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Now: Associate editor & enterprise reporter for @MiamiHerald . Soon: Investigative reporter for @GlobeSpotlight . Tampa native. @UF grad.

Miami Beach, FL

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🗞️Some personal news: After 11 years at the mighty @MiamiHerald , I am leaving to join @GlobeSpotlight at the @BostonGlobe . I'm thrilled for this next adventure and looking forward to joining one of the most storied and fearless investigative teams in U.S. journalism.

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7 years

ICYMI: "The only thing these streets soak up more than our blood is our tears. And we're tired of crying." #NorthwesternWalkout

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About 20 minutes ago, the south end of Biscayne Boulevard was a violent swirl of wind and rain. Near Intercontinental. #HurricaneIrma

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People cheer as tiny group of Westboro Baptist Church protesters leaves. Also thank @OrlandoPolice #OrlandoStrong

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Lee County Manager Roger Desjarlais told media about an hour ago: "I am sad to tell you that while we don't know the full extent of the damage to Lee County right now, we are beginning to get a sense that our community has been, in some respects, decimated."

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#BREAKING : Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has tested positive for COVID-19. In an interview with the Miami Herald, he confirmed that he is the 42-year-old Miami-Dade County resident who tested positive, announced by FL Dept. of Health officials overnight.

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These winds are punishing and water is rising. The view in Brickell. #HurricaneIrma

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City of Miami officials have ordered citywide inspections of all buildings six stories or taller that are 40 years or older. Announcement comes day after #SurfsideBuildingCollapse

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Watching several people around me get kicked out of their seats by actual ticket holders.

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To prepare for #HurricaneDorian , city of Miami has notified dockless electric scooter companies that they must pick up their scooters by noon tomorrow. This will be a test of vendor compliance to a rule that’s supposed to prevent these things from becoming projectiles in a storm.

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Miami Heat player Udonis Haslem speaking at Miami PD press conference. Calling for justice and systemic reform. “As a black man raising kids in America, I’m scared.”

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Some personal news: Today is my first day as an associate editor at the Miami Herald. I’ll be splitting time between editing/coaching reporters and writing enterprise stories and projects. It’s a new hybrid role in our newsroom, and I’m excited for the opportunity.

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Hundreds gathering in Little Havana at Versailles, honking horns, banging pots and pans, waving Cuban and U.S. flags. Cheers. #FidelCastro

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In Doral, several dozen folks gathered across Trump National Doral to protest police brutality & the president. Song playing is Joe Arroyo’s “Rebelion,” which is about an African slave in Cartagena, Colombia, defending his wife after their owner hit her.

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7 years

My street in Miami Beach, which is now a canal. #HurricaneIrma

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4 years

At Florida International University, hundreds are marching through campus

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I tweeted pic of my street in Miami Beach during Hurricane Irma. Water was about this level then. Today, no hurricane. It’s #kingtide

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About 25 officers hopped the barricade and slammed two people to the wall with their shields. One was running away. One was a photographer working for the Herald. Another woman sitting on the ground was arrested. This small number of people was declared an “unlawful assembly.”

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5 years

NEW: Miami elected officials have called for the postponement of Ultra Music Festival. A meeting between city administrators and festival organizers is set to begin within the hour to discuss the city's request.

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As soon as I walked in, saw a guy in a headdress ... whyyyyyyu are we still doing this ughhh

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Scenes from the last two days of protests in Miami, captured by visual journalists from the @MiamiHerald . This image from Friday was shot in Brickell by @aldiazphoto

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Joey Flechas

1 year

BREAKING: U.S. District K. Michael Moore rejected the city of Miami's redistricting plan. Judge chose the plaintiff's map, shown here, to be temporary map for this year's November elections. City directed to transmit this map to Miami-Dade Elections on Monday. Story coming soon.

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4 years

Daniella Levine Cava was elected Miami-Dade mayor on Tuesday, the first woman to win the office.

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Miami-Dade has elected its first woman as county mayor: Daniella Levine Cava

Daniella Levine Cava was elected Miami-Dade mayor on Tuesday, the first woman to win the office and the victor in a campaign that upended the power of demographics in favor of partisan loyalty in a...

