Obama Budget Blues Hit Port Of Miami
MIAMI (CBS4) – President Obama shook up South Florida leaders when his federal budget blueprint came out Monday and did not include money for a dredge project for the Port of Miami. The port’s bosses...
View ArticleMiami-Dade Commission Approves “Pothead Candy” Ban
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – As Halloween candy fills store shelves, Miami-Dade Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday which condemns the sale of a controversial candy at South Florida stores....
View ArticleBill Inspired By Caylee Anthony Advances
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — A measure inspired by the death of Caylee Anthony was approved unanimously Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. The bill (HB 37) would make it a third-degree felony...
View ArticleMiami-Dade Approves “Dangerous Dog” Ordinances
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Dog owners in Miami-Dade will now be facing some hefty fines if Fido goes on the attack. In an effort to tighten countywide animal regulations, commissioners on Tuesday gave final...
View ArticleMiami Lakes Unanimously Approves New Mayor
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – In a unanimous vote, the Town of Miami Lakes council tapped Vice -Mayor Ceasar Mestre to replace Michael Pizzi as mayor. Pizzi, along with Sweetwater Mayor Manuel Maroño, were...
View ArticleSweetwater Police Chief Responds To Recent Department Scandals
MIAMI (CBS4) – The FBI is investigating several officers in the City of Sweetwater, the police chief confirmed Monday night. Chief Roberto Fulgueira said he has spoken with FBI agents and has turned...
View ArticleSweetwater Names New Interim Police Chief
SWEETWATER (CBSMiami/El Nuevo Herald) – The City of Sweetwater has a new police chief. Thursday, city officials announced that Deputy Chief Jesus Menocal would serve as interim chief following the...
View ArticleTurkey Giveaway Feeds Thousands Of Needy Families In Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami-Dade County League of Cities (MDCLC) handed out Thanksgiving food items to families in need on Thursday to spread the holiday spirit. “We give away 1,000 turkeys and meals...
View ArticleDade Commissioners Urge Congress To Revoke Citizenship Of ISIL Fighters
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade Commissioners passed a resolution on Monday which urged the federal government to revoke the citizenship and passports of any United States citizen who fights for the...
View ArticleMiami-Dade Commissioner Diaz Charged With DUI In Key West
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter KEY WEST (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose ‘Pepe’ Diaz was arrested in Key West on Saturday night. Diaz, 55, has been charged with drunk driving...
View ArticleDolphin Mall Open As Usual Following Saturday Night Scare
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter SWEETWATER (CBSMiami) – A fun night of shopping and dining turned quickly after reports of shots fired at Dolphin Mall on Saturday night. Sweetwater Police...
View ArticleOrlando Lopez Wins Runoff Election To Remain Mayor Of Sweetwater
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A runoff election was held in Sweetwater Tuesday night to find out who the next mayor would be. Turns out the current mayor is staying in office. Orlando Lopez was declared the...
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