Posted in North Miami Beach

We got a winner!

Remember that time when North Miami Beach police attempted to serve Elton L. Bandoo with a search warrant only to be met with gunfire? Unfortunately, Officer Lino Diaz was shot. Bandoo’s “defense” was that he…

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Posted in Opa-locka

And another one down! Opa-locka official does the perp walk.

Last month, an Opa-locka commissioner lost his seat on the dais. This month, he lost his freedom. Idiot. In Opa-locka politician is latest to surrender in city’s bribery scandal,  the Miami Herald reported that now-former…

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Posted in Biscayne Park Hallandale Beach Lauderdale Lakes North Miami Beach Opa-locka Sunny Isles Beach

2016 … is it over yet?

We started out the year with high hopes, only to watch most of them crash and burn.  There were a few good moments, though. Like the time North Miami finally  got rid of Chief Lenny….

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Posted in Hallandale Beach Lauderdale Lakes Miami Gardens North Miami Beach Opa-locka

News Briefs

FEC to Carline Paul: “Guilty as charged!” On November 16, 2016, the Florida Elections Commission issued its Final Order on the complaint filed against Carline M. Paul.  At the Commission’s informal hearing held last month,…

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Posted in North Miami Beach

A Carnival by any other name

The City of North Miami has a rare opportunity to be culturally relevant for the large Caribbean population in South Florida.  The internationally celebrated Mardi Gras festival is typically celebrated any time during the period…

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