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Dade County
Coverage of Dade County in the Nexus archive.
- Growing brush fire in NW Broward burns over 150 acres; 0% containment
A brush fire near the Sawgrass Trailhead in NW Broward County, known as the Atlantic Fire, has burned over 150 acres with 0% containment. The fire, which sparked on Sunday, has produced visible smoke plumes and is spreading rapidly, though wind direction has pushed smoke away from homes into the Everglades. Officials have not determined the cause.
- Florida Vintage: Former Dade County commissioner becomes face of bizarre scandal
In 1992, Dade County Commissioner Joe Gersten became central to a scandal involving a missing Mercedes, a drug house, prostitutes, and an escape to Australia. The incident highlighted unusual circumstances surrounding his political role at the time.