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IRS slams Miccosukee Indians with $170 million in tax liens
- The Miami Herald , May 21
The IRS has imposed hundreds of millions of dollars in tax liens against the Miccosukee Indian Tribe and its members for failing to pay taxe... s on shared profits from their West Miami-Dade casino.
Homestead
Homestead drops talk of annexing Redland Edge area
- The Miami Herald , May 16City officials will focus their annexation study on areas east of town.
Homestead
Guatemalan migrant murdered in Homestead
- The Miami Herald , May 16Police are asking anyone with information to call, anonymously, 305-471-8477 or toll-free 1-866-471-847.
Florida City
Florida City sells lots for redevelopment in ‘Snakepit’ neighborhood
- The Miami Herald , May 14The city will sell about two dozen lots for $1.5 million for redevelopment.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Miami-Dade killer Marshall Lee Gore to be executed next month, Gov. Rick Scott’s office says
- The Miami Herald , May 13Marshall Lee Gore, 49, was convicted in a string of rapes and attacks, including the 1988 murder of exotic dancer Robyn Novick.
DFYIT, anti drug school club, victim of recession
- The Miami Herald , May 13DFYIT, a student-led group for drug-free youth has seen its membership halved as private and public donations have dried up.
From South Florida Blogs & Websites
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HOMESTEAD IS HOME: Proposed New Southwest Expressway: A Highway to Urban Sprawl in South Dade
HOMESTEAD IS HOME, May. 18, 2013Number of comments: 2
The proposed Southwestern extension of 836 MDX Toll Expressway appears to be a breath of fresh air to the residents of West Kendall. An alternate route to the job centers of Miami-Dade county that will enable the residents to cut their commute time and frustrations of bumper to bumper traffic [...] -
HOMESTEAD IS HOME: Immigration Bill will spur growth in Homestead/South Dade
HOMESTEAD IS HOME, May. 17, 2013Number of comments: 0
With a 10 to 15 year pathway to citizenship for undocumented residents the light at the end of the tunnel is becoming brighter. While it's not full fledged amnesty it provides the best compromise possible in a contentious U.S. Congress at this time. Our undocumented citizens will be able' [...] -
HOMESTEAD IS HOME: Miami Herald Letters: South Dade (Redland Edge) Neighbors don?t want to join Homestead
HOMESTEAD IS HOME, May. 13, 2013Number of comments: 2
Some Redland Edge residents don't want the City of Homestead to consider annexing their area. On May 7th about 80 to 100 people showed up to an Annexation Workshop held by the City Council. The unexpected visitors were adamant about having their concerns heard by the Workshop participants,' [...] -
HOMESTEAD IS HOME: Line of Demarcation: Homestead considers annexing nearby lands in South Dade
HOMESTEAD IS HOME, May. 11, 2013Number of comments: 6
The line of Demarcation is Biscayne Drive otherwise known as SW 288th ST . All properties south up to the Florida City Limits are being considered for annexation by the City of Homestead. Communities affected: Redland Edge, Leisure City, and Homestead Air Force Base area properties south of 288th ST [...] -
Naked Politics: Cutler Bay mayor to kick off congressional campaign against Rep. Joe Garcia
Naked Politics, May. 8, 2013@PatriciaMazzei
Cutler Bay Mayor Ed MacDougall, who has spent the past few months opposing the Miami Dolphins' now-defunct push for a subsidized stadium renovation, plans to challenge Democratic Congressman Joe Garcia.
MacDougall, a Republican who has already opened a fundraising account, will kick off his campaign Wednesday night.
"I've lived in South Dade for [...]






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