Three-way deal brings shore power to cruise ships
PortMiami is paving the way for shore power in Florida as it prepares to plug in the first vessel this year. “We’re going to be the first port in Florida…
Miami weighs more disclosure by candidates for office
The City of Miami may soon require candidates for office to provide more thorough financial disclosures to increase transparency regarding campaign contributions. Today (2/22), the city commission is to vote…
Orange Bowl bonanza funds sports fields at two parks
Rolling Oaks Park owned by the City of Miami Gardens and county-owned land at the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade, Kendall Club, would each get millions of dollars from…
Driver shortage limits Metrobus service expansions
Miami-Dade County’s bus system is rolling down a tricky road to recruit drivers and fill almost 200 lingering vacancies. Without them, the county is limited in adding new routes or…
Three-level expansion will bolster MIA’s South Terminal
Miami International Airport is working on a vital expansion project that will stretch out its South Terminal to meet its growing passenger demand, which is projected to increase 50% by…
Rubber tracking darts may replace dangerous police chases
The Miami Beach Police Department is set to look into StarChase GPS tracking darts as an alternative to dangerous high-speed car chases. In last week’s commission meeting, Mayor Steven Meiner…
Beach stuck with high chewing gum cleanup bill
A focus on costly removal of chewing gum stains won Miami Beach approval last week, with two city commissioners volunteering to help do the cleanup and one of them suggesting…
1,000-square-foot pedestrian bridge to link Morningside buildings
A pedestrian bridge totaling 1,000 square feet has been approved to rise over Northeast 55th Street off Biscayne Boulevard in Miami’s Morningside neighborhood to facilitate a two-building, mixed-use development. The…
Miami eyes charter review to deal with officials’ outside jobs, campaign funds
As Miami engages in conversations regarding city officials’ outside employment and potential campaign finance reform, the city is considering creating a charter review committee to advise on such matters. During…
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