Miami-Dade defers relocation vote til after election

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Victoria Mendez sure knows how to land on her feet.

The former Miami city attorney, unceremoniously fired for incompetence and conflicts of interests, is also in the midst of a Florida Bar investigation. Yet, she’s winning awards and landing a new job.

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The unfortunate police takedown of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill at a traffic stop earlier this month is already becoming a campaign issue in the race for Miami-Dade Sheriff. Pero, por supuesto.

Especially after the officer’s record of past abuse allegations came to light in recent days.

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The first Coral Gables city budget hearing was in full swing Thursday when Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago ducked out for the unveiling of his fancy clock on Miracle Mile. Quietly. He sort of sneaked out after public comment, during the staff presentation, like he was going to the bathroom.

But he never came back.

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The first city of Miami budget hearing on Saturday was dominated by a plea from the community to increase police patrols, especially in the Downtown Miami area and marine officers on the Miami River. But the discussion on the dais was dominated by the growing tension between District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo and commissioners Miguel Gabela and Joe Carollo, who seem to have formed an alliance.

Ew.

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Residents continue lawsuit to block amendment

Voters in the city of Miami voted yes down the line to three referendums on the Aug. 20 ballot. The first two questions will replace the city’s auditor general with a new office of inspector general, which has broader investigative powers. More on how that office will work later.

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