Facing South Florida: Miami Gardens Crime
We update the problems confronting Miami Gardens, including a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging its police department was abusing the rights of its citizens, and most recently the resignation of its police chief
Facing South Florida: Reporter Roundtable
Jim sits down with the Miami Herald’s Sergio Bustos and Marc Caputo to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill on the budget deal, updates on the Florida governor’s race, plus the state jobs picture according to Governor Rick Scott. The three also discuss the fallout following that controversial handshake between President Barack Obama and Cuba’s Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service
Facing South Florida: Remembering Nelson Mandela
We look back on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela paying particularly close attention to his controversial visit to South Florida in 1999
Facing South Florida: Miami Gardens Crime
We take a closer look at the crime problem in this South Florida city paying particularly close attention to the goings-on at a Miami Gardens convenience store. The store owner has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city, the mayor, and the police department, alleging police harassment. The state’s attorney has just wrapped up its investigation and there is already fallout following that office’s decision to not charge officers with any crime.
Facing South Florida: Meet the Mayor
Barbara Sharief is the new Mayor of Broward County. Just selected this week by her fellow commissioners, Jim and Mayor Sharief talk about where the county is heading and let people get to know their new Mayor.
Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Joe Kennedy
Jim sits down for an extended interview with the newest member of the Kennedy family to enter politics. Joe Kennedy is a freshman Congressman from Massachusetts. He is the grandson of Bobby Kennedy. President Kennedy was his Great Uncle.
Facing South Florida: Annette Eisenberg
Jim pays tribute to Annette Eisenberg who recently passed away. Annette founded the Downtown Bay Forum with her husband years ago. The Downtown Bay Forum was where the city’s business and political leaders would converge each month for public discussions.
Facing South Florida: Taxi Cab Controversy
Just about anyone who’s been inside a cab in South Florida has a complaint of one form or another. In Miami-Dade there have been repeated attempts over the years to reform the industry and make it more consumer friendly. County commissioners just gave approval to a plan that would require cab drivers to accept credit cards, upgrade dress codes and the purchasse of new cars. But is that really the answer?
Facing South Florida: Taxi Cab Confessions
South Florida cab drivers are not only putting themselves and their passengers at risk, they are doing it for less than minimum wage.
Facing South Florida: Commissioner Sally Heyman
Miami-Dade fire boats that used to answer emergency calls on the water, are idled and in dry dock for lack of money.