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Lawmakers split as ACA tax credit deadline nears
Lawmakers in Washington remain split on how to address rising health care costs, with a major deadline looming at the end of the year.
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Backfill or backfire? DeSantis’ plan to replace local tax dollars draws debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pitching a $117 billion state budget for the next fiscal year, about $2 billion more than the current, $114.8 billion. Speaking in Orlando on Wednesday, he said his final spending blueprint has record reserves, new investments in education, transportation, and public safety— plus a plan to support rural areas impacted by property tax cuts.
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions
The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded steep reductions to borrowing costs.
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After historic victory, Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins promises better government, end to drama
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins held a news conference on Wednesday morning following her 18-point victory in Tuesday’s runoff election, in which she proclaimed that “residents decided to embark upon a different direction.”
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South Florida lawmaker files sweeping HOA reform bill after months of homeowner protests
Florida’s long-simmering fight over homeowners associations is hitting a turning point. A sweeping reform bill was officially filed this week, answering months of growing calls from residents and protestors who say the system is broken.
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Florida Senate poised as decider on next session’s biggest battles
Florida’s Senate President says he’s in no rush to blow up the state’s tax code, gun laws or political map, but if any of the governor’s (or House’s) big priorities are going to happen next year, they’ll have to get past his chamber first.
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‘Miami’s become the center of the political universe’: Mayoral race attracts national attention
The officially nonpartisan runoff race for Miami mayor has attracted national attention from the two major political parties in the final hours before voters head to the polls on Tuesday morning.
From chatbots to deepfakes: Florida considers wide-ranging AI protections
Florida lawmakers are turning their full attention to artificial intelligence next week, launching an unprecedented “AI Week” at the Capitol as both parties brace for the technology’s sweeping impact on education, insurance, energy and public safety.
Florida House moves ahead with redistricting review as Senate, governor signal delay
Florida’s mid-decade redistricting battle officially began Thursday, but the House’s first meeting on the issue ended almost as quickly as it started. It lasted less than half an hour and sparking immediate backlash from voting-rights advocates who traveled from across the state to weigh in.
New photos give inside look at Epstein’s island estate
A new trove of files are giving a look inside the private island estate of infamous sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Groups decry Florida redistricting efforts: ‘A power grab’
Voting rights groups packed the Florida Capitol on Tuesday, warning that state leaders are rushing into an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick surrenders, appears in court after federal indictment
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, appeared in a Miami federal courtroom on Tuesday, nearly a week after she was indicted on accusations that she stole $5 million in disaster relief funds.
Several airlines suspend flights to Venezuela following FAA warning
To get from Miami to Venezuela, you have had to connect somewhere else, but now several major airlines have suspended operations into the South American country as tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continues to rise.
State approves FPL’s biggest rate hike in history
The Florida Public Service Commission wrapped up a meeting late Thursday morning where commissioners voted in favor of a rate increase for Florida Power and Light.
Trump administration proposes 50-year mortgages to tackle housing affordability crisis
The Trump administration is proposing a plan to offer 50-year mortgages.
Broward commissioners shelve ‘Lauderdale County’ rebrand proposal
The push to re-brand Broward County as Lauderdale County was met mostly with opposition on Thursday by commissioners.
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
Judge rules former Miami commissioner will remain on ballot
The two top vote-getters in a city of Miami commission seat election will indeed head to a runoff.
Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds receives endorsement from Ted Cruz at Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner
Top Republican leaders met at the 2025 Miami-Dade Lincoln Day Dinner, including Rep. Byron Donalds and Sen. Ted Cruz.
Miami voters sent ex-commissioner to runoff ― but suit claims they also voted to disqualify him
On Nov. 4, Miami residents cast their ballots for who they felt should be the city’s next District 3 commissioner.
Transition tension: Hialeah mayor bars staff from talking to mayor-elect
The current mayor of Hialeah and the man who will replace her are currently at odds over the transition of power.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.
Newly elected Hialeah mayor ready to start working for his city
A new era is set to begin in Hialeah after the city elected Bryan Calvo as its next mayor.
Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent
Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests but had shown signs of shifting rightward in recent years.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026
Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first-ever woman to lead the commonwealth.