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March turns onto Pan American Drive, the road leading up to Miami City Hall

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BREAKING: Miami’s Ultra Music Festival has been postponed — possibly for a full year — which would effectively cancel the 2020 concert event, sources said. The move comes amid fears of the spread of #COVID ー19.

Ultra’s March festival canceled over coronavirus fears in Miami, sources say

UPDATE: On Friday, March 3, Miami city leaders and Ultra organizers confirmed that the 2020 event has been canceled. Read more here.

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4 years

Shout out to @MindyMarques , who went on @ReliableSources this morning to emphasize the importance of local news and talk about the role @MiamiHerald has played in holding government accountable and keeping the public informed during the pandemic.

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3 years

During halftime at tonight’s Miami Heat game, the crowd applauds as a fan waves a Ukrainian flag.

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4 years

On Dinner Key, @MiamiMayor announces a citywide “mask in public rule” — masks will be required in public in the city of Miami. Suarez: “Undoubtedly, enforcement will be a challenge.” Waiting to ask about details on this.

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NEW: Miami-Dade ethics officials have informed city of Miami that lobbyists for Jorge Mas & David Beckham's soccer group have fulfilled registration requirements, giving the green light for negotiations of a 99-year lease of Melreese golf course for a stadium/commercial complex.

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6 years

Levine thanking campaign and saying he’s going to throw everything he’s got behind Andrew Gillum.

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#BREAKING : Miami commission unanimously votes down contract for Ultra Music Festival to stay in Bayfront Park downtown. Ultra will not return to Bayfront Park in March 2019.

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Gettin on the bus near the old Miami Herald site to head to Virginia Key #Ultra2019 . There are lots of buses lined up here. I got on one to head to the main stage. It’s almost full.

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BREAKING: Miami commissioner calls on Mayor Francis Suarez to resign amid Herald investigation

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Ex-chief, current commissioner call on Miami Mayor Suarez to quit amid Herald investigation

The Herald revealed the mayor’s work in South Florida on behalf of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund

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I was on the phone with a source when these numbers were announced. The person interrupted their sentence when they saw the total: "Holy fuck."

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BREAKING UPDATE: Florida confirms nearly 9,000 coronavirus cases in a single day, a new record

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Here in west Miami-Dade at La Carreta, where about 75-100 ppl have gathered to support President Donald Trump. It’s also pouring rain.

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“I would not have thought I was sick,” said Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. With “mild to no symptoms,” he’s a case for keeping social distance regardless of whether people feel sick or not.

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Miami basically sent #Ultra a 2 a.m. "u up?" text

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Miami kicked Ultra out of Bayfront Park. Now the city may bring the festival back.

In the telenovela of Miami politics, the relationship between City Hall and Ultra Music Festival might be one of its greatest on-again, off-again romances.

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BREAKING: The ACLU, representing community groups, suing the city of Miami over redistricting have filed an emergency application asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a federal appellate decision blocking a voting map drawn by the community groups.

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7 years

Some personal news -- I have been named the new city of Miami reporter for the Herald. Someone will be replacing me in Miami Beach soon, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, I'll be juggling both cities.

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4 years

Would really like to see the protocol for declaring unlawful assemblies. What was occurring at the end of this gathering that was any different than the several hours b4? Was it to open the roads? Protesters were being openly critical of the police. Was it something they said?

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3 years

This is the letter that many condo associations in the city of Miami will receive regarding “visible inspection for signs of distress”

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6 years

NEW: At least 10 newborns and toddlers taken away from their parents after crossing the the U.S.-Mexico border are being housed in so-called "tender-age shelters" near Miami w/ @martindvassolo

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4 years

Demonstrators have stopped in middle of 107th and 8th intersection after marching through Sweetwater

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Yesterday I wrote a story about how Hard Rock announced that venue was not going to let anyone into the parking lot who did not have game tickets. I can tell you no one checked when my car pulled into the lot.

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Statement from a Hard Rock Stadium Spokesperson

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NEW: Miami racial gerrymandering case could lead to new city elections in all five districts ✍️ w/ @tessriski

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Miami racial gerrymandering case could lead to new city elections in all five districts

The trial began Monday and could conclude this week.

