SUMMARY: The Miami-Dade County Northeast Corridor Transit project has advanced to the engineering phase, potentially unlocking over $380 million in federal funding. CBS News Miami reports that this initiative aims to establish a new transit system, including a Metro Rail station in Aventura, bridging gaps for communities like North Miami and Miami Shores. With total costs exceeding $920 million, funding will derive from federal, county ($337 million), and state ($200 million) sources, pending Congressional approval. While some commuters anticipate improved transit options, concerns remain about the current public transport limitations and recent bus route cuts.

CBS News Miami’s Chelsea Jones explains who will pay for the public transit project and what commuters think about it.

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SUMMARY: A person of interest, 49-year-old Damen Valdez Galloso, is in custody in New York City related to the murder of Cuban reggaeton star El Tiger. He was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender and is also considered a fugitive. El Tiger was found shot in the head near Jackson Memorial Hospital on October 3. Miami police believe Galloso is the shooter and are coordinating with local authorities to extradite him for questioning. Although no official murder charges have been filed yet, police are working with the District Attorney’s office to proceed.

CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister has the latest update from Miami Police.

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SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opposes two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 5 ballot: Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana, and Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights. Amendment 3, supported by significant funding from cannabis retailer Trulieve, has 60% approval in recent polling, while Amendment 4 sits at 58% approval. DeSantis argues that Amendment 3 could harm Florida’s economy, allow unrestricted public marijuana use, and create an “immunity shield” for major cannabis companies, warning that constitutional amendments are difficult to amend later. Local law enforcement officials echo concerns about the permanence of constitutional changes.

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