The state’s six-week abortion ban is poised to go into effect May 1 at the same time that Florida voters are gearing up for a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution.
Key Biscayne Democrats frame election as a vote on keeping essential rights
Raising funds and hosting candidates for federal and local office, Key Biscayne Democrats said this November’s election is about preserving individual and group rights. The framing of individual rights – such as abortion and self-rule like local zoning control – is one championed by the libertarians. But in 2024, the shift of the GOP toward […]
Miami-Dade officially serves eviction notice on Seaquarium
Miami-Dade County, officially served the eviction notice on the company running Miami Seaquarium after the lease agreement came to an end Sunday. “The County continues to believe the grounds to terminate the lease are still present in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals currently under their care,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella […]
“Are you ok?” Police release report in Key Biscayne fatal e-bike collision
A 12-year-old boy told police he screamed and ran up and down streets in a panic in the moments after the fatal collision on Key Biscayne between his e-bike and a bicycle ridden by Megan Andrews, after first asking her, “Are you OK?”
Venezuela’s opposition backs unknown former diplomat in latest gambit to unseat Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition is rallying behind an unknown former diplomat to challenge Nicolas Maduro in this summer’s presidential election, the latest gambit to unseat the self-declared socialist, whose lock on power seems all but assured. On Friday night, all 10 parties in the chief opposition coalition announced they would back Edmundo González to be their candidate on the […]
New artificial coral reefs program set to begin
A new artificial reefs program that scientists hope will help reduce stress on the Florida Keys’ fragile marine ecosystem has started this month — with the first project off Key West already in the works. Also known as habitat support structures, artificial reefs have been in development for decades. They aim to preserve fish populations […]
Village Manager endorses embattled parks director despite Olea permit debacle
Village Manager Steve Williamson gave a full-throated endorsement of Parks Director Todd Hofferberth, who has come under fire for issuing a permit to gymnastics coach Oscar Olea to teach on the Village Green.
Miami Seaquarium sues Miami-Dade in effort to stave off eviction
Miami Seaquarium, a fixture on Virginia Key since 1955, filed a lawsuit Friday against Miami-Dade County, asking a federal judge to block eviction. The Dolphin Company, the current owner of the park, had been told to hand over the premises on Sunday.
Messi scores twice, Inter Miami beats Nashville SC 3-1
Lionel Messi scored twice to increase his Major League Soccer-leading total to seven and also had an assist to lead Inter Miami over Nashville SC 3-1 on Saturday night. Messi had his second two-goal game in MLS after scoring two against Orlando on March 2. He has a goal or assist in each of the […]
McCaughan Jr. set to plead guilty to child porn charges
William McCaughan Jr., the one-time Key Biscayne lawyer facing six federal child sex charges, is set to plead guilty next month, court documents show. The plea agreement details were not disclosed in a docket entry in the criminal case file on Thursday so it remains unknown how many of the charges McCaughan will plead to […]