Dade's Democratic mayor proposes closing a $402 million budget deficit with a mix of service cuts and fee increases, Florida's Republican governor would like a word. The administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis this week warned Miami-Dade to expect a site visit from the state's "DOGE" team that is reviewing local spending decisions and priorities.

Florida’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has set its sights on Miami-Dade, demanding a sweeping set of records to scrutinize how the county reached a $402 million budget defi

On Monday, Governor DeSantis’ Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) informed Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of its intention to review the county’s financial information.

Florida's Governor orders a review of Miami-Dade County's finances; Mayor Levine Cava pledges cooperation and transparency.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is defending proposed moves to strip hundreds of millions of dollars in funds. It comes at the same time Governor Ron DeSantis warned the county of a visit from the state's Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.