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Millions of dollars in federal funds now approved by city leaders in Miami are going towards housing, job training programs and technology. NBC 6’s Julie Leonardi reports

City of Miami voters will not get to weigh in this fall on changing the process to hire a police or fire chief. Although the city commission approved the measure earlier this year, Mayor Francis Suarez vetoed the measure, and Monday the commission decided against overriding the veto.  Suarez’s veto prevented the measure from reaching a key deadline to...

NBC 6’s Johnny Archer is in Miami where the purpose is two-fold: to help the environment and to create high paying jobs.

The City of Miami has teamed up with local churches and other organizations to collect supplies, aid and relief items for Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake that ravaged the island. The #HaitiStrong donation drive is collecting dry food, building supplies, medical supplies and money to help the country, according to Commissioner Jeffrey Watson. Watson said…

Haiti needs help — and the City of Miami is collaborating with a variety of churches and other organizations to organize a donation drive for the earthquake-ravaged country. NBC 6’s Johnny Archer reports.

More police officers will soon be patrolling the streets of five neighborhoods plagued by gun violence in the City of Miami. “We are going to be laser-focused,” said Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo. Acevedo announced an initiative Friday aimed at curbing gun violence in 2021, citing statistics about shootings in the area.  Acevedo says 86 percent of shootings in the…

NBC 6’s Willard Shepard is in Downtown Miami with the latest initiative from law enforcement.

A former employee of the City of Miami Solid Waste Department claims its director at the time, Mario Nunez, promised she would be promoted to assistant director in exchange of sexual acts. Michelle Glenn has now filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in federal court against Nunez and the city of Miami.  The lawsuit filed in the U.S. Southern District...

A woman claimed she was offered a job promotion in exchange for sex acts. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports.

The City of Miami hired a big-name police chief earlier this year, Art Acevedo. The process proved controversial. In response, City of Miami Commissioners voted 3-2 to create a more detailed process in the city charter for future public safety hires. The vote directed the city attorney write ballot language for approval to put the measure on the November ballot...

After NBC 6 Investigators reported details of the salary and the hiring process for incoming police chief Art Acevedo, the city of Miami Commission will debate whether to play a larger role in the hiring or firing of the next police or fire chief.

Criticism of the latest hire of Miami police chief Art Acevedo could lead to a new hiring process at Miami city hall. Commissioners will soon debate whether to change the city charter so they get the final say on key public safety positions.

Applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance program are now available for eligible City of Miami residents.

NBC 6’s Kim Wynne has the latest from Wynwood, where law enforcement is on alert.

Sharp words and personal attacks are how Miami City Commissioners wrapped their regular meeting on Thursday. Commissioners Joe Carollo and Alex Diaz de la Portilla aimed right for each other.  “I don’t engage in character assassinations, that’s what you are doing, you are known for that,” Diaz de la Portilla said to Carollo.  He fired back.  “You have been...

PRESS CONFERENCE: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez held a press conference Friday to send a warning that rowdy crowds and “lawlessness” would not be tolerated in the city this weekend after law enforcement has struggled with masses of tourists in South Beach.

The incoming City of Miami Police Chief, Art Acevedo, is expected to bring a high profile to the job. His salary from city taxpayers will also be much higher than his predecessor’s. The city increased the position’s salary to close the deal, and a decision that’s bringing some early criticism.  According to the city’s online portal, staff posted the...

Flanked by local youth soccer stars, Mayor Francis Suarez expressed his support for Miami to host the 2026 FIFA world cup at an event Wednesday. “Miami is a no brainer. It’s time to bring the World Cup here,” Suarez said. If Miami wins the bid, the site would be Hard Rock Stadium, the same location where players from FC Barcelona…

South Florida housing advocates want the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium to be extended. NBC 6’s Sasha Jones reports