Taxpayers say fire-fee refunds `should be more' - January 1, 2009 - Miami taxpayers have started receiving their fire-fee refunds. But many residents are grumbling about the amount of the payout.

Miami fire fee settlement checks are out, but only for 25 percent - December 30, 2008 -   Miami fire fee payers are getting back 25 cents of each dollar the City of Miami illegally charged them — and a little more may follow.

Joe Sanchez for Mayor – I think “NOT” - December 15, 2008 - I was reading an article stating that City of Miami Commissioner Joe Sanchez was thinking about running for Mayor  for the City of Miami replacing Mayor Manny Diaz at the end of his term in 2009.  The question is, “Is Joe Sanchez ready to become Mayor?”, and I think not.  I will explain.

Miami officer 's overtime hours under scrutiny - December 9, 2008 - A Miami police lieutenant is under investigation for allegedly abusing the department's overtime system. Lt. Jeffrey Locke, 47, a Miami police officer since 1984, oversaw the night shift in the Upper Eastside.

Judge Issues Final Ruling In Marlins Ballpark Case - November 21, 2008 - MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins are a big step closer to getting their new downtown Miami ballpark after a judge rejected the last piece of a lawsuit challenging the project.

Miami argues Braman's motion essentially requests a new trial, that estimates on parking facility costs would not change ruling - November 20, 2008 - Civic leader Norman Braman's motion to seek new evidence from the City of Miami in his fight against a publicly funded Marlins ballpark essentially requests a new trial and should be denied, says a response city attorneys sent to the Braman team Tuesday.

Norman Braman motion asks for full disclosure on Marlins' stadium garage cost November 6, 2008 Attorneys for Norman Braman have filed a court motion seeking financial details on a garage at a Marlins ballpark site and to question City of Miami officials based on "newly discovered evidence."

Judge to determine whether Braman's legal team will get information about parking garage financials - November 6, 2008 - Financial projections for parking at a planned new Marlins ballpark should have come into play when a judge ruled this summer that stadium plans serve a public purpose, says auto dealer Norman Braman, who vows to continue his ongoing legal battle against local governments' plans for a stadium and other large-scale public works projects.

Onslaught of dirty tricks as election day nears
In the final hours of the campaign, bogus fliers, e-mails and calls increase

Election Deception: The Web's 12 Dirtiest Tricks
If scammers have things their way -- with the help of a dozen sneaky ploys -- plenty of ballots will never make it to the boxes.

Judge OK's Miami fire-fee refund Posted on Thursday, October.30, 2008 - After a decade of legal wrangling -- and much controversy -- a judge has approved a settlement of Miami's fire-fee litigation.