Armando Vidal

The Unwanted Touch

Dade Divided

One person won the job of county chief executive. But in the end, everybody lost.

Performance Anxiety

Joaquin Avino's new employer got a piece of the Performing Arts Center contract, but Avi*o had nothing to do with it

Causeway and Defect

Venetian Islands residents complain that the county has sent their causeway on the road to ruin

Very Big Bucks

The most lucrative contract in the history of Miami International Airport is about to be awarded to one lucky company

Moniker Sells

County honchos are having second thoughts about the unwieldy handle they attached to Homestead's new racetrack

You Name It, We Got It

A veritable deluge of responses to our competition yields a new moniker -- and a poem, too

Is There a Doctor in the House?

At Miami-Dade County's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the answer would be No

Introduction to Ethics

Steve Shiver may not be familiar with the subject, but that's about to change

The Wimp

Gary Dellapa's retirement from MIA comes not a moment too soon

DeFede

A Prayer for Natacha

A Quick Fix

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

Letters

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

Whichever Way the Wind Blows

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

Take My Son, Please

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

The Check's in the Mail

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

You Make the Call

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

With Friends Like These

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

WAR!

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

Style: 10, Substance: 0

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

Air Base Confidential

Despite skyrocketing demand, Miami-Dade is shutting down its only public detox center

The Waiting Game

After more than a year, Commissioner James Burke may finally learn what lies ahead: Prosecution or exoneration

A Signature Mystery

After more than a year, Commissioner James Burke may finally learn what lies ahead: Prosecution or exoneration

Letters

After more than a year, Commissioner James Burke may finally learn what lies ahead: Prosecution or exoneration

Carmen's Follies

After more than a year, Commissioner James Burke may finally learn what lies ahead: Prosecution or exoneration

Power Politics

After more than a year, Commissioner James Burke may finally learn what lies ahead: Prosecution or exoneration

The Beat Goes Off

There was Cuban music at Midem's inaugural Miami music conference, but not much -- and maybe never again

Capital Punishment

Citing a flood of red ink, officials drew a bead on Dade's only public gun range. Now shooting enthusiasts hope to overturn the death sentence.

The Pirate of Black Point

Investors say David Graham used this marina as collateral for a money-making scheme. Too bad it belongs to Dade County

Alonso to Corrupters: Watch Out!

Investors say David Graham used this marina as collateral for a money-making scheme. Too bad it belongs to Dade County

HABDI to Sorenson: Get Lost!

Investors say David Graham used this marina as collateral for a money-making scheme. Too bad it belongs to Dade County

The Autocrat

Some say Miami Beach's Jose Garca-Pedrosa is a strong city manager. Others tend to employ more colorful language.

Letters

Some say Miami Beach's Jose Garca-Pedrosa is a strong city manager. Others tend to employ more colorful language.

Letters

Some say Miami Beach's Jose Garca-Pedrosa is a strong city manager. Others tend to employ more colorful language.

A Primer on Prosecuting Corruption

Some say Miami Beach's Jose Garca-Pedrosa is a strong city manager. Others tend to employ more colorful language.

The Dumping Ground

When family members or cronies need a job, Dade county politicians drop them off at the airport

Letters

When family members or cronies need a job, Dade county politicians drop them off at the airport

Coming of Rage

When family members or cronies need a job, Dade county politicians drop them off at the airport

Bounty Manager

When family members or cronies need a job, Dade county politicians drop them off at the airport

You Call This a Fairway?

So what if County Manager Armando Vidal enjoys free rounds of golf? And so what if his golfing sponsors keep money they owe the county?

The County Bully

So what if County Manager Armando Vidal enjoys free rounds of golf? And so what if his golfing sponsors keep money they owe the county?

Prisoners and Politics

So what if County Manager Armando Vidal enjoys free rounds of golf? And so what if his golfing sponsors keep money they owe the county?

Deep Inside the Scandal

Howard Gary discusses OPERATION GREENPALM, the ambitious corruption investigation rattled by mismanagement and blown apart by astonishing leaks of secret information

Token Ridership

Metrobus is Dade's most effective public transportation. But when it comes to funding, the bus system and its patrons always get taken for a ride.

Micky Arison is a greedy corporate pig . . . and other observations about big boys and their expensive toys

Metrobus is Dade's most effective public transportation. But when it comes to funding, the bus system and its patrons always get taken for a ride.

Jailhouse Rumble

If racial strife and political bickering were crimes, the entire staff of Dade County's corrections department would be locked up

Your Tax Dollars at Work (Hiccup!)

The City of Miami's upstanding leadership had a swell time at a swanky centennial party. Who paid? You did, of course.

Flying Blind

Homestead Air Force Base: Hundreds of millions of dollars. An arrogant developer. Nine compliant politicians. A vote taken so late at night you never knew what hit you.

Secrets and Sunshine

One thing is clear: Some county commissioners broke the law last December. Another thing isn't so clear: Will they ever be punished?

Forgotten but Not Gone

The last of the FEMA trailer occupants are now rehoused. The question is: For how long?