center Association, the decades-old civic […]

Added on August 26, 2025 News

Coral Gables Commissioner Richard Lara’s first legislation = a copycat movePolitical Cortadito

Four months after he got sworn in as Coral Gables’ newest commissioner, Richard Lara is finally bringing his first resolution to the dais. You’d think […]

Added on August 25, 2025 News

Judge hears arguments in ‘stand your ground’ case for officer involved in 2019 Miramar shootout that killed UPS driverWSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

A judge is hearing the beginning arguments on whether Florida’s “stand your ground” law applies to an officer involved in a shootout with armed robbers […]

Added on August 25, 2025 News

Miami-Dade opens first Tax Collector’s Office in Coral Gables as city marks centennialWSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez on Monday unveiled the first-ever Tax Collector’s Office in Coral Gables, giving residents direct access to services within the […]

Added on August 25, 2025 News

Coral Gables moves to ‘fire’ longtime activist from planning zoning boardPolitical Cortadito

Well, vecinos, it looks like the Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago has finally found a way to get rid of Planning & Zoning Board member […]

Added on August 25, 2025 News

Critics say Miami-Dade 2025-26 budget puts public safety at riskPolitical Cortadito

In her efforts to close a budget shortfall she says is caused by the sudden loss of COVID dollars and the five constitutional offices separating […]

Added on August 22, 2025 News

Eileen Higgins pressures Sierra Club and Ken Russell resigns as lobbyistPolitical Cortadito

Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins might be serious about her bid to run for Miami Mayor this November, after all, which could be why she went […]

Added on August 22, 2025 News

Officer involved in 2019 Miramar shootout that killed UPS driver claims immunity under ‘stand your ground’ lawWSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

A Miami-Dade Police officer who was involved in an intense 2019 shootout with carjackers during a rush hour pursuit and subsequently charged for the death […]

Added on August 22, 2025 News

Palmetto Bay Welcomes Its First Fine Dining RestaurantMiami New Times | The Leading Independent News Source in Miami, Florida, Miami New Times

For years, Palmetto Bay residents looking for a night out have had to drive to neighborhoods like Coral Gables or Coconut Grove for more exciting […]