Oh, how the mighty fall hard: The rise and plunge of Alex Diaz de la Portilla

DEVELOPING: First, he lost his pride when he was arrested in September, cuffed and jailed, on public corruption charges that include bribery, money laundering and official misconduct in a pay-for-play scheme where he gave away a public park for at least $245,000 in campaign contributions, paid hotel accommodations, booze and snacks.

Then, former Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla lost his seat when Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended him.

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