This is a response to a recent op-ed by North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph His piece contained numerous misstatements, which we are addressing here with facts backed by public records. Documentation is available upon request at [email protected] The 25% surcharge is not used for water infrastructure Mayor Joseph claims the 25% surcharge on customers outside North Miami Beach helps maintain water infrastructure North Miami Beach’s own 2020 Revenue Bond disclosures say otherwise “outside city surcharge revenue” is excluded from operating revenues and instead “passed through directly to the General Fund.” This means the surcharge is a tax NMB officials now say removing the surcharge would cost them $5 million annually the key question remains: Where does this money go the surcharge revenue is deposited into North Miami Beach’s general fund eliminating it wouldn’t affect the operations or maintenance of the water system for any customer regardless of where they live — Miami Gardens North Miami Beach’s own bond documents confirm that the system’s rates are sufficient to sustain operations without the surcharge NMB claims it has tried to resolve this issue “neighbor-to-neighbor.” That’s revisionist history NMB privatized its water utility despite being warned that doing so would invalidate the surcharge Miami Gardens sued and won a $9 million settlement That settlement is now being paid from NMB’s general fund further proving the surcharge wasn’t used for infrastructure If the surcharge was illegally applied to Miami Gardens during privatization That would be the truly “neighborly” thing to do The ‘options’ offered were not real solutions NMB says it offered options to resolve the dispute including transitioning Miami Gardens customers to Miami-Dade Water and Sewer or encouraging Miami Gardens to build its own utility Let’s be clear: allowing Miami Gardens customers to switch to the County would breach NMB’s bond covenants NMB has secured nearly $90 million in loans based on revenue from all water customers The idea of Miami Gardens building its own utility also doesn’t hold water Florida law prohibits a new utility system in areas already served by an existing municipal utility The latest suggestion — letting Miami Gardens buy its stake in NMB Water — sounds reasonable on paper but wasn’t made in good faith It was offered at the last minute as state legislation advanced such a complex transaction requires significant due diligence it has nothing to do with whether the current surcharge is justified If NMB truly wants to sell its water utility last-minute suggestions aren’t an excuse to continue an unjust practice Some say this issue is too complicated for the public to understand It’s a simple story — one community taking advantage of another North Miami Beach has levied an unfair surcharge on residents of Miami Gardens Golden Beach and unincorporated Miami-Dade Miami Gardens simply had the courage and resources to stand up and fight back Oliver Gilbert is a Miami-Dade County Commissioner and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL © Copyright by Extensive-Enterprises 2025. 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STAFF LOGIN NORTH MIAMI BEACH – A crash on the water in North Miami Beach is under investigation Leer en español but to be honest with you the adrenaline was pumping,” said witness Bram Fiebelkorn The chaotic wreck on the water was captured on camera It happened in the Eastern Shores community near Northeast 17th Street and 35th Avenue around 8 p.m Video from a nearby home shows the small boat slamming into another boat that was docked along a canal before going nose up and then flipping over The same video appears to show several people swimming towards the shore after getting tossed into the water Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said all persons on board the boat were accounted for Another neighbor recoding video while standing behind his home that shows the same boat speeding and swerving to avoid another vessel before making a sharp turn and then crashing “We were more focused on helping the folks who were in the water,” said Fiebelkorn We saw a lot of folks that were just floating down the canal and we did everything we could to help them out.” Authorities have yet to confirm any details about the circumstances that led up to the crash Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - 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North Miami Beach agreed to pay $9 million to close out the case after the Florida Supreme Court declined to hear it who sponsored the legislation with fellow Sen said the door to future surcharges needs to be shut completely which Jones amended last week so that it only applies to Miami Gardens and North Miami Beach would update Florida Statutes to specify that a municipality operating a water and/or sewer utility plant can still levy an up to 25% surcharge to cover the extra cost of providing its services to another municipality — unless the facility rendering the services is in the recipient municipality the service-providing municipality must charge the recipient municipality no more than it charges its own residents “It is time that we do right by these people,” Jones said “Because this has been going on for too long.” a Hollywood independent who voted against the measure argued the bill would cause a significant negative fiscal impact to North Miami Beach Joseph said in a Florida Politics op-ed that stripping North Miami Beach of the ability to include the surcharge in its services to Miami Gardens would lead to a loss of roughly $5 million a year we’re being asked to accept this while Miami Gardens continues charging its own residents a 10% utility tax — on water they don’t even treat or deliver If this was truly about helping residents save adding that North Miami Beach has “made every attempt to work this out neighbor-to-neighbor.” “We waived surcharges for government accounts Miami Gardens went to Tallahassee to flex political muscle.” Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JesseScheckner Pizzo is from Sunny Isles Beach and is a North Miami Beach water customer Reply Reply Christina Vazquez Christian De La Rosa – New details have been released after five people were hospitalized Saturday night after a boat collided with a docked vessel near Maule Lake in North Miami Beach Leer en español Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they were notified of the crash around 8 p.m., which was caught on surveillance video They said preliminary information indicates a vessel with one operator and seven passengers struck a docked boat said he and other good Samaritans rushed to help those in need I actually thought it was going to land in my porch here,” said Fiebelkorn “I feel like that (docked) boat saved my life It basically was a big bumper for the whole community.” “We were more focused on helping the folks who were in the water,” he added “We saw a lot of people just floating down the canal and we did everything we could to help them out.” who authorities identified Monday as Gabriel Salauis were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment there was an air pocket that provided what I think was a father and his son with enough air as it moved down the canal,” said Fiebelkorn “I was on the boat with one of the fathers and he was basically knocked unconscious got him on a fishing boat that was floating down and they just happened to jump in and help out at the same time put him on the boat and you can tell he was shaken up we transferred him over to the police boat and I think they took him off to the hospital it didn’t seem like there were any serious injuries who is a Miami Beach Fire Rescue paramedic The first responder helped one man get out of the water and then he went back in for a child believed to be under the capsized vessel “I probably went back down like maybe eight times,” said Soares “I started feeling around to see if I felt something I felt something and I started pushing -- I think it was the child I was pushing him toward the opposite gunnel and luckily the other gentleman was right there and he grabbed him The crash remains under active investigation and no other details were immediately released “I think what happened was it throttled down by mistake and in order to avoid a boat that was right in front of it it veered off to the left erratically and ended up launching off a neighbor’s boat,” said Fiebelkorn it looked like -- I don’t know if it was a confrontation or if they were friendly -- but it seemed like those two boats seemed to know each other “The boat that collided with the stationary boat here it seemed like they sped up without knowing I don’t know what the history was between those two boats but it seemed like they knew each other at some point Whether it was a confrontation or just some friendly banter back and forth Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG Christina returned to Local 10 in 2019 as a reporter after covering Hurricane Dorian for the station Murrow Award-winning journalist and previously earned an Emmy Award while at WPLG for her investigative consumer protection segment "Call Christina." A bill to end a dispute over hefty water service surcharges between a pair of Miami-Dade cities is headed to a likely final vote in the Legislature after Senate members amended and passed it by an overwhelming majority Senators voted 36-2 for the measure (HB 11) which is meant to bring parity to the way North Miami Beach delivers water to Miami Gardens It’s a complicated situation. Miami Gardens receives water from the Norwood Water Treatment Plant But the door to future surcharges needs to be firmly shut who is carrying legislation to do that for the second consecutive year it’s taxation without representation,” he said HB 11, which Jones amended so that it contains language from his companion bill (SB 202) specifying that it only applies to Miami Gardens and North Miami Beach The new language would specify that a municipality operating a water and/or sewer utility plant can still levy an up to 25% surcharge to cover the extra cost of providing its services to another municipality — unless the facility rendering the services is in the recipient municipality Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo of Hollywood and Pensacola Republican Sen He said Article VII, Section 18 of the Florida Constitution requires any legislation that causes a local government a significant financial loss — calculated by multiplying 10 cents by Florida’s population presently about $2.34 million — to include a statement of fiscal impact and the posture of this situation is that a group of people got together and went ahead and formed a city (Miami Gardens) and incorporated around a structure and if anybody’s feelings are hurt and think I’m a racist for my position Section 18 of the Florida Constitution generally provides that the Legislature can’t just pass a law that makes counties or cities pay for something unless it is determined that the law is important to the whole state The legislation must also either apply equally to everyone enable the local government to create a new funding source to raise the money or pass with a two-thirds majority in the Senate and House Proposals that won’t cost a locality much are exempt according to attorneys involved in the lawsuit and information Pizzo brought him Rosalind Osgood urged their Senate colleagues to be respectful of each other and refrain from name-calling Osgood said she was “deeply sorrowful” for how Pizzo was treated over a “difference of votes ‘We have to move forward and love and understand that democracy is something we’re going to have a difference of opinion” about “But what we’re not going to do is hate each other and call each other names that are inappropriate.” Garcia agreed and apologized for laughing after Pizzo said “We are so mindful and respectful of each other Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JesseScheckner – A North Miami Beach home was destroyed in a fire early Wednesday morning Leer en español along Northwest 137th Street and 20th Lane 11 units responded to the scene and found that the home was fully engulfed in flames the home was vacant at the time and no injuries were reported MDFR officials said the cause of the fire remains under investigation Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com – A man used a machete to attack his roommate who was in bed on Sunday night at their apartment in North Miami Beach According to a police arrest report in the case Sergio Perez armed himself with a black machete and said had been drinking before the attack shortly after 11:40 p.m. and he managed to grab the blade to disarm him Deputies reported finding the victim injured outside of the apartment with the machete Fire Rescue personnel treated him for “minor lacerations” to his hands and took Perez who also suffered hand lacerations to Jackson Memorial Hospital Inmate records show correctional deputies booked Perez at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Court records show prosecutors filed the North Miami Beach Police case against Perez for attempted murder Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch is set to preside over the case Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Mercedes Cevallos contributed to this report The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013 She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award New Miami-Dade County location will host grand opening celebration Friday a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in North Miami Beach A grand opening celebration will be held Friday and opportunities to register for upcoming patient education sessions "We are proud to expand access to medical cannabis in Miami-Dade County," said Trulieve's Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers "We look forward to serving patients and caregivers at this new location with our affordable high-quality products and elite customer experience." offering walk-in and express pickup service The new dispensary will carry a wide variety of popular products including Trulieve's portfolio of in-house brands such as Alchemy Customers will also have access to beloved partner brands such as Alien Labs all available exclusively at Trulieve in Florida Investor ContactChristine Hersey, Vice President of Investor Relations+1 (424) 202-0210[email protected] Media ContactPhil Buck, APR, Corporate Communications Manager+1 (406) 370-6226[email protected] (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company") a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S. Supplementary Medicine Cannabis Retail Health Care & Hospitals Do not sell or share my personal information: – A 38-year-old North Miami Beach man has been arrested on a child abuse charge after school staff noticed bruising on his son’s legs and reported the incident to police Leer en español The North Miami Beach Police Department said officers responded to John F Kennedy Middle School on Monday just before 4 p.m after staff members reported a possible case of child abuse the boy complained of irritation and discomfort while sitting Authorities said they discovered bruising on the back of both legs and notified the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department breaking tiles on the porch of an unknown residence who then told him to go to his room and face the wall police said the boy told them that Campbell struck him multiple times with a belt on his buttocks and legs adding that he continued feeling discomfort for two days The Florida Department of Children and Families was contacted and responded to the school Police said the father voluntarily went to the North Miami Beach Police Department for questioning While his statement was redacted in the publicly released report police said Campbell was arrested and transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Jail records show he is facing one count of child abuse with no great bodily harm More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter – A 32-year-old man is facing hate crime charges for stabbing a transgender woman at her home in North Miami Beach Leer en español