Posted in North Miami Beach

North Miami: The organized persecution of prominent Haitian officials continues

The plot to hang a North Miami Police Commander for a “crime” he didn’t commit continues to get even more insidious. Last July, when a SWAT team member, who was hired by and “trained” under…

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Frantzie Watch: You won’t believe what he’s done now!

Just when you think the Sporkweasel of NMB couldn’t get any more buffoonish, he beclowns himself. Again. On January 25, 2017, North Miami Beach Faux Commissioncritter Frantz Pierre, who was “re-elected” by absentee ballot voter…

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North Miami Mayor Smith Joseph wins Prestigious Haitian Music Award

On January 7, 2017, the Honorable Smith Joseph won the 2016 Haitian Politician of the Year Award presented by the Prestigious Haitian Music Associations, Inc.

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Luis Santiago: Guilty is as guilty does

Remember that time former Opa-locka Commissioner Luis Santiago insisted he would not plead guilty to bribery charges? Apparently, he doesn’t either. On December 30, 2017, he surrendered to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in response to…

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Michael Etienne, World Traveler (Courtesy of North Miami taxpayers, of course.) (UPDATED)

North Miami City Clerk Michael Etienne has a sweet gig. Not only does he make $36,000.00 per year, but he also has a generous yearly allowance for travel ($5,000.00), car ($9,000.00), cell phone ($1,200.00), and…

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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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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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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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