Miami Beach Environmental Group Finds Dead Fish Tangled in Facemask
Beach cleanup volunteers found a dead, bloated pufferfish washed up in the mangroves west of Miami Beach.
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Miami-Dade Police Union Blocks Commission Meeting on Civilian Oversight Panel
South Florida PBA president Steadman Stahl says the recent proposal to reinstate the oversight panel is moving too quickly.
Graffiti Says Coral Gables “Prioritizes White Comfort Over Black Lives”
The City Beautiful has some ugliness beneath its Mediterranean-style architecture — and someone wants people to know about it.
Protesters Demand an End to Miami Police’s “Escalation” of Arrests and Use of Force
They allege that police are charging protesters with crimes “in what appears to be an attempt to cripple the protest movement.”
Miami Protesters Speak Out After Mass Arrests
More than 30 protesters were arrested Sunday on a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of a public street, highway, road, or sidewalk.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez Vetoes Police Oversight Panel Again
In a veto message, the mayor said he disagreed with the oversight board having certain subpoena powers.
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Miami Group Plans Vigil for Detainee Who Died in ICE Custody
Onoval Perez-Montufa, a 51-year-old from Mexico, tested positive for COVID-19 on July 2.
Miami-Dade’s Police Oversight Board Clears First Hurdle, but Mayoral Veto Looms
The fight for Miami-Dade’s Independent Civilian Panel isn’t over.
Medical Students Want Miami-Dade to Reject Plans for New Jail
Dozens of medical students have joined the chorus of opposition to Miami-Dade’s plans to build a $400 million-plus jail.
Army Vet Seeks Discipline for Miami Cop Who Threw Him to the Ground
“Please, sir, you’re hurting me,” Oscar Julien-Riou tells a Miami police officer while he’s pinned to the ground.
Miami-Dade Democrats Vote for Rundle to Abandon Reelection Bid
Katherine Fernandez Rundle has been Miami-Dade’s State Attorney since 1993.
Bleach-Selling Florida Preacher and Sons Charged in COVID Conspiracy
Mark Grenon, who runs the Genesis II Church of Health & Healing, has been the subject of a federal probe since April.
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Miami-Dade Commission Votes to Reinstate Police Oversight Panel UPDATED
Community leaders for years have advocated for a police review board to investigate citizen complaints against Miami-Dade police officers.
Coronavirus Excited to Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend in Miami
This Independence Day weekend, firework mishaps and falling bullets aren’t the only things Miamians need to worry about.
Video Shows Cop Striking Woman at Miami International Airport UPDATED
Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez tweeted that he was “shocked and angered” by what the video showed.
Rundle Clears Doral Cop Who Shot His Sergeant During Training
A close-out memo concludes that the shooting was accidental, “with no intent of harm.”
Plan for New Miami-Dade Jail Moves Forward Amid Calls for Decarceration
Amid local and national cries for decarceration and less policing, plans for the new detention center are slowly moving forward.
“A Matter of Life or Death”: Miami Woman Seeks Husband’s Release From ICE Detention
Karina Ganies’ husband tested positive for COVID-19 on June 4 after several weeks in detention at Glades County Detention Center.
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Black Artists Sue Miami Beach Over Censorship of Memorial Day Artwork
The artist says the removal of his work was an indication that officials didn’t want to see a part of the city’s history reflected back at them.
Miami-Dade Corrections Officers Allegedly Removed Woman’s Hijab for Mugshot
Alaa Massri, an 18-year-old Miami Beach resident, says Miami-Dade corrections officers showed disregard toward her faith.
After Debate About Racism, Matt Gaetz Announces He Has a Cuban Son
Gaetz’s announcement raised questions about his relationship with Galban and why he hadn’t publicly mentioned having a son.
Juneteenth and Black Lives Matter Rallies Planned for Miami and Fort Lauderdale
Protests and rallies will continue on Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.