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Miami Police And Fire Will Lead Mayor Recall Effort
MIAMI (CBS4) –Members of Miami’s police union voted overwhelmingly on secret ballots Tuesday to spearhead an effort to recall Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado. The final vote came in at 432 for the recall...
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29 Florida Billionaires, 10 In SoFla, Make Forbes’ List
MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – One of the richest people in South Florida could be your neighbor. Well, maybe not YOUR neighbor, but the the richest man in Florida does live in Miami-Dade, according to the new...
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Braman Funds Training For Next Generation
MIAMI (CBS4) – Auto tycoon Norman Braman, who funded the recall of Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez, is trying to change the county once again on his own dime. He’s opened up his dealership to South...
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Marlins Stadium Under Fire
MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – The Miami Marlins Stadium is nearing completion in Little Havana, but it’s controversial journey took a new turn Friday when the Securities and Exchange Commission opened an...
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Eliott’s Insight: Braman Welcomes Marlins Probe, Lashes Out at Casino Proponents
Norman Braman always said the Marlins stadium project was a bad deal. He never said it was a crooked deal. But now you have to wonder. Braman joined me for News & Views just days after reports...
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Beacon Council Hosts Panel Discussions On Destination Resort Casinos
MIAMI (CBS4 – Will South Florida roll the dice on large mega-resort destination casinos? That was the question before hundreds of community leaders today in downtown Miami. And as CBS4′s Stephen Stock...
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Miami Beach Votes No Gambling Expansion
MIAMI BEACH (CBS4) – Miami Beach commissioners do not want mega casinos in their city and they’re will to put up a fight to keep them out. In a unanimous vote on Wednesday, the commission passed a...
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Fight Over Casinos Grows As House Holds Gaming Workshop
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The battle over whether to allow three mega-casinos to operate in South Florida takes center stage in Tallahassee Wednesday. The House Business & Consumer Affairs...
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Anti-Casino Group Study: Mega Casinos Will Cause Crime Spike
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – If craps tables and roulette wheels come to South Florida crime will spin out of control. That was the claim of casino opponents who released a scientific study Wednesday, showing...
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Samson Disputes Report Of His Speech
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Marlins have both been a source of pride and a national embarrassment. The team has a brand new stadium, new roster, and the same old attitude towards local fans. According...
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Samson’s Tale Of The Tape
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Marlins President David Samson has been in hot water since an article surfaced this week quoting him saying “We’re not the smartest people in Miami,” a quote he adamantly...
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Dade Commissioners Defiant Over Braman’s Threat
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Several Miami-Dade commissioners who have found themselves in the cross-hairs of auto magnate Norman Braman have begun to fight back. Braman, who successfully led a campaign to...
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Norman Braman Denies Bullying Voters, “Handpicking” County Commission
MIAMI (CBS4) – After successfully recalling Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and Commissioner Natacha Seijas last year, auto tycoon Norman Braman has his new target – four incumbent county...
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Miami Marlins’ Expenses Under The Microscope
MIAMI (CBS4) – A bill battle is brewing between the Miami Marlins and Miami-Dade County. At issue is more than $1.7 million dollars in expenses the team has incurred for things like pillows, cable, and...
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Braman Candidates Come Up Short In Miami-Dade Commission Races
MIAMI-DADE (CBSMiami) – As the dust settles on Miami-Dade County’s primary, one thing became clear: all of Norman Braman’s preferred candidates lost. There were a total of five county commission races...
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Braman Backed Candidate Loses Big In Tuesday Election
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Billionaire Norman Braman has flexed his considerable political muscle in recent years trying to shape Miami-Dade County politics. But Tuesday night, almost all of the candidates he...
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A Year To Remember In Politics
MIAMI (CBSMiami) — From a political standpoint, 2012 proved to be another raucous year in South Florida. Amid echoes of, “Let people vote!” in our ears, with the images of long lines still haunting our...
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Braman To Fins Owner Stephen Ross: You Pay For Sun Life Renovation
MIAMI (CBS4) – Miami businessman Norman Braman would like nothing better than to become the deal killer for a proposed plan to renovate Sun Life Stadium using tax dollars. Braman, who fought a losing...
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Facing South Florida: Norman Braman on Sun Life Stadium
Civic activist and businessman Norman Braman gives his opinion on the proposed Sun Life Stadium upgrades.
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Braman, Dolphins Differ On Funding For Sun Life Stadium Improvements
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A war of words has broken out over who should pay for planned renovations to Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has proposed a $400 million plan...