Police arrested Joseph Lawrence White on three felony charges on Wednesday in connection with the Feb the victim is dating the suspect’s brother and she has known White for “several years” and the two lived with each other at some point But an arrest report states that the pair “have never liked each other due to the victim’s sexual orientation.” his brother and their mother had recently moved to south Miami-Dade a few weeks prior to the incident but they came back to the 2100 block of Northeast 167th Street to get a speaker police said a verbal argument broke out and White called the victim a “f----t.” “The victim replied back that (White) was the ‘f----t,’” police wrote in the report That led White to punch the victim in the face when she picked up a skillet to defend herself White wrestled the skillet away and then stabbed her in the chest with a pair of scissors Authorities said the woman defended herself with a broom at which point White threw a candle at her the victim tried running after him but was feeling weak due to blood loss She was eventually taken to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital The report states that Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested White in an unrelated case Thursday and he was brought to North Miami Beach police headquarters for questioning Police said he refused to speak with detectives They arrested him on charges of attempted murder aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony and battery with prejudice he was being held without bond in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist – North Miami Beach officials allowed Crestview Towers residents to come back home but some residents said their nightmare wasn’t over Leer en español It took nearly four years of repairs and inspections for city officials to recently announce that they had deemed the building to be safe who co-owns an apartment at Crestview Towers said the structure built in 1972 may be safe but her apartment is far from inhabitable “They fixed the balconies but the windows are destroyed,” Mora said Structural safety concerns prompted city officials to order a rushed evacuation on July 2 but residents still had to pay their condo fees City officials reported Crestview Towers was about 9 years delinquent on the 40-year recertification that was required by law The city’s urgency to evacuate about 300 people from the 156 units followed the Champlain Towers South collapse killing 98 on June 24 Firefighters responded to Crestview Towers during a fire on Aug It appeared to have been an electrical fire Mora said the experience has been draining for her and her family She doesn’t have the money they need to make the fixes required to move back Janine Stanwood joined Local 10 News in February 2004 as an assignment editor Before moving to South Florida from her Washington home Janine was the senior legislative correspondent for a United States senator on Capitol Hill The City of North Miami Beach announced that it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group The Florida Purchasing Group helps to streamline the procurement process by providing a single online location for managing and tracking all bid process activities The City of North Miami Beach invites all potential vendors to register online Registered vendors can access bids and view all pertinent information provided such as addendums and awards all in one convenient spot vendors have the option to upgrade their service to receive daily email alerts with matching bid opportunities as well as advance notices for expiring term contracts "We are excited to join our fellow local agencies by being a part of the Florida Purchasing Group," stated Shereece George Depusoir Chief Procurement Officer of the City of North Miami Beach "We're able to monitor the whole bid process and see which vendors are interested in working with us It also allows our vendors to seek out more business opportunities and have instant access to all the information we can provide." Vendors may register on the Florida Purchasing Group: http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/citynmb Vendors may also contact Bidnet Direct's vendor support team at 800-835-4603 option 2 with any questions regarding registration or the bid system Other local Florida government agencies looking to switch from a manual bid process please contact Florida Purchasing Group for a demonstration of the no-cost sourcing solution North Miami Beach is a city in Miami-Dade County The City of North Miami Beach is a first-tier suburb in northeastern Miami-Dade County also a part of the Miami metropolitan area of Southeast Florida Located midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale with excellent regional highway access it is primarily a residential and shopping community Its central location and easy access has made North Miami Beach one of South Florida's best known regional shopping areas and offers a wide variety of recreational The City of North Miami Beach celebrated its 90th Anniversary in 2016 Bertrand Guignat, Bidnet Direct, 800-835-4603, [email protected], www.bidnetdirect.com Chris Gothner MIAMI – Former North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo pleaded guilty to two criminal charges in a case brought in 2023 after authorities accused him of voting thrice in city elections while actually living in an entirely different county Leer en español pleaded guilty Monday as part of a deal with prosecutors to voting as an unqualified elector and violating election residency requirements If he had gone to trial for the five original counts he could have been sentenced to a maximum of 20 years and 60 days in prison Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended him from office following his May 2023 arrest DeFillipo was accused of voting using a North Miami Beach address despite selling the property in 2021 Prosecutors alleged he lived in Davie instead but continued to vote and hold office in North Miami Beach His attorneys had previously characterized the case as a “political hit job.” DeFillipo will be required to perform 200 hours of community service and forfeit any right to hold public office He will be allowed to seek early termination Liane Morejon is an Emmy-winning reporter who joined the Local 10 News family in January 2010 Liane has a unique perspective on covering news in her own backyard – North Miami Beach police are investigating a Tuesday morning crash that left a female pedestrian dead Leer en español the crash occurred in the area of Northeast 163rd Street and Biscayne Boulevard The woman was apparently trying to cross the street when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle Traffic lanes in the area were closed during the investigation but have since reopened No other details were immediately released Sign up to receive breaking news alerts from Local10.com Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Ryan Pfeffer & Mariana Trabanino Florida 33160">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}17034 W Dixie Hwy North Miami Beach The next time an unprompted craving for citrusy fish and giant mussels pops into your head Barra Callao is a small ceviche counter that turns Tuesday’s casual dinner plans into a salsa dance party featuring some of the best classic ceviche you can get in this city The 12-seat cevicheria is casual enough to show up in sweatpants it makes us feel like we could come here in a tux and it wouldn’t be that weird How to get into Barra Callao .css-a52oel{min-height:auto;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-4);}.css-orc1vi{font-family:var(--chakra-fonts-standard);font-weight:400;margin:var(--chakra-space-0);padding:var(--chakra-space-0);font-size:0.9375rem;line-height:1.6;font-style:normal;margin-bottom:var(--chakra-space-6);}There are only 12 seats at the counter and Barra doesn’t take reservations You’re pretty much guaranteed a wait for a weekend dinner Go for lunch on a weekday if you’re short on time avoid the weekend altogether and drop in on Monday Thai North Miami Beach Panya Thai is our favorite Thai restaurant in Miami by far Every