Hialeah Mayor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves on Thursday denied responsibility for code violations reported by her own city’s Building and Code Compliance Department, which fined her $250 on Wednesday for ...

Planning a major renovation or just making small improvements around the house? Understanding building codes is crucial. These regulations exist to keep you, your family, and future occupants safe.

The controversy first surfaced a week ago during a City Council meeting, when resident Yolanda Guerra confronted the mayor publicly. "You are a disgrace to the city," Guerra said. "How can you, as ...

She has accused her political opponent of orchestrating the complaint that led to the city inspection. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute.