Larry Seward

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Larry Seward

A City of Miami Commission meeting meant to address internal misuse of power quickly spiraled into chaos this week, with commissioners trading accusations, members of the public shouting over one another and one official referring to the hearing as a "kangaroo court." Carollo and Gabela clash over code enforcement The meeting was called by Commissioner Miguel Gabela to address what he described as the "weaponization of government," specifically accusing fellow Commissioner Joe Carollo of...

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Larry Seward

Restaurants, resorts and residents of Fort Myers Beach are digging deep to recover after being slammed by two hurricanes in 2024 — and say they're not backing down from whatever storm comes next. Eight months ago, Hurricane Milton dumped up to five feet of sand on Fort Myers Beach, just weeks after Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding.

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Palmetto Bay Village Council catches heat by some of their own members Controversy is brewing in the Village of Palmetto Bay, where some residents and councilmembers say a new $400 monthly car allowance offered to elected officials violates the village charter and amounts to an unauthorized pay raise. The allowance, proposed by the village manager in January, could cost the village up to $24,000 annually if all council members opt in.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Larry Seward

City leaders defended code compliance staff after hearing complaints about six-figure fines caused by inspection delays. "The suggestion that the city has acted improperly, has (dragged) its feet or slowed the process: not with respect to the Bordeauxs," City Attorney Sidney Calloway said at the end of Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Two weeks ago, CBS News Miami Investigates shared the complaints of Kenneth Bordeaux, 82, and his wife, Mildred, 80. They own a duplex that the couple rents.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Larry Seward

South Florida nurse writes children’s books to help kids heal, inspire mental health awareness A South Florida nurse is trading scrubs for storybooks to help children and families confront emotional trauma and spark conversations about mental health, starting one page at a time. Breaking the stigma earlyMichelle Valcourt, a mom and registered nurse, began her career treating children deeply scarred by trauma.