/tags/miami-dade-county Miami-Dade County en-US WLRN Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-12/miami-homeless-jail More people have been booked into jail for illegal camping so far in 2024 than in the previous eight years combined, according to a WLRN analysis. Much of the increase is driven by a law passed late last year in Miami Beach, which let police make arrests of homeless residents who do not accept shelter. A statewide law is set to go into effect on Oct. 1. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-12/miami-homeless-jail Daniel Rivero /government-politics/2024-07-03/community-needs-survey-miami-dade-levine-cava The Community Needs survey is sent out by Miami-Dade County every five years. With the mayor on the ballot in August's elections, one section highlighting incumbent Daniella Levine Cava's purported efforts in public safety has raised eyebrows. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-03/community-needs-survey-miami-dade-levine-cava Joshua Ceballos /south-florida/2024-06-18/black-church-leaders-in-south-florida-weigh-into-divine-nine-controversy A wave of controversial testimonial videos on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok of ex-members publicly denouncing their D9 membership and viral sermons condemning affiliation with the organizations could drive a mass exodus from Black and non-Black fraternities and sororities alike. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT /south-florida/2024-06-18/black-church-leaders-in-south-florida-weigh-into-divine-nine-controversy Johania Charles | Miami Times /government-politics/2024-04-24/miami-dade-sheriff-election-candidates-rules-residency-broward Many Miami-Dade sheriff candidates have lived in Broward for years, according to records obtained by WLRN. That is legal, but it potentially throws a curveball into the race — with other candidates arguing it raises questions about their commitment to the position. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-24/miami-dade-sheriff-election-candidates-rules-residency-broward Daniel Rivero /government-politics/2024-04-03/desantis-ethics-corruption-veto Under the bill, S.B. 7014, ethics boards won’t be able to initiate their own investigations. Members of the public would have to file complaints to start any inquiry and can only do so if they’ve personally witnessed an ethics violation. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-03/desantis-ethics-corruption-veto Joshua Ceballos, Sergio R. Bustos /arts-culture/2024-03-19/miami-soccer-pickup-games-peacock-park Miami soccer players of all levels have found a second home in the accepting environment of pick-up soccer. Compared to the classic game, these smaller, quicker matches offer a faster pace and more access to the ball. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:46:37 GMT /arts-culture/2024-03-19/miami-soccer-pickup-games-peacock-park Alexander Tabares | MediaLab@FAU /government-politics/2024-03-16/rubio-scott-press-white-house-to-reveal-its-plans-for-haiti-possible-migrant-influx-to-florida The two Republican Florida senators penned a strongly-worded letter to President Biden demanding that he inform Floridians of the White House plans to address the unfolding humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti and prevent what they anticipate to be a “drastic influx of Haitians” to the state. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 17:23:16 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-16/rubio-scott-press-white-house-to-reveal-its-plans-for-haiti-possible-migrant-influx-to-florida Sergio R. Bustos /wlrn-investigations/2024-03-15/art-noriega-resignation-pradere-furnitre-miami-city-managers For over two months Art Noriega's office has said a full accounting of furniture contracts between the city and his wife's family company would soon be released. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:51:57 GMT /wlrn-investigations/2024-03-15/art-noriega-resignation-pradere-furnitre-miami-city-managers Daniel Rivero, Joshua Ceballos /arts-culture/2024-01-24/razing-liberty-square-film-climate-gentrification-south-florida In the new documentary, Razing Liberty Square, director and producer Katja Esson, explores how climate gentrification is affecting residents living on the highest and driest ground in Miami. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:17:04 GMT /arts-culture/2024-01-24/razing-liberty-square-film-climate-gentrification-south-florida Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena, Alyssa Ramos /podcast/sundial/2024-01-22/razing-liberty-square-film-katja-esson-south-florida In the new documentary, Razing Liberty Square, director and producer Katja Esson, explores how climate gentrification is affecting residents living on the highest-and-driest ground in Miami. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:48:48 GMT /podcast/sundial/2024-01-22/razing-liberty-square-film-katja-esson-south-florida Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena