Homestead City Council Addresses Police-ICE Concerns Amidst Community Protests and Shopping Cart Legislation

Overview: The Homestead City Council meeting on June 18, 2025, tackled community concerns, including alleged cooperation between the Homestead Police Department and ICE, and introduced legislation to manage abandoned shopping carts. Officials also deliberated on financial updates and local development regulations.

North Miami Beach City Council Faces Criticism Over Handling of ARPA Funds and Trolley Contract

Overview: During the North Miami Beach City Council meeting, considerable debate emerged over the city’s management of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and an extensive trolley contract.

Sunny Isles Beach Considers Zoning Changes for Childcare Facilities Amid Other Community Initiatives

Overview: The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission meeting focused heavily on zoning changes to accommodate childcare facilities, amid discussions on supporting emergency medical services and community recreation projects. The proposed amendments to zoning regulations emerged as the most point of debate, with potential implications for local businesses and residents.

Miami City Commission Faces Community Backlash Over Proposed 287G Agreement with ICE

Overview: The Miami City Commission meeting on June 17, 2025, was dominated by passionate public opposition to a proposed 287G agreement, which would enable local law enforcement to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in immigration enforcement. The majority of speakers during the public comment period vehemently opposed the agreement, citing concerns about community safety, racial profiling, and the erosion of trust between immigrant communities and the police.

Miami Beach Preservation Board Faces Demolition Challenges Amid Concerns Over Historic Integrity

Overview: In a recent Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board meeting, discussions emerged around the challenges of maintaining structural integrity while respecting historic preservation.