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6 years

Worked with @MatiasOcner to prepare photos, video and an article on the tumultuous end of Ultra’s first night. We finished after the sun rose. View from outside the Denny’s that provided us with power/WiFi/food in the wee hours

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Joey Flechas

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Today I lost a college classmate to COVID-19. Alison was part of my 1st newspaper family at @TheAlligator . She had a big heart & fun spirit. Being around her was a joy. She was 29. Her best friend wrote this before she left us.

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Joey Flechas

7 years

Purdy Avenue, known for flooding in the past, appears to be draining and pumping amid all this rainfall. No flooding on sidewalk.

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Joey Flechas

1 year

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Miami community groups' appeal in the city's redistricting case. The decisions allows the city of Miami to use the map approved by commissioners in June for this year's municipal elections in districts 1, 2 and 4. Story coming.

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1 year

Miami Mayor @FrancisSuarez was scheduled to speak on a panel about public safety in Overtown this evening. His staff was present for about an hour before event started. As it began, his spokesperson, Soledad Cedro, told the audience he was not coming due to “personal reasons.”

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3 years

Lots of smoke rising from the site of the collapse. Rescue workers have have had to deal with intermittent fires as they carefully work through the rubble in search of any signs of life and those who did not survive.

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4 years

Soundtrack for today’s #BlackLivesMatter protest in Coconut Grove is very Miami

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5 years

Why is @GovRonDeSantis and his team holding an in-person press conference today? In a state/county where there is clearly community spread? Are you kidding me? Other states have moved their press availabilities to video conference. It’s time to stop this nonsense.

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7 years

It wasn’t just Stoneman Douglas survivors. They were joined by black and brown students from across the country. They all came to D.C. not to seek permission from lawmakers for an assault-weapons ban but to demand it. via @Alex_Roarty @NewsbySmiley

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Parkland students criticize Sen. Marco Rubio as March For Our Lives goes national

The U.S. Capitol far in the background like an afterthought, Marjory Stoneman Douglas junior Cameron Kasky stood on a stage overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue and told a crowd stretching farther than he...

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Corporate meeting records obtained exclusively by @MiamiHerald indicate a developer pushed Miami Mayor @FrancisSuarez to help resolve permitting issues while the developer paid Suarez $10K/month to be a consultant ✍️ w/ @jayhweaver & @Blaskey_S

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Exclusive: Developer paid Miami’s mayor $170K to push his project, company records state

A developer quietly paid Miami Mayor Francis Suarez at least $170,000 over the past two years to help cut through red tape and secure critical permits for his stalled real estate project in Coconut...

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4 years

In Coconut Grove’s Village West neighborhood, Miami’s oldest Black neighborhood, Vanya Allen led a crowd of demonstrators in a prayer and poured out some Ciroc for God and for those killed by police brutality.

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8 years

Ppl popping champagne bottles in the middle of the street to celebrate the death of #FidelCastro in #Miami

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7 years

Downed trees and storm surge on the Venetian Islands. #HurricaneIrma

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Updated: A source with knowledge of the inquiry told the Miami Herald that the mayor’s spokesman, who resigned Tuesday, is being investigated on allegations of transmitting pornography to a minor. story w/ @ChuckRabin & @DavidOvalle305

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Miami mayor’s spokesman resigns amid police investigation into ‘personal misconduct’

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s chief spokesman, former television reporter Rene Pedrosa, resigned Tuesday after admitting to the mayor that he was being investigated by police for “personal misconduct.”

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This is the view of the SE gate at Hard Rock Stadium a few minutes ago. Still so many fans who have not entered. Match won’t start until at least 8:30 now

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4 years

Several hundred protesters gathered at the arena downtown, and they have begun marching.

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10 years

@steveaoki had everyone hold up their hands & flags for what's sure to be an epic picture from the stage #Ultra2015 http://t.co/u6QgxfjIjy

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1 year

Here it is: Gabela defeats suspended Miami Commissioner Diaz de la Portilla in runoff

Gabela defeats suspended Miami Commissioner Díaz de la Portilla in runoff

“It’s a new day for city of Miami,” Gabela said after arriving at his victory party

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4 years

This is on NW 11th St. in Overtown, where people experiencing homelessness had put up tents during the pandemic, many of which were distributed by coalition of community groups who were testing & feeding people on street. This goes against CDC guidance of breaking up encampments.