dish here—from the jumping squid to the boat noodle soup—is stellar and each dish is so good you won’t mind that you’re eating it in a windowless dining room that probably has some 24/7 news network playing on mute Panya is well worth traveling across town for PlayUnmute8.4Korean Kitchen1661 NE 163rd St North Miami Beach Korean Korean food might be one of the most underrepresented cuisines in Miami-Dade County. In fact, we can only think of one place doing classic Korean dishes justice, and it’s Korean Kitchen. The 163rd spot makes a proper bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl, some of our favorite wings in Miami and more Korean dishes you won’t find done this well anywhere else in town on the menu Both the little dining room and outdoor patio are ideal spots to get very full with a few friends and a couple of bottles of soju PlayUnmute8.4Sichuan FishChinese North Miami This Chinese restaurant on 163rd Street uses enough Sichuan peppercorns to clear the sinuses of an entire kindergarten class (and their teacher) who’ve come down with the common cold order the excellent mapo tofu or one of the whole fish options covered in a blizzard of chopped chilis like the chicken wontons floating in a broth dotted with little islands of chicken fat The sharable entrees and round tables make this place perfect for a group dinner so come with friends you’re comfortable getting sniffly around 8.3Lutong Pinoy Filipino Cuisine17048 W Dixie Hwy North Miami Beach Filipino 8.5King Palace Chinese BBQPhoMi2Go17010 W Dixie Hwy North Miami Beach Vietnamese And the pho this place is named after also might be the very best version in town 8.0Farofa Taste Of BrazilBrazilian Not only does Farofa make great Brazilian food casual spot has a short menu that revolves around meat: picanha and more cuts of beef cooked on slow-turning skewers You can order all of the above as a platter with sides like excellent yuca fries you can elect to get your meat in sandwich form and one of the best places to eat in Miami if you want to keep things under $15 Sim Sim Cafe2995 NE 163rd St North Miami Beach Uzbek The Uzbek and Turkish mains are more like mounds so ordering all of them makes financial and delicious sense sesame seed-coated bread that’s easy to mindlessly eat like popcorn But save room for the wide pile of pilav topped with tender lamb chunks and bits of carrot They also make a soupy bowl of manti that comes with a side of sour cream The strip mall restaurant has windows decorated to look like a Turkish mosque and inside there are enough large tables to accommodate big families ready to order an obscene amount of dips 7.9Kabobji3055 NE 163rd St North Miami Beach Lebanese Kabobji is just a few steps away from SimSim This Lebanese restaurant’s long menu consists of starters and platters (the wraps are just the platters in sandwich form) and perfect after a long day of kayaking at Oleta Park They also make falafel that’s crunchy on the outside and should be dipped into things beyond the side of tahini it comes with—like hummus and the side of yogurt cucumber dip that accompanies the delicious malfouf 8.0Basilic Vietnamese GrillDumpling King237 NE 167th St North Miami Beach Dumpling King is one of those places that’s exactly what it sounds like If you want to have a meal that pretty much only consists of dumplings The small spot does have other dishes—fried rice and noodle dishes—but dumplings are the reason to come The pan-fried dumplings are huge and stuffed generously with chicken and so good we just can’t get mad at them when they burn the hell out of our mouths PlayUnmute8.2Sang’s Chinese Food & Dim Sum1925 NE 163rd St North Miami Beach If we wake up and decide it's a dim sum day then Sang’s is at the tippy top of our list They offer dim sum every day from 11am-4pm—not just on the weekends—and it’s so good There are over 40 dim sum plates to pick from—lots of dumplings The tables are also big enough to accommodate the extra six things you probably didn’t need to order Just please be sure to get the general Cheng's chicken (their take on general Tso’s) Each piece of chicken is covered in a sweet glossy sauce but somehow stays very crispy 7.9Land N Sea Cajun Seafood551 NE 167th St North Miami Beach is just down the hall for all your beverage needs How to eat your way across the tastiest street in Miami Dim Sum isn't just a meal—it's an experience Ryan is a native South Floridian who's written professionally about his strange home (and its cheeseburgers) for over a decade Mariana is a Hialeah native who uses her degree in French studies to discover Miami’s best croissants Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson sent a letter to the City of North Miami Beach Mayor, Michael Joseph, urging the City of North Miami Beach to keep fluoride in its drinking water ahead of their Tuesday City Commission Meeting. Click here to see the letter. Last week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson also issued her support for keeping fluoride in Miami-Dade County’s drinking water. Click here to see her statement. Thank you for reaching out to me regarding your concerns about the ongoing debate surrounding the fluoridation of drinking water and its impact on children and our community as a whole and I have been—and continue to be—very vocal about the risks and potential harm that could result from removing fluoride from our water supply.   that after so many years of documented success demonstrating the positive impact of fluoridation—including dramatic improvements in dental health and the prevention of childhood cavities—this issue has become politicized Decades of scientific research have consistently shown that fluoridation is one of the most effective and affordable public health measures It not only protects oral health by strengthening teeth and preventing decay but also significantly reduces other costs associated with poor dental health and even the emotional toll of low self-esteem.   we represent some of the largest minority communities—many of whom are either unserved or underserved and lack access to convenient Many individuals in these communities are not adequately informed about proper oral hygiene practices and lack access to the foods and mouthwash that support good oral health Opportunities to expand education and awareness around oral health along with increased access to community dental services deserve our highest level of continued support.   We are fortunate to have the support of our Miami-Dade County Mayor The Mayor recently convened a panel of dental and medical experts who refuted claims that our water is unsafe due to fluoridation. They strongly support the continued use of fluoridation as a means of improving dental health. For the good of our entire community—especially those we serve—we, too, must stand up and make our voices heard in support of fluoridation. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.. announced that Florida was awarded $106 million in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).Administered.. announced AmeriCorps is awarding $4.9 million in funding to the Sundari Foundation Inc. “Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help (PATH) to College.. