For years, Brightline said it would be entirely privately funded. But the Miami Herald & WLRN identified nearly half a billion tax dollars directed to Brightline-related projects, including for safety, stations and train cars. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...

For an elected official who isn’t on the ballot, Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez has gone to unusual lengths to try to thwart Commissioner Laura Dominguez’s reelection campaign. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...

NEW: Miami Herald / WLRN investigation reveals 182 people have been struck and killed by Brightline trains. While key safety measures are delayed, Brightline remains the deadliest passenger train in U.S. We compared with other railroads to explain why. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...

How will Miami Beach cover $1B in resiliency projects? Higher water bills may be coming www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...