Miami-Dade commission holds final budget hearing after months of debate
The meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center, began two hours late after commissioners first convened on another issue.
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The meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center, began two hours late after commissioners first convened on another issue.
The county's proposed budget reduces nonprofit funding from 100% to 70% of the roughly $18 million available.
County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the fare increase is part of a proposed solution to help close a $400 million budget gap.
The idea of tapping into reserves surfaced around 2:20 a.m., when the fire union presented why they said additional funding was needed.
Leaders warn the cuts could jeopardize services for some of the county's most vulnerable residents.
Local charities, nonprofits and community-based organizations across Miami-Dade County could face severe setbacks under Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's proposed 2025-2026 budget
The mayor said residents should expect increases to the gas tax, solid waste fees, and a 6% hike in water bills.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has wrapped up her budget tour. The mayor hosted six public meetings with community members about what can be expected with a budget deficit of $402 million.
The mayor defended her administration's record, citing years of clean external audits, open budgeting processes and real-time public access to financial data.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is defending proposed moves to strip hundreds of millions of dollars in funds. It comes at the same time Governor Ron DeSantis warned the county of a visit from the state's Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.
On Monday, Governor DeSantis’ Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) informed Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of its intention to review the county’s financial information.
The mayor said there are no proposed service cuts to Metrorail, Metrobus or Metromover, but fares for Metrorail and Metrobus will rise.
The mayor's request comes as state and federal lawmakers prepare to tour the remote facility this weekend, amid growing scrutiny over its conditions.
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor spoke to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after she was told "no" to her request to gain access to the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center in the Everglades.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is requesting remote video monitoring, weekly site condition reports and scheduled access to the state-run facility.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is requesting remote video monitoring, weekly site condition reports and scheduled access to the state-run facility.
Florida law enforcement agencies' cooperation with federal immigration officials is causing concerns among family members and immigrants' rights advocates that people will disappear into county jail systems.
The migrant facility is drawing sharp criticism from environmental advocates, tribal leaders and local officials who say the project threatens drinking water and protected land.
An immigration detention facility located at an isolated Everglades airfield is just days away from being operational, according to Florida officials.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the proposed facility poses a threat to the water supply, regional economy and public asset value.
FEMA canceled $150 million in flood control grants, halting upgrades and possibly increasing flood risk in parts of South Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that prohibits local governments from adding fluoride to water systems.
She said Levine Cava said preparations should include hurricane season and rain events that can cause flooding.
The elimination of fluoride from the public water supply ignited a heated debate among officials and community members.
The Miami-Dade commission has voted to end adding fluoride to the county's tap water.
Mikkola would be 38 years old when his new deal expires.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has debuted what is believed to be the nation's first self-driving police car, equipped with cameras, license plate recognition.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
Researchers say they believe an object in a South Pacific island's lagoon is the wreck of Amelia Earhart's lost plane.
Employers have announced nearly 950,000 job cuts through September, the great number of layoffs through September since 2020, an analysis finds.
Mikkola would be 38 years old when his new deal expires.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has debuted what is believed to be the nation's first self-driving police car, equipped with cameras, license plate recognition.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
Researchers say they believe an object in a South Pacific island's lagoon is the wreck of Amelia Earhart's lost plane.
Employers have announced nearly 950,000 job cuts through September, the great number of layoffs through September since 2020, an analysis finds.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Karla Hernandez-Mats, former president of the United Teachers of Dade, who is now the President of Educated We Stand.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Richard Lamondin, a South Florida businessman who is hoping to be the Democratic candidate next year against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede speaks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about what is happening from the suspension of ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the government threatening to go after journalists.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
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The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The first episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following the comedian's return from the show's suspension drew a broadcast audience about four times larger than average.