Jimmy Morales
Coverage of Jimmy Morales in the Nexus archive.
- Miami-Dade enacts eminent domain on PortMiami fuel tank property on Fisher Island
Miami-Dade County is using eminent domain to acquire a fuel tank facility on Fisher Island from developer HRP, which purchased the property for $180 million but now demands $400 million. The county claims the facility is critical for PortMiami's operations, while HRP attributes the dispute to the county's failure to plan infrastructure. The controversy led to the removal of several high-ranking county officials.
- Miami-Dade mayor announces leadership shakeup amid Fisher Island fuel depot dispute
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced resignations of County COO Jimmy Morales and PortMiami Director Hydi Webb amid a lawsuit by Fisher Island residents opposing the sale of a fuel depot. Residents argue the sale violates a prior agreement and claim the county's eminent domain threat is unconstitutional, with a separate federal lawsuit ongoing. Roy Coley was promoted to deputy mayor, and Frederick Wong will serve as PortMiami's interim director.