Barbara Jordan
Facing South Florida: The race for District 1
Commissioner Barbara Jordan and Miami Gardens Mayor, Shirley Gibson launch into a heated debate for the District 1 seat.
Miami Gardens Mayor Launches Campaign For District 1 Commission Seat
Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson hopes to unseat longtime Miami-Dade Commissioner Barbara Jordan by challenging her for the District 1 commission seat.
Trayvon Martin’s Mom Thanks Commission, Co-Workers
The mother of Trayvon Martin appeared before the Miami-Dade Commission on Tuesday morning to thank them for allowing her fellow county co-workers to donate their vacation time.
Comissioners Attempt To Ban Flavored Tobacco
The future of flavored tobacco products being sold in Miami-Dade County is not so clear as commissioners set out to get rid of them. In hopes of discouraging high-school kids from purchasing the funky-flavored chewing tobacco and cigars.
M-D Commission Asks Tallahassee To Overturn Stand Your Ground
In the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting in Sanford, Florida, the Miami-Dade Commission passed a resolution Tuesday asking the Florida Legislature to repeal the “Stand Your Ground” law currently on the books.
Miami Gardens Businesses Given Grants For Growth
Nearly a dozen Miami Gardens businesses will get a boost Monday thanks to stimulus grants from the county’s Economic Development Action Committee.
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