Coral Gables Targeted In BLM Vandalism
The City of Coral Gables has now been targeted twice by vandalism in relations to the Black Lives Matter Movement. Last night, the historic Coral Gables Alhambra Water Tower was spray painted with messages of “Coral Gables Is Complicit” and…
Coral Gables Police Seeks Community Assistance In Reporting Violations Of COVID-19 Orders
Although the strength of Coral Gables’ mask order is still being called into question by residents, the Coral Gables Police Department has been issuing warnings to violators of the City and County’s mask order. Between July 3rd and July 22nd,…
Potential Tropical Cyclone Set To Approach FL This Weekend
Published 7/28/20 12:00pm: Can 2020 bring any more surprises? We’re not alarmists, but we do want to make you aware of a disturbance in the Atlantic that the National Hurricane Center is giving a high, 90% chance of formation within…
Mayor Valdes-Fauli Refuses To Change Mask Order After County Clarification
Gables Insider reported last week about the difference of opinion between Miami-Dade County and the City of Coral Gables regarding the City’s mask requirement on the City’s Emergency Order. The City made an amendment to its order changing the fines…
COVID-19 Test Site Reopens In Coral Gables With 100% Turnout
After being closed for nearly 2 months, during which Coral Gables experienced a dramatic rise in the number of cases from 144 to 749, the Coral Gables COVID-19 Test site reopened for its single day of testing this week, on…
Leaders & Coffee: County Mayor Candidates
In an effort to help Coral Gables residents learn more about the Miami-Dade County Mayoral candidates, Gables Insider invited candidates over the last few months, to sit with host Ariel Fernandez on the set of Leaders & Coffee to speak…
COVID-19 Testing Site Demand High: Unable To Open More Than Once A Week
The Coral Gables City Commission instructed City staff on Tuesday, July 14th, to reopen the City’s COVID-19 testing site this week. Following delays with the only appointment system, the portal was made available to residents on Friday and quickly sold…
Coral Gables Community Recreation Department Offers Virtual Gables Explorer Camp
COVID-19 has presented parents with unique challenges and finding activities for the children during the summer is one of them. This week, the Coral Gables Community Recreation Department launched its Virtual Gables Explorers Camp with weekly activities and missions for…
BREAKING: Registration Now Open For City COVID-19 Testing Site
The City of Coral Gables COVID-19 testing will officially reopen next week. Sources tell Gables Insider the official target date will be Wednesday, July 22nd. The City has posted instructions on its official site for residents to follow in order…
UPDATE: City To Reconsider Mask Order Language In Light Of County’s Clarification
Following this morning’s Gables Insider article, Miami-Dade County Mayor’s office confirmed to Gables Insider and the City of Coral Gables the intent of the County’s order. Deputy County Mayor Jennifer Moon corresponded with Gables Insider and Coral Gables City Attorney…
