Ethics Commission Eyes Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s Side Deal With Developer – NBC 6 South Florida
The side hustle is a way of life for many in South Florida trying to keep up with the high costs of living. Even Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who makes $130,000 in government salary, has side jobs as a lawyer, consultant, and adviser. But now one of those arrangements – which a lawsuit this month […]
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Suarez consulted for real estate company while serving as Miami mayor
MIAMI – Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is facing accusations that he used his influence to help a local developer to push his real estate project forward. Location Ventures is developing URBIN Coconut Grove, a collection of studio to six-bedroom residences. Attorney Rishi Kapoor is the founder and chief executive officer. “As an advisor, Mr. Suarez […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez not responding to serious allegations
MIAMI – The two-term Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is under scrutiny over a report by the Miami Herald alleging he was paid thousands of dollars for works as a consultant for a developer building a project in city limits. “The allegations that the Miami Herald is making that the mayor is using his influence in […]
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Former Aide to Miami Mayor Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case – NBC 6 South Florida
A former aide to the mayor of Miami has taken a plea deal in a child pornography case involving a 16-year-old. Rene Pedrosa, 51, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of receipt of child pornography, court records showed. He faces a minimum of five years in prison and up to 20 years at sentencing, scheduled […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez reaps political, financial gain
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who may run against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, said in an interview on Thursday, April 6, 2023, that Trump’s indictment does not impact the likelihood of his own White House bid. José A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com It’s clear Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has several masters. But the only ones who […]
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Miami-Dade mayor wants to talk about heat
MIAMI – Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava wants to talk about heat — but not The Miami Heat’s upcoming basketball game. She wants to talk about life-threatening temperatures. Levine Cava is holding a press conference at the Stephen P. Clark Center in Miami to announce the area’s “Second Annual Official Heat Season.” Miami-Dade County’s heat […]
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Miami-Dade mayor gives homeowner $50K for renovations ahead of holidays
MIAMI – It’s the season of giving and one Miami homeowner was presented with a Christmas miracle on Thursday. Miami-Dade Mayor Danielle Levine Cava presented Darryl Williams, of Miami, with a $50,000 check so that his home could be renovated for the holidays. “This is the biggest of the checks I’ve ever seen,” said Levine […]
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Miami-Dade mayor demands more oversight of Miami Seaquarium after fallout of USDA inspection report
MIAMI – More fallout after a new scathing USDA inspection report on the Miami Seaquarium, accusing staff of deliberately underfeeding dolphins, causing those dolphins to become aggressive with both trainers and members of the public. Now, Miami-Dade County is stepping up, saying more oversight is needed and is coming to the popular South Florida venue. […]
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez fled Hurricane Ian for NYC fundraisers
Nothing gets between this rising-star politician and a big-bucks fundraiser — not even a deadly hurricane. While the rest of Florida was bracing to be ravaged by Hurricane Ian and his own city was on tornado and flood watch, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez was 1,200 miles away — attending a pair of New York City […]
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Miami mayor named to Mayors Council of Oklahoma | Local News
MIAMI, Okla. — Mayor Bless Parker has been named to serve on the Mayors Council of Oklahoma. The Council recently held its annual summer conference in Durant and elected two new members to its board of directors. Parker was chosen to serve as a director of District 1. Debra Wimpee, mayor of Broken Arrow, was selected as […]
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