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Dolphins Take Fight For Sun Life Improvements To The Press
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Dolphins have just started their push to get tax revenue for massive improvements to Sun Life Stadium, but they have already run into a down and dirty fight with Norman...
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Miami Gardens Supports Sun Life Renovation Plan
MIAMI GARDENS (CBS4) – The Miami Dolphins drew hometown support Thursday in their quest for a roughly $400 million renovation of Sun Life Stadium. Community leaders in Miami Gardens, where the stadium...
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Sun Life Renovation Plan Moves Forward In House
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A bill to help renovate Sun Life Stadium got one step closer to the end zone Friday after the House Finance and Tax Subcommittee passed a new sales tax rebate and hotel bed...
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Cutler Bay Mayor, Norman Braman Join Forces To Stop Sun Life Renovations
MIAMI (CBS4) – The Mayor of Cutler Bay and billionaire Norman Braman are joining forces to oppose the proposed renovations to Sun Life Stadium. Mayor Ed MacDougall is creating a website slated to...
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Fins CEO Mike Dee Takes Aim At Norman Braman On Twitter
MIAMI (CBS4) – Attacks over plans to renovate Dolphin Stadium are getting personal. Mike Dee the CEO of the Miami Dolphins lashed out at one of his biggest critics, billionaire Norman Braman. Dee...
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Fins Vow To Pay County For Stadium In 30 Years
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Eventually, the Miami Dolphins may just write a check for the full amount of the planned renovations to Sun Life Stadium. The team promised Wednesday to pay back some money to...
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Norman Braman Squares Off With Stadium Supporter In Town Hall
MIAMI GARDENS (CBS4) - For 350 million dollars, Sun Life Stadium could have a roof and some great upgrades and be in line for future Super Bowls. The big question is: who should pay for those...
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Clock Ticking In Legislature For Stadium Deal
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – It’s deep in the fourth quarter in the Florida Legislature and the supporters of the bills allowing Miami-Dade County voters to decide whether tourist tax dollars will go to...
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Special Election Canceled After Stadium Bill Fails To Clear Legislative Hurdle
MIAMI (CBS4) – Now that the bill to renovate Sun Life Stadium using public financing has failed in the state legislature, local voters won’t get a chance to decide the stadium’s fate on May 14th....
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Three South Floridians Share Their Secrets Of Success
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Have you ever wondered how the rich get richer and how the successful stay in such high esteem? Can their secrets of success pay off for you? Three of South Florida’s most...
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Ad Campaign Bent On Blocking Beckham’s MLS Stadium
MIAMI (CBSMiami) — As soccer superstar David Beckham and his investors are still eyeing PortMiami for a possible soccer stadium, another group launched an ad campaign opposing it. A group called Miami...
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Local Debate Takes Place As Officials Join MLS Stadium Opposition
MIAMI (CBSMiami) — While soccer superstar David Beckham eyes PortMiami for a possible Major League Soccer stadium, a group of Miami-Dade mayors have signed on against the plan. During a debate...
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Beckham Back In Town For Key Soccer Stadium Meetings
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Hoping not to have county officials red card his plans for a Major League Soccer team and stadium in Miami, retired soccer great David Beckham is back in South Florida. On Wednesday,...
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Beckham Staying In The Location Game
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — The debate over where to put David Beckham’s new soccer stadium has stretched on for two months. It’s been that long since the English soccer star hopped on a stage, his back to...
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Marlins Owner Bunts When Called Out On Questionable Calls
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami) — The Miami Marlins rolled out their great new hope under the and gaze and glare of too many TV cameras and lights to count Wednesday. Slugger...
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Raquel Regalado Will Run For Miami-Dade Mayor
http://media.miami.cbslocal.com/CBSMIA_0903201518082800000AA.mp4 Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Current school board member Raquel Regalado made it official Monday–she will...
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Reactions Differ On Marco Rubio’s Presidential Announcement
http://media.miami.cbslocal.com/CBSMIA_1304201523080200000AA.mp4 Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami) – More than a thousand people poured into the freedom tower to witness history...
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Rubio Cashed Out Retirement Before Presidential Run
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Records released on Friday revealed that Sen. Marco Rubio cashed out most of his retirement savings in preparation of launching his...
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Rubio’s Real Estate Dealings Often A Drag On His Finances
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) – In his first year in the Florida Legislature, Marco Rubio penciled in “0” for his net worth when filling out the required forms...
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Fans Excited About $425 Million Renovation To Sun Life Stadium
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI GARDENS (CBSMiami) – When football fans come to Sun Life Stadium this fall they’ll notice a lot of changes. The stadium is the midst of a $425 million...
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