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Miami-Dade County news for Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Local Politics

FL-25 Congressional Race Shifts to Lean Democratic Ahead of Election

The U.S. House race in Florida's 25th Congressional District, spanning parts of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, has shifted from a toss-up to lean Democratic according to major nonpartisan analysts. Republican candidate Scott Singer recently saw $6 million in planned advertising canceled by the Congressional Leadership Fund, though he later secured $6.3 million from a Trump-affiliated super PAC. Incumbent Democrat Jared Moskowitz and Singer debated Tuesday, focusing on Israel policy and antisemitism, while internal polls from both campaigns claim opposing leads. Analysts cite declining national approval for former President Trump and high voter concern over costs as factors influencing the district's political environment.

Source: Sun Sentinel Read the full story ↗

Crime · Miami-Dade County

Pregnant Woman Shot by Ex-Boyfriend in SW Miami-Dade Now Stable

A 41-year-old pregnant woman identified as Dalianis Lazo was shot Thursday morning at a home on Southwest 148th Street in Southwest Miami-Dade by her ex-boyfriend, Ivan Granado, who then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lazo was rushed to Jackson South Hospital in critical condition but is now stable and responding to commands from nurses, according to friends who visited her Saturday. Friends said Lazo had been feeling threatened during the separation and had obtained a restraining order against Granado, which a judge extended several times before denying her August request for further protection, finding no evidence of stalking or domestic violence. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigation remains active.

Source: NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) Read the full story ↗