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful If you sign up to subscribe to Florida Daily’s e-mail newsletter you will provide us your e-mail address and name and we will never obtain any of your contact information that you don’t voluntarily provide HOW WE USE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS IF YOU VOLUNTARILY PROVIDE IT TO US: If you voluntarily provide us with your name and email address we will use it to send you one email update per weekday Your email address will not be given to any third parties You will have the option to unsubscribe to our E-mail update at anytime by clicking an unsubscribe link that will be provided in each E-Mail we send Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences the city of North Miami Beach is preparing for a highly contested mayoral race between current Mayor Evan Piper and City Commissioner Michael Joseph Recent controversies have shaped the political landscape including the tumultuous tenure of former Mayor Anthony DeFillipo who was removed from office after being charged with voter fraud in 2023 DeFillipo is now awaiting a hearing in December and has a trial scheduled for January who was voted in to replace DeFillipo in a special election in December 2023 who has served on the city commission since 2018 leverages his experience to present himself as a candidate for change and accountability When asked what motivated him to run against Piper “I am not running against the current mayor who has been in office less than a year This is a referendum between business-as-usual corruption and a new direction of pro-community READ MORE: Court hears arguments on Florida law restricting pronoun use by teachers said that Joseph was the cause of chaos when the city was ‘shut down’ for four months due to the commissioner boycotting past commission meetings in protest of the former mayor’s questionable residency status expressed that the controversies surrounding the former administration are still fresh in residents' minds “Residents are outraged that I faced removal while the previous administration shielded DeFillipo’s fraudulent residency,” he noted asserting that voters are demanding change and that his supporters are energized both candidates are eager to present their visions for a united and thriving community Joseph outlined that his primary goals for North Miami Beach are economic revitalization He aims to ensure economic recovery post-COVID-19 and address inflation for economic revitalization “This includes supporting small businesses and addressing the lack of septic-to-sewer connections that hinder growth,” Joseph said He also aims to address the rising cost of living in North Miami Beach while “combatting corruption to restore community trust in the city government.” Piper also acknowledged the challenge of public trust “We both have different views on how things should be run,” he said claiming that Joseph’s past involvement in the city is what has helped lead to “a lot of the financial problems that we’re having today.” president of the North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce former chair of the city’s planning and zoning board and a former city commissioner has emphasized the need to unify the city after a period of division since he first took office last year “Keeping the city unified is my top priority because especially in light of the controversies that have surrounded city leadership highlighting his commitment to maintaining safe streets “We need to stay on top of it constantly.” financial management is another cornerstone of his platform “We definitely have some financial challenges that we’re overcoming,” he said noting his aim to eliminate wasteful spending to create a balanced budget Another top priority for Piper’s administration is promoting responsible development He mentioned that the city is nearly 100 years old and has significant aging infrastructure that needs redevelopment “We can get more modern buildings in place that are more applicable to our current way of living,” Piper said Piper leads the race in funds with a financial backing that has strong community support shows $51,000 in contributions and $15,936 in expenditures we want to make sure we get our message out to the voters,” he said when asked about utilizing the remaining funds He emphasized the importance of mail campaigns and staffing for early voting “There’s gonna be a very large expense with all those workers as well.” Joseph's campaign treasurer's report showed $11,000 in contributions and $3,536 in expenditures When questioned about how he intends to distribute his remaining funds to maximize his campaign's impact as Election Day closes in Joseph stressed his personal dedication to the campaign “I’m willing to invest more personally to ensure our victory.” He highlighted ongoing collaborations with the Democratic Party and other campaigns as a critical strategy to expand his reach and engage more supporters Joseph also has endorsements from diverse groups including the Miami-Dade County Democratic Party “I prioritize building community support over relying on special interest money,” he said Piper said he has some endorsements of his own pending that he doesn’t want to mention Piper expressed his desire to continue the positive momentum he believes he has created “We’ve moved things in the right direction and I’d love the opportunity to keep doing that,” he said Joseph positioned himself based on his knowledge and expertise throughout the years “I am the most experienced mayoral candidate,” Joseph said “with a deep understanding of our city government’s operations and needs.” This story was produced by The Miami Times, one of the oldest Black-owned newspapers in the country, as part of a content sharing partnership with the WLRN newsroom. Read more at miamitimesonline.com – First responders rushed to the scene of a fatal crash on Tuesday night in North Miami Beach Leer en español in the area of Northeast 146th Street and Biscayne Boulevard Local 10 News crews observed a body being covered by a tarp at the scene The southbound lanes of Biscayne Boulevard were shut down as officers investigated the scene Click here to receive breaking news alerts from Local10.com Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Terrell Forney joined Local 10 News in October 2005 as a general assignment reporter but a desire to escape the harsh winters of the north brought him to South Florida COCONUT CREEK – A 30-year-old North Miami Beach man was killed early Tuesday morning in a crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Coconut Creek FHP troopers said the crash happened around 1:47 a.m in the southbound lanes near Mile Marker 66 whose identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin was driving a 2016 black Toyota RAV4 when he veered into the inside emergency lane for unknown reasons and collided with the rear of a parked 2020 red Freightliner tractor-trailer The impact caused the SUV to rotate and come to rest facing northeast authorities said Coconut Creek Fire Rescue transported the driver to Broward Health North but authorities did not disclose his condition No other details about the crash were immediately released Trent Kelly Rosh Lowe Leer en español Authorities said Wilton “Frieza” Mena came home from work on Oct in the area of Northeast 167th Street and 18th Avenue when he was shot to death This is a family that is hurting and needs answers,” said Juan Pinillos an interim police chief with the North Miami Beach Police Department Police released surveillance video Friday showing the moments before they said Mena was shot to death authorities said Mena’s body was found several hours later by two children walking to school “This is a highly traveled area there’s a footbridge over there and a lot of people walk through here So were hoping that someone may have been walking by may have seen a vehicle,” said NMB Detective Zoila Exclusa spoke through tears at Friday’s press conference urging any witnesses to come forward to bring justice to their family “He was not just a nephew; he was a father We’re begging for someone to call and say something that can give us the justice he deserves My family was killed; tomorrow it could be yours.” spoke exclusively with Local 10 News last month “There’s no sign of why that happened,” as they struggle to understand the senseless tragedy North Miami Beach police have released few details about the incident The family has no indication that Wilton Mena had any enemies or conflicts Wilton Mena would read the Bible with his boys a ritual the family says they’ll miss deeply The family continues to pray for answers as police ask the public for any information that could help bring justice Mena’s family created a GoFundMe account to help pay for his funeral expenses. Click here if you would like to contribute Anyone with information that leads to an arrest or arrests will be eligible for a $5,000 reward and should contact Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 or visit CrimeStoppers305.com Local 10 viewers can watch the press conference in the video below Plenty of new families have poured into the Sunshine State in recent years and a new study shows that North Miami Beach is the most family-friendly city in Florida SquareFootHomes a real estate website in Palm Beach County analyzed the 90 biggest cities within the Sunshine State and used 19 different factors to compile the list of most family-friendly towns job security and other factors were used in the equation to rank the metro areas North Miami Beach scored 55.88 on the family-friendly scale the highest score of any city in the state “North Miami Beach is the top contender, leading the pack in education, healthcare, and economic stability. However, it is one of the least affordable cities in Florida,” the study concluded Altamonte Springs scored 55.12 on the friendliness scale Traditional retirement communities with scores of senior citizens didn’t fare so well in terms of being family friendly in Florida the fewer opportunities for younger members of a family and Poinciana are the least family-friendly cities in Florida,” SquareFootHomes analysts found The largest metropolitan areas of the state may not have claimed the highest rankings for family-friendliness overall That’s due in part to the lack of economic stability Petersburg rank lower in employment and economic stability,” the SquareFootHomes report concluded All of those cities were near the bottom of the ranking for economic stability Jacksonville rebounds when it comes to cities with the best education in the state The First Coast hub was ranked second in the state for best education The big metro areas may have had some foibles in the analysis but all of the large metros fared well when it comes to “most fun and relaxing spots.” Miami ranks first in the state for that metric Poinciana ranked last in the state for fun and relaxation Drew Dixon is a journalist of 40 years who has reported in print and broadcast throughout Florida, starting in Ohio in the 1980s. He is also an adjunct professor of philosophy and ethics at three colleges, Jacksonville University, University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville. You can reach him at [email protected] The winningest score in the entire state is After the city’s former CFO retired in 2023 its city manager has been trying to find a finance leader to help modernize its finance function and lead with effectiveness Since he took the job in June 2023, Mario Diaz, the city manager of the City of North Miami Beach, has been looking to fill a vacant CFO position in his office. His search for a talented person with strong financial leadership skills, much like talent searches in all subsets of the finance function After the retirement of the former CFO just before he was onboarded Diaz has spent his first year on the job leading a transformation of the culture and operations of the city’s office Although this area is “an entirely different community with its own set of challenges,” Diaz said this developing community surrounded by the businesses and colleges of South Florida needs strong financial leadership to modernize the ways it functions as a governing body The process of interviewing and making offers to candidates has become unpredictable regardless of the stage in the hiring process “I’ve learned that even when I think I’ve found the right person and we’ve come to some kind of an agreement “I’ve told these candidates the same thing I tell my staff: You have to do what’s best for you and your family That’s always the most important thing and the best advice you can give to anyone,” he said The skills needed to step into a role like this aren’t sketched out in the job description who can help drive innovation on multiple fronts He referred to some financial procedures that “haven’t changed since the ’80s and ’90s.” “I do not have the career path of a traditional city manager and having the career path of a traditional CFO isn’t required for this role either,” he said “I need someone with a technical mindset who has an accounting background who can dive into the finance department and modernize the workflows there where we could get better deals in that regard and looking at it in a way that is technical and can think big picture and small picture at the same time.” When asked about the automation capabilities already in place within the finance function of the city Diaz said this is an area where the new CFO will have a big role in modernization starting on day one He said that while the old culture of the city rejected change he hopes the modernization of the finance function can embody a cultural push toward modernization and change across the city's governing body is that we still cut checks and mail them out every week,” he said why haven’t we moved into ACH or wire transfers [I got an answer like] ‘that’s just not the way we do things here.’” as he has been able to influence and develop the culture to push back on that type of rejection of innovation Diaz is looking for a financial leader to partner with him on these efforts “I am looking for someone to help modernize the finance function of the city,” he said “It has come down to employers saying we cannot lose you to [our candidate] and giving them salaries titles and authority that superseded anything I could offer them.” City manager of the City of North Miami Beach both within finance and across the city’s functions who said this will free up opportunities for his staff to allocate time and resources to other areas that need focus “The more we can automate some of these functions the more human error can be taken out of the equation and the more opportunity we have to focus on new innovative projects or tasks or opportunities that the city is not taking advantage of,” he said federal funding or different ways to just do stuff that can bring cost savings cities and nonprofits leave opportunities on the table simply because they don’t have the capability or resources to focus on these things due to traditional [internal operations].” While this isn’t a role Diaz said a CFO can transition into retirement through experience and understanding the “historical aspect” of public sector financial leadership jobs is important to be able to thrive and help achieve the city’s goals important metrics that define success in a CFO role in the private sector are two areas where Diaz stressed a mindset shift is necessary to understand and succeed within government “There’s a certain mindset that doesn’t fit,” said Diaz because I got sick of hearing and using the word efficiency what’s the community benefit and are we all bringing a servant leadership mindset to the decision-making process It’s the residents of North Miami Beach’s money,” Diaz continued and [the citizens] expect to receive those services.” “If someone thinks because this is a [government job] and so they won’t have to work hard and they can settle down this isn’t the space or the role for them,” he said “I need someone who wants to be a part of the team someone who is willing to engage in processes either through trying something new or not wanting change [from their current role] but I want someone who can have fun with it.” Get the free daily newsletter with financial industry insights and practical advice for CFOs Monthly updates on interesting takes from CFOs on their company's earnings calls.  