VIEW RESULTS: Hialeah residents elect Bryan Calvo as next mayor
Voters took to the polls on Tuesday in Hialeah and cast their ballots for a new mayor.
Judge rules to temporarily stop transfer of Miami Dade College land for Trump library
A judge has filed a temporary injunction in the case against the transfer of land to build the Trump Presidential Library next to the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami.
‘Bloated’ budget in Miami? Mayoral candidates, city officials respond to state CFO’s comments
In a news conference Thursday that felt more like a stump speech for an upcoming 2026 constitutional amendment, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia advocated for the elimination of property taxes.
US strikes two more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military on Wednesday launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, expanding the Trump administration’s campaign against drug trafficking in South America.
Miami Beach mayoral race heats up as Meiner, Rosen Gonzalez tout records and visions for city
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez are facing off in a heated mayoral race, each touting their record on crime, homelessness and the city’s economic future ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
‘No Kings’ protests return to South Florida as activists rally against Trump administration
Organizers are calling it a national day of peaceful mobilization as “No Kings” protests return to South Florida this weekend, with demonstrators expected to gather in cities across Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.
It’s not just Emilio Gonzalez ― Carollo staffers also removed signs for 2 other mayoral rivals
Two more candidates for Miami mayor say their campaign signs have also been removed by city staff working for Commissioner Joe Carollo, who’s also running for the office.
‘This has to stop’: Rival accuses Carollo of having city staffers remove campaign signs
A pair that tussled during public meetings is now sparring over a campaign sign incident just weeks before Election Day, as both run for mayor of Miami.
Gov. Ron DeSantis makes special announcement in West Palm Beach
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make an announcement in West Palm Beach on Wednesday.
Miami, Fort Lauderdale airports won’t play new Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for government shutdown
The sights and sounds of air travel are familiar in airports across the country.
Miami Beach honors victims, hostages 2 years after Hamas attack in Israel
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas attack in Israel that killed nearly 1,200 people and left hundreds more held hostage.
Local 10 to host live interviews with Miami mayoral candidates
Local 10 will be conducting a series of live interviews with candidates running for Miami mayor this month, giving viewers a chance to hear directly from those seeking the city’s top office.
Florida councilman facing pressure to resign after anti-Indian social media posts
A city councilman in Palm Bay, Florida is facing backlash after he was accused of attacking Indian Americans on social media.
Florida CFO puts Broward budget on blast: ‘Government is just going wild with our tax dollars’
Florida’s chief financial officer put Broward County’s budget on blast Tuesday, accusing local leaders of wasting taxpayer dollars.
Trump announces plan to lower drug costs in Oval Office address
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks from the Oval Office at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks
President Donald Trump is putting import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
Ex-FBI Director James Comey charged with making false statement, obstruction, AP source says
James Comey was charged Thursday with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.
Florida Cabinet to vote on Trump presidential library at Miami Dade College
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the state Cabinet will vote next week on dedicating land at Miami Dade College to house the Presidential Library of Donald Trump.
Transit fares, property taxes stay flat as commissioners pass Miami-Dade budget
After a marathon commission meeting stretching from Thursday night into Friday morning, Miami-Dade County approved its $12.9 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
Broward leaders respond to DeSantis’ comments about county budget
This week, the Broward County Commission approved a $1.7 billion property tax budget, with a small reduction in the county’s millage rate.
FBI’s Kash Patel hints that Miami could see federal law enforcement surge
FBI Director Kash Patel is hinting that Miami could be one of the cities to see a surge in federal law enforcement as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on crime.
Little daylight between US and Israel evident as Rubio and Netanyahu meet
Israel and the United States showed a unified front on Monday in the face of growing international anger over Israel’s airstrikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar and its intensifying bombardment of Gaza City.
Lawmaker calls for hard line at ‘Save Cuba’ event: ‘I want all travel to Cuba to stop today’
Members of Congress stood alongside dignitaries from across the globe Saturday, calling it a pivotal moment in Cuba’s economic crisis as conditions on the island continue to deteriorate.
South Florida leaders call for Palmetto Bay councilman’s resignation after Charlie Kirk post
South Florida leaders gathered to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, just days after the 31-year-old was killed in what authorities are calling a political assassination.
