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Doug Hanks covers Miami-Dade government for the Herald. He’s worked at the paper for more than 20 years, covering real estate, tourism and the economy before joining the Metro desk in 2014.
LATEST FROM DOUGLAS HANKS
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Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade crews battle five-alarm fire at Opa-locka junkyard
May 25, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Miami-Dade County
Should Miami-Dade keep a tax for teacher pay, school security? Voters will decide
Updated May 19, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade commissioners inch closer to funding new mental health center
May 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Miami-Dade County
Recall effort fails against Miami-Dade’s Democratic mayor
Updated May 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Miami-Dade County
To build outside Miami-Dade’s development zone, tractor company needs 1 more vote
Updated May 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Miami-Dade County
Jeffrey Berkowitz, the Miami retail developer behind Dadeland Station, dies at 78
Updated April 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM