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2 top Miami -Dade officials out after county failed to secure fuel depot for Port Miami
By Manuel Bojorquez at CBS4 Miami
· June 4, 2026
· 2 min read
Two top Miami-Dade County officials are out after the county's failure to permanently secure the only fuel depot for Port Miami.Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava announced that Chief Operations Officer Jimmy Morales and Port Miami Director Hydi Webb were retiring.In his resignation letter, Morales said to
Key takeaway In his resignation letter, Morales said to the mayor, in part, "I acknowledge that you and I have a difference of opinion with respect to the purchase and sale transaction of the port fuel facility on Fisher Island".
Why this matters in The Miami
The loss of the fuel depot on Fisher Island would have significant implications for Miami's economy, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, where many residents rely on jobs at the port. The port's $61 billion economic impact and 340,000 jobs are a crucial part of the local economy, and the county's failure to secure the fuel depot puts these jobs at risk. Additionally, the potential redevelopment of the site into luxury condos raises concerns about gentrification and affordability in an area already struggling with rising costs of living. As the county struggles to come up with alternatives, it will be important to consider the needs of local communities and the potential impact on the city's working-class residents. The Fisher Island Community Association's concerns about safety also highlight the need for careful planning and consideration of the potential consequences of the fuel depot's relocation.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 4, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Two top Miami-Dade County officials are out after the county's failure to permanently secure the only fuel depot for Port Miami.Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava announced that Chief Operations Officer Jimmy Morales and Port Miami Director Hydi Webb were retiring.In his resignation letter, Morales said to
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