Public Records, Data Sources, Reports and Audio
Every public source used in this investigation, what is being published next, and the audio analyses.
What's Next
- Publish the evidence — Complete document archive going live in the Reports section as filings are processed for public release.
- Preserve the history — A chronological timeline of events from initial DERM contact through current court proceedings, with supporting documents at each stage.
- Continue the work they began — Expanding the community record to include neighboring landowners who have faced similar enforcement patterns in the 8.5 Square Mile Area.
- Stay updated — Email info@miamidade.watch to be added to the update list when new documents or case developments are published.
Reports & Archives
All publicly releasable case documents, administrative filings, and background research are catalogued in the reports section.
Audio Files
Unpacking Miami-Dade DERM's Alleged "Playbook"
An analysis of the enforcement patterns used by DERM against landowners in the Las Palmas community, examining how regulatory tools have allegedly been used as leverage.
The Hidden Mechanics of Structural Power
A deep dive into how federal, state, and county agencies coordinate — sometimes at the expense of rural landowners — under programs like CERP and the EEL acquisition framework.
Defending Against the Securitization of Soil
How agricultural land is being systematically reclassified and what property owners can do to challenge wetland designations using Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-340.
Administrative Hearing
Audio record of the administrative hearing proceedings — the formal stage before circuit court review. Key testimony and procedural exchanges are preserved here.