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On this week's South Florida Roundup, we discussed: Miami-Dade County’s decision to move a boundary that protects wetlands; the results of Brazil's presidential election; and the anger over the City of Miami's ousting of Virginia Key Trust's majority-Black board.
Governor Ron DeSantis recently suspended Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez, and is looking to appoint his replacement in a few weeks. Hurricane Fiona left Puerto Rico with floods and power outages all over the country. In South Florida, housing prices have dropped slightly, while in West Palm Beach more people are buying houses with cash. A $1.3 billion transit village project was also approved in the city.
Colombia has its first left-wing president. It’s been one year since the tragic condo collapse in Surfside. We’re hearing from locals about the healing process. Plus, for Wildlife Thursday, we’re going to look at one of the most beloved species in the state — the Florida panther.
Teachers in Palm Beach County have to review books in their classrooms to comply with new state law. Miami-Dade County aims to improve biker and pedestrian safety. Plus, this year's hurricane season is predicted to be another busy one, and a new media group aims to change Spanish language radio in Miami.
The Biden Administration recently lifted some Trump-era sanctions on Cuba, a settlement for the families of the victims of Surfside has been reached, and the Nikolas Cruz trial continues with the second stage of jury selection.