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BREAKING: Houseless people in Downtown Miami being evicted RIGHT NOW by Miami Police. A sign was put up last night that says "Tresspassing is a crime," and now people who have lived here for years have been given 30 minutes to leave. Disgusting to do this during a pandemic!

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BREAKING: SEC accuses developer who had Miami mayor on payroll of fleecing millions from investors ✍️ @jayhweaver

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SEC accuses developer who had Miami mayor on payroll of fleecing millions from investors

A federal judge froze Rishi Kapoor’s bank accounts, requiring him to provide a “sworn accounting” of his assets.

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The event is being held about 24 hours after the Miami Herald published an article about how corporate records indicate a real estate developer pushed the mayor for help with permits while the developer was paying the mayor to be a consultant. Our story:

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Exclusive: Developer paid Miami’s mayor $170K to push his project, company records state

A developer quietly paid Miami Mayor Francis Suarez at least $170,000 over the past two years to help cut through red tape and secure critical permits for his stalled real estate project in Coconut...

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4 years

The march has stopped at the federal detention center downtown.

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4 years

Another woman I did not see was also arrested. The photographer was allowed to step away after police realized he was with the media. This happened because Miami-Dade police decided these folks, who had moved to the sidewalk, were unlawfully assembled.

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Miami City Commission, which is meeting via online video conference tonight, has voted unanimously to implement a 10 p.m.-5 a.m. citywide curfew, beginning Friday night. Exceptions include ppl going to/from work, seeking medical services, & walking their dogs w/in 250 ft of home

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It’s an honor and a privilege to work on this team. My heart is with the loved ones of those 98 neighbors we lost, the community who still mourns, and everyone who trusted us with their stories on one of the worst days we’ve experienced and each day ever since.

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The Pulitzer Prizes

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Congratulations to @MiamiHerald . #Pulitzer

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The moment @MiamiHerald @ICIJorg @NickNehamas & @jimwyss won the #PulitzerPrize for explanatory reporting for coverage of the #PanamaPapers

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4 years

. @MiamiMayor says he will meet with business leaders tomorrow to discuss the possibility of a shutdown.

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Homeless Miamians get $300,000 settlement after city trashed their personal property

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Homeless Miamians get $300,000 settlement after city trashed their personal property

Four unhoused people filed the lawsuit in 2022.

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BREAKING: Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla has turned himself in to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement today, according to several sources familiar with the matter. It is unknown what charges the commissioner faces.

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Miami Commissioner Díaz de la Portilla arrested on bribery, money laundering charges

Here’s what we know

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9 months

NEW: U.S. District Court Judge Rodney Smith has denied Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s attempt to stop or slow down efforts to collect on a $63M verdict awarded to two Little Havana businessmen who sued him. Order issued today.

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At today's press conference, @MiamiMayor says starting Monday, city will no longer issue warnings for not wearing face masks in public. "We will be going directly to fining people for not wearing masks."

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4 years

FIU protest in west Miami-Dade has spilled on to SW 107th Ave., stopping traffic at SW 8th St.

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7 years

SE 12th Street is a river in a squall right now #HurricaneIrma

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9 months

Our latest investigation into the blurred lines between Miami Mayor @FrancisSuarez 's public & private work. This morning, the mayor will give his state of the city speech. I'm told he'll talk about transparency in gov't. The mayor refused to talk to us for this story.

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NEW: Miami mayor pushed for no-bid city contract benefiting his private employer’s partner Team effort w/ @Blaskey_S @harrisalexc & @tessriski

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4 years

Miami's mayor says Marlins Park being repurposed into a vaccination center.

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Mayor Francis Suarez

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In addition to the City of Miami hospitals distributing the vaccine, we are in the process of repurposing Marlins Park into a vaccination center, similar to the way it was converted into a testing site.

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. @MiamiMayor asking @realDonaldTrump to suspend flights from international and domestic #COVID ー19 hotspots to Miami International Airport.

