WASHINGTON — James Comey was charged Thursday with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies. The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official to face prosecution in […] The post Ex FBI chief Comey charged with making false statement appeared first on Key Biscayne Independent.| Key Biscayne Independent
WASHINGTON — The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week. Democratic leaders quickly brushed the threat aside. In a memo released Wednesday night, the Office of Management and Budget said agencies should consider a reduction in force for federal programs whose funding would lapse next […] The post Mass firing threat issued by White House appeared first on Key Biscayne Independent.| Key Biscayne Independent
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Immigration agents in the United States arrested Haitian businessman Dimitri Vorbe because of his alleged ties to violent gangs in his troubled Caribbean country, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday. Vorbe was arrested Tuesday and placed in the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Miami area. Officials determined that Vorbe […] The post U.S. accuses a powerful Haitian businessman of ties to gangs appeared first on Key Biscayne Ind...| Key Biscayne Independent
There were mixed signals in South Florida’s condo market last month, with prices falling in Broward and Palm Beach — but there was an uptick in Miami. The supply of units looking for buyers remained relatively steady – Median prices for condos sold in Broward and Palm Beach counties fell to multiyear lows in August. […] The post Mixed signals on condo prices: Will rate cuts help sales? appeared first on Key Biscayne Independent.| Key Biscayne Independent
NEW YORK — Lionel Messi had two goals and an wiht assist to reach 37 goal contributions this season and Inter Miami clinched a playoff spot with a 4-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night. Miam (16-6-7), which won its third straight game, extended its league-leading goal total to 64 this season. […] The post Inter Miami clinches playoff spot appeared first on Key Biscayne Independent.| Key Biscayne Independent
Thomasina Clarke has watched school after school close in her once thriving St. Louis neighborhood, which was hit by a tornado this spring and whose population has plummeted in recent decades. “It’s like a hole in the community,” Clarke said. She fears a new round of closure discussions could strip the historically Black community of […] The post Many U.S schools mulling closure as enrollment falls appeared first on Key Biscayne Independent.| Key Biscayne Independent
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s board of education signed off Wednedsay on a major expansion of charter schools in the state, clearing the way for the privately run schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools. It’s the latest push by Florida officials to expand school choice in a state that has long been a national model for […] The post Major charter school expansion approved appeared first on Key Biscayne Independent.| Key Biscayne Independent
ST. PETERSBURG — Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade drew more than 160,000 applicants for a far more limited number of permits, including from opponents who are trying to reduce the number of bears killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will award 172 bear hunt permits by random lottery for the December […] The post 160,000 apply for Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade appeared first on Key Biscayne Independent.| Key Biscayne Independent
A Boca Raton retiree has been convicted of cyber crimes and blocked from leaving Saudi Arabia until next year over social media posts critical of the kingdom’s crown prince, according to the man’s son. Saad Almadi, 75, was found guilty of distributing online content that undermines public order, according to a Sept. 14 ruling provided […] The post Florida retiree can’t leave Saudi Arabia until 2026 over his social media posts appeared first on Key Biscayne Independent.| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleNEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn’t trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “I have no illusions about changing anyone’s mind, but I do want to […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleORLANDO (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a funding dilemma over the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” built in the Florida Everglades. Last week, an appellate court panel temporarily blocked a lower court decision ordering the governor’s administration to wind down operations at the facility. But the ruling sets up a predicament: […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleFORT PIERCE — A man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida wanted to ask potential jurors Monday on the first day of jury selection about their views on the war in Gaza and the talk of the U.S. acquiring Greenland, but a judge said those questions […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleMiami-Dade County’s first budget meeting of 2025 began with major announcements from Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, walking back several of her proposals that saw backlash from county leaders and community members. “The voices of our residents shaped this process, and you guided us to where we are today. We heard you loud and clear […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleAs overcrowding at Florida’s largest immigrant detention center ballooned this year, the emergency calls flooded in. “I got a gentleman here, new arrival detainee, he’s complaining of chest pains.” “We have a detainee having a seizure.” “We got a new arrival detainee here that’s complaining of lightheadedness.” Krome Processing Center’s average daily population has […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami’s new faces made quick first impressions. At this time last year, Miami quarterback Carson Beck was at Georgia. Wide receiver CJ Daniels — he of the spectacular one-handed grab for a touchdown — was at LSU. Running back Marty Brown was at North Dakota State, game-winning-kicker Carter Davis was at Florida Atlantic […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleThe derelict Miami Marine Stadium was on the cover of GQ magazine this month, showing football star Travis Kelce soaring over the water in a jet pack. In the background of the shoot, the graffiti from decades of abandonment looms large. But Marine Stadium might not be abandoned for much longer. The City of […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs serve as beaches for large swaths of central and northwestern Florida far […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articlePresident Trump’s immigration crackdown and its effect on Key Biscayne flared up in a series of emails this summer between Council Member Nancy Stoner and Village Manager Steve Williamson, messages so intense that at one point, Stoner said the manager’s conduct raised a “red flag about transparency.” The issue? Whether Key Biscayne police should […]| Key Biscayne Independent
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Share articleThe Village of Key Biscayne has suspended its media policy that prohibited employees from speaking to journalists without prior approval or face disciplinary action. Village spokeswoman Jessica Drouet confirmed Friday the policy had been suspended but declined to elaborate. The suspension came amid the Key Biscayne Independent’s ongoing federal lawsuit challenging the policy on […]| Key Biscayne Independent
Share articleOn Tuesday, we filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Village of Key Biscayne and its manager, Steve Williamson, demanding an end to a new “media policy” directed at contact with journalists. The policy prohibits village employees from “communicat[ing] in any manner with any media entity without the approval of the Village Manager and/or […]| Key Biscayne Independent