Florida bill filed for 2026 legislative session to change state bird
The new legislative session for Florida lawmakers begins in October, but the first policy bill of the 2026 session has been filed, pushing to change the state bird.
Residents voice opinions after Lauderdale-by-the-Sea commissioner proposes adding Donald Trump’s name to street sign
The debate about adding President Donald J. Trump’s name to a Lauderdale by the Sea street went deep into the night.
Tech titan toys run for Miami mayor: ‘Put me on stage,’ he says, ‘and it will be game over’
The co-founder of a Miami-based software company may be running for mayor.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: September 7, 2025
On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes Florida’s Executive Director for the Florida Division of Emergency Management Kevin Guthrie, Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Renner and Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia.
This Week in South Florida: Alina Garcia
Miami-Dade County elected a Supervisor of Elections for the first time in recent history, and she will oversee her first big general election in November.
This Week in South Florida: Paul Renner
The race for Florida governor became bigger and more interesting last week as former House Speaker Paul Renner is in, setting up a Republican primary with President Trump-backed Byron Donalds.
This Week in South Florida: Kevin Guthrie
There were two major moves last week in the state’s effort to advance the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan.
G20 Summit coming to Miami ‘generationally important for the city’, says mayor
Earlier this week President Trump announced that the 2026 G20 Summit would be held in Miami.
US strike on Venezuelan boat sparks debate over drug policy, sovereignty
A U.S. strike against an alleged drug-carrying boat leaving Venezuela is drawing mixed reactions across the hemisphere, raising questions about sovereignty, security and the Trump administration’s broader policy toward the region.
Examining Trump administration motives behind recent actions against Venezuela
To understand what the president described as a “kinetic strike” against an alleged drug-carrying boat leaving Venezuela, look back to an executive order signed on his first day of office, designating cartels as terrorist organizations.
Judge to soon decide whether ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were unlawfully kept from attorneys
While the operation of the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Everglades appears to be over, a judge will soon decide whether the detainees who were kept there were unlawfully kept from their attorneys.
This Week in South Florida: Shevrin Jones
Several South Florida cities are facing deadlines to remove the rainbow crosswalks to comply with new state directives.
This Week in South Florida: Alexandra Davis
Broward County leaders received an earful last week from people who live near North Perry Airport, afraid of when and where the next plane will crash.
This Week in South Florida: Mario Diaz-Balart
U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart represents a large part of Miami-Dade County, including the area where ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is located in the Everglades.
Fort Lauderdale residents, visitors rally to defend rainbow crosswalks amid state order
Dozens of supporters gathered Saturday along Fort Lauderdale Beach to protest a state order requiring the removal of rainbow-painted crosswalks, saying the decision unfairly targets the LGBTQ+ community.
‘A cause worth fighting for’: Fort Lauderdale standing against removing Pride crosswalks
Fort Lauderdale is holding firm in protecting its rainbow crosswalks amid a state directive to remove them across Florida.
Fort Lauderdale commissioners vote to keep crosswalk art, fight state demands for removal
Despite the threats of potential funding cuts, the city of Fort Lauderdale will be keeping their art installation crosswalks in place.
DeSantis holds firm on FDOT’s decision to remove all crosswalk art in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his thoughts quite clear when speaking on the issue of rainbow crosswalks being removed across the state.
Push for transparency continues as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ fights to stay operational
It is not just immigrants, but public information that also appears to be detained within the tents of Alligator Alcatraz.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 24, 2025
On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes attorney Tania Galloni, attorney Bradley Marshall, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Dave Dech, and activists Dallas Perdue and Bubba Trahan.
This Week in South Florida: Dallas Perdew and Bubba Trahan
There was road rage over the rainbow last week as the Florida Department of Transportation moved with uncharacteristic speed to paint over at least one rainbow crosswalk honoring victims of the mass murder at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
This Week in South Florida: Dave Dech
Despite a record ridership, the Florida Department of Transportation slashed funding for Tri-Rail this year, setting up a scramble for options at the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s meeting Friday.
This Week in South Florida: Bradley Marshall
Florida Power and Light responded to universal fury over its request to raise rates to unprecedented levels by agreeing to a negotiated settlement for less.
This Week in South Florida: Taina Galloni
The most controversial and challenged detention center in recent history, the one they call ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, has now been ordered to wind down operations in the next 60 days.
