Chris Korge

Alex Penelas: Mayoral loser

Alex Penelas Wants To Finish His Job Of Ruining Miami-Dade

​Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke -- who is a candidate to replace more-boring-than-bread-pudding ex-Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez -- explains why a reru ... More >>

If Jeff Greene Wins Primary, Democrat Establishment Might Tacitly Embrace Charlie Crist

The impetus for the latest Politico article about the Florida senate race must have gone something like this: "Hey, you know that Jeff Greene guy who's spending $40 million to buy the Democratic Senate nomination -- he's kind of creepy with a bit of a shady background, right? And Charlie Crist ... More >>

Letters from the Issue of January 31, 2008

"Luis Posada Carriles is a dangerous terrorist who belongs behind bars until he croaks!"

Weekly News Wrap – 1/25/08

"Luis Posada Carriles is a dangerous terrorist who belongs behind bars until he croaks!"

Alex Daoud’s Election Day

Forget the runoff between Matti and Simon. Mayor Alex is the man.

Caught on Tape

Every once in a great while we get to peek behind the curtain and see how this town really works. As you might guess, it's not very pretty.

Powers That Be

It's nice to have wealthy and influential friends, especially when you need loads of campaign cash

The Bitch

Blind Item

High & Mighty

What do you do when some morons criticize you in a news report? If you're the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, the top federal cop, the answer is easy: You blackball the news reporter

A Cabbie's Crusade

Javier Peña is a maverick cabbie on a mission to turn the notorious Miami taxi industry into a respectable profession. So far he's been threatened, shot at, fined, and fired. In other words, he's making progress.

Chris Korge Rides Again

Doing the phone card shuffle at MIA

Submarine Politics

Alex Penelas learned his lesson in 1999; this year's transit-tax campaign is all below the surface

Calling All Cabbies

Battered by a corrupt industry, Miami's independent taxi drivers consider unionizing.

Digital Intrigue

Did Miami-Dade County Manager Steve Shiver deceive commissioners in an effort to steer a lucrative software contract to a friend? The friend says no. Shiver isn't talking.

Space Cowboy

Someone please tell Bill Nelson that not everyone in the Democratic Party looks like him

Shake

Cosmic Boom

You Are Cordially Invited

So you weren't among those lucky few who dined with the king and queen? Consider it a compliment.

Radio Days

The lobbyist everyone loves to hate has a new gig

True Colors

Alex Penelas gets in touch with the inner Alex Penelas

The Dead-End Kid

Alex Penelas has gone AWOL, and the Democratic Party faithful are furious

Splitsville

Chris Korge is being called a liar and a cheat, but that's not the worst of it

What Makes Alvaro Run?

Alvaro Fernandez takes on Bruno Barreiro, his friends, and all their money. Ask him if he's worried.

Screwing up the Center

Years behind schedule and way over budget, the performing arts center is another Miami miracle

Portrait of an Upset

Johnny Winton used anti-incumbent backlash, new district boundaries, and plenty of cash to knock off J.L. Plummer

Letters

Johnny Winton used anti-incumbent backlash, new district boundaries, and plenty of cash to knock off J.L. Plummer

Letters

Johnny Winton used anti-incumbent backlash, new district boundaries, and plenty of cash to knock off J.L. Plummer

Don't Call Me a Lobbyist!

Even though my name is Chris Korge and Alex Penelas is my best buddy and all the commissioners are indebted to me and I guarantee you'll get that fat county contract

Bounty Manager

Even though my name is Chris Korge and Alex Penelas is my best buddy and all the commissioners are indebted to me and I guarantee you'll get that fat county contract

Good Enough for Political Work

Even though my name is Chris Korge and Alex Penelas is my best buddy and all the commissioners are indebted to me and I guarantee you'll get that fat county contract

Micky Arison Is a Greedy Corporate Pig . . . and Other Observations About Backroom Politics and Big-Time Sports

Even though my name is Chris Korge and Alex Penelas is my best buddy and all the commissioners are indebted to me and I guarantee you'll get that fat county contract

Very Big Bucks

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

Now You're Talking Security!

The county awards Wackenhut a $35 million contract to guard Metrorail stations -- without so much as a glance at the competition

Bids? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Bids!

A very special arrangement between a former county official and a private company has been very, very profitable

Three Scenes from the Political Stage

Election night with Steve Clark, Miriam Alonso, and Raul Martinez

Is This Any Way to Run an Airport?

After years of flying first class, politicos and lobbyists are now having their baggage inspected -- by federal agents