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This was the view from my apartment in North Beach little more than an hour.

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“This can’t be tolerated anymore,” said 19-yr-old Jaylen Bishop. “To see the system fail us time and time again is enough. We’ve got to break the cycle. I’ve been tired." ✍️by @Jacquiecharles , @DavidJNeal & @DavidOvalle305 ?

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BREAKING: In a 2-1 decision from an three-judge appellate panel, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has sided w/the city of Miami & stayed adoption of a voting map drawn by plaintiffs in an ongoing redistricting lawsuit. The city will not use the plaintiff map

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@MatiasOcner “This is a shitshow.”

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4 years

Miami-Dade police just declared this very small remaining group of protesters an “unlawful assembly.” Gives people five minutes to leave. This is after protesters decided moved to the sidewalk, as instructed. Far more police than demonstrators right now.

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The kingdom and I: How Miami’s mayor helped Saudi Arabia rehab its bloody reputation An investigation w/ @Blaskey_S @tessriski & @semerriam

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The kingdom and I: How Miami’s mayor helped Saudi Arabia rehab its bloody reputation

After spending weeks in Saudi Arabia, Francis Suarez sponsored the Public Investment Fund’s Miami summit.

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5 years

#BREAKING : Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who was in the same room as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro twice when he was here this week, will self-isolate for two weeks, on the advice of the health department.

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Joey Flechas

4 years

Taking a moment to appreciate our team, local news reporters working to inform the public during this challenging moment. Here, @samanthajgross 's persistence on government transparency is captured by @EmilyMichot

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Florida still not reporting how many hospitalized with COVID. DeSantis won’t say why.

Under pressure last week as COVID-19 hospitalizations soared in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said the state would start reporting daily hospitalization data for all 67 counties.

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7 years

This is what South Beach looks like right now. I count 10 beachgoers.

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Christie Calhoun, who evacuated Steinhatchee and headed inland about 15 miles to stay in Cross City, just told me gusts are picking up, 60-70 mph. She texted me about the view of the gulf coast town from a live webcam: “Steinhatchee is underwater right now … heartbroken.”

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Joey Flechas

4 years

Hedge funds don't care about local journalism or the journalists who labor to deliver it. Our parent company is in bankruptcy, & we could fall into the hands of a hedge fund. Please sign this petition asking the judge to prevent this from happening.

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Joey Flechas

5 years

First post-curfew dispatch from downtown Miami: group of motorcyclists roaring up and down Biscayne Boulevard

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Joey Flechas

3 years

Miami City Manager Art Noriega has suspended Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo w intention of firing him, a process required by city charter. Majority of commission expected to ratify this termination, meaning Acevedo is effectively done in Miami. Story w/ @ChuckRabin coming soon

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Joey Flechas

4 years

Big team effort to capture range of reactions in Miami after Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States. In the county of Dade, that means banging pots & pans and a MAGA man appearance

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Joey Flechas

9 months

Miami city attorney investigated by Florida Bar over ties to alleged house-flipping scheme ✍️ @Blaskey_S

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Miami city attorney investigated by Florida Bar over ties to alleged house-flipping scheme

The Bar investigation has been open at least nine months but has not been previously reported.

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Joey Flechas

1 year

BREAKING: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit just granted a stay in the city of Miami's redistricting case. This puts the trial court decision to mandate a new voting map on pause pending review at the appeals court. Story coming.

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Joey Flechas

10 months

In the lawsuit where the city of Miami tried to invalidate Miguel Angel Gabela’s candidacy for the District 1 seat, the 3rd District Court of Appeal had already ruled in Gabela’s favor Nov. 7. Now, the DCA just denied the city’s requests for a rehearing, another win for Gabela.

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Joey Flechas

7 years

Biscaye Bay is washing up onto the Venetian Causeway. Lapping at sidewalk. #HurricaneIrma

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Joey Flechas

6 years

So, this is a first. Haven’t made much of it here today on Twitter, but today is my 30th birthday. And @KeonHardemon just wished me a happy birthday from the dais by giving me this bear, a card, and small bag of Hershey’s chocolate bars.

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