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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.

Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 12-1 to use eminent domain to acquire nearly 10 acres on Fisher Island for a fuel facility supplying PortMiami. Commissioner Raquel Regalado opposed the move, citing concerns about inheriting an aging infrastructure, while others argued upgrading the site is more cost-effective. The decision follows unsuccessful negotiations and will trigger a 30-day statutory negotiation period with property owners.

Miami-Dade County plans to use eminent domain to acquire the Fisher Island fuel depot after negotiations to purchase the property broke down. The facility, which supplies PortMiami, has faced lawsuits and disputes over its future, with the county aiming to ensure a reliable fuel supply.

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 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.

Residents in Miami's wealthiest ZIP code are attempting to evict a marine terminal that supplies fuel to cargo and cruise ships at PortMiami. Locals argue the terminal is an eyesore.

A judge ruled against jailing a teenager accused of murdering his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship, which was docked at PortMiami in 2023.