Posted in North Miami Beach

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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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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Posted in North Miami Beach

¡Pobrecita! Fake Teacher Carline’s tale of woe is so sad.

Get out your hankies, folks!  Here’s the sob story of the year! The Florida Elections Commission held its regular quarterly meeting on November 16 and 17, 2016.  One of the items listed on the Public…

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The Dirtiest Little County in Florida, starring Tallahassee lawyer Mark Herron (Part 2)

Historic Flagler County is located on the east coast of Florida about 100 miles south of the Georgia state line.  It encompasses 571 square miles of real estate and is home to approximately 105,000 residents. …

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Posted in Miami Gardens Opa-locka

Miami Gardens mayoral race still undecided … thanks to an Opa-locka reject.

Whoa, hold up.  Don’t unpack those kittens just yet.  Election 2016 is still not over. The wild and crazy Miami Gardens mayoral race won’t be decided until December 6, 2016 … unless there’s a runoff,…

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Posted in North Miami Beach

Bow-Wow Bonzanza 2016

BOW-WOW BONANZA 2016! It’s pets’ day out this Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Greynolds East Dog Park, 16700 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

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