Miami Beach commissioners push back after letter from state orders removal of rainbow crosswalk
The state of Florida recently sent a noncompliance letter to the city of Miami Beach, taking aim at the rainbow crosswalk at Ocean Avenue and 12th Street.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Aug. 17, 2025
On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes the American Civil Liberties Union’s Eunice Cho, the League of Women Voters’ Jessica Lowe-Minor, Key West Commissioner Sam Kaufman and Metro-Dade Firefighters’ Union President William McAllister.
Anti-Trump activists rally in South Florida over redistricting concerns
Hundreds of anti-Trump activists took to the streets Saturday in South Florida, protesting Republican redistricting efforts in Texas and warning that similar moves could target Florida.
Miami-Dade firefighters threaten to sue county if mayor’s budget proposal passes
Firefighters are threatening to sue Miami-Dade County over the mayor’s new budget proposal.
Hearings continue as environmental advocates push for closure of Alligator Alcatraz
The judge who ruled against new construction at the immigration detention center in the Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz is being asked to shut down the entire camp.
Judge rules in Florida activists’ favor regarding protection for dying manatee population
Protecting manatees hits close to home for many in South Florida, and the efforts have been an ongoing legal battle between wildlife advocates and the state of Florida.
DeSantis appoints Sen. Jay Collins as Florida’s next lieutenant governor
Governor Ron DeSantis announced State Senator Jay Collins from Tampa will take the role and Florida’s next lieutenant governor during a press conference in Tampa on Tuesday.
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ kills funds for big, beautiful park connecting Overtown, downtown
Miami’s trade and tourism economy, small business community, residents and taxpayers received a financial gut-punch because of a provision in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
FPL proposed rate increase now on hold, but for how long?
A big meeting was held Monday in Tallahassee involving the state’s largest power provider, Florida Power & Light.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 10, 2025
On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Friends of the Everglades executive director Eve Samples, Florida Rep. Chip LaMarca, and Freedom to Read program director Kasey Meehan.
This Week in South Florida: Kasey Meehan
Kasey Meehan is the Freedom to Read program director for PEN America.
This Week in South Florida: Chip LaMarca
Hollywood and El Portal are among the South Florida cities where commissioners and mayors voted to give themselves raises, and in North Lauderdale, city commissioners there voted to triple their salaries.
This Week in South Florida: Eve Samples
Eve Samples is the executive director of Friends of the Everglades. Last week, a court ordered work on buildings and facilities at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ be temporarily stopped.
This Week in South Florida: Rosie Cordero-Stutz
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said public safety and law enforcement is a priority and would not be compromised, but her proposed budget for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is far below what the sheriff is requesting.
Tagovailoa reacts to being named to Trump’s sports, fitness and nutrition council
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he isn’t sure how he ended up on President Donald Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, but called it an honor.
Impact of US tariffs on Brazil starting to play out domestically, internationally
Supporters of Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, took to the streets in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach, demanding amnesty.
Proposed Miami-Dade budget aims to cut into massive deficit
There has been plenty of discussion regarding Miami-Dade County’s proposed budged since it came out last month.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: August 3, 2025
On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, VP of Florida Tax Watch Jeff Kottkamp, Monroe County Administrator Christine Hurley and Immigration attorney Patricia Elizee.
This Week in South Florida: Patricia Elizee
Late last week came a sudden reprieve for those whose legal status in the U.S. was in sudden jeopardy.
This Week in South Florida: Christine Hurley
The Florida Keys are on the front lines of rising seas but are now cutting back on some of those big-ticket resiliency projects in the face of uncertain funding.
This Week in South Florida: Jeff Kottkamp
Last week, DOGE began work in Broward County as state auditors carried off tens of thousands of documents, looking for signs of waste or abuse.
This Week in South Florida: Daniella Levine Cava
Discussions are ongoing regarding the Miami-Dade County budget for next year.
City’s appeal denied in Miami election delay suit
An appeals court panel sided with a candidate for Miami mayor on Thursday, rejecting the city’s appeal of a ruling that overturned a 3-2 June city commission vote to move November’s commission and mayoral elections to coincide with the 2026 general election.
Florida DOGE auditors in Broward County, reviewing finances
Auditors with Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency were in Broward County Thursday, reviewing how the county spends its money.