A collection of stories on CFOs who are in litigation have failed to adhere to the law or failed ethics class Subscribe to the CFO.com free daily newsletter Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines – A person was hospitalized after a Brightline train collided with a car Wednesday morning in North Miami Beach Leer en español Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the crash near Northeast 165th Terrace and Biscayne Boulevard around 10 a.m Local 10 News obtained video from Dock Doctors showing the moment a Brightline train collided with a black car that ran a red light while the railroad crossing arms were down Authorities said the driver of the car was transported by ground to a nearby trauma center Sky 10 captured aerial footage of the scene showing the black car with substantial rear-end damage as investigators worked to determine the cause of the collision The train remained stopped on the tracks as crews worked to assess the situation Authorities did not provide an immediate update on the age MIAMI – Miami police arrested a high-ranking North Miami Beach official Wednesday after they accused him of uploading more than two dozen child sexual abuse videos and images online Leer en español. Deputy City Manager David Scott is now facing 15 felony charges Authorities said the 63-year-old was arrested at his Edgewater home after police executed a search warrant According to a Miami Police Department arrest report the investigation into Scott began in 2023 after cloud storage service Synchronoss flagged 31 files of child abuse material uploaded to his account alongside personal photos police said they found “numerous” illicit files on his phone The report describes graphic acts of rape and abuse the victims suffered in 15 videos Authorities said 14 of the videos depicted young boys while another showed a girl; the youngest victim was about 2 years old Authorities said Scott had one file in which a young victim was being abused while “unconscious.” Jail records show Scott was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center just before 5 p.m — no bond had been set as of early Wednesday evening ”Although the city has not been asked to provide any assistance or information we will fully cooperate with and expedite any requests made of North Miami Beach,” a North Miami Beach city spokesperson said in a statement to local media outlets Wednesday “Our Special Victims Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit conducted an investigation that has led to the arrest of an individual who happens to sit at the highest level of a local municipal government especially given their role of trust and the fact that the victims are children — one of our most vulnerable populations.” Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said she was “shocked and disappointed to learn that a senior governmental official would be charged with the possession of child pornography.” I know that our law enforcement community and my prosecutors are committed to ensuring that no child suffers the denigration exploitation and abuse at the core of every child pornography arrest,” she said “Child pornography is always a crime centered on exploiting the innocence of our children.” — Shocking video this week showed the moment a Brightline train slammed into a car whose driver went through the gates in South Florida The collision occurred Wednesday in North Miami Beach Brightline posted the video to X with a safety message showing traffic stopped at the crossing as the gates were down and emergency lights were flashing WATCH BELOW: Driver hit by Brightline train after ignoring warning signals The video shows a dark-colored vehicle driving past the traffic through the gates and onto the tracks as the train zooms through the area The car was hit on the rear passenger side and the impact sent it into one of the railroad crossing poles Aerial video showed the aftermath of the crash with the car partially on the tracks with heavy damage Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said one adult was taken to a hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening North Miami Beach police officials confirmed the driver of the vehicle disregarded the Brightline traffic arms and lights The collision comes just weeks after a Delray Beach Fire Rescue truck was hit by a Brightline train after stopping on the tracks has been arrested on charges of possessing child pornography The city is awaiting further details from the Miami Police Department which took Scott into custody on Wednesday “Although the city has not been asked to provide any assistance or information we will fully cooperate with and expedite any requests made of North Miami Beach,” a statement from the city said “After receiving and reviewing the arrest report from Miami PD City Manager Mario Diaz has terminated the employment of David Scott.” was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 4:49 p.m He faces 15 felony counts of sexual performance by a child/possession His arrest report shows a detective with the Miami Police Department’s Special Victims Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) identified Scott as a suspect who had uploaded 31 images and videos of child sexual abuse materials and attempted to buy 6,000 videos and pictures of children online through various social media platforms ICAC detectives worked with State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle’s Office Homeland Security Investigations and the Police Departments of Aventura Miami Beach and Miami Gardens to execute a search warrant at Scott’s home which contained “several files” of child sexual abuse material The 15 charges Scott faces stem from 15 videos investigators discovered depicting the rape of 14 boys and one girl the oldest of whom was 10 and the youngest of whom was 2 especially given their role of trust and the fact that the victims are children — one of our most vulnerable populations,” Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales said in a statement “We are proud of our partnership with the State Attorney’s Office Cybercrimes Unit in solving this case.” Fernandez Rundle said in a statement that she is “shocked and disappointed to learn that a senior government official would be charged with the possession of child pornography.” “I know that our law enforcement community and my prosecutors are committed to ensuring that no child suffers the denigration exploitation and abuse at the core of every child pornography arrest,” she said “Child pornography is always a crime centered on exploiting the innocence of our children.” Scott was promoted to Deputy City Manager of North Miami Beach in July 2023 He previously worked for a year as Director of Public Works he served in executive roles including leading economic development strategies for Boynton Beach Assistant City Manager for Delray Beach and Assistant County Administrator for Pinellas County He also served as Deputy Mayor for Operations and Director of Public Works for his home city of Baltimore and Commissioner of Public Works for the city of Atlanta He is active on Facebook where he frequently posts about style and design His page says he studied engineering at the University of Maryland and previously owned an eponymous management consulting firm State voting records show he’s a registered Democrat and lived in Tampa and Coconut Creek before moving to Miami-Dade County in 2016 Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Foundation, Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Society of News Editors, Florida MMA Awards and Miami New Times. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JesseScheckner MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – Former North Miami Beach Deputy City Manager David Scott wore an anti-suicide vest as he appeared in court Thursday to answer to 15 felony charges after Miami police said he had more than two dozen images and videos depicting child sexual abuse Authorities arrested Scott The investigation began more than a year ago after Scott uploaded the illicit content to a cloud server account they found 15 videos on his cellphone that depicted victims — mostly boys anywhere from 2 to 10 years old — being raped or otherwise sexually abused by men Authorities said he tried buying 6,000 images of children being sexually abused via social media platforms Miami-Dade Judge Mindy Glazer ordered Scott to be held on an $18,000 bond Scott said he couldn’t afford an attorney after being fired so he is being represented by a public defender Jail records show Scott posted bond and was ordered to wear a GPS monitor and not to have unsupervised access to children April 2017 and July 2014 for similar issues Leer en español Deluxe #2 Restaurant and Grill in North Lauderdale was closed on March 14 after inspectors found a live rodent Thai Moon by the Sea in Fort