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Omar Blanco threatens defamation suit vs ghost candidate in HD115 primary
Lawyer: Ghost candidate’s PAC got ghost contribution
Fewer absentee or mail-in ballots go out in Miami-Dade for August ’24 primary
Want to get yours? Here’s how
All of 17 people wanted to head the gutted Miami-Dade Ethics Commission
A shortlist of seven will be interviewed next week
Chief James Reyes scores PBA nod in crowded Miami-Dade sheriff’s race
The South Florida Police Benevolent Association, formerly the Dade County PBA, announced on Tuesday their endorsement of Miami-Dade Public Safety Chief Jems “James” Reyes in the historic election for Miami-Dade sheriff, the first since the 1950s.
“In his current role as our Chief of Public Safety, James has demonstrated his commitment to law and order and providing our officers with the resources they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively,” PBA President Steadman Stahl said in a statement. “As we navigate this transition from the Miami-Dade Police Department into an independent Sheriff’s Office, we have confidence in Chief Reyes at the helm because of his proven high-level command experience in a Sheriff’s Office, tireless advocacy for our officers, and above all his commitment to public safety.”
Alex Diaz de la Portilla wants estranged wife to pay divorce attorney, trial fees
As he defends himself on 14 public corruption charges in criminal court, former Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla is going on the offensive in divorce court, filing a counter motion for dissolution of marriage and demanding that his wife not only split the marital assets — like jewelry and designer clothing — but also pay his legal fees and all court costs.
Vanessa Garcia Azzam filed for divorce in January and stated in her motion that there were no marital assets. This answer from Alejandro Manuel Diaz de la Portilla was filed June 24 and disputes that.
What problems? Miami-Dade spending millions more on third-world MIA
Neon green liquid leaking at airport was A/C fluid
August ballot question on mass transit sounds like same ol’ empty promises
Miami-Dade Commission chair says it ain’t
Coral Gables commission to consider IG office question for November ballot
The Coral Gables commission on Tuesday will consider putting a question on the ballot to establish an Inspector General in the city. The resolution on the meeting agenda is sponsored by Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson and co-sponsored by Mayor Vince Lago.
But wasn’t this already decided? Yes.
Ken Griffin gives half mil to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Citadel founder Ken Griffin, who wants to build a $1 billion tower in Downtown Miami for his company’s new headquarters, gave $500,000 to Our Democracy, the political action committee for incumbent Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, who is defending her throne from six challengers.
Ladra doesn’t know about you dear readers, but that makes me a little uncomfortable. Griffin is a smart guy at the top of the business world. He’s a hedge fund giant, and knows how to invest. He’s not going to throw money away. What is this investment for?
‘Anyone but Joe’ is the mantra among Miami-Dade Sheriff GOP candidates
And, no, they don’t mean Joe Martinez
