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Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Upper East Side
SpaceX Prepares to Launch Starship From Kennedy Space Center
SpaceX clears environmental review for Starship launches at Kennedy Space Center, pending FAA safety and licensing approvals.
Proposed E-Bike and Scooter Safety Legislation Raises Pedestrian Concerns
Proposed legislation seeks to enhance safety standards for electric bicycles and scooters across Florida.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Pasco Sheriff Nocco Steps Down to Run for State Senate
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is stepping down in November to run for an open state senate seat after 15 years leading the agency.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Collier County Celebrates Picayune Strand Everglades Completion
A cornerstone Everglades restoration project spanning 55,000 acres in Collier County has reached full completion, restoring natural water flows and revitalizing wetlands. The Picayune Strand Restoration Project marks another victory in Florida's massive Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Officials hailed the milestone as a model of federal-state collaboration.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts to Swear in New Citizens on April 12
Miami-Dade County Courts will host a naturalization ceremony April 12, where Judge Lody Jean administers the Oath of Allegiance to new U.S. citizens.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Chief Judge Bertila Soto Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Chief Judge Bertila Soto received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dade County Bar Association, recognizing her decade-long tenure leading Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Hold Naturalization Ceremony April 12
Miami-Dade County Courts will naturalize new U.S. citizens on April 12 at the downtown courthouse, with the ceremony open to the public.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Chief Judge Bertila Soto Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Chief Judge Bertila Soto received the Dade County Bar Association's highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, for her 11-year tenure leading Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Host Naturalization Ceremony April 12
Judge Lody Jean will preside over Miami-Dade's naturalization ceremony on April 12, where new citizens will take the Oath of Allegiance at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Hold Naturalization Ceremony April 12
Judge Lody Jean will preside over a naturalization ceremony April 12 at Miami-Dade's main courthouse, where new citizens will take the Oath of Allegiance.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Chief Judge Bertila Soto Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Chief Judge Bertila Soto, who has led Miami-Dade's trial courts since 2013, received the Dade County Bar Association's highest honor for legal professionals.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
North Miami to Charge Developers Mobility Fee Starting April 2025
North Miami will charge developers a mobility fee starting April 14, 2025, to fund pedestrian, bike, transit, and roadway projects outlined in the city's 2045 plan.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
North Miami Gets $1.1M Federal Grant for Water Plant Upgrades
North Miami secured $1.1 million in federal funding to modernize its water treatment plant, upgrades that will improve efficiency and strengthen infrastructure against extreme weather.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Kissimmee Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Wire Fraud
A Kissimmee man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison, with orders to forfeit more than $640,000.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
North Miami Beach Sets Fees for Unsolicited Development Proposals
North Miami Beach now charges $10,000 to $25,000 for unsolicited development proposals, depending on project size. Applicants cannot lobby city officials before the city formally accepts their proposal.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
US Department of Labor Cites Florida Roofing Company After Fatal Fall, Worker Injury
A Florida roofing company faces citations from the U.S. Department of Labor after one worker died and another was seriously injured in a fall from a two-story residence.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Five Metrowest Detention Officers Sued for Excessive Force
A Miami federal inmate sued five detention center officers for excessive force. The court is recruiting volunteer lawyers to represent him.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Man in Immigration Detention Sues Over Prolonged Confinement
A Miami immigration detainee filed a federal lawsuit June 2 challenging his confinement, arguing the government held him longer than legally permitted without a hearing or removal timeline.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Miami Gardens Partners with Local Universities for Resident Upskilling
Miami Gardens partners with Miami Dade College, Florida Memorial University, and St. Thomas University to offer courses and training for resident upskilling and economic mobility.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Hallandale Beach Secures $82 Million in Grants
Hallandale Beach's Grants Team secured approximately $82 million in grant funding by fiscal year 2026, enhancing resident services since 2018.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Archbishop Coakley Condemns Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and called for prayers.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Miami-Dade Courts Launch Free Hearing Text Alerts
Miami-Dade courts are offering free text message reminders for upcoming hearings. Residents can choose alerts 7 days out, 24 hours before, or both.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Miami-Dade Residents Can Now Get Free Court Hearing Alerts by Text
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit now offers free text alerts for Miami-Dade residents about their court hearings, with optional 24-hour reminders.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Six Candidates File for Aventura Commission Seats in 2026 Race
Six candidates have registered for Aventura's 2026 municipal election, which will fill the mayor's seat and three commission positions.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Hallandale Beach Turns 99 on May 14, 2026
Hallandale Beach celebrates its 99th birthday May 14, 2026, tracing its roots to railroad magnate Henry Flagler and settler Luther Halland in the late 1800s.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Hallandale Beach Marks 99 Years Since Railroad Magnate Founded Farming Community
Hallandale Beach marks its 99th anniversary May 14, 2026, tracing its origins to railroad magnate Henry Flagler and farmer Luther Halland.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
North Miami Raises Development Impact Fees Starting April 14
North Miami will raise development impact fees effective April 14, the first increase since 2010. The updated schedule adds a stormwater fee and consolidates several service categories.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Miami-Dade Drug Court Program Gets National Spotlight
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service highlighted Miami-Dade County's Drug Court program on its website.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Names Vivian Rodriguez-Del Toro Court Administrator
Vivian Rodriguez-Del Toro took over as Court Administrator of Miami's Eleventh Judicial Circuit on December 18, bringing court operations experience to the role.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Offers Free Text Alerts for Hearing Information
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida now offers a free text alert service for hearing information to Miami-Dade County residents.
Thursday, May 14, 2026