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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What to know about Tuesday's special election in the city of Miami
On Tuesday night, a new face will be added to the Miami City Commission to replace the late Commissioner Manolo Reyes, who died in April. Voters in District 4, which includes parts of Flagami, West Flagler and Shenandoah, will choose between two candidates: Ralph Rosado, a former village manager in North Bay Village, and Jose Regalado, a former assistant building director in the city of Miami. Rosado, 52, is an urban planner who previously ran for the District 4 seat in 2017, losing to Reyes. Rosado has the backing of Commissioner Joe Carollo, whose political committee has funded a flurry of anti-Regalado ads. Regalado, 40, left his position with the city to run for the District 4 seat. He has the support of the Reyes family, as well as Reyes' staff. Former Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla threw his support behind Regalado over the weekend, joining his campaign at early voting sites. Díaz de la Portilla also gave Regalado $1,000, according to campaign finance reports, and his political committee sent out at least one mailer in support of Regalado. Regalado is the son of Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Tomás Regalado and the brother of County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, who is operating as his campaign manager. READ MORE: Political dynasties battle behind the scenes in Miami special election On the five-member City Commission, where just three votes are needed to pass legislation, the new commissioner could become an important tiebreaker vote. Regalado is a vocal Carollo adversary, and the pair would likely find themselves on opposite sides of split decisions should Regalado win. While Rosado's candidacy is backed by Carollo, Rosado has said he would be an independent voice on the commission. Rosado is also close friends with former Miami City Attorney Victoria Méndez, but Rosado has said he would abstain from any votes related to Méndez and that he would not seek to bring her back to the city in any capacity. Early voting in the special election took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Election Day, voters must go to their assigned voting location. A sample ballot can be found on the city's website. The Miami Herald will have election results after the polls close at 7. READ MORE: Dynasty city: How three Miami families may extend their decades of political power Money poured into the candidates' campaign coffers in recent weeks, with Regalado reporting $190,000 in contributions and more than $150,000 in expenditures in the latest report, which runs through May 29. Rosado raised just under $80,000 to his hard money account and spent $60,000, according to his campaign reports. Most of Rosado's fundraising power rested in his political committee, Citizens For Ethics In Government. The most recently available campaign finance report, which runs through the end of March, shows Rosado's PAC has raised about $270,000 since October, when it was formed. The second-quarter reports won't be available until after the election. Meanwhile, Tomás Regalado's political committee, Proven Leadership for Miami, has been fundraising for Jose. The PAC reported having about $60,000 on-hand in early 2025. Campaign finance reports for the relevant months won't be available until after the election.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
What to know about Tuesday's special election in the city of Miami
On Tuesday night, a new face will be added to the Miami City Commission to replace the late Commissioner Manolo Reyes, who died in April. Voters in District 4, which includes parts of Flagami, West Flagler and Shenandoah, will choose between two candidates: Ralph Rosado, a former village manager in North Bay Village, and Jose Regalado, a former assistant building director in the city of Miami. Rosado, 52, is an urban planner who previously ran for the District 4 seat in 2017, losing to Reyes. Rosado has the backing of Commissioner Joe Carollo, whose political committee has funded a flurry of anti-Regalado ads. Regalado, 40, left his position with the city to run for the District 4 seat. He has the support of the Reyes family, as well as Reyes' staff. Former Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla threw his support behind Regalado over the weekend, joining his campaign at early voting sites. Díaz de la Portilla also gave Regalado $1,000, according to campaign finance reports, and his political committee sent out at least one mailer in support of Regalado. Regalado is the son of Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Tomás Regalado and the brother of County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, who is operating as his campaign manager. On the five-member City Commission, where just three votes are needed to pass legislation, the new commissioner could become an important tiebreaker vote. Regalado is a vocal Carollo adversary, and the pair would likely find themselves on opposite sides of split decisions should Regalado win. While Rosado's candidacy is backed by Carollo, Rosado has said he would be an independent voice on the commission. Rosado is also close friends with former Miami City Attorney Victoria Méndez, but Rosado has said he would abstain from any votes related to Méndez and that he would not seek to bring her back to the city in any capacity. Early voting in the special election took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Election Day, voters must go to their assigned voting location. A sample ballot can be found on the city's website. The Miami Herald will have election results after the polls close at 7. Campaign finance Money poured into the candidates' campaign coffers in recent weeks, with Regalado reporting $190,000 in contributions and more than $150,000 in expenditures in the latest report, which runs through May 29. Rosado raised just under $80,000 to his hard money account and spent $60,000, according to his campaign reports. Most of Rosado's fundraising power rested in his political committee, Citizens For Ethics In Government. The most recently available campaign finance report, which runs through the end of March, shows Rosado's PAC has raised about $270,000 since October, when it was formed. The second-quarter reports won't be available until after the election. Meanwhile, Tomás Regalado's political committee, Proven Leadership for Miami, has been fundraising for Jose. The PAC reported having about $60,000 on-hand in early 2025. Campaign finance reports for the relevant months won't be available until after the election.
