Miami-Dade County Commission
Coverage of Miami-Dade County Commission in the Nexus archive.
- A look at the Democratic candidates running in Florida’s 24th Congressional District
Seven Democratic candidates are competing for Florida’s 24th Congressional District following U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson’s retirement announcement. Key contenders include Shevrin Jones, leading in polls, and Oliver Gilbert III, Wilson’s endorsed successor, with a focus on fundraising and endorsements. The district remains a liberal stronghold amid broader redistricting changes in Florida.
- Aprueba comisión de Miami-Dade presentar expropiación para adquirir casi 10 acres en Fisher Island
Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 12-1 to initiate an expropriation process to acquire nearly 10 acres in Fisher Island for a fuel facility serving PortMiami. The vote followed concerns about the aging infrastructure and cost comparisons between modernizing the site versus building anew. Legal negotiations and a federal case involving Fisher Island and developers remain ongoing.