Joe Martinez

A Guide to Trashing Taxpayers

Golden Beach Interim Police Chief Rudy Herbello Accused Of Obstruction

Rudy Herbello is lording over the mess known as the Golden Beach Police Department.​The Town of Golden Beach Police Department is in turmoil. In April, two officers were criminally charged with defrauding the small enclave by double dipping. Yovany Diaz, 33, and Omar Paez, 41, are accused of worki ... More >>

County Commissioners Deny Ron Book's Waiver

No waiver for Ron Book. ​Maybe Ron Book is losing his touch. On Monday, Miami-Dade County commissioners denied Book's request to lobby on behalf of a private client pushing a state bill the county is against. The ultra influential lobbyist represents Miami-Dade before the Florida Legislature. But ... More >>

Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina To Run for County Mayor

via Facebook​In a story in last week's issue, we painted Julio Robaina as the front runner in the 2012 Miami-Dade County mayoral race despite the fact he hadn't officially announced his intentions yet. Well, right on cure Robaina has announced that he will seek the office. The second term mayor of ... More >>

Julio Robaina: Dade's next mayor?

via Facebook​In a story in last week's issue, we painted Julio Robaina as the front runner in the 2012 Miami-Dade County mayoral race despite the fact he hadn't officially announced his intentions yet. Well, right on cure Robaina has announced that he will seek the office. The second term mayor of ... More >>

Deadly Miami cabs

via Facebook​In a story in last week's issue, we painted Julio Robaina as the front runner in the 2012 Miami-Dade County mayoral race despite the fact he hadn't officially announced his intentions yet. Well, right on cure Robaina has announced that he will seek the office. The second term mayor of ... More >>

Wicked

Melt this commissioner

The Ghetto Governor

Dorrin Rolle’s dedication to his district is in question

Politically Tone Deaf

George Burgess, the county manager, hits a sour note

The $400 Million Santa

For 30 days Steve Shiver wasn't sleazy or overtly unethical. A personal record for the county manager.