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Do you know an unsung hero in South Florida? Tell us about a Miami Marvel
South Florida is full of stories of people who consistently make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. Whether they are dedicated volunteers or compassionate Good Samaritans, their passion for paying it forward uplifts their neighborhoods and offers hope to residents facing hardship. Despite making South Florida a better place, however, their selfless contributions often go unnoticed. The Miami Herald wants to change that. We'd like to help tell the stories of Miami Marvels, the unsung heroes who deserve the spotlight for doing good work in their communities. If you know someone who fits the bill, nominate them for their chance to be featured in the Herald. Please fill out the form below with information on who you'd like to nominate and one of our reporters will reach out. We won't share your name or details from your response without your consent. If you can't see the form below, click here to fill it out.
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Miami Herald
26-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Man shot several times during music festival in Miami's Bayfront Park: officials
A man was hospitalized after gunshots rang out during a popular music festival in downtown Miami, fire rescue said Sunday night. The 21-year-old man was taken to Ryder Trauma Center with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Miami Fire Rescue. The shooting occurred at Bayfront Park, where the Best of the Best Music Fest, a Caribbean music festival, was taking place after a two-year hiatus. Video posted to social media by Only in Dade shows festivalgoers running in a frenzy — and police restraining a person with blood on their shirt. The footage also shows someone on a gurney being loaded into an ambulance. The page's post is captioned: 'Officer involved shooting at best of the best festival at bay front park.' It is unclear who fired the shots — or if anyone is in custody in relation to the gunfire. The Miami Herald reached out to Miami Police and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office for more information. This report will be updated as more information becomes available
American Military News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- American Military News
Pics: US Air Force vet released from Venezuelan detainment
President Donald Trump's administration confirmed on Tuesday that a U.S. Air Force veteran wrongfully detained in Venezuela since last November was released as part of the administration's 'America First strategy.' According to The Miami Herald, Joseph St. Clair, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was released by Venezuela on Tuesday and handed over to Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions of United States Richard Grenell as part of a deal that is expected to help the Chevron Corporation continue operating in Venezuela for two more months. The Miami Herald reported that St. Clair, who served in the U.S. Air Force for four tours in Afghanistan, had been detained in Venezuela since traveling to South America for post-traumatic stress disorder treatment. The outlet noted that Venezuelan Information Minister Freddy Nazareth Ñáñez confirmed St. Clair's release and said the diplomatic handoff took place on the island of Antigua. In a Tuesday statement obtained by The Miami Herald, Pete Nguyen, the director of strategic communications for the National Security Council, said, 'We have secured the release of U.S. Air Force veteran Joseph St. Clair after six months of unjust detention in Venezuela. At the President's direction, Special Envoy Ric Grenell engaged with top Venezuelan officials and successfully secured St. Clair's freedom and return home to the United States.' Nguyen added, 'Our fight is not over – the Trump Administration will continue working around the clock to free all Americans still wrongfully detained in Venezuela and elsewhere around the world.' READ MORE: Venezuelan gov't helping terrorist gang members migrate to US, FBI says In a statement obtained by Fox News, the U.S. Air Force veteran's family expressed gratitude for the 47th president and his administration's efforts to secure St. Clair's release from Venezuela. The U.S. Air Force veteran's parents, Scott and Patti St. Clair, said, 'This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it—but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.' Sharing pictures of St. Clair's release on X, formerly Twitter, Grenell tweeted, 'Joe St. Clair is back in America.' Grenell explained that he met with Venezuelan officials in a 'neutral country' on Tuesday to 'negotiate an America First strategy.' The special envoy added, 'This is only possible because @realDonaldTrump puts Americans first.' Fox News reported that at least 37 Americans have been released from Venezuela, Russia, Afghanistan, Belarus, Israel, and Kuwait since Trump's inauguration in January. According to Fox News, St. Clair is the seventh American citizen to be released from detainment in Venezuela under the Trump administration. The outlet noted that six other American citizens were released from Venezuela in January following a meeting between Grenell and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