Lauderdale was shut on March 13 for roach activity its second closure following a previous shutdown in 2024 Cucina Italiana in Dania Beach was ordered shut on March 12 due to roaches and flying insects while Pollo Tropical in Hialeah was shut on March 11 for roaches and flies All locations were allowed to reopen following an ordered cleanup and reinspection ALSO ORDERED SHUT 5/23/2022(RODENT AND ROACH ISSUES) “Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found Observed approximately 35+ rodent droppings on the floor by the dry storage area where rice also observed approximately 15+ droppings on the floor by the hot water heater also observed approximately 10+ droppings on the floor under 3 compartment sink approximately 15+ dropping on the shelf where clean plates are stored and approximately 10+ rodent droppings on the floor of the single service item storage room.” Observed 9 dead roaches on the floor by the hot water heater 1 dead roach on the floor under the dishwasher and 2 dead roaches on the floor in the beer storage room.” “Observed all cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.” “Accumulation of debris inside ware washing machine.” “Accumulation of debris on exterior of ware washing machine.” “Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris Observed ceiling tiles above the cookline soiled.” “Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner Observed pork thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment sink “Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Observed chicken balls (51F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (51F - Cold Holding); wonton (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler next to dishwasher overnight “Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Observed a drying rack in front of the handwashing sink by the dumplings station.” “At the time of the callback inspection observed 2 rodent droppings on the floor under the dishwasher also observed 3 rodent droppings on top of a soy sauce container and also observed approximately 10+ rodent droppings on the floor in the single service storage room.” “Observed 1 dead roach on the floor in the single service storage room.” Observed 1 live rodent running under three compartment sink in kitchen.” time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by empty bucket.” ALSO ORDERED SHUT 11/21/2024(ROACH ACTIVITY) “Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found Observed approximately three live roaches observed running under cook line in kitchen Observed approximately one live roach observed crawling up the side of the flip top cooler opposite cook line in kitchen Observed approximately six live roaches inside caster wheels on three door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen “Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen.” Observed bag of frozen chicken thawing at room temperature on food prep table in kitchen.” “Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep areas “Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen “Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly Observed approximately four live roaches in storage container with cleaned utensils stored at the cleaned utensil storage rack in kitchen.” Two crawling roaches on floor under condiment storage rack in rear kitchen.” -Two flying insects in bar area -one flying insect around pizza station -two flying insects landing on raw chicken breast in prep table in rear kitchen -4 flying insects on wall in food storage area in rear kitchen - 5 flying insects around open bags of unwashed carrots and onions in rear kitchen -2 flying insects around open box of tomatoes cans -2 flying insects around mop sink in rear kitchen -10 flying insects landing on wall above storage of open bags of flour in rear kitchen.” Dishwasher (Chlorine 15ppm); Repeat Violation.” “No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.” “No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.” Observed 2 live roaches on the floor underneath of preparation table next to reach cooler 2 live roaches on the wall behind the reach in cooler.” Observed 2 live flies by the service window next to the soda station 2 live flies the dry storage room near to soda boxes connection.” – A man invited a 23-year-old lover to the Miami-Dade County apartment that he shared with his girlfriend and a moment of jealousy nearly ended in tragedy Leer en español grabbed a knife from a table in the kitchen and held it against the woman’s chest “in a defensive position,” but neither of them was injured “Get off my boyfriend,” a woman shouted before Padilla bit her according to a North Miami Beach police officer’s arrest report Records show police officers arrested Padilla at about 5:55 a.m. at the apartment building at Northeast 170 Street and 22 Avenue and correctional deputies booked her at about 8:35 a.m. faced charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery She appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Monday and a judge ordered her to stay away from the victim and set her bond at $6,000 a man who teamed up with a friend to shoot up a home in North Miami Beach wound up getting shot himself — by his partner-in-crime after his discharge from HCA Florida Aventura Hospital on Thursday felon in possession of a firearm and shooting or throwing a deadly missile North Miami Beach police said the shooting happened just after 4:22 a.m Monday at a home in the 1300 block of Northeast 153rd Street but the only person who would end up getting shot was Jean-Charles He took off after being shot and ended up at a home in the 1400 block of Northeast 136th Street in North Miami where police were called about 10 minutes after the initial shooting for a man shot in the chest Jean-Charles claimed he didn’t know where the shooting happened he claimed he got shot in the back by a man who had asked him for money at a northwest Miami-Dade gas station Police said they reviewed footage from the gas station and found no evidence of Jean-Charles having been there Authorities said he then changed his story placing himself at the scene of the North Miami Beach house shooting claiming that he and his friend had gone there to meet two women when “two unknown Black males dressed in black” came up “and began shooting toward them.” Police said surveillance video from the scene told the real story: Jean-Charles and his friend got out of the car and began shooting at the home when his friend accidentally shot Jean-Charles while running behind him Authorities haven’t said whether they’ve identified or arrested the other man Jean-Charles was being held in the Turner Guilford Knight Center without bond as of early Friday evening – North Miami Beach voters will elect a mayor after a chaotic few years for city government The incumbent was elected in a special election after the former mayor was arrested and his challenger is a commissioner who boycotted several meetings While North Miami Beach voters have had their fill of city drama and division Commissioner Michael Joseph is challenging the incumbent Piper won the special election after then-Mayor Anthony DiFillipo was accused of voting where he did not live Joseph had been one of DiFillipo’s most vocal opponents and even skipped meetings during questions about his residency city services that are easily accessible,” said Joseph we want to have good responsible development,” Piper said Joseph has been a commissioner for six years we were able to increase reserves to almost $30 million in reserves and it continues to grow,” Joseph said “We were able to hold raising taxes this year.” This election marks a potential new beginning for the 100-year-old city “Not everyone is someone who could pull everyone together and that is something I have successfully done,” Piper said North Miami Beach’s next mayor is one vote along with six commissioners Voters will decide whether and how much to change Leer en español. Glenna Milberg joined Local 10 News in September 1999 to report on South Florida's top stories and community issues She also serves as host on Local 10's public affairs broadcast