/tags/miami-police-chief-art-acevedo Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo en-US WLRN Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:45:29 GMT /podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2022-01-22/police-chief-lawsuit-superintendent-search-everglades-restoration Miami’s former top cop accused commissioners of corruption, leading to an investigation. And he’s suing. Miami Dade’s school board narrows its superintendent candidates to three. Plus, how will almost $1.1 billion be spent on Everglades restoration? Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:45:29 GMT /podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2022-01-22/police-chief-lawsuit-superintendent-search-everglades-restoration Natu Tweh, Nancy Klingener /2022-01-22/police-chief-lawsuit-superintendent-search-everglades-restoration Miami’s former top cop accused commissioners of corruption, leading to an investigation. And he’s suing. Miami Dade’s school board narrows its superintendent candidates to three. Plus, how will almost $1.1 billion be spent on Everglades restoration? Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:44:33 GMT /2022-01-22/police-chief-lawsuit-superintendent-search-everglades-restoration Natu Tweh, Nancy Klingener /local-news/2022-01-18/after-miami-dade-prosecutors-recuse-themselves-broward-will-probe-miami-corruption-claim Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernández Rundle recused her office from investigating claims of corruption made by former Miami police chief Art Acevedo against city commissioners. Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered Broward State Attorney to take over the case. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:25:49 GMT /local-news/2022-01-18/after-miami-dade-prosecutors-recuse-themselves-broward-will-probe-miami-corruption-claim Nicholas Nehamas /2021-10-15/parkland-marjory-stoneman-douglas-miami-police-chief-south-florida-event-season-florida-memorial-university Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo has been fired, a look at what some event and performance goers can expect in terms of COVID safety this busy season and Florida Memorial University's provost discusses the school's fate. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:57:58 GMT /2021-10-15/parkland-marjory-stoneman-douglas-miami-police-chief-south-florida-event-season-florida-memorial-university Andrea Perdomo /2021-10-12/once-hailed-as-the-best-police-chief-in-america-art-acevedo-is-suspended-in-miami Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo, a star in law enforcement circles, appears to be out of a job after six months. He's had a rocky tenure, clashing with city leaders who he says are meddling. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:18:50 GMT /2021-10-12/once-hailed-as-the-best-police-chief-in-america-art-acevedo-is-suspended-in-miami Greg Allen /2021-10-12/miamis-police-chief-saga-broward-students-leave-the-district-and-talking-about-climate-change The ongoing drama between Miami city commissioners and soon-to-be former-Police Chief Art Acevedo. Why thousands of Broward students aren't in classrooms. Plus, an atmospheric scientist's plea for more climate change conversations. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:54:35 GMT /2021-10-12/miamis-police-chief-saga-broward-students-leave-the-district-and-talking-about-climate-change Amber Amortegui /news/2021-10-07/miami-police-art-acevedo-cuba-joe-carollo-politics-francis-suarez-houston The ongoing conflict has captivated the public and escalated very quickly. What led up to it and where does it go from here? Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:55:35 GMT /news/2021-10-07/miami-police-art-acevedo-cuba-joe-carollo-politics-francis-suarez-houston Daniel Rivero /podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2021-10-01/drama-unfolds-between-miami-police-chief-and-commissioners-and-broward-schools-safety-concerns The latest on the escalating tensions between the City of Miami's chief of police and the City Commission, and a statewide public safety commission expresses concerns over safety in Broward schools. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:58:26 GMT /podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2021-10-01/drama-unfolds-between-miami-police-chief-and-commissioners-and-broward-schools-safety-concerns Andrea Perdomo /2021-10-01/drama-unfolds-between-miami-police-chief-and-commissioners-and-broward-schools-safety-concerns The latest on the escalating tensions between the City of Miami's chief of police and the City Commission, and a statewide public safety commission expresses concerns over safety in Broward schools. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:57:44 GMT /2021-10-01/drama-unfolds-between-miami-police-chief-and-commissioners-and-broward-schools-safety-concerns Andrea Perdomo /commentary/2021-09-29/miami-democracy-keeps-setting-an-embarrassing-example-for-cuban-democracy COMMENTARY This week's Miami City Commission spectacle is another reminder why Cuban-run Miami is rarely a democratic showcase for communist-run Cuba. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:30:12 GMT /commentary/2021-09-29/miami-democracy-keeps-setting-an-embarrassing-example-for-cuban-